André Lorenz Feria
Echoes of Home: A Kulintang and Community Choir Project | Ajax, Ontario
André Lorenz Feria is a Filipino-born ethnomusicologist, music educator, and choral conductor based in Ajax, Ontario. He holds a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from Memorial University and degrees in Music Education and Creative and Performing Musical Arts from the University of the Philippines Diliman. André’s work explores the intersections of music, migration, and identity, with a special focus on Filipino diasporic sound and community-based arts practices. He is passionate about inclusive music education, intergenerational learning, and utilizing music as a tool for cultural storytelling, social connection, and community building. You can follow his journey on Instagram @angmusiko.
About the Project
Echoes of Home is a community-based music project that brings together Filipino residents in Ajax through an intergenerational choir that blends kulintang, choral music, and storytelling. Throughout the project, participants will gather for weekly rehearsals and workshops that explore Filipino musical traditions and migration narratives. The project culminates in a public performance that activates local space and celebrates diasporic identity through sound. Centred on cultural memory, collaboration, and community care, Echoes of Home creates a welcoming space where Filipino voices, experiences, and heritage can be heard, shared, and passed on across generations.