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UPCC Asst. Conductor Eman de Leon and UPCC Conductor Prof. Jai Sabas-Aracama accepting  the Gold Diploma Brimming with honor and love for country, the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus is proud to take home two awards for the Philippines: the GOLD diploma and the Audience Prize (People's choice award) at the 9th Cantemus International Choir Festival at Nyíregyháza, Hungary

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Here is the video of the announcement of the UPCC winning First Prize - Folk Song Category at the 30 Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigros 2012.

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Happy Happy Birthday to you Ma'am Jai! We love you!

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The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC), the state university’s official choir, conducted by Prof. Jai Sabas Aracama, recently won two top awards at the 30th anniversary of the Festival Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs in Catalonia, Spain. The UPCC bested 16 other international choirs to win the first prize in the Mixed Choirs, Folk Music category, and second prize in the

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The official UP Concert Chorus Alumni and Members name list has been moved tohttp://upconcertchorus.net/alumni _______________________________________________________

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A successful 19th International Concert Tour Once again, The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, under the direction of Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama successfully brought the rich culture and excellent artistry of its native land to a multitude of captivated international audiences in the United States of America, Germany, and Italy during the group’s 19th International Concert Tour,

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Thank you TaDol for posting this on YouTube! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to receive The CCAFI Blog updates

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It’s just the second stop in the 19th world tour of the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, the talented and versatile young performers have shown that they are living up to the world-class reputation that they have built in their 48 years of existence. The Korus, as they are affectionately known, began the tour with major challenges of flight delays and missed connections, and making

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The UP Concert Chorus will be at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church & Divine Mercy Organization on April 17, 2010 at 7:30PM. This concert is part of the UPCC's 19th International Concert Tour.

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The @UPCC will be in Seattle, WA, USA from April 1 to 6. Catch them on Saturday - April 3, 3PM at the Cleveland High School Auditorium, 5511 15th Avenue South, Seattle WA 98108. This concert is brought to you by the Beta Sigma Fraternity-Northwest and will be for the benefit of their medical missions and scholarship programs. For tickets and other inquiries, see poster below for contact

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This is a repost of an article published on Facebook by UPCC Alumnus Janryll Fernandez on Sunday, March 21, 2010. IT WAS SUPERB! For a choral enthusiast like me and as a former Concert Chorus member myself, I have followed quite religiously the KORUS. And personally, this current batch is one of the best sounding, if not THE best sounding since the time Prof. Jai Aracama took over at the helm of

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The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC) kicks off its 19th International Concert Tour on the first of April 2010.  Watch out for the UPCC in these destinations: Unites States of America (USA) April 1 to 6, 2010 --- Seattle, Washington April 6 to 12, 2010 --- Portland, Oregon April 12 to 29 --- San Francisco Bay Area, California [Fremont, Hercules, Union City, Vallejo,

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"The UP Concert Chorus at Agrifina Circle on Jan 29 before marching to Malacanang (UP Archives)" Photo from The First Quarter Storm Library

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We just got a Twitter message from @UPCC: "Thank you for your prayers! UPCC got the ALIW Award for Best Choral Group!!! Two years in a row! To God be the glory!"Congratulations to Ma'am Jai Sabas-Aracama and to the UP Concert Chorus current batch! This awards gives the UPCC it's 5th Aliw Award, and it's 2nd Best Choral Group award in a row. UPCC was awarded the same in 2008. Check back for

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"Song of Joseph”  A musical on the life, love, and death of St. Joseph Playdates: November 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2009 at 7PM Location: Meralco Theater, Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City, PhilippinesAdmission: Orchestra P 2,000.00 Loge P 1,000.00 Balcony P 500.00 A wonderful new musical by Oblates of St. Joseph –Philippine Province  and Music Theater Foundation, Philippines... with libretto

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"Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. (AAFI) President Rema T. Manzano recently released the list of finalists for this year’s annual awards which will be presented at the Mega Tent, Pasig City on Tuesday, Nov. 17." - Manila Bulletin The UP Concert Chorus is vying for back to back ALIW Awards! After winning "Best Choral Group" in the 21st ALIW Awards last year, the UPCC is again nominated for the same

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UP Concert Chorus Batch 1978 2nd International Concert Tour and 1st World Tour of the UPCC July 15, 1978 to September 24, 1978 Highlights The 1978 tour was the first world tour of the UP Concert Chorus Performance in Dallas, Texas for a conference of the Southern Methodist University, Dean Paguio’s Alma Mater, where the group sang the heart-stopping rendition of “Alleluia” by Randall

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Purposeful Stewardship Institute (PSI) and EGGYOKES, Inc. invites everyone to catch the UP Concert Chorus, with The Ryan Cayabyab Singers and the PSI Artists League in Embrazzo: A Festival of Abundance on Nov. 21, 2009, Saturday, at the CAP Auditorium in Makati City. Embrazzo tickets are sold at P500 only. Price includes drinks, snacks and surprise giveaways. "Embrazzo: A Festival of Abundance

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Here are my 15 most memorable memories from the UP Concert Chorus 2000 Millennium Tour.   1. Honolulu HI – Easter mass at the Sunrise Bowl. (tama ba?) with matching ngatog to the bones sa sobrang lamig. We wore the mestiza costume. 2. Seattle WA – after the concert, Tita Cindy said, “I’m so proud of you guys! Ang dami kong kuha sa inyo.” Pinanood namin yung video. Tama ang kuha nya sa

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UP Concert Chorus Batch 1974 1st International Concert Tour April 18 to June 3, 1974 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First international tour of the UPCC Tour silver jubilarians for 1999 The 1974 tour marked the start of what is now a long series of international travels of the UP Concert Chorus. Tour highlight: “The World Singing Together” 4th Lincoln Center International Choral

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Has it really been 40 years? You have not aged one bit. click photo to view full size Photo credits: Belen Trinidad-Espiritu Are you in this photo? Reminisce with us.

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The current batch of the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus with Conductor Prof. Jai Sabas-Aracama would like to invite all UPCC Alumni and Friends to a mass offering for the 10th Death Anniversary of our beloved Sir Reynaldo T. Paguio on Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 6:00PM at the UP Chapel of the Holy Sacrifice.

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The UP Concert Chorus was in the cast of the original production of "Tales of the Manuvu", and some of the lead roles were also taken by UPCC members at the time. And that is why we are encouraging all UPCC Alumni and members to audition and be part of the new "Tales of the Manuvu" production! Details of the auditions below. ___________________________________________________ Ballet Philippines

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Emilio A. Gancacyco passed away on July 28. He is the father of Mian and Atty. Ambo (Paul) Gancayco (UPCC 70s); father in law of Atty. Dot Balasbas Gancayco (UPCC 70's) and founder of the Gancayco Balasbas Law Office where Atty. Ambo and Atty. Fortune Balasbas (UPCC 70's and 00's) are partners and co-owners. Masses will be held nightly until Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at

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Welcome to 2009 and the upsurge of microblogging! :p Follow the UP Concert Chorus on Twitter and get updates for UPCC activities, concerts, tour schedules, TV appearances, and more! Visit http://twitter.com/UPCC Follow also the CCAFI Blog on Twitter and get updates for UPCC Alumni activities, tidbits and trivia, UPCC Golden Anniversary preparations and more! Visit http://twitter.com/CCAFI

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