UP Concert Chorus
| The U.P. Concert Chorus | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Korus, UPCC |
| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Choral music |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Janet Sabas-Aracama (Tour Manager) |
Janet Sabas-Aracama
(Musical director and Conductor, 1999-present)
Emmanuel P. de Leon, Jr.
(Assistant Conductor, 2006-present)
Maria Paulina E. del Monte
(President)
Maria Anna Corinna de los Reyes
(Vice-President)
Lesley Maye Fabros
(Secretary)
Maxine Rafaella Rodriguez
(Finance Manager)
Misha Adrielle Buensuceso
(PR Officer)
The UP Concert Chorus, also known as the UPCC or Korus, is the official choir of the University of the Philippines and the pioneer of choreographed chorale in the Philippines.
As an internationally competitive performing group, Korus has perfected versatility in singing classical, folk, pop and Broadway musical genres with signature vibrant choreography. An icon of stage performance that pioneered ChoreoCapella or choreographed a capella, in the Philippines, Korus is one of NCCA's Ani ng Dangal Awardees for 2013. Ranked No. 1 in the world for Folk choral performance at the 2012 Festival Internacional de Cantonigros in Spain and the recipient of the 2012 Aliw Awards Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, Korus soars beyond its 50th year to share its unique, fun and passionate performance to the world.
In 2012, Korus was appointed by Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya as the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur's cultural ambassadors for peace and enduring friendship between Filipinos and Malaysians. Korus' concerts in 2012 and 2013 were graced by hundreds of Malaysians including Prime Minister consort Datin Rosmah Mansor and Sabah Head of State consort Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni.
Janet Sabas-Aracama, or Jai, earned her Bachelor’s and master's degree in Music at the University of the Philippines College of Music in choral conducting, voice and ethnomusicology. Her mentors were Dean Rey T. Paguio in conducting, Josie Bailen, Fides Asensio and Elmo Makil in Voice. She is now a permanent faculty member of the University of the Philippines and Chair of the Conducting Department.
In November 26, 1999, she was elected and appointed by the University to be Artistic Director and Conductor of the UP Concert Chorus, filling the shoes of the late Dean Rey T. Paguio.
She has led Korus to win numerous festival awards. Under her leadership, Korus has also been on international tours. She is the vocal and choral trainer and facilitator of music workshops in the Philippines and serves as an adjudicator in choral competitions. She has acted as vocal instructor/coach in musical productions, including Repertory Philippines’ productions of Into The Woods and Fiddler On The Roof, New Voice Company’s Chess and more.
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