Celebrating its 43rd anniversary this year, the UPCC has grown from an excellent university chorus to an entity of national stature to a choir of international recognition.

      A veteran of 16 world concert tours, the Chorus contributed immensely to promoting the Filipino culture and heritage. As the University's premier ambassadors to the world, it holds the singular honor of being invited ten times to the prestigious Aberdeen International Youth Festival in Scotland and four times for command performances for Queen Elizabeth II. It holds the distinction of being chosen as one of the world's best choirs at the 4th Lincoln Center International Choral Festival in New York City.

      Composed of select students from the University of the Philippines, the UPCC showcases works from both ends of the musical spectrum. This versatility is evident with the range of choral music it performs: Filipino zarzuelas, contemporary Filipino pop music, Broadway musicals, musical revues, jazz, rock and grand classical operas. The UPCC was showcased in the NCAA Centennial Literary Award-winning zarzuela, "Bayan, Isang Paa na Lamang", with music composed by the late National Artist Lucio San Pedro. They gave a tribute to Levi, Atang and Lucio in a show called "Lagi Kitang Naaalala" in honor of the late National Artists for Music Levi Celerio, Atang dela Rama, and Lucio San Pedro. In the local concert scene, the Chorus appeared in Martin XV: Crossover Live (February 2001), Martin: A Song for Peace (December 2001) and Sharon: The MegaEvent (August 2002) as special guests of the Concert King Martin Nievera and Megastar Sharon Cuneta.

      To quote Welsh critic John Hearne, "they (UPCC) have no equal as a virtuoso ensemble". The Chorus is recognized for being one of the ten best university choirs in the world. The vibrancy of their music and their interpretation of rhythmic passion and movement encompasses all languages. Through music and friendship, the Chorus has bridged cultural gaps all over the world. With the tremendous but fulfilling responsibility to continuously reap honors for the country and the university, the UP Concert Chorus travels further to break new grounds and plant cultural seeds across the globe for many years to come.