University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | UP Singing Ambassadors, UPSA |
Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
Genres | Choral music |
Years active | 1980–present |
Members | Edgardo L. Manguiat (musical director and conductor, 1980–present) |
Website | Official website |
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, also known as the UP Singing Ambassadors or UPSA, is one of the major performing musical groups based at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP-Diliman) in Quezon City, Philippines. UPSA is the State University's official performing group for choreographed choral music and resident choir of the UP College of Arts and Letters. The UPSA has performed music from different styles: classical music, international songs, spirituals, ethnic, Broadway, pop, jazz, gospel, inspirational songs and rock. As ambassadors of Philippine culture, the UPSA incorporates cultural dances, costumes and traditions from various regions in the Philippines as part of its repertoire.
The UPSA has won numerous accolades and citations, locally and internationally, including a slot at the 2002 European Choral Grand Prix.
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