Our Stories
Featured Posts
Original UPCS member and Ayala Museum Senior Curator Kenneth Esguerra reminisces about joining the NAMCYA competition back in 1973 and celebrating its 50th anniversary at the concert “Gintong Pamana: Bata ang Bukas.”
UPCS alumnus Migo Santiago retells the story of the second restaging of “Awit ni Pulau” amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
UPCS Associate Director Alyssa Liyana Dioquino writes fondly about finding her playground and safe space.
Read about current UPCS member Rachelle Bueno’s experience of relocating from physical to virtual stage.
Go behind the virtual curtains of Aurea Carmina with Production Director and UPCS alumnus Migo Santiago.
Elena Rivera Mirano, Director Emeritus of the UPCS, explains her vision of the relationship between conductor and chorister, teacher and student, in the process of making music.
Celinda “Dada” G. Larracas who has been a UPCS pianist since the 1990s, talks about how the UPCS has been a part of her life.
Current UPCS member, Aila Orillaza, writes about being a member of a children’s choir in “a time of sickness and corruption, singing for healing and peace!”
On the occasion of UPCS founder Flora Zarco Rivera’s 102nd birthday, we seek to carry on her work, reminding ourselves of her advice to all those interested in working with children and children’s voices.
Go round and round and round in the ‘Circle Game’ with Matag Lakang alumnus Clarissa Camaya
Go behind the scenes of the U.P. Cherubim and Seraphim’s second production of “Awit ni Pulau” in celebration of the group’s 45th year and the production’s 25th anniversary
Reminisce with alumni Katha Estopace and Sandy Dela Paz as they talk about the UPCS summer camps of the past decade
Alumnus Miko Lopez-Mateo writes about current UPCS Director, Elena Mirano or “Tita Len” as she is fondly called by her Cherubim children
UPCS Alumnus Leny Silverio recalls what it is like being a member of the choir, from the audition to rehearsals, concerts and tours.
Associate Director Alyssa Dioquino talks about how the repertoire for a UPCS concert is selected and curated, and how the music teaches children about life and the world around them.
Alumnus Lianne Mirano Romero talks about the first ever production of musical theater piece “Awit ni Pulau” on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the U.P. Cherubim and Seraphim
Join the summer fun as alumnus Denise Mirano Bascos takes us back to the U.P. Cherubim and Seraphim camps of the 1990s
Pioneer alumnus Dennis Bautista takes us on the UPCS Vienna Tour of 1979
Take a peek into the world of Children’s Choral Competitions as founding member Dennis Bautista looks back on the 1973 National Music Competitions for Young Artists
How we began
The inspiration behind the UPCS
U.P. Cherubim & Seraphim Blog
Learning about the world through song
Alumnus Trixie Lopez Abrera reflects on the transformative power of music on young minds
My journey with the UPCS
Marsha Dungog looks back on her most cherished UPCS memories from the 1980s-1990s
Memories from the 80s
UPCS Alumnus Laya Vea-Bilbao shares what it was like to be a member of the UP Cherubim & Seraphim in the 1980’s
The Last Concert
Newly graduated member, Dylan Cyñl V. Tecson shares his thoughts on his last concert with the UP Cherubim & Seraphim
The April 1975 USA tour
Alumnus Rae-Ann J. Valenzuela remembers the first international tour of the UPCS
UP Cherubim and Seraphim Choir – The Beginnings
Alumnus Eric Nera remembers how the first members were chosen by Mom Rivera