The University of the Cordilleras (UC), through the UC Chorale under the Center for Creative Productions (CCP), successfully staged Redono, a choral concert held on November 15, 2025, under the musical direction of Conductor Walter Mang-usan. The concert gathered students, faculty, alumni, and members of the community for an evening dedicated to choral excellence, musical diversity, and cultural expression.
Redono, meaning “to give back,” symbolized a musical journey that revisited sacred, classical, contemporary, and culturally rooted choral works, showcasing the versatility and artistic depth of the UC Chorale.
The concert opened with Set A, which featured a rich selection of sacred and culturally inspired repertoire. The program included Prayer of St. Francis by Robert Delgado, Izar Ederrak by Josu Elberdin, Iddemdem Mallida by Elmo Maki, Hela Rotan by Ken Steven, and Banwar iti Cordillera by Normita Bing Rio-Pablico. These were followed by Segalariak, Tu es Petrus by Giovanni Palestrina, Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen by Felix Mendelssohn, and Exsultate by Jacob Narverud. This set highlighted themes of faith, peace, cultural identity, and musical discipline, blending Western sacred traditions with indigenous and contemporary influences.
Set B presented a contrasting yet complementary repertoire that explored emotional depth and expressive storytelling. The UC Chorale performed Ride la primavera by Heinrich Schütz, Love’s Tempest by Edward Elgar, Duerme Negrito by Emilio Sole, and We Beheld Once Again the Stars by Randall Stroope. These selections emphasized lyrical expression, harmonic balance, and the choir’s technical and emotional range.
The concert concluded with a unified presentation that reflected the ensemble’s artistic growth, musical sensitivity, and strong commitment to choral excellence.
Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 4: Quality Education through experiential learning and artistic development in choral music
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by promoting cultural heritage and artistic expression
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities through inclusive participation in cultural performances
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through collaboration among students, faculty, and cultural practitioners
Alignment with UC Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Sustainability and social responsibility that foster impactful change
The Redono Concert 2025 reaffirmed the University of the Cordilleras’ commitment to nurturing artistic talent and sustaining cultural and musical traditions through choral performance. By presenting a diverse and meaningful repertoire, the UC Chorale strengthened cultural appreciation, fostered artistic growth, and reinforced the university’s role in developing globally aware and culturally grounded individuals.
Author: Rachelle Anne Fortes | CCP Technical Assistant
