Amid this pandemic, concerts and performances worldwide have all been postponed. However, the MedChoir members and alumni share virtual choir performances online to uplift the souls of all who are affected by COVID-19.

From their own homes, MedChoir members performed “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong United, arranged by one of the choir’s resident arrangers, Ian Macinas. The song is for those experiencing challenges during these difficult times and is a salute to our frontliners: the healthcare workers, uniformed personnel, and workers of essential services. As a tribute to our fallen mentors and heroes, the choir also shared a recording of “Salamat sa Ating Guro,” a poem penned by the late Dr. Raul Jara, put to music by Henry Alumbro, and arranged by Christopher Borela. The MedChoir alumni also created several virtual performances dedicated to their colleagues and most especially to the patients who continue to inspire them to serve. They inspired many with “Lead Me Lord,”  “Narito,” the TRP classic “Dok” by UPCM Class 2004, the UPCM hymn “Awit ng Kolehiyo,” and the “PGH Hymn” as a tribute to all the frontliners.  It collaborated with the UP Manila Classical Ensemble and UPCM Class 2023 with a rendition of “Di Niyo Ba Naririnig?”  an adaptation of “Do You Hear the People Sing” from Les Misérables.

The choir partnered with the Frontliners’ Kitchen to provide food for frontliners and with the College of Public Health by sharing information online on COVID-19. 

Alec Bukuhan |  Published in Healthscape Special COVID-19 Issue No. 6