The UST Pharmacy Glee Club is the official vocal ensemble of the Faculty of Pharmacy including Biochemistry and Medical Technology. It is the oldest choral group in the University of Santo Tomas established in December 9, 1950. Pharmacy Glee Club represents not only singing as a skill honed and shared by the group but also their eternal passion for music. The UST Pharmacy Glee Club grants her list
eners with classical, contemporary, and traditional choral pieces. Through its rich history, The UST Pharmacy Glee Club continues to exhibit excellence in the field of Chorale Music. PGC MILESTONES
Founded on December 9, 1950
• 1968 - 1977
No archive records
• 1977 - 1978
4th Place, UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Pieces: Sing and Ala-Ala
• 1978 - 1979
NATIONAL CHAMPION - SANGHIMIG, Folk Arts Theater
• 1980 - 1981
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Pieces: Tuksuhan by Ramon Santos &
Send In the Clowns
Note: This is the beginning of our winning streak
CHAMPION - PAMET Inter-University Choral Competition
Chosen Pieces: Nakapagtataka and Hahabolhabol
• 1984 - 1985
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen piece: Sanctus from MISA by Ryan Cayabyab, Goani by Frank Englis
Contest piece: Maynila by E. Parungao
CHAMPION - Philcite Christmas Choral Competition
CHAMPION - Christmas Carolling Competition, Antipolo
3rd Place - NAMCYA NCR (Choir)
Pax Romana Intercollegiate Chorale Singing (no prize)
Spanish Embassy Choral Competition (no prize)
Chosen Pieces: Rossignol, (can't recall the other one)
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Education Auditorium
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Intramuros
Pasasalamat ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Education Auditorium
Performed for a Christmas Chorale Show, Channel 4 then, ABS-CBN now
Performed at Rector's Hall for Fr. Norberto Castillo, UST Rector
• 1979 - 1980
UST PGC Concert, Little Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines
• 1981 - 1982
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Pieces: Beatitudes
Contest Piece: Sitsiritsit arr. Parungao
CHAMPION - NAMCYA Regional Competitions
• 1982 - 1983
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Pieces: Limang Dipang Tao by Ryan Cayabyab; A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Contest Piece: Katakataka arr. Parungao
FIRST REVOLVING TROPHY
Note: No College Choir has attained this distinction until PGC
CHAMPION - PAMET Inter-University Songfest
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Limang Dipang Tao by Ryan Cayabyab
Pope Leo XIII Award given by UST
Note: Only to select organizations who gained national achievement - for NAMCYA
• 1983 - 1984
UST Intercollegiate songfest (no prize)
Chosen Pieces: Home; Dinggin
Contest Piece: Munting Mundo by Ryan Cayabyab
CHAMPION - Inter-University Pharmacy Songfest
Contest Piece: Pilipinas
2nd Place - Pax Romana Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Beatitudes
Contest Piece: Alleluia (R. Thompson)
note: College of Music won 1st place with their Negro Spiritual - Soon Ah Will Be Done
• 1985 - 1986
No UST Intercollegiate Songfest due nation's political turmoil - EDSA Revolution
• 1986 - 1987
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen piece: Tinig ng Lupa by Ruben Federizon
Contest piece: Alaala Kita by Miguel Velarde
• 1987 - 1988
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate songfest
Chosen Piece: Ilay Gandangan by Rodolfo Delarmente
Contest Piece: Neneng by Rodolfo Santos
SECOND REVOLVING TROPHY
• 1988 - 1989
We did not join.
• 1989 - 1990
We did not join.
• 1990 - 1991
No intercollegiate songfest
Only six glee club members were left
3rd Place - Spanish Embassy Choral Competition
Chosen Pieces: Muntanyes de canigo, Cielito lindo
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Medicine Auditorium
Performed at Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Association (FAPA) Convention in PICC
Note: Chosen choir to sing the Phil. National Anthem and Pharmacy Hymn, with former Pres. Cory Aquino as guest of honor
9th Post
• 1991 - 1992
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Pokpopk Alimpako by Francisco Feliciano
Contest Piece: Lupang Hinirang by Resty Umali
3rd Place - Cantar Villancicos en Casa Manila
Chosen Piece: Dadme albricias hijos d'eva (Spanish Madrigal)
Contest Piece: Villancico ng Intramuros by Joel Navarro
• 1991 - 1992
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Education Auditorium
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club (Christmas Concert) SM Megamall
Pasasalamat ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club Medicine Auditorium
Dean's Award for Outstanding Achievement
Note: A gold medal for each member
• 1992 - 1993
2nd Place - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Sanctus from Missa by Ryan Cayabyab
Contest Piece: Panaghoy ng Kalikasan
Special Award: Best in Choreography
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club, Education Auditorium
• 1993 - 1994
25th Anniversary Concert, UST Medicine Auditorium
UST PGC Concert in Lipa, Batangas
• 1994 - 1995
2nd Place - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Magsiawit sa Panginoon by Lucio San Pedro
Contest Piece: Pamilyang Uliran
1st Place - Boom Na Boom Christmas Carol Competition
Konsiyerto ng USTPGC at Nayong Pilipino
Konsiyerto ng USTPGC (Education Auditorium)
Christmas Concert at Paete, Laguna
• 1994 - 1995
Guest appearance of the PGC on national television A LITTLE NIGHT OF MUSIC
Lead Choir in the 1995 World Youth Day mass in UST with Pope John Paul II
• 1995 - 1996
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Kyrie from MISA by Ryan Cayabyab
Contest Piece: Paraiso
• 1996 - 1997
2nd Place - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Chosen Piece: Otyano Makaginga by Makling Dulag
• 1997 - 1998
A sad year for the glee club, membership was dwindling, and interest was waning. Didn't join the intercollegiate songfest nor any competition. However, with the help of PGC Alumni from batch 92, 94, and 96 we embarked on a national tour donating proceeds to parishes where we held our concerts. Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club (Mabalacat, Pampanga Christmas '97)
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club (Brooke's point, Palawan Christmas '97)
Konsiyerto ng UST Pharmacy Glee Club (Boac, Marinduque Easter '98 )
• 1998 - 1999
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Makedonska Humoreska (Yugoslavian folk)
Contest Piece: Sa Mahal Kong Bayan by Lucio San Pedro
• 1999 - 2000
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Pieces: Gabaq-An by Ruben Federizon, Suite De Lorca by E. Rautavaara
Note: first-ever intercollegiate songfest with no contest piece (free programme)
• 2000 - 2001
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Pamugun by Francisco Feliciano
Contest Piece: Girl Be Mine
THIRD REVOLVING TROPHY
• 2001 - 2002
UST PGC was not allowed to join the Intercollegiate Songfest
(because of consecutive wins in the last 3 years) but instead co-organized the event with the SOCC.
• 2002 - 2003
2nd Place - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Tao Rin Ako
Contest Piece: Only Selfless Love
"The Year That Was" A Thanksgiving Concert, performance together with the PGC Alumni
Pope Leo XIII Communitarian Award
St. Dominic De Guzman Award
• 2003 - 2004
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Nonot Kamo Kanako
Contest Piece: Paraiso
Note: Shared with the College of Science Glee Club
• 2004 - 2005
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Ambo Hato by Augusto Espino
Contest Piece: Kailan
• 2005 - 2006
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Daemon Irrepit Callidus by Gyorgy Orban
Contest Piece: Circle of Life by Elton John
FOURTH REVOLVING TROPHY
Note: The intercollegiate songfest hitherto was moved to December, therefore in year 2005, the Intercollegiate Songfest was held twice
• 2006 - 2007
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord by Moses Hogan
Contest Piece: Take On Me by A-HA, Arr: Fidel Calalang
HeartSongs: A Pre-Valentine Concert, UST Main Bldg
• 2007 - 2008
UST Intercollegiate Songfest (No Place)
Choice Piece: No Importa La Distancia by Alan Menken, Arr. John Pamintuan
Contest Piece: Scenes from the North by Fidel Calalang
ChoralwoRx: 3 Choirs, 1 Night of Music Overdose
PhilamLife Auditorium, UN Ave., Manila
Note: A joint concert of the UST Pharmacy Glee Club, the UP Medicine Choir, and the PGH Physicians' Association Choir for the benefit of the Pedia Trust Fund, Sagip Buhay Foundation, and Pugad Island Elementary School
The 40th Foundation Anniversary of the UST Pharmacy Glee Club Anniversary Concert April 26, 2008 UST Main Bldg Lobby
• 2008 - 2009
CHAMPION - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Rondo Lapponico by Gunnar Hahn
Contest Piece: Broadway Con Brio Arr: Fidel Calalang
Special Award: Best Interpretation & Best Conductor - Vincent Paul Evangelista
• 2009 - 2010
UST Intercollegiate Songfest (No Place)
Choice Piece: Kasar Mie La Gaji by Alberto Grau
Contest Piece: Magkaisa Arr: Fidel Calalang
Special Award: Best Conductor - Joshua Jenaro Badilla
• 2010 - 2011
3rd Runner up - UST Intercollegiate Songfest
Choice Piece: Ummah Sallih Arr: John August Pamintuan
Contest Piece: Jubilate Deo Arr: Fidel Calalang
2012-2013
HIMIG TOMASINO:1ST RUNNER UP
CONTEST PIECE: SALAMAT O PANGINOON- Prof. Fidel Calalng
CHOICE PIECE: Conversion of Saul
2013-2014
HIMIG TOMASINO
CHAMPION
BEST CONDUCTOR: Sr. Venger Marquez
BEST INTERPRETATION
CONTEST PIECE: BETTERWORLD- FIDEL CALALANG JR.
