About Choir

The University of Macau Choir (UM Choir) was established in 2004 to enrich the music culture at UM, promote chorus music, and provide high-quality music performances for all UM members. The choir currently has around 80 student members from different faculties and holds at least two concerts annually, in addition to performing at university events and ceremonies. Since 2007, UM Choir has been under the direction of Mr. Lo Pui Kwan.

UM Choir has played a crucial role in promoting music on campus for over a decade. The choir achieves this by organizing regular concerts and collaborating with domestic and overseas choirs. Notable among its achievements is the 2009 performance of the works of Baroque musician Marc-Antoine Charpentier in collaboration with “Macau Voice”. In 2012, UM Choir was invited by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macau SAR to perform in “A Night of Fantasy – Anime and Video Game Music” in collaboration with “Macau Voice” and “The Macao Orchestra”. In 2013, the choir performed in “Perfect Harmony,” a concert sponsored by the Macao Foundation and targeting Macao citizens. Through these collaborations and performances, UM Choir has established itself as a respected and accomplished music group both on and off campus.

Furthermore, UM Choir endeavors to promote the University of Macau globally through overseas visits and exchanges. The choir has been invited to visit various countries and regions in East and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Penang in Malaysia, and Shanghai (Expo 2010 Shanghai China – ShanghaiWorld Expo Music Festival). In October 2010, UM Choir was invited to visit Peking University, where they exchanged and performed with the Peking University Choir. In December 2012, UM Choir participated in the performance of “Beethoven Symphony 9” in Hong Kong jointly with the Hong Kong Bach Choir and Orchestra. In December 2013, UM Choir members visited Yangming University & Chengchi University in Taiwan and held a joint concert. UM Choir also presented “Beethoven Symphony No. 9” at Bangkok Rangsit University, winning a Silver Medal in the Chamber Choirs category at the 8th International Choir Festival Grand Prix Pattaya. In November 2015, the choir participated in the IFCM World Choral Expo and won a Gold Medal. In October 2018, UM Choir became the first Macau high school and troupe to perform at the National Centre for the Performing Arts for the Beijing International Choral Festival. Most recently, in May 2021, UM Choir participated in the “6th National College Arts Exhibition” in Sichuan, China, and won a First Prize.
Overall, through its commitment to promoting chorus music, enriching the music culture on campus, and representing the University of Macau globally through music performances and exchanges, UM Choir has become a significant and respected part of the university community.

Contact Person
Student Resources Section (E31-2007)
Ms. Sandy Sou
Tel：(853) 8822 9909
Fax： (853) 8822 2368
Email： sao.services@um.edu.mo