The University of the East Chorale (UE Chorale) bested over 35 choirs from around the world, including two from the Philippines, to win the Grand Prix at the 2007 Busan Choral Festival & Competition in Busan, South Korea. They won the Classical category Gold medal on November 1, the Pop category Gold medal on November 2 and the Grand Prix on November 3. The competition proper of the 2007 Busan Choral Festival & Competition was held from November 1 to 3, 2007, at the Busan Cultural Center, Busan, South Korea.
The University of the East Chorale(UEC) is the Official Choir of the University of the East. It was founded in June 1992 as the UE Glee Club consisting of students from the different colleges of the University. Apart from singing for official functions in the University, other activities of the UE Chorale include participation in consortia like the MADZ ET AL, a yearly festival hosted by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, performances in several Philippine government function and other worthy projects. The UE Chorale joins countless competitions every year.
With various accomplishments around the globe, the University of the East Chorale is blazing a trail of its own, adding awards and accolades to its achievements and proving their mettle in the national and international choral arena.