UP Guitar Orchestra

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The University of the Philippines Guitar Orchestra (UPGO) has proudly distinguished itself as the first Guitar Orchestra in the country. Founded in 1982 by Lester Demetillo, a classical guitar professor in the University of the Philippines College of Music, it was originally called the University of the Philippines Guitar Ensemble. The group changed its name to University of the Philippines Guitar Orchestra in 1997.

The UPGO is composed of outstanding students majoring in Guitar from the University of the Philippines College of Music. The group boasts of a wide range of repertoire that includes works from the reanaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century music periods along with other genres such as flamenco, jazz and popular music.

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UPGO Members AY 2010-2011
Lester Demetillo, conductor/director
Jenny de Vera
Franco Maigue
Aaron Aguila
Tommy Katigbak
Jeffrey Malazo
Roneil Santos
Jordan Amaca
Monching Carpio
Catherine Belle
Renz Mendoza
Lance de Jesus
Adrik Cristobal
Jeann Rufo
Jose Emil Contreras
Marga Abejo
Russell Santos