Formed in 2013 by conductor Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, the Dawani Women's Choir is the first resident all-female choir of the College of Music in the University of the Philippines. Dawani believes in giving back to the community and engaging various audiences through its innovative programming. Not limited to a cappella choral repertoire, Dawani regularly partners with leading instrumentalists in the country to perform unique repertoire that enhances the audience experience through a variety of musical colors. Recent performances have included works such as the well-loved Brahms' "Vier Gesänge" for harp and 2 horns, Dr. Ramon Santos' "Veniet Dominus" for cello and female choir, Michael Praetorius’ "Puer natus est" with recorder ensemble, and the world premiere of Saunder Choi's "Tota pulchra es" after Durufle for female choir and oboe. Dawani Women’s Choir also believes in the power of choral music to directly help local communities like hospitals, schools, orphanages, and churches. Through the years, the choir has partnered with organizations such as the Philippine General Hospital, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage, and the Punlaan School for Women by providing benefit concerts, musical workshops, and outreach activities.