The Chorus Urbanus was invited by the Gozo Cultural Council to perform this year's official Republic Day Concert. The concert was held at the Exhibition Hall at the Ministry for Gozo on Saturday 13th December 2008 at 18.45hrs and was presided by H.E. Dr Edward Fenech Adami, President of Malta. Attendance for the concert was strictly by official invitation. The Minister for Gozo, the Bishop of Gozo. Mgr. Mario Grech, various MPs, a number of mayors and a host of distinguished guests attended the concert. It is to be noted that this was the last Republic Day Ceremony presided by Dr Fenech Adami since a new President will have to be sworn in by 4th April 2009.

The Choir performed a varied programme, the first part of which was totally dedicated to pieces from operas as well as other recent ones. The Choir performed Giovani Liete from Le Nozze di Figaro, Fortune Rote from Carmina Burana, Pacem in Maribus, Vivaldi's Gloria, and Coro dei Schiavi from Nabucco. The second part of the concert was wholly dedicated to Christmas carols including Jesus Joy, While Shepherds .., Ding Dong, Ukrainian Bells Carol and Adeste Fidelis.

In his short speech, Dr Fenech Adami showered praise on the choir's performance and on its achievements in the local cultural sphere. He encouraged others to follow on the Chorus Urbanus' steps and continue to propagate the already rich cultural tradition that Malta, and particularly Gozo, possess.

After the concert, the choir members were invited for a reception hosted by the President. During the reception, the members had the occasion to meet with Dr Fenech Adami and exchange Christmas greetings with him and had the time to speak about the experience of his presidency which will end this coming April.