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Valentin Mechilina
Valentin Yson Mechilina (born November 13, 1915) is a Filipino composer, conductor, and military musician from Binangonan, Rizal (province), Rizal. He is most commonly known for his musical compositions for Wind orchestra, wind orchestras, particularly for his Dalampasigan overture. Mechilina was a member of the Philippine Constabulary Band from 1938 to 1955. In June 1955, he became the conductor of the Philippine Air Force Band. During this time, he was also a student of Antonino Buenaventura. He then assumed leadership of the San Miguel Corporation Brass Band from the 1970s up to the 1990s. Compositions * ''Binangonan March'' * ''Lulay Concert March'' * ''Dalampasigan'', concert overture * ''You Are a Rose in Bloom'' * ''Rose - Ta - Too'', for Alto saxophone, Alto Saxophone and wind orchestra * ''Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang'', for Alto Saxophone and wind orchestra * ''Zamboangueña'' * ''Andante cantabile'', for cello and wind orchestra * ''Concert Overture in G minor'' Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binangonan
Binangonan, officially the Municipality of Binangonan (), is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 313,631 people. A thriving fish port and fishing industry is found in Binangonan, having a long coast line facing Laguna de Bay, including the western part of Talim Island. The plant of Rizal Cement and Grandspan are in Binangonan as well. Their main livelihood are fishing and farming. Etymology At the height of the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish government, the townspeople of Binangonan rose in revolt in defiance of the Spanish authorities, as they joined the revolutionary group called ''Katipunan''. The town's uprising was disparaged by the colonial authorities as ''"Binangonan de los Perros''" (trans.: ''"of the dogs"'') but the ridicule did not prosper. The etymology of Binangonan ( Tagalog:''bangon'', meaning "to rise"") is traced to this origin, where events or people had arisen. History The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
