Republic of the Philippines

Province of Leyte
Municipality of Palo

TOURISM, CULTURE AND

THE ARTS OFFICE
CULTURE AND THE ARTS PLAN
(MUSIC)
January- June 2015
1.

Activity: Violin Lessons

Target Date: January 12- June 30, 2015
Participants: Selected Elementary School Pupils of Palo
Venue: Second Floor, Palo Municipal Building
Objectives:
a) Develop and enhance the musical skills and talents of the youth of
Palo by teaching them the basics of playing the violin- correct
posture, left hand technique, right hand technique (bowing) and ear
training;
b) Provide a venue for enhancement of musical skills and talents with
the end of promoting and preserving the culture of music of the
Paloanos.
Methodology:
Pupils from the Elementary Schools within Palo who attended the Brass
Band Workshop conducted by the Phil Banda last September 2014 will be the
trainees for the Violin lessons. Since they are not yet capable of handling and
playing brass band instruments, considering the size and weight of such
instruments, it was decided that they would be potential players for the string
orchestra than in a brass band. Lessons will be based on the Suzuki Violin
Method which is a widely used method in other parts of the world because of
its child friendly approach to learning the violin as compared to that of the
conventional conservatory approach. To ensure an efficient and effective
learning process, prospective trainees will be asked to provide themselves
with their own instrument but the lessons will be given for free. The Suzuki
violin method book will be provided the trainees so that they can review and
practice the lessons at home. The lessons will be conducted on a daily basis
Mondays thru Fridays only from 5:30-6:30 pm. During the beginning part of
the lessons, ear training will be emphasized over musical notation reading.
Output:

At the end of each volume of the Suzuki Violin Method, trainees will be
able to play all the pieces they have learned during the conduct of the
lessons with an improved left hand and right hand technique including ear
training skills.
2.

Activity: Voice Workshop

Target Date: February 22- June 27, 2015
Participants: Selected Elementary School Pupils of Palo
Venue: Second Floor, Palo Municipal Building
Objectives:
a) Develop and enhance the vocal skills and talents of the youth of
Palo by teaching them the fundamental principles of singingbreathing technique, intonation and correct placement of the voice;
b) Provide a venue for the enhancement of vocal skills and talents to
foster camaraderie among the youth of Palo.
Methodology:
The workshop will focus on the proper technique for singing. Trainees
will first be taught correct breath support which is crucial for achieving a
stable tone. Production of vowels will also be given emphasis including
correct posture and positioning of the mouth. In the course of the workshop,
trainees will be exposed to solo singing and choral singing. Once they have
finished the workshop, they will be considered as training group of the
Singing Angels Choir. The workshop will be held every Saturday at 9am.
Output:
After the workshop, the trainee will have learned the correct breathing
technique, intonation and placement of the voice.

3.

Activity: Brass Band Training

Target Date: March 1 June 30, 2015
Participants: Present Members of the Enchanting Palo Band; Prospective
Trainees (Selected Elementary Pupils and High School Students)
Venue: Second Floor, Palo Municipal Building
Objectives:
1) Develop young musicians who will form the core group of the Enchanting
Palo Youth Marching band
2) Enhance the musical and artistic abilities o f the youth of Palo

Methodology:
The training will be conducted daily after class hours, from 5pm- 7pm.
Lectures and hands-on approach will be utilized with focus on correct tone

production, intonation, note reading and sight reading skills. During the course of
the workshop students will be given pieces which will suite their skills and abilities.
Assessment will be conducted to test whether the trainees understood and
mastered the lessons taught to them.
Output:
There will be improvement in tone production, intonation, note reading and
sight reading skills. They are expected to play a particular piece assigned to them
incorporating the skills they have learned during the conduct of the training.

Prepared by:
CARLOS A. ROMANO
DAYA
Tourism, Culture and the Arts Officer
Music

Approved by:
HON. REMEDIOS MATIN L. PETILLA
Municipal Mayor

GILES EDGAR B.
Staff-in-Charge,