Valentin Mechilina
Filipino composer and conductor (born 1915)
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Valentin Yson Mechilina (born November 13, 1915) is a Filipino composer, conductor, and military musician from Binangonan, Rizal.[1] He is most commonly known for his musical compositions for wind orchestras, particularly for his Dalampasigan overture.[2][3][4]
Born
November 13, 1915
Valentin Yson Mechilina
November 13, 1915
Allegiance
Philippines
PhilippinesBranch
Philippine Air Force
Philippine Air ForceRank
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant ColonelValentin Mechilina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Valentin Yson Mechilina November 13, 1915 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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.[5] He then assumed leadership of the San Miguel Corporation Brass Band from the 1970s up to the 1990s.[1][6]
Compositions
- Binangonan March
- Lulay Concert March
- Dalampasigan, concert overture
- You Are a Rose in Bloom
- Rose - Ta - Too, for 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
