Tunog Para Sa Kinabukasan: An Advocacy for 21st Century Musicians

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Cale Elementary School envisioned to provide quality education and to develop holistically the potentials of the learners in all aspects. To realize its goal, the school organized the Drum and Lyre Miniband on July 2017. It ambitioned to showcase the talents of the leaners, develop socialization among members, strengthen partnership with other stakeholders and grow 21st century musicians. However, not all talented learners afford to join the band due to financial constraint. This conflict opened doors for Tunog Para Sa Kinabukasan. It is an invitational seminar-workshop, and an advocacy-campaign to benefit indigent but musically talented pupils. The school scouted the two beneficiaries of the musical instruments, marimba and cymbals.

METHODS

The school tapped the help of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Tanauan Laubini, a civic organization, to support the campaign. The JCI Tanauan Laubini worked collaboratively with Cale Elementary School and gave financial assistance to acquire the materials needed for the activity. It was December 16, 2017 when Tunog Para Sa Kinabukasan conducted at Cale ES. Participating bands were from Suplang Elementary School, Suplang Tanauan City, Canossa School from Sta. Rosa City, St. Mary Magdalene College of Laguna and La Mesa Elementary School from Calamba City and of course Cale Elementary School. A total of six hundred eighty (680) attendees were registered.

RESULTS

The audience loved the exhibition of the bands. Loud hooray and clapping of hands were heard from the activity area. At the end of the day, the school raised twenty-two thousand three hundred thirty (Php 22, 330.00) pesos from the registration of the attendees. The musical instruments, marimba and cymbals were purchased and awarded to the two pupil beneficiaries.

DISCUSSIONS

To sustain the advocacy of the school and the successful conduct of the Tunog Para Sa Kinabukasan motivated the organizers to have it once again next school year. It also inspired other learners to join the band. It developed the skills not only in academic but also skills needed in the adult life such as time management, decision making and socialization. It even helped the learners to divert the attention from playing e-games to musical instruments which is more healthy and helpful.