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MARIA CHRISTINE M. MUYCO, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Chair, Composition and Theory Department
College of Music, University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 1101

E-mail: muycochristine@yahoo.com
Telefax: College of Music, (+63-2) 929-6963
Cellular Phone: 0928-3987-489

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. Philippine Studies, University of the Philippines, April 2008.
• Ethnomusicology & Dance Studies (NDO or Non-Degree Objective), University of California, Los Angeles, U.S.A. (UCLA) September 2006 - June 2007.
• Master of Music in Composition, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, May 1998.
• Bachelor of Music (Major: Composition. Minor: Kalinga Music Performance), Cum Laude, University of the Philippines, April 1996.
• Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities (Major: Broadcast Communication/Minor: Comparative Literature), University of the Philippines in the Visayas, May 1986.

HONORS

• Best PhD Dissertation: Sibod in Binanog: Understanding of the Binanog Tradition of the Panay Bukidnon (Philippines), College of Arts and Letters, University of The Philippines, April 2008.
• Orchestral piece “Passage to Kublo” selected for Chan Center concert performance,
Vancouver, Canada 1997.
• University of British Columbia’s Community Financial Award, September 1996.
• Cum Laude: Bachelor of Music in Composition, April 1996.
• Pajaro Scholarship, June 1994 to March 1996.
• 1st Prizes: NAMCYA (National Competitions for Young Artists), Philippines:
1) Composition for Adult Choir, 1995;
2) Composition for Piano, 1994.
• Winner: Piano Composition Competition, Piano Suite: Misteryo sa Gubat, awarded by Piano Teachers Guild of the Philippines (PTGP), 1992.

GRANTS

• Asian Cultural Council 2010 Grant. Training/research in Computer Music, University of California, San Diego, March-May 2011.
• Research Grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Recording, packaging, and reproduction expenses for a compact disc recording entitled TAYUYON: Music of the people of Panay Highlands in Visayas, Philippines (songs, musical instrument repertoire, and epics), January 2009.
• ASEAN-Korea Commissioning Grant 1: Orchestra Composition (Voice and Orchestra) and collaborative workshop with master musicians from all ASEAN countries and Korea, January - June 2009.
• ASEAN-Korea Commissioning Grant 2: Orchestra Composition (Solo Instrument and Orchestra) and collaborative workshop with master musicians from all ASEAN countries and Korea, January - June 2009.
• Leo Saguiguit Commissioning Grant: Saxophone Composition, December 2008.
• Alternate Study Grant, Faculty Development Program of the University of the Philippines System, 2006.
• University of the Philippines Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs (UP-OVPAA) Grant for a Documentary Film, GA SIBOD DAI-A! Music and Dance of the Panay Bukidnon. November 2004 - May 2006.
• NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) Grant on the Pre-Publication of the book and CD Production of Tugtog-Likha-Tugtog... (Piano Pieces for Early Learners and Beyond, 2002).
• Japan Foundation Grant, supporting a performance of the chamber work Tunog-Tanaga in Japan, 2000.

PUBLICATIONS

• Kurubingbing Kurubawbaw: A Children’s Operetta/Musical Drama. Musical score. Nall Marketing Press, March 2009.
• “(Re)Opening a Cultural Memory: The Bamboo Instruments of the Panay Bukidnons.” Humanities Diliman, vol. 5, Nos. 1 and 2, January to December 2008. Philippines: UP Press, March 2009.
• “Gendering Rhythm in Binanog: Panay Bukidnon’s Categories of Sound and Motion.” Philippines: UP Musika Jornal. UP Press, February 2009.
• “Learning from the Women of Panay Bukidnons: Task-Building as Empowerment in Music, Dance and Other Artforms.” Acts of the World Music Forum, Los Angeles 2005: Music, Cultural Rights, and Social Change, edited by Fondazione Adkins-Chiti, Quaderno 4. International Music Council, UNESCO and Donne in Musica, Italy, 2007.
• Tugtog-Likha-Tugtog, compositions for piano. Book with CD. National Commission for Culture and the Arts & Nall Marketing, Inc., Philippines, 2003.
• “Lupang Tinubuan,” a cappella choral music score. The NAMCYA Anthology of Philippine Choral Music” vol. 2. Verne de la Pena, ed. National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Philippines, 2003.

RECORDINGS

• Birthings from Liminal Spaces. Audio Cd: Computer Music Compositions, 2005.
• “Tula ni Oriang” (voice and nose flute; music set to the text of Gregoria de Jesus’ poem “Tula ni Oriang”). Audio Cd: Pluma. Crossroads, Inc., 1998.

AUDIO AND FILM

• Tayuyon: The Music of the Panay Bukidnon, Western Visayas, Philippines. Audio CD: Funded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Field Recordings, 2009.
• GA SIBOD DAI-A! Music and Dance of the Panay Bukidnon. Documentary film. University of the Philippines Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs (UP-OVPAA) Creative Grant, 2009.

LECTURES

• “Dance and Music Traditions of the Panay Bukidnon,” The Philippine Center
556 Fifth Avenue, New York, U.S.A, 2010.
• “Cultural Derivations in 21st Century Art Music,” General Education Program. United International College. Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, 2010.
• “Workshop on Reading a Children’s Operetta Score.” Tigbauan Elementary School, Iloilo, 2010.
• “Creative Arts and Music for Children with Special Needs.” West Visayas State University, Iloilo City, 2010.
• “Panay Bukidnon Music and the Environment.” VOCAS, 5th Floor, Baguio City, Philippines, 2010.
• “The Sibod Ideology of Panay Bukidnon: Structuring Music, Dance,
Negotiation, and Flow.” Music Museum. University of the Philippines, 2010.
• World Music Cultures. General Education Program. United International College. Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China, 2009.
Colloquium on: “Interspersed Artforms: An Ideology of Connections.” Interdisciplinary Studies Department, Ateneo de Manila University, 2009.
• Introductory Lecture for a Piano Concert: “Guhit-Tugtugin at Likhain (Piano Sketches and Creations)" featuring Nita Quinto at House for a Briard, Culver City, California, U.S.A., 2009.
• Lecturer and Workshop Facilitator, "The Sibod Ideology in the Music and Dance of Panay Bukidnons," University of California, Riverside, U.S.A., 2009.
Lecturer for a Piano Concert: "Guhit-Tugtugin at Likhain (Piano Sketches and Creations),” California State University, San Bernardino, California, U.S.A., 2009.
Introductory Lecture for a Concert: "Guhit-Tugtugin at Likhain (Piano Sketches and
Creations),” Hillside Club, Berkeley, California, U.S.A., 2009.
• Art Studies Department, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Guest lecturer: “The Binanog.” Quezon City, Philippines, 2008.
• Southeast Asian Studies Department, guest lecturer: “Sibod in the Understanding of the Binanog Music-Dance Tradition.” University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), U.S.A., 2007.
• Anthropology Department, California State University, San Bernardino, lecture and film screening of “GA SIBOD DAI-A! Music and Dance of the Panay Bukidnon.” San Bernardino, California, U.S.A., 2007.
• Tawag ng Bantula: 1st Bamboo Festival. Workshop lecturer on “Organizing Bamboo Performance and Creative Music Applications of the Bamboo.” Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2005.
• Musicological Colloquium. Lecture: “Rhythmicizing Limog.” University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2005.
• Katagman Festival in Oton, Iloilo. Workshop lecturer: “Creating Music from Found Objects,” 2004.
• Lecture tour: “Creative Interpretations of Piano Pieces in Tugtog-Likha-Tugtog.” Various academic institutions: Sta. Isabel Conservatory of Music, Manila (November 2004); Philippine Women’s University, Manila (September 2004); Iloilo National High School for the Arts, (July 2004).
• Regional Lecture Tour: “Piano Techniques in Tugtog-Likha-Tugtog.” Western Visayas: University of San Agustin (September 2003); Central Philippine University (September 2003); West Visayas State University (October 2003); Philippine Science High School (October 2003); and Iloilo School for the Arts (November 2003).
• Tultugan Festival, workshop lecturer for: “Bamboo Instruments and their Sound Colors.” Maasin, Iloilo, Philippines, 2003.
• “Understanding Contemporary Music in the Philippines,” a two-day lecture & workshop. West Visayas State University, Iloilo, Philippines, 1999.
National Music Competitions for Young Artists Foundation, workshop lecturer: “Creative Music-Making” (teaching private and public school teachers creative music-making as an educational tool). Baguio City, Philippines, 1999.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Symposium on the Politics and Poetics of Asian Intangible Cultural Heritage. Discussant: Nicole Revel’s paper on “Turning the intangible into the tangible: An experience with ‘Literature of Voice’ in the Philippines.” University of Hong Kong, Faculty of the Arts, 2009.
• Asian Visual Cultures 2nd Annual Workshop, paper presenter: Landscape (In)externalized in Dance and Music-Making of Panay Bukidnons, Philippines. University of California, Irvine, California, U.S.A., 2009.
• International Conference on Philippine Studies, paper presenter: “Beyond Mimesis: Redefining the Banog in the Binanog Music-Dance Tradition of the Panay Bukidnon.” University of the Philippines, Philippine Social Science Research Center of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines, 2008.
• 2nd KAPWA International Conference, panel convener and discussant: “Envisioning: Schools of Living Traditions.” University of the Philippines, Visayas. Iloilo, Philippines, 2008.
• Pacific Northwest Society for Ethnomusicology Conference, paper presenter: “Rhythmicizing Mnemonics: How Voice/Sound Structures in Words are Transformed in the Binanog Music-Dance Tradition of the Panay Bukidnon.” University of British Columbia. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2008.
• West Visayas Conference on History and Culture, paper presenter: “Narratives and the Current Barasalun (Musical Instruments) of the Panay Bukidnon.” University of Iloilo Audio-Visual Room, Iloilo City Philippines, 2007.
• World Music Forum, Round-Table Discussion/Conference, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., paper presenter: “Learning from the Women of Panay Bukidnons: Task-Building as Empowerment in Music, Dance and Other Artforms,” 2005.
• World Music Days, Asian Composers League Conference, paper presenter: “Country Report on the Status of Filipino Composers in the Philippines.” Bangkok, Thailand, 2005.
• Tawag ng Bantula: 1st Bamboo Festival, paper presenter: “(Re)Opening a Cultural Memory: The Bamboo Instruments of the Panay Bukidnons.” Quezon City, Philippines, 2005.
• Donne in Musica (Women in Music), paper presenter: “Women Composers of the Philippines.” Rome, Italy, 1999.

COMPOSITIONS

• Pagpipiko for Rondalla, 2010
• T(in)ala’ for Women’s Choir, 2010.
• Pambungad for Women’s Choir, 2010.
• Sinagnayan, a music dance-drama, 2010.
• Si Pilandok at ang Bayan ng Bulawan, a musical play, 2010.
• InBukasyon for Voices, Multi-Percussions, and Dance, 2010.
• Agit-It for Multi-Percussions and Voice, 2009.
• Ang Paghabyug sang Pendulum for large choir and percussions, 2009.
• Pagbagkas-Bigkas for Children’s Chorus, 2009.
• Kurubingbing Kurubawbaw: A Children’s Operetta/Music Drama. Nall
Printing Press, 2009.
• Orde-e for a 55-piece Asian Traditional Music Orchestra, 2009.
• Dang Ay for a 55-piece Asian Traditional Music Orchestra, 2009.
• Ka(loob)loob for saxophone and electronic music, 2009.
• Duru-Duruhat (lullaby) for choir, commissioned by the “Troubadours” of the
University of San Agustin, Iloilo, Philippines, 2008.
• The Time has Come…Poon (Lord), choral SATB, 2007
…ng Araw (…of days) for a 16-voice choir from 4 parts; also for 16 voice parts,
2007.
• Ilig-Duta (Flow of the Earth) for large orchestra, bamboos, and gongs, 2006.
• PagbaBagtasbagtas (Affixations) for string quintet and percussion, 2006.
• Isyus (Issues) a song cycle for voice and chamber ensemble, commissioned by Ena Aldecoa, 2004.
• Tunog Tanaga IV (Sound Poem) for tenor and chamber ensemble, 2004.
• Tunog Tanaga III (sound Poem) for alto and chamber ensemble, 2003.
• Kurubingbing, Kurubawbaw, an operetta for children with chorus and chamber ensemble, 2003.
• Black Orpheus for voice and cello, 2003.
• Tagisan sa Piyesta (Fiesta Duo), for piano duet, 2002.
• Dypni sa Kalye (Jeepney on the Road) for solo piano, 2002.
• Tunog Tanaga II (Sound Poem) for baritone and chamber ensemble, 2002.
• Kaibigan at Kamag-aral (Friends and Classmates) commissioned by Dr. Elena Mirano for the U.P. Cherubim Children’s Choir, 2002.
• Sa Paghinga ni Bathala…(When the Spirit Breathes) for chamber ensemble and
electronic effects, 2001.
• Film Music: 2001.
Batchoy (noodle food)
Dihon (shaping)
• Alayaw (Yellow Flower) music-dance drama, 1’30’’ production, 2001.
• Ritwal Para sa Mga Kababaihan (Ritual for Women) for Multi-Percussions, Chorus
and Community Participants/Masses), 2001.
• Iisang Pamilya (Just One Family) for children’s chorus, 1999.
• Tunog Tanaga I (Sound Poem) for soprano and chamber Ensemble, 1999.
• Talibun-ag (Birth of Bondage) a chamber opera, 1998.
• Patak (Drop), for piano,1998.
• Paghuhugis (Shaping), a piano suite: 1998.
Bilog (Circle)
Parisukat (Square)
Parihaba (Rectangle)
Tatsulok (Triangle)
• Gangsa Toppaya (Philippine North Gong), for piano, 1998.
• Kaliwang Sagwan (Left Paddle), for piano, 1998.
• Kanang Sagwan (Right Paddle), for piano, 1998.
• Sound Quilt for computer music, 1997.
• Passage to Kublo for large orchestra, 1997.
• Pintig (Pulse) for Women’s Chorus, 1997.
• Tula ni Oriang (Poem of Oriang), for voice and nose flute, 1996.
• Ga Sirum Sirum (Twilight), for piano, 1995.
• Ako at ang Kalikasan (Me and the Environment) for children’s chorus, 1995.
• The Masked Child, one-act chamber opera, 1995.
• Kreasi Baru, a large work for multi-media, 1994.
• Tinagong Dagat (The Hidden Sea), a music-dance drama, 90 seconds production, 1994.
• Lupang Tinubuan (Native Land), for a capella choir, 1994.
• At sa Mata ko’y….Anino (And in My Eyes…a Shadow), for large choir, cello, and
Piano, 1994.
• Pagdiwata (Palawan’s Healing Ritual) for chamber ensemble, 1994.
• Cho No Hentai (Metamorphosis) for four Japanese kotos, 1993.
• Ball and Gravity for clarinet and bassoon, 1992.
• Misteryo sa Gubat (Mysteries of the Forest), a piano suite: 1991.
Lakad sa Gubat (Walk in the Forest)
Sayaw Diwata (Fairy Dance)
Yapak Dwende (Dwarf Step)
Tila Guni-Guni (Imagined)

PERFORMANCES OF WORKS

International:

• Orde-e for a 55-piece Orchestra, ASEAN-Korea Traditional Orchestra, Seoul and Guanju, Korea, 2010.
• Ka(loob)loob for saxophone and electronic music, North Carolina, U.S.A., 2010.
• Ka(loob)loob for saxophone and electronic music, Thailand, 2009.
• Orde-e for a 55-piece Orchestra, ASEAN-Korea Traditional Orchestra, Seoul, Korea, 2009.
• Orde-e for a 55-piece Orchestra, ASEAN-Korea Traditional Orchestra, Jeju Island,
Korea, 2009.
• Tugto-Likha-Tugtog, sets of piano pieces, Nita Quinto, L.A., California, 2009.
• Tugto-Likha-Tugtog, sets of piano pieces, Nita Quinto, Berkeley, California, 2009.
• The Time has Come…Poon, choral SATB. Karangalan Chorale, Rome, Italy, 2008.
• PagbaBagtasbagtas for string quintet and percussions, Hong Kong Pure Strings
Ensemble, World Music Days, ISCM-ACL, Hong Kong, 2007.
• Black Orpheus for voice and cello, World Music Days, Bangkok Thailand, 2005.
• Tunog Tanaga I for soprano and chamber ensemble, Asia-Pacific Festival,
Japan, 2000.
• Of Seven Bowls and Angels for vocal ensemble, Donne in Musica, Italy
This was also performed in Malaysia and Australia, 1999.
• Talibun-ag, a chamber opera, UBC Opera Chamber Ensemble, Canada, 1998.
• Passage to Kublo for large orchestra, University of British Columbia
Symphony Orchestra, Canada, 1998.
• Sound Quilt for computer music, Computer Music Concert, University of British
Columbia, Canada, 1998.
• Pintig for Women’s Chorus, Elektra Women’s Choir Choral Reading, Vancouver
Canada, 1997.
• Dalamhati ni Osang for chamber ensemble, Sonic Boom Festival, Canada, 1997.
• Pagdiwata for chamber ensemble, Asia-Pacific Festival, Taiwan, 1994.

Local (Philippines):

• Infinity for a 16-voice choir, AUIT Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2010.
• Si Pilandok at ang Bayan ng Bulawan, a musical play, performed by the Entablado of the Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Manila (August 31, September 1,2,3, 4), and Meralco Theatre (September 10,11), 2010
• Pagbagkas-Bigkas for Children’s Chorus, performed by the Mandaluyong Children’s
Choir, PhilAm Life Theatre, Manila, 2009.
• Excerpt of Kurubingbing, Kurubawbaw, an operetta for children with chorus and
chamber Ensemble. Hiniraya Festival. Antique, Western Visayas, Philippines, 2008.
• Ilig-Duta for large orchestra, performed by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra,
Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2007.
• Dyipni sa Kalye for piano. April Sta. Maria, Masters’ Recital. Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines. Also Teresa Gemora, Voice Recital. Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2006.
• Misteryo sa Gubat. Teresa Gemora, Voice Recital. Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2005.
• Isyus for voice and chamber ensemble. Performed by Ena Aldecoa, Master’s Voice
Recital, 2005 Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines; University of the Philippines, Mini Hall, 2004.
• Tunog Tanaga IV for tenor and chamber ensemble. Performed by Dondi Ong, Voice
Recital. Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2004.
• Patak, for piano. Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2003.
• Paghuhugis, a piano suite. Performed by Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the
Philippines: 2003.
Bilog
Parisukat
Parihaba
Tatsulok
• Gangsa Toppaya, for piano. Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2003.
• Kaliwang Sagwan, for piano. Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2003.
• Kanang Sagwan, for piano. Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2003.
• Kaibigan at Kamag-aral (Friends and Classmates) commissioned by Dr. Elena Mirano for the U.P. Cherubim Children’s Choir. Premiered at the U.P. Abelardo Hall, by the U.P. Cherubim Children’s Choir, 2002.
• Tunog Tanaga III for alto and chamber ensemble. ASIAN Composers Concert. Abelardo Hall, University of the Philippines, 2001.
• Jeepney sa Kalye for solo piano. Nita Quinto. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2001.
• Alayaw, music-dance drama, Royal Dance Ballet School, Assumption Choir, Iloilo, 2002.
• Tunog Tanaga II for baritone and chamber ensemble, Marvin Gayramon, Leo Roque, members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Paco Park Presents, National Television Program, 2002.
• Ritwal Para sa Mga Kababaihan for Multi-Percussions, Chorus and Community
Participants/Masses). Women’s Week, Philippines, 2002.
• Paghinga ni Bathala for chamber ensemble and electronic effects, members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2001.
• Iisang Pamilya for children’s chorus, University of the Philippines Cherubim Children’s Chorale, University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, 1999.
• Tunog Tanaga I for soprano and chamber Ensemble, 1999.
• Passage to Kublo for large orchestra, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1998.
• Talibun-ag, a chamber opera. University of British Columbia Opera Workshop, 1998.
• Sound Quilt for computer music, Computer Music Concert, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 1997.
• Passage to Kublo for large orchestra, University of British Columbia, Chan Center, Vancouver, Canada, 1997.
• Lupang Tinubuan, for a capella choir. Siliman University Choir, Troubadours Choir, and other national competing choirs all over the Philippines. Hosted by the National Music Competitions for Young Artists, Foundation, Inc. (NAMCYA). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1996.
• Ga Sirum Sirum, Cultural Center of the Philippines. National competing pianists all over the Philippines. Hosted by the National Music Competitions for Young Artists, Foundation, Inc. (NAMCYA). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1995.
• Ako at ang Kalikasan for children’s chorus, University of the Philippines Cherubim Children’s Chorale, University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, 1995.
• The Masked Child, a one-act chamber opera, UP Chamber Ensemble, UP Dance Company, Paco Park Presents (National Television Program); was also performed at the University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, 1995.
• At sa Mata ko’y….Anino, for large choir, cello, and piano. U.P. Chorus Class, Joel Navarro Chino Bolipata, Chipay Elegado, University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall, 1994.
• Tinagong Dagat, a music-dance drama. Dagyaw Theatre Group. ASEAN Dance Festival. Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1994.
• Cho No Hentai for four Japanese Kotos, U.P. Koto Ensemble, University of the Philippines Abelardo Hall; alsoperformed in PHILAM Life Theatre, Manila, Philippines, 1993.
• Ball and Gravity for clarinet and bassoon, members of the U.P. Symphonic Band, Philippines, 1992.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• Organizer: “Bayi” Colloquium and Performances, Music Museum, U.P. College of Music.
• Committee Vice-Chair on Concerts, “ASPE International Ethnomusicology Symposium.” Metro Manila, Philippines. Committee Chair on External Events, 2002.
• Committee Chair on External Events, “ASPE International Ethnomusicology Symposium.” Metro Manila, Philippines, 2002.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Organized and moderated the Tapaz Guban ka Tumandok or Council of Elders for the
preparation of their “School for Living Tradition,” Calinog, Philippines, 2009.
• Organized and moderated for Panubok 3 Festival (panubok is traditional embroidery)
This festival incorporates demonstration of Barasalon or musical instruments of the
Panay Bukidnon, Barangay Hayubo, Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines, 2009.
• Organized and presented (including fundraising) for Panubok 2 (traditional embroidery) and Demonstration of Barasalon (musical instruments). Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines, 2008.
• Organized and presented (including fundraising) for a children’s workshop: Panubok
(traditional embroidery) and Barasalon (musical instruments) of the Panay Highland People. Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines, 2007.
• Organized Panubok I (panubok is traditional embroidery).
This festival incorporated the demonstration of musical instruments of the
Panay Bukidnon, Tapaz, Iloilo, Philippines, 2006.
• Volunteer work: Teaching dancers to make music. Participants: “Royal School of Ballet.” Iloilo City, Philippines, 2002.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Donne in Musica (Women in Music), Italy, International Honour Committee, Board Member.
• Musicological Society of the Philippines, Member.
• Asian Composers League, Philippines, Secretary-General.
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, local and international, Member.
• Iloilo Children’s Choir, Inc., Vice-President.
• National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), Member.