PhilPop,
Philippine Educational Theater Association
(PETA), National Commission on
Culture and the Arts (NCCA) have teamed up for Taga-Alog Mini Bootcamp—a
two-day songwriting workshop that aims to promote Ilog Pasig as a center of
cultural narrative and heritage, as well as raise awareness for the
rehabilitation efforts of the river through creative advocacy in music.
Songwriting for
Advocacy
Headed
by acclaimed and award-winning music industry professionals Noel Cabangon,
Trina Belamide, and Jungee Marcelo, the music camp gathered upcoming composers
and songwriters who have shown immense promise in writing the next big anthem
for the environment.
With
the success of last year’s TampisAwit and its initiative to foster a culture of
sustainability and utmost care for Ilog Pasig, PETA and NCCA have expanded the
mentorship program for budding songwriters and composers by tapping PhilPop to
come up with a more comprehensive syllabus that put emphasis on Songwriting for Advocacy.
Camp Activities
Fellows
were in for a treat as mentors provided their expertise on songwriting basics with
emphasis on both form and content. The sessions included consultation with the
coaches, as well as presentation and evaluation of their work.
“This
time, we’re not only imparting techniques to improve their craft,” Taga-Alog
Mini Bootcamp 2019 Chairman Noel Cabagon said. “It is also our responsibility
to prepare them in the real world, and help them pitch advocacy concepts that
are geared toward creative ways to build awareness on various environmental
causes. As musicians, we are more than just entertainers; we can change the
world with our art.”
The
two-day songwriting workshop and competition culminated with the performance of
the top 5 finalists and the announcement of the top 3 songs. The first place
winner will be given a grant for official recording and promotions during the
entire Taga-Alog campaign for 2019.
List of winners:
1st Place - Suzanne Samson / “Ilog Pasig Laban”
2nd Place - Gerard de Leon & Rica Francisco / “Bangon, Ilog”
3rd Place - Randy Pusing / “Kayang-kaya”
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