Christmas in the Philippines is known to be one of the most celebrated and biggest holidays. As early as September, Christmas carols are heard over the radios, in private homes, shopping malls and other public places. This usually lasts until the Feast of the Epiphany in early January. The nine-...
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Sagidi Sapopo
SAMPLE LESSON
Sagidi Sapopo
PHILIPPINE FOLK GAME
Sources of Information: High School Students of St. Joseph’s College, Quezon City, 1985Publication: Musical Folk Games of Manila, Philippines Author: Miriam B. Factora , Ph.D. (3rd Edition, 2024)
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Ancestral Musical Culture Lesson
SAMPLE LESSON
Ancestral Musical Culture Lesson
GRADE 3 LESSON
OBJECTIVES:Students will be able to learn the musical culture of their ancestors by interviewing their parents or older relatives.Students will be able to perform for the class what they have learned from the people th...
Riding the Edge: Jeepney Journeys through Bukidnon
Riding the Edge: Jeepney Journeys through Bukidnon
As part of my research, I embraced public transportation to immerse myself in the lifestyles of the community. In many areas, transport was scarce, and drivers would go out of their way to accommodate passengers ...
Whirlwind of Giggles and Silliness: My Hilarious Adventure in Samoki
Whirlwind of Giggles and Silliness: My Hilarious Adventure in Samoki
Playing “Tong, Tong, Kali” with the kids in Samoki, Bontoc, Mountain Province, on October 6, 2000, was an absolute riot! I had to pick one of the bigger boys to partner with me, and let me tell ...
Braving the Waters of Cagayan
Braving the Waters of Cagayan
On March 2, 2000, an adventure awaited me as I teamed up with a fearless public school teacher to cross the Mataag River! With no transportation in sight, we plunged into the refreshing waters on foot, making our way to Sinikking, Ri...
A Muddy Journey of Discovery in Antique
On November 3, 2000, I embarked on a challenging journey, bravely crossing a muddy road—the only path to Bugnay, Valderrama, Antique, Region 6! The squishy trek was a wild mix of excitement and laughter, perfectly capturing the thrill of exploration. When my sister, a d...
Creating Musical Magic: My Time with Bullis Charter School Choirs
Creating Musical Magic: My Time with Bullis Charter School Choirs
Conducting the Bullis Charter School Choirs at the First United Methodist Church in Palo Alto from 2016 to 2019 and 2021 to 2022 was a true delight! Each winter and spring concert transfor...
Dissertation
A Model of Sequential Music Teaching Utilising Philippine Vocal Materials
PhD Thesis | The University of Queensland, Australia • School of Music
This study is a direct response to Filipino teachers’ clamour for a more relevant music education. It re...
Meet Miriam
Meet Miriam
Miriam B. Factora, Ph.D., was born and raised in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Educated within a colonial system, she has developed a fervent interest in fieldwork research, driven by her mission to discover pedagogical materials that better reflect student cultures. Thi...