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...
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
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...
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
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...
Ilocos Norte Seminar-Workshop on Natural Heritage and Music
On February 24, 2024, I was thrilled to conduct an engaging seminar-workshop for teachers from Ilocos Norte, focused on my advocacy for cultural relevance in education. Held in Laoag City, the p...
A Music Educator’s Venture into Fieldwork Research
Zoltán Kodály’s Influence as a Scholar
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22nd International Kodály SymposiumKeynote Address delivered by Dr. Miriam B. FactoraAugust 6, 2015 | Edinburgh, Scotland
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Keynote Speech Presented by Miriam B. Factora, Ph.D.18th International Kodály SymposiumAugust 3-10, 2007 | Columbus, Ohio, USA
At my keynote address during the 18th International Kodály Society Symposium in Columbus, Ohio (U.S.A.) on August 3-10, 2007, I shared insights gained from my exten...
