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Date Posted: Tue, Dec 10 2013
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Subject: Captain Pedro Navarro - "Anak ti Tagudin"

I am thankful to the folks at the “precidencia” for remembering these people who gave honor to our beloved town of Tagudin and also for reviving the culture of our town. I've heard that there are plans to bring back zarzuelas, and to have more exibits similar to the Navarro exhibits and other cultural events related to the town of Tagudin. Thumbs up and way to go Tagudin! I got this flyer through our neighbor Gloria "Aby" Agas one day when she came and attended my mother's 1st year death anniversary novena. I have't heard of Captain Pedro Navarro until manang Aby told me about this famous son of Tagudin. My grandfather might had told us about this famous musician when I was growing up but I never remembered the name Captain Pedro Navarro. She was very happy to tell me that I was related to this famous musician. Captain Navarro is a cousin (not sure what degree) of my grandfather Vicente Dauz and his other cousins (Antolin, Carmen, Ciriaco, Ilang, Ramon, et al.) of Jardin/Quirino or "laud" as the folks in the town proper or "poblacion" call it. "Daya" is what we call the eastern part of the town proper. Tagudin is one big family. A lot of people are related one way or the other. In fact Manang Aby Agas told me that I am also related to her. I am happy and honored to know though that I am related to this famous musician from Tagudin.

Go enjoy the exibit.

Thank you again to the folks who've made all this possible for all Tagudinians.



Here is another article that was posted in the Philippine Daily Inquirer awhile back regarding Captain Pedro Navarro:

UP Symphonic Band to play Navarro works
By Antonio C. Hila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:31 pm | Sunday, July 7th, 2013

Capt. Pedro Navarro

Symphonic band enthusiasts are in for a rare treat as the UP College of Music presents the UP Symphonic Band in a concert at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium on July 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Dean José Buenconsejo of the UP College of Music says the concert is part of the Philippine music heritage series of the school.

The concert is billed “An Ode to the Filipino People,” as the band will render all-Filipino symphonic-band original compositions. Rodney Ambat will conduct the UP Symphonic Band.

Buenconsejo says the concert pays tribute to music leaders who made remarkable contributions to the development of band music in the country, especially during the early 20th century when the pre-war Philippines Constabulary band, founded by the Afro-American Walter H. Loving in 1902, was hailed for its high level of musicianship.

The compositions of Capt. Pedro Navarro, who succeeded Loving in 1916, highlight the concert’s program. Only nine of his pieces survive today even as research is being relentlessly done to find more. His music, musicologists say, is composed for band with light, sometimes whimsical melodies, and combines both Spanish and military influences.

Navarro won the admiration of leading band conductors of his time, including John Philip Sousa.

Born on June 29, 1879, Navarro hailed from Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. He studied under maestro Marcelo Adonay from 1894 to 1898, and José Masslovet, a Spanish violin teacher.

UP SYMPHONIC Band with professor Rodney Ambat conducting

In 1899, he joined the US Volunteer Band. Loving heard him and succeeded in recruiting him and assured him of better opportunities in the PC Band, even if he had “better pay and privileges” in his former unit.

In 1916, Loving got sick and retired from the band. He passed on the baton to Navarro in a fitting concert at the Luneta as the band played “Auld Lang Syne.”

Navarro’s stint as conductor of the PC Band lasted only for a year as he retired in 1917.

Navarro’s works to be played are: Paso Doble; Petit Divertissement for Trombone, with Josua Mesa as soloist; “The Bonnet”; “Id Est,” Solo for B Flat Cornet, with Jasper G. Peralta as soloist; and “Col. Loving March.”

Other works to be performed are: Marcha Patriotica by Daniel Fajardo; Overture by Fr. Amado Buencamino; Antonino Buenaventura’s “Ode to the Republic” and “Sa Dakong Silangan”; Lucio San Pedro’s “Lahing Kayumanggi”; and Valentin Mechilina’s “Sa Dalampasigan” Overture and “Lulay” March.

An educational exhibit highlighting Navarro’s career is set up at the Abelardo Lobby by Dr. Mary Talusan, the latter’s granddaughter.

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