Highschool Module

MABUHAY REHEARSAL PLAN

MAXINE ALLONA R. RAYMUNDO
Grade Level: HIGH SCHOOL
Area: MUSIC

Background

Title:Mabuhay

Composer: Tirso Cruz Lyricist: James King Steele

Arranger: Genaro Cesar Edilo Jr. (2014)

Lyrics

 

Mabuhay

 

Sweden answers skoll England says here’s cheerio And lifts the flow-ing bowl Japan shouts her ban-zai But out in the Phil-ip-pines You hear this cheer-ry cry.

 

Chorus

 

We say Ma-bu-hay We say Ma-bu-hay Under the blue sky

When our friends sit by Gree-ting a farewell

A toast that will wear well We lift our glass-es and say Ma-bu-hay!

Gol-den days of trop-ics Where the blue waves toss Gleam like gorgeous jewels Neath the South-ern Cross Soft brown eyes are spark-ling Lus-cious lips come near

If you lis-ten close-ly This is what you hear.

 

Chorus

 

Sunny lands of laughter Set in South-ern Seas I long to be back again

Be-neath your man-go trees When I’m in the is-lands Where I’m going to stay

We will raise a brim-ming glass.

 

The melody for “We Say Mabuhay” was composed by Tirso Cruz in the 1930s, with lyrics by James King Steele. Cruz was the mainstay conductor of The Manila Hotel Orchestra when the marching hymn was first played on May 16, 1931, at The Manila Hotel. Cruz was the most popular and well-paid orchestra conductor in Manila at the time.

“We Say Mabuhay” is customarily performed as the honors music for the President of the Philippines during the Philippine presidential inauguration following the oath of office of the incoming President. The soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) honor the new commander-in-chief with their first 21-gun salute. It is also played upon the entrance or approach of a current President of the Philippines.

The word “Mabuhay,” which appears heavily in the song’s title and lyrics, is a Tagalog greeting that means “long live.”

 

A. MATERIALS

Audio tracks – Scan QR code on the right

Sheet music – Mabuhay arrangement by Genaro Cesar Edilo Jr.

B. GUIDE TO THE PIECE

The piece has three major parts. In part A, m 10–25, the gabbang and marimba play the melody and second voice, sometimes the counterpoint. The angklung plays the chords in half note on the third beat of the measure. In part B, m 26-41, the angklung will play the melody and second voice while the gabbang and marimba play the chords in half notes. These changes will also be observed in parts K and D.

In part E, m 74, the gabbang and marimba play the melody and second voice until m 81. On m 82–89, the angklung will play the melody. On part G, m 90–97, the gabbang and marimba will first play the melody, then the melody will be played by the angklung on m 98–104. The guitar plays the rhythm and the bumbong plays the bass part throughout the piece.

Measures 105–108, the ending part, give a breathtaking emotion that ends with a strong downbeat.

  1. DAY1

 

Time Allotment Material Instrument Measures Objective Activity Assessment
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intro, Part A, and B (m 1–41)

Familiarize with Analyze and scan the Students should be
10

minutes

As a group the various components of the piece. piece. The teacher will facilitate and explain the piece. able to spot section markers (A, B, K, D, etc.)
Develop sight
 

10

minutes

 

All sections

reading skills.

Practice their parts

Members can sing, chant, or play their part. The members will evaluate their own sound.
Mabuhay individually
10 gabbang  

Check the part on each section to correct

and improve rhythm, tempo, and dynamics.

Sing/chant and clap the rhythmic notation. Play their instrument.

 

Note: The teacher will observe and listen.

If there are parts that should be corrected, the

 

 

Watch out for rhythmic accuracy and correct tune in singing.

minutes
10 marimba
minutes
10 angklung
minutes
10 bumbong
minutes and guitar
 

10

minutes

 

All sections

 

Ensemble playing

 

Playing as a group

Coordination and balance should be emphasized in ensemble playing.
 

 

BREAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mabuhay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part K and D (m 42–73)

Develop sight
 

10

minutes

 

All sections

reading skills.

Practice their parts individually

Members can sing, chant, or play their part. Watch out for rhythmic accuracy and correct tune in singing.
10  

 

 

Check the part on each section to correct

and improve rhythm, tempo, and dynamics.

Sing/chant and clap the notation.

Play their instrument.

Note: The teacher will observeand listen. If there are parts that need to be corrected, the teacher will demonstrate it to the students.

 

 

 

Rhythmic accuracy, good tone, and correct pitch is important to note.

minutes

10

gabbang
minutes
10 marimba
minutes
10 angklung
minutes
10 bumbong
minutes and guitar
The group listens
10

minutes

All sections Ensemble playing Playing as a group for good ensemble tone, timing and

coordination, and

balance.

 

DAY 2

 

Time Allotment Material Instrument Measures Objective Activity Assessment
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part E and G

(m 74–

110)

Develop sight
 

10

minutes

 

All sections

reading skills.

 

Practice their parts individually.

Members can sing, chant, or play their part. Rhythmic accuracy, good tone, and correct pitch is important to note.
10 gabbang  

 

 

 

Check the part on each section to correct

and improve rhythm, tempo, and dynamics.

Sing/chant and clap the notation.

 

Play their instrument.

 

Note: The teacher will observe and listen. If there are parts that need to be

corrected, the teacher will demonstrate it to the students.

 

 

 

 

 

Rhythmic accuracy, good tone, and correct pitch is important to note.

minutes
10 marimba
minutes
10 angklung
minutes
Mabuhay
 

10

 

bumbong

minutes and guitar
10 The group listens
minutes  

All sections

 

Whole piece

 

Ensemble playing

 

Playing as a group

for good ensemble tone, timing and coordination, and balance.
 

15

minutes

 

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References:

Canciones de Filipinas YouTube Channel. “Mabuhay March” – Honors Music for the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Accessed March 15, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM9HiR3ZEPs.

Philippine Official Gazette. “The Transition.” Accessed June 29, 2022. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/the-transition/.

Philippine Star. “Tirso Cruz: Composer of Mabuhay, My Philippines.” Accessed March 15, 2022. https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2017/10/28/1753407/tir-so-cruz-composer-mabuhay-my-philippines.