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OBJECTIVES

A. Content Standards

Demonstrates understanding of the musical characteristics of representative music from the lowlands of Luzon

B. Performance Standards

1. Performs music of the lowlands with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression and style

C. Learning Competencies/Objectives

1. Identifies the musical characteristics of representative music selections from the lowlands of Luzon after listening
2. Analyzes the musical elements of some lowland instrumental music selections
3. Explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that is similar to the instruments being studied
4. Performs instruments/improvised instruments from Luzon lowlands

II. CONTENT

Instrumental Music: Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References

1. Teacher’s Guide pages
2. Learner’s Materials pages
   • Print Materials
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials from Learning Resources Management and Development System portal: http://tiny.cc/BMI-Malabon-GDrive

B. Other Learning Materials Online

IV. PROCEDURE

A. Reviewing Previous Lesson

Watch a video recording of the performances of Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon: Marcha Pilipino No. 1, arranged by Gilbert Ramos: https://tiny.cc/BMI-Marcha-Pilipino1

Review by discussing briefly the following:

• Historical Background
• Instrumentation
• Repertoire
• Functions and Uses

B. Establishing a Purpose for the Lesson

Discuss with the students that through this lesson on the Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon, they will be able to: discuss the history and the significance of the bamboo ensemble to the history of the Filipino nation and to the Philippine musical tradition; identify visually and aurally the basic instruments of the ensemble; classify the instruments according to the source of vibration and manner of sound production; explain the functions of the instruments; describe how the instruments are played; describe the repertoire, functions and uses of the bamboo ensemble and develop an appreciation to the Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong.

C. Presenting the New Lesson

1. Watch a video performance of the Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon – Marcha Pilipino No. 1, arranged by Gilbert Ramos: https://tiny.cc/BMI-Marcha-Pilipino2

Instruct students to write down the instruments they recognize while watching the video presentation

Take note:

Assignment during the previous session:

• Research on the Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon. Be able to discuss the following:
  • Historical Background
  • Instrumentation
  • Repertoire
  • Function and Uses

2. Watch musical performances of the ensemble (online, CDs, any recordings, etc.) Interview with Gilbert Ramos/Ethnography on the Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon: https://tiny.cc/BMI-Interview-GRamos

D. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #1

1. Ask students to identify the instruments they recognize in the video presentation and to write them down according to the general classification to which they belong as indicated on the board. Let the students explain the basis of the classification. (Teacher has the option to make this activity a form of recitation or a form of game or competition by dividing the whole class into 3-4 groups. Given a specified time, the group with the highest number of correct answers and finishes early wins the game. The group that wins, will explain the basis for the classification).
2. Watch video recordings of the different instruments of Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong:
   • Buho Trombone shaped https://tiny.cc/BMI-Buho-trombone
   • Buho2 Trombone shaped https://tiny.cc/BMI-Buho-trombone2
   • Bumbong bamboo tubes https://tiny.cc/BMI-Bumbong-bambootubes
   • Alto Rambusa saxophone https://tiny.cc/BMI-Alto-Rambusa-sax
   • Bamban Trumpet shaped https://tiny.cc/BMI-Bamban-trumpet
3. Ask students to describe how the instruments are played as well as the functions of the instruments as presented in the videos.

Teacher may add to the discussion the instruments the students fail to mention as well as the other percussive instruments employed in the Musikong Bumbong of Tonsuya, Malabon.

E. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #2

1. Discuss the historical background of the Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong in terms of:
   • Date and place of establishment
   • Founder/s
   • How and why the group was established
   • Membership
   • Maker of instruments
   • Historical development
2. Describe the repertoire of Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong and discuss the uses and functions of its music to the members and listeners.
3. Discuss the role of Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong in the history of the Filipino nation and its contribution to the Philippine musical tradition

Simulation Activity: Banda de Voca

Group Activity: Divide the class into 3-4 groups. Ask each group to choose their leader

Instruction:

Each group will choose any of the Philippine folk songs they have learned. Using their voice, (simulate Banda de Voca) the students will imitate the timbre of the instruments of Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong as well as simulate how the instruments are played while performing the Philippine folk song they have chosen. Each group will be given 5-8 minutes to prepare for a 2–3-minute presentation. Teacher will use a Rubric as basis for giving feedback, comments or grades to each of the students’ group presentation. (Teacher discusses with the class the items in the rubrics before students are given the go signal to practice by groups so they are informed the basis for the feedback, comments and grade they will receive.

F. Developing Mastery (Leads to Formative Assessment)

Watch another video performance of the Tonsuya Musikong Bumbong: Bagong Silang Overture https://tiny.cc/BMI-Bagong-Silang

Teacher pauses the video and points to a specific instrument and asks students to:

• Identify the instrument
• Classify the instrument according to the source of vibration
• Describe how the instrument is played

G. Finding Practical Applications of Concepts and Skills in Daily Living

Ask students to observe and survey the things they see in their school, home, community, city, or province and identify which among those they see or have observed are potential source/s of musical sound. Ask them to enumerate these things and explain or demonstrate (if possible) briefly the way, or manner a musical sound may be produced or generated.

After 3 – 5 examples given by the students, ask them what this exercise/ activity has taught them as an individual or member of a school, community, household, or citizen of a nation. (Possible answers maybe: resourcefulness; creativity; practicality; keen observant; being musical; etc.)

H. Making Generalizations and Abstractions About the Lesson

Let the students discuss the following briefly:

• Historical background of Tonsuya Musikong Bumbong; its role in Philippine history and its contribution to the Philippine musical tradition
• Identify visually and aurally the basic instruments of the ensemble through video presentation – https://tiny.cc/BMI-Identify-Instruments
• Classify the instruments according to the source of vibration and explain the functions of the instruments
• Describe the repertoire, functions and uses of the Tonsuya Malabon Musikong Bumbong

I. Evaluating Learning

Quiz – (1-10 Items) Multiple Choice:

Items: 1 – 4; Content – founder, date of establishment, original members; function and use; historical significance

Listening Test:

Items: 5-6 Identify the instruments heard (mp3) – https://tiny.cc/BMI-Identify-Instruments

Identification and Classification

Items: 7 – 10; Identify the instruments shown in the pictures/video or actual instruments (if there are available) – https://tiny.cc/BMI-Identify-Instruments

J. Additional Activities for Application

Group Activity: Simulation Activity 2 – Banda Musiko

Grouping follows the grouping made in Simulation Activity 1 This group activity will be presented in the next session)

Instruction: Each group will employ Marcha Pilipino No. 1 arranged by Gilbert Ramos. Using improvised bamboo instruments, and other percussive instruments available, the students will imitate and provide accompaniment to the piece March Pilipino No. 1 creatively. The students will imitate and simulate the instruments of Tonsuya, Malabon Musikong Bumbong while the audio file of Marcha Pilipino No. 1 is being played. Teacher will use a Rubric as basis for giving feedback, comments or grades to each of the students’ group presentation. Teacher discusses with the class the items in the rubrics so they are informed the basis for the feedback, comments and grade they will receive.

VI. REFLECTION

a. How many learners earned 80% in the evaluation? How many learners require additional activities for remediation?

b. Did the remedial lesson work? How many learners have caught up with the lesson? How many learners continue to require remediation?

c. Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did this work?

d. What difficulties can my principal or supervisor help me solve?

e. What innovation or localized materials did I use/discover which I wish to share with other teachers?