LOCAL LITERATURE

Yamaha School of Music

For the creative young musician or for the adventurous music lover, the Yamaha School of Music provides a unique and exciting environment to nurture the virtuoso in everyone. I t is a community of students and certified music teachers working closely together to explore the realms of expression, imagination, and musical creation. Aiming to advance the quality of music education when it was founded in 1979, the School utilizes the renowned Yamaha Music Education System through courses designed for a broad range of students, including children, youths and adults, from beginners to those aspiring for a high level of musicality. Whether you are a prospective student aiming to be a professional musician, or simply someone who loves to play and listen to music, we invite you to visit and enroll at the Yamaha School of Music, Philippines. The Yamaha Integrated Music Course was conceived to give talented music students a chance to establish their profession as a teacher or performer without the required academic subjects. While the regular course leading to a degree in Bachelor of Music offered in all schools and conservatories of music covers a period eight to ten years of study, the Yamaha Integrated Music Course may be completed in only six semesters. Awarded the status of a vocational course by TESDA, the Yamaha Integrated Music Course includes all the music subjects required for a B.M. degree. Those who finish the course are given a certificate or completion duly approved by the Department of Education. The Yamaha Integrated Music Course hopes to raise the standards of musicians who perform in nightclubs, recording studios, vaudevilles and orchestras by affording them advance knowledge in other areas of music such as composing, arranging and theory.

ADMISSION PROCESS
An applicant for admission must be an accredited High School or must present evidence of equivalent training. Music requirements include auditions for the Major subject as well as fulfillment of admission requirements for Theory. All transfer students are subject to placement or classification examinations both on the Major instrument and theory. 1. Audition and entrance (Music Aptitude and Audition). 2. Non-piano major should take up piano as minor subject. 3. Grade examination for major instrument is required at the end of every semester. While secondary instrument should be taken at the end of every 2nd semester.

Music School of Ryan Cayabyab

The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab opened its doors to the public in October 1986 as an alternative school of music for children, teens and adults. Originally called Ryan Cayabyab The Music Studio and located in Sunvar Plaza in Amorsolo Street in Makati City, spouses Ryan and Emmy Cayabyab recruited their colleagues and Ryans former students from the University

of the Philippines College of Music to become the schools first faculty members. It offered individual courses in piano and voice studies, and later added theory and rudiments in their curriculum. Through the years the school has trained countless musical artists, entertainers and musicians who have gained national recognition. The original faculty members have also gone on to become noted leaders in their respective fields. Today, The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab endeavours to be the premier institution that will give more Filipinos a chance to experience the joy, the exuberance and the exhilaration that a musical experience can bring, through properly guided lessons and effective programs taught by professional mentors coming from the academe and the music and performing industry; through master classes led by outstanding artists and music gurus; through exciting seminars and workshops by top local and visiting artists and lecturers; and also through ensemble and group musical encounters for professionals, enthusiasts and hobbyists to further deepen their appreciation for the musical art. We at The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab wish to develop happy, well-rounded, highly motivated and outstanding Filipino musical artists, both professional and non-professional performers and musicians who will share this joyful musical experience to their audiences. In so doing The Music School of Ryan Cayabyab hopes to become the most sought after and admired music learning institution in the country.

Jhine Music and Arts Center Philippines

Jhine Music and Arts Center Philippines (JMACPHIL) is a music institution which provides a variety of personalized music tutorial in various musical instruments and arts related activities such as piano, keyboard, classical and acoustic guitar, bass and electric guitar, drums, violin, voice, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drawing and painting, arts and crafts, dance theatre and martial arts. The music program employs a wide variety of unique teaching strategies to meet the needs of every student. Trainings are offered daily from monday to saturday, one hour on every session during school days and after school, weekends, and during the summer, depending on the needs and availability of each student. Except for Art Lessons which are offered in group setting, personalized- one on one training and instruction is provided in music classes to give full attention to every student, maximizing our teaching and learning on the part of the students. Through clear directions and appropriate example, high learning outlook are clearly communicated not only to the students but to the parents as well. A clearly defined instructional schedule, custom and sequential lessons, regular homework and reports, an event calendar, and monthly music updates all contribute to students' success. Jhine Music and Arts Center Philippines administers every aspect of the music program from student enrollment, actual training, instruments assistance, music selection, regular instruction, recitals, and exhibits to public performances. It is our goal to help and train individuals, young and adult, students and professionals to excel in music by providing a high quality, integrated, flexible and affordable music and arts education program.

Founded in 2001, Jhine Music and Arts Center Philippines (JMACPHIL) is an independent music tutorial for the study of contemporary music and arts. The students of more than 3,000 since it started and over 24 teachers interact to provide the most complete learning experience possible. In 2002-2003, Using Jhine's extensive facilities, Jhine added more training in various musical instruments. Students then develop musical competencies in such areas and also learn to make decisions necessary to career success. It has produced Voice of Davao in 2004, a solo singing competition that involved hundreds of students from different schools and universities in Davao City. In about 3 years of operations, in 2004, Jhine was voted and awarded as the Most Outstanding Music Tutorial in Davao City by the Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards, Manila, Philippines. In 2005, Jhine opened its first branch in Matina, Davao City, Philippines expanding its services and giving more training to more students in the southern part of the metropolis.Again, in 2005 Jhine was voted and awarded as the Most Outstanding Music Tutorial for the second time by the Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards, Manila, Philippines.In 2006, it has started to widen its program and activities for the students to such as Mall Tours, and other public performances giving more exposure to every student and training them to excel in public shows. On the same year, it has garnered the same award as the Most Outstanding Music Tutorial in Davao City by the same awarding body- The Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards in Manila.In 2008-2009 Jhine was awarded the Pride of the Nation Award by the Pride of the Nation Awards Committee and Top Minds Research and Events Planner, Makati City. In the last 9 years, through the vision and stewardship of Mr. Jonathan BardiagoFounder and Executive Director, and the dedication of its competent and committed teachers and staff, Jhine has grown to be something that no one expected. All indications are that the next coming years, as God will allow it, holds just as much opportunityand just as many wonderful surprises.

University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT)

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR FRESHMEN
The UPCAT consists of 4 subtests: Language Proficiency, Science, Mathematics, and Reading Comprehension. Standardized scores on these subtests are combined with the weighted average of final grades in the first three years of high school to determine qualification into UP. Moreover, to implement the policy of democratization to make the UP studentry more representative of the nation's population, socio-economic and geographic considerations are factored in the selection of campus qualifiers. In your application, you are asked to choose two campuses from among nine (Baguio, Cebu, Diliman, Iloilo, Los Baos, Manila, Mindanao, Pampanga and Tacloban) and indicate them in order of preference. You will also indicate two degree programs per campus on your UPCAT application form and rank them in order of preference. Your application will be processed according to your campus and course choices and in the order you specified. All applicants are ranked based on their admission grades and then screened based on the choice of campuses. The top-ranking applicants, based on the quota and cut-off grade set by each campus, will qualify. Entry into UP Diliman or UP Manila tends to be competitive because these

campuses are chosen by more applicants. If you qualify for your first choice, you will no longer be considered for your second choice of campus. But if you do not qualify for your first choice, you are automatically considered for your second choice of campus.

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE

Being a state university, "selection is based on intellectual and personal preparedness of the applicant irrespective of sex, religious belief and political affiliation." Admission into the University's undergraduate programs is very competitive, with over 60,000 students taking the exam every year, with about 11,000 being accepted, an admission rate of about 18%. Admission to a program is usually based on the result of the UPCAT, University Predicted Grade (UPG), which is an average of grades obtained during high school and sometimes, a quota set by the unit offering the program. The University also maintains a Policy of Democratization which aims to "make the U.P. studentry more representative of the nation's population." The UPCAT also allows students to enter Intarmed, the University's accelerated 7-year medicine curriculum, one of the two entry points into the program. Transferring to the University from other constituent units or schools outside the system are determined by the degree-granting unit that offers the program or the course, not by the university's Office of Admissions. A foreign applicant who graduated from a high school abroad and has not enrolled in college may be admitted to the freshman class if he meets the following requirements: 1. completion of high school program in the country where he had his secondary education (including the completion of a one- or two-year pre-university education in a country where such is a prerequisite for admission to a bachelor's degree program) 2. qualifying in a college-qualifying national or international foreign-administered examination such as General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or equivalent examination: 3. GCE: 3 ordinary level passes and 2 advanced level passes 4. SAT: minimum total score of 1200 (Math and Critical Reading Only) 5. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 6. in the case of an applicant whose native language or whose medium of instruction in the secondary school is not English, a minimum score (500 if paper based or 173 if computer based) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Philippine Science High School System

The Philippine Science High School System is a specialized public high school system in the Philippines that operates as an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology. The PSHS System offers scholarships to Filipino students who are gifted in the sciences and mathematics. Admission to the PSHS is by competitive examination only, and only Filipino citizens are eligible to attend. Graduates of the PSHS are bound by law to major in the pure and applied sciences, mathematics, or engineering upon entering college. The system is known to have a very challenging curriculum which produces the best professionals in the country. PSHS is known for its active participation in various national and international science, technology, and mathematics competitions such as Sipnayan, Kapnayan,

MATHirang MATHibay, Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge, Philippine Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry Olympiads, Australian Mathematics Competition and Australian Chemistry Quiz. Through private funding, students successfully reap awards in international competitions such as Taiwan International Science Fair, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, International Math Olympiad, International Junior Science Olympiad and International Physics Olympiad. ADMISSION PROCESS FOR FRESHMEN Roughly 17,000 students take the Philippine Science High School exams annually. Those who achieve the highest scores are admitted to the PSHS Main Campus, located in Quezon City (They may however opt to study in a regional campus). The rest are admitted to campuses in other parts of the Philippines. Admission to the PSHS System is through the PSHS System National Competitive Examination (PSHS-NCE). The screening consists of tests in Verbal, Abstract Reasoning, Science and Mathematics. To be eligible for admission, applicants must be Filipino students who must belong to the top 10% of the graduating class or must have special aptitude in science and math.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)

ADMISSION PROCESS If you are a graduating high school student or a high school graduate whose academic performance is above-average and has a good moral character, you are eligible to apply for admission to the University. 1. Those who are qualified in the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) based on the cut-off score for the upcoming school year (only PUPCET taken for its intended school year is valid); 2. Graduating high school students of the current year with a General Average of at least 82% or higher in first three (3) years in high school. 3. High school graduates with General Weighted Average of 82% or higher in the first three (3) years in high school and with a General Average of 82% in the Fourth Year and and have not enrolled in any diploma/degree program immediately after high school graduation and those with good moral character.

ENCORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Encore School Of Music offers the best in contemporary music education. Our classes and private lessons in guitar, piano, drums, and vocals have proven to show positive results in our students abilities, as well as confidence and dedication. We also offer classes in theory, composition, recording and ensemble performance, as well as student showcases throughout the year that give our students opportunities to perform in front of live audiences! Our facilities are equipped with classrooms, drums, keyboards, amps, a live PA system, a rehearsal studio, a lounge and wireless internet. Our students enjoy many other benefits such as free rehearsal studio use and discounts on music accessories!

Our commitment in helping our students reach their goals is always evident. Whether it is to pursue music as a profession or as a hobby, we are here to help you. Encore School Of Music is proud of our city, La Mirada. Located conveniently near the 5, 91 and 605 freeways, La Mirada is often considered the bridge between Los Angeles and Orange County. We are even prouder to be recognized as representatives of our wonderful city when it comes to music education. We have also been servicing the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea, Whittier, Cypress, Buena Park, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, La Habra, Lakewood, Cerritos and Long Beach, ever since weve called La Mirada our home.

MANILA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

MANILA, Philippines - Manila Philharmonic Orchestra has finally fulfilled its long-time vision of training new generations of musicians via a school of music. For the past decade, MPO founder Rodel Colmenar has dedicated himself to share the gifts of music to others. In time for summer is the opening of MPO School of Music at the third floor of Magnitude Building (back of Banco de Oro), Libis, Quezon City. It has three medium-sized studios for group lessons, four small studios for individual lessons and one big studio for the music program for kids that can also accommodate bands, orchestra and dance rehearsals. At the MPO School of Music, students learn individually and as part of the band. It is open to almost all ages from two years old and up and any skill level, from beginner to advanced. Lessons are customized for each students skill and comfort level and are a fun mix of individual guidance and group playing. Emphasis is on enjoying oneself and playing for the pure pleasure of playing. Professional musicians with years of performing experience handle the music lessons. Many of them are from UST Conservatory of Music and UP College of Music. Students benefit from the intensity and focus of a conservatory-level music training combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university. Performance opportunities from a company with extensive on-stage experience are unparalleled in music study. Promising students have a chance to perform on stage.