Fr manuel maramba characteristics of the musical style

Vaughn Magpantay Calazans. Manuel P. The Benedictine monk, who died July 13 at 84 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, was a prolific composer who leaves behind a large body of sacred music that includes the Mass, symphonic works, operas, zarzuelas, songs and chants.

Manuel maramba compositions

Born July 4, in Pangasinan, Maramba was only 11 when he gave his first recital on the famed bamboo organ at the St. Manuel Maramba's Education al History. He joined the Benedictine order in , and entered the priesthood in He served as parish priest in New Mexico for a time, but devoted himself to music upon his return to the Philippines in Maramba, OSB b.

Prior to the production of his composition Lord Takayama Ukon, Fr. Maramba already composed two operas: Aba! Nino and La Naval. Isabel College where he taught theory, composition, and piano.

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Not only did he mentor future faculty members and administrators, he also established key elements of a standard conservatory, namely, a strong theory and composition department, and a jazz department. Compositions and Works. Many of Father Manuel Maramba's Work include religious themed music, usually accompanied by his piano, he also created sheet music to be played for many these 2 videos below are only a few examples of his many compositions.