Valentin Mechilina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Valentin Yson Mechilina November 13, 1915 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service |  Philippine Air Force |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
Valentin Yson Mechilina (born November 13, 1915) is a Filipino composer, conductor, and military musician from Binangonan, Rizal.[1]
Mechilina was a member of the Philippine Constabulary Band from 1938 to 1955. In June 1955, he became the conductor of the Philippine Air Force Band. During this time, he was also a student of Antonino Buenaventura.[2] He then assumed leadership of the San Miguel Corporation Brass Band from the 1970s up to the 1990s.[1][3]
- ^ a b Rehrig, William H. (1991). Bierly, Paul E. (ed.). The Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music: Composers and their Music. Westerville, Ohio: Integrity Press. ISBN 0-918048-08-7.
- ^ Cultural Center of the Philippines; National Commission for Culture and the Arts, eds. (1998). The National artists of the Philippines. Vol. 1. Manila: Pasig City, Philippines: Anvil Publishing, Inc. p. 86. ISBN 978-971-27-0783-4.
- ^ Berger, Kenneth Walter (1960). Band Encyclopedia. Kent, Ohio: Band Associates. p. 604.