Banda 88 of Sta. Maria, Bulacan. CCP Orchestra and Band Festival 2014. Full Episode

The Cultural Center of the Philippines Orchestra and Band Festival 2014 is a continuation of the CCP tradition of assembling local talents on one stage and giving them prominence they deserve.

Banda 88 Sta. Maria, Bulacan, Philippines
Of more than a hundred years of its existence, Banda 88 Of Sta. Maria, Bulacan has proved to be the pioneer band in the town of Sta. Maria, province of Bulacan. Established in 1888 by the governor then of Bulacan during the Spanish regime, governor Antonio Rodriguez. Due to oral traditions in the town, it is well known for musicians who are closely related to each other: from great grandfathers to their great, great grandchildren. Numerous band engagements and commitments were give to the band in the entire span of their existence. Banda 88's golden era is considered the latter part of the 21st century . It is the most medaled band in the province and receiver of numerous citations and awards in local and national brass band competitions. Banda 88 Won the San Miguel corporation "BalikBanda" band competition held in Sta. Maria, Bulacan in year 1978 under the baton of Mr. Ricardo Quiambao, with the "Lahing Kayumanggi" overture by Lucio D. San Pedro as the contest piece. Banda 88 became the Champion at the "Certamen Band Competition" held in Muntinlupa city in year 2004 under the baton of Mr. Arnel G. Jacinto. the "Caprice Italien" overture, composed by Peter T. Tchaikovsky, was the contest piece for the said competition. Banda 88 also competed in other band competitions of other provinces namely Bataan, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, and Pampanga. The most recent won competition was "Back-to-Back Champion" at the Antipolo city held last December 7, 2004 and 2005 . The band was truly proven to be the best among the rest.

Banda 88 of Sta. Maria, Bulacan , Continues to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the arts through its proven legacy of Bringing music into life through the ages.