ASENSO MUSIKA: SYMPHONIC BAND SUMMER WORKSHOP
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ASENSO MUSIKA: SYMPHONIC BAND SUMMER WORKSHOP
April 8-17,2026
Facilitated by the College of Performing and Visual Arts Silliman University
THEME: Unity in Sound: Cultivating Musicianship in the Symphonic and Jazz Band Ensemble. A program designed to discover and cultivate musical skills.
Rationale and Purpose:
The workshop "Unity in Sound: Cultivating Musicianship in the Symphonic Ensemble" aims to enhance the skills and collaboration essential for community symphonic groups. By focusing on active listening, participants will develop a greater awareness of dynamics and tonal balance, fostering ensemble cohesion.
Strengthening both individual and group techniques will elevate performance quality, while promoting teamwork encourages shared artistic decisions and creativity.
Additionally, exploring musical interpretation will deepen emotional connections to the music, enhancing unity in performance. Finally, the workshop will provide practical strategies for organizing and sustaining a community ensemble, ensuring inclusivity and engagement for musicians of all skill levels.
Together, these elements will empower participants and enrich their musicianship and contribute positively the town’s vibrant musical landscape.
Proposed Schedule of Program and Activities
April 8-17, 2026
With emphasis in Symphonic and Jazz Band Playing
Each workshop will feature five music instructors from COPVA: Two (2) for brass, one (2) for woodwinds, one (1) for percussion, two (2) ensemble playing.
Expected Workshop activity
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April 7, |
TUESDAY |
Venue |
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Arrival of participants (Port of Dumaguete) ETA 6PM |
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April 8, Day 1 |
WEDNESDAY |
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9:00AM-10:00AM |
Setting up the Objectives and House Rules Workshop Expectation and Outcomes |
SU Band Room |
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10:30-11:45 |
Breakout Session | by section Review and Introduction to the use of the instruments |
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11:45-1:00PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00 PM – 2:30PM |
Review basic music theory and application Review fingerings and strengthened embouchure techniques | BY SECTION |
SU Band, COPVA 2 Ground Floor, AG lobby |
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3:00PM-5:00PM |
Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
SU Band Room |
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April 9, Day 2 |
THURSDAY |
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8:00AM-10:30AM |
CAMPUS TOUR |
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10:30- |
WATER BREAK |
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11:00AM -11:45AM |
Breakout Session (Brass, Woodwind & Percussion) |
SU Band, COPVA 2 Ground Floor, AG lobby |
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11:45AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
Occidental Hall |
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1:00PM-3:00PM |
Review basic music theory and application Review fingerings and strengthened embouchure techniques |
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3:00PM-3:30PM |
WATER BREAK |
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3:30-5:00PM |
Breakout Session hands-on exploration sectional of trumpet, flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trombone, sousaphone and percussion instruments. Discuss parts, assembly, and care for each instrument. |
SU Band, COPVA 2 Ground Floor, AG lobby |
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DAY 3 |
FRIDAY |
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5:30AM-7:00AM |
Physical Warms Ups (jogging) |
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8:00AM-9:30AM |
Review basic music theory and application Review fingerings and strengthened embouchure techniques Learn advance playing, and handling the woodwind instruments and basic techniques. Proper posture and hand positioning for each instrument. |
SU Band Room |
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9:00AM-9:30AM |
WATER BREAK |
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9:30AM-11:30AM |
Breakout Session hands-on exploration sectional of trumpet, flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trombone, sousaphone and percussion instruments. Guided practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
SU Band, COPVA 2 Ground Floor, AG lobby |
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11:30AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM- 3:00PM |
Break into small groups by instrument. Review music reading by sections and sight- reading techniques. |
SU Band, COPVA 2 Ground Floor, AG lobby |
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3:00PM-3:30PM |
WATER BREAK |
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3:30-5:00PM |
Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
Band Room |
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Day 4 |
Saturday |
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5:30AM-7:00AM |
Physical Warms Ups (jogging) |
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9:00AM-11:30AM |
Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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11:30AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM- 3:00PM |
Break into small groups by instrument. Review music reading by sections and sight- reading techniques. |
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3:30PM-4:00PM |
WATER BREAK |
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4:00PM-5:00PM |
Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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Day 5 |
SUNDAY -REST DAY |
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Day 6 |
MONDAY |
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8:00-9:00AM |
Sectional warm ups, long tones and embouchure warm up. Review music reading by sections and sight- reading techniques. |
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9:30-11:30AM |
Full ensemble rehearsal of the selected piece. Work on transitions and musicality with the whole group. |
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11:30-12:30PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM-3:00PM |
Break into small groups by instrument. Review music reading by sections and sight- reading techniques. Review previous from previous learned music. |
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3:30PM-4:00PM |
WATER BREAK |
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4:00PM-5:00PM |
Full ensemble rehearsal of the selected piece. Work on transitions and musicality with the whole group. |
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DAY 7 |
TUESDAY |
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5:30AM-7:00AM |
Physical Warms Ups (jogging) |
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9:00AM-10:00AM |
Break into small groups by instrument. Review music reading by sections and sight- reading techniques. Review previous from previous learned music. |
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10:00AM-10:30AM |
WATER BREAK |
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10:30AM-11:45AM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
BAND ROOM |
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11:45AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM-2:00PM |
Guided sectional practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
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2:00PM-2:30PM |
WATER BREAK |
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2:30PM-5:00PM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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DAY 8 |
WEDNESDAY |
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8:00AM-9:30AM |
Guided sectional practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
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9:30AM-10:00AM |
WATER BREAK |
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10:00-11:45AM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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11:45AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM-2:00PM |
Sectional warm ups, long tones and embouchure warm up. |
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2:00PM-2:30PM |
WATER BREAK |
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2:30PM-5:00PM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal (new music) Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. |
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Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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DAY 9 |
THURSDAY |
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8:00AM-9:30AM |
Guided sectional practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
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9:30AM-10:00AM |
WATER BREAK |
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10:00AM-11:45AM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal for recital Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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11:45am-12:45pm |
LUNCH BREAK |
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1:00PM-2:30PM |
Guided sectional practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
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2:30PM-3:00PM |
WATER BREAK |
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3:00PM-5:00PM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal for recital Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
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DAY 10 |
FRIDAY |
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8:00AM-9:30AM |
Guided sectional practice on producing sound and playing simple notes and improving embouchure techniques. |
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9:30AM-10:00AM |
WATER BREAK |
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10:00AM-11:45AM |
Full Ensemble Rehearsal for recital Combine groups to rehearse the selected piece. Emphasize in musicality, dynamics, and listening skills. |
LUCE AUDITORIUM |
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11:45AM-12:45PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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2:00PM-3:00PM |
SOUND CHECK AND WARM UP FOR RECITAL ENSEMBLE PICTORIAL |
LUCE AUDITORIUM |
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3:30PM |
OPEN HOUSE |
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4:00PM |
RECITAL | Joint performance |
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5:30PM |
DINNER RECEPTION| Recognition and awarding ceremony |
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DAY 11 |
HOMEWARD BOUND |
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