The Philippines has a very rich musical culture and heritage, spanning from many centuries ago, spread across more than the 7,000 islands that make up this nation. The Filipinos' talent and love for music are known worldwide. What better way than to preserve and cultivate this gift than through education? Young elementary students make up a great portion ofthe population. Sadly, many young Filipino children know music from foreign sources but are unfamiliar with their own native music. They can catch a tune, memorize and sing it, but never really get to fully understand it. There is pride in knowing one's own music and culture for it gives a person his/her unique identity. Music refines and ennobles the human spirit.

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