Valentin Mechilina
Valentin Yson Mechilina is a Filipino composer, conductor, and military musician from Binangonan, Rizal. He is most commonly known for his musical compositions for wind orchestras, particularly for his Dalampasigan overture.
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. He then assumed leadership of the San [Miguel Corporation] Brass Band from the 1970s up to the 1990s.
Compositions
Binangonan MarchLulay Concert MarchDalampasigan, concert overtureYou Are a Rose in BloomRose - Ta - Too, for Alto Saxophone and wind orchestraSapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang, for Alto Saxophone and wind orchestraZamboangueñaAndante cantabile, for cello and wind orchestra- ''Concert Overture in G minor''