In th
e summer of 2014, Animaguitara successfully implemented a course we designed especially for Saint Scholastica’s School of Music — the Contemporary Music Ensemble. The first run was attended by these energetic young ladies. We are honored to have maintained years of friendship with the conservatory, where Teacher Jonathan studied for his Bachelor of Music.
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The tastes, sounds and sights of Italy and the Mediterranean region, featuring Animaguitara’s Jonathan Agbayani Gonzales and selected artists of Art Tempo Manila. “Mediterranean Sojourn” is guitar mini-concert complemented by an art exhibit, where guests can savor Italian gourmet specialties at the Trattoria Poggio Antico in McKinley Hill, Taguig. Mediterranean Sojourn is indeed a synesthetic experience.
Animaguitara is run entirely by performer-educator Jonathan Gonzales with independent curator Laya Boquiren. The repertoire included compositions by guitar greats inspired by the Mediterranean.
On the other hand, Art Tempo Manila is an art group convened by Juno Parungao. The exhibit featured Cora Patarata and Rex Rosco. Their paintings are inspired by their travels to the Mediterranean. Incidentally, Rosco and Patarata’s works are reminiscent of the colors of the Italian countryside.
About Rosco and Patarata (artist write-ups and paintings from the Art Tempo Manila Website, accessed May 3, 2014)
The colors of Corazon “Cora” Gaufo Patarata’s artworks speak of glee. Cora was born in Manila in 1957; she grew up in Baguio City and had lived and worked in Washington D.C., Beijing, Bonn, Berlin, Stockholm, and Vancouver. These places influenced her color palette and themes. She sees the inner glow of nature as her artworks remind us of our responsibility to take care of our beautiful planet. Cora actively exhibits in Greenfield Business Parks in Pasig. Her past exhibits include Rhythm of Colors, Seasons of Contemporary Art, and More than Flowers and Chocolates in Primos Cuisine and Lounge jointly curated by Minnette Marasigan and Juno Parungao.
Another talented artist regularly exhibiting in Greenfield Business Parks is Rex R. Rosco. Rosco’s art reveals dispositions, emotional transitions, spiritual evolutions as these are manifested in human behavior. His involvement in public service, like medical missions, have instilled in him the ability to understand the complexities of humanity and the human condition. The evanescent evolutions. Rosco strives to capture speak of impermanence and because everything changes,life is nowhere and somewhere all at the same time. Rosco’s background in architecture allows him to capture these fleeting forms in many dimensions. Aside from his several exhibits in Greenfield, Rosco has also exhibited his works in Canada.
Curator Laya Boquiren shares “Mediterranean is Rosco’s last exhibition before his sojourn to the afterlife, where he is now at peace.”
The 2013 edition of Sounds of Freedom marks Animaguitara’s tenth year in the music industry. We say cheers to ten years of pedagogically sound enrichment programs and productive recreation. We affirm our commitment to the public trust we have been nurturing for a decade. While we have always insisted on quality guitar programs, we have since expanded to other music endeavors — for we choose to remain responsive to the wants and needs of people from all walks of life. We uphold the highest professional standards in music instruction, yet we seek relevance in a contemporary world. We know your pulse.
Last June 2, 2013, we celebrated Sounds of Freedom with the support of JB Music Philippines.
Design by Kat Espiritu. Identity by US-based artist Lene Dee Dragon.
Sounds of Freedom is part of two major shows annually produced by Animaguitara. These shows feature the students, allied artists, and performer-educator Jonathan Gonzales. It is only one of the several platforms provided by Animaguitara, to allow our students to interact not only with their peers but with professional musicians as well. Incidentally, it is also our way of celebrating Independence Month as we extend our gratitude to parents, students, fellow artists, JB Music Philippines, and the public — for supporting independent artists. We brought Sounds of Freedom III to Bonifacio Global City and it was indeed a remarkable experience for all of us.
Cheers to ten years of beautiful music!
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Yet another milestone for Animaguitara! JB Music Philippines indeed supports music educators by providing top of the line music instruments, accessories, and recording gear for Teacher Jonathan and our students. Our students were certainly happy and nervous at the same time, but they played their hearts out — with quite a few of our young guitar heroes showing some licks from Andy McKee, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jimmy Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and other guitar greats.
We truly treasure this growing relationship with JB Music!
When we use the word “young”, we mean these are really just kids who, instead of being idle, happen to be making good music — and enjoying it so much! Kudos to their parents for bringing them up well and choosing Animaguitara for a productive way to learn and be creative.
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