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Submitted By:

Joram Adrian P. Gerio
James Bernald B. Ayad
Raven Isaac Santos

Grade 6 \u2013 St. Peter
Submitted To:
Miss Belen R. de Vera
Question and Answer:
Name of Musician: Anacorita F. Pantonilla
Address:
28-B Banaba St. Twin River Subdivision
Nangka, Marikina City
Age:
50 years old
Contact Number:
09202436105
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Q:
Since when did you learn playing the piano?
A:
\u201cI started playing the piano when I was in Grade 4, roughly I was 10 years
old then.\u201d
Q:
Do you have formal schooling in playing piano?
A:
\u201cYes, piano tutorial.\u201d
Q:
Who inspired you playing the piano?
A:
\u201cMy mother inspired me. She is a piano teacher in Bicol. She is the one
who taught me how to play piano.\u201d
Q:
Did you join any contest or competition in school or in your community?
A:
\u201cYes, I joined in a school piano competition when I was in Grade 6 and I
placed 3rd and I also joined in a guitar competition and I got the grand prize.\u201d
Q:
What other instruments do you play?
A:

\u201cI also play guitar and banduria, 14-stringed rondalla instrument.\u201d I used to play piano before but since it is too big and I cannot carry it everywhere, I shifted to organ, the portable one where I can bring and play anywhere I go.\u201d

Q:
Were you able to compose an original piece?
A:
\u201cNo, I was not able to compose any musical piece but I participated in a
recital program several times.\u201d
Q:
In all your recital pieces, which one is your favorite?
A:
\u201cThe Fountain\u201d is my favorite because this is my very first recital piece. I
can still recall that I made my mother so happy and she was so proud of me\u201d.
Q:
Who among in your family also play any musical instrument?
A:
\u201cMy sister plays guitar and piano too.\u201d Our mother was really a great
influence to us.\u201d
Q:
Do you still play piano up to now?
A:
\u201cYes, I play during Liturgy Celebration in Nangka Chapel. I accompany
the youth choir during mass. I also accept piano tutorials during summer.\u201d
Q:
What course did you finished in college?
A:
\u201cI was a Business Management graduate. I used to work in an office and
resigned after 2 years.\u201d
Q:
What made you decide to teach piano and forget about your degree?
A:
\u201cI really love playing piano and I want to share my skills to others who are
willing to learn and interested.\u201d
Q:
What satisfactions do get in playing piano or guitar?
A:

\u201cIt keeps me young at heart. When I am stressed, it relaxes me and makes me happy. It is fun when you can play musical piece that professionals play. Whenever my students learned to play piano, I was overwhelm and thankful for I had imparted my knowledge to them.\u201d

Q:
Which instrument do you like playing more, guitar or piano?
A:
\u201cI like playing piano more. It is the first musical instrument that I learned
to play and it always reminds me of my mother.\u201d
Q:
What advise can you give to those who are interested in playing piano?
A:

\u201cAlways remember the keywords, Patience and Discipline. If you can\u2019t do it for the first time, there is always a second time, third time and so forth, JUST DON\u2019T GIVE UP! Also you must have consistent practice to master your craft.\u201d

Q:
Can you play one of your musical pieces for us?
A:
\u201cOf course. I will play my favorite piece \u201cThe Portrait\u201d by Frederick
Chopin.\u201d
Parting Words:Teacher Annie, thank you for the time you\u2019ve given us to know

something about you and the instruments that you love playing. Thank you for sharing your experiences, views and thoughts about playing piano. We sincerely appreciated your effort of teaching us the basics of playing piano but we don\u2019t have enough time to know more, but you inspired us to somehow instill music into our life to keep us forever young and happy.

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