Prof. Daniel Mateo Fajardo and Las Piñas Band’s Official Website
Discover the life of Prof. Daniel Mateo Fajardo,
the history of Las Piñas Band,
and the rich culture of Las Piñas City
Maestro Daniel Mateo Fajardo learned music at a very young age. In addition, he performed in numerous concerts locally and internationally. As a result, he gained extensive knowledge of music theory and methodology.
Daniel Fajardo was passionate about sharing his knowledge and love for music with everyone. That is the reason why he became an excellent educator. Through his profession, he was able to contribute to the lives of many people, most especially in his hometown.
Las Piñas Band, also known as Banda de Las Piñas is the oldest known marching band born in the heart of Las Piñas City. Indeed, the band witnessed significant phases in Philippine history. Thus, it lived through different eras: Spanish, American, Japanese, and modern-day.
The band won prestigious competitions in the country and achieved milestones. More importantly, they became envoys of their humble hometown showcasing, their beautiful culture and world-class talent.
After 38 years, a group of talented young musicians approached Mr. Raymond Fajardo, grandson of Mr. Daniel Fajardo, and proposed reopening Banda de Las Piñas. Finally, on June 12, 1991, the band was officially revived with Mr. Fidelito “Feddie” Timbang taking over the baton. Hence, the first batch of musicians of the revived band coined themselves as Las Piñas Band 91.
Nonetheless, Las Piñas Band 91, Las Piñas Band, Banda de Las Piñas are all the same. Thus, they are the same band under the same management established in 1927.
University of the Philippines College of Music’s album, Saysay Himig: An Anthology of Transcultural Filipino Music (1880-1941) featured Veteranos de la Revolución (Veterans of the Revolution) by M/Sgt. Prof. Daniel Mateo Fajardo
M/Sgt. Prof. Daniel Mateo Fajardo has arranged and composed a number of remarkably enchanting music. However, there is one that stands out from the rest.
