In July, 1947, the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music experienced an unprecedented increase in enrollment, and began offering a new curriculum revised largely through the efforts of then-director, Prof. Roman Tapales. In connection with that year’s enrollment, a scholarship competition was held on June 14, 1947, and among the contestants a few special scholarships were awarded—Rosendo was the recipient of the Bedana Scholarship composition award, a full stipend to attend the University of the Philippines as a student.
While attending as a student, then later as faculty member, he won many prizes (tilts).
1. October, 1947: “U.P. Alumni” March Song Contest sponsored by the U.P. Conservatory of Music Alumni Association on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the foundation of the conservatory.
2. January, 1951: “The U.E. March Contest”—The University of the East: composition to fit the lyrics written by Dean Jose M. Hernandez.
3. June, 1951: “The Philippine Republic March”—written on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Philippine Independence.
4. April, 1952: “National Scout Song Contest”: The Boy Scouts of the Philippines Hymn
5. August, 1953: “Song Contest of the Manila Symphony Society for the Harvard Glee Club”
He graduated with a Bachelor of Music from U.P. in April, 1952. He then immediately joined the faculty at U.P.
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Additional Information
U.P. College of Music:
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