Valentin Yson Mechilina (born November 13, 1915) 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 March Lulay Concert March Dalampasigan, concert overture You Are a Rose in Bloom Rose - Ta - Too, for Alto Saxophone and wind orchestra Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang, for Alto Saxophone and wind orchestra Zamboangueña Andante cantabile, for cello and wind orchestra Concert Overture in G minor
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