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“Sampaguita” (sam-pah-GHEE-tah) is an instrumental Kundiman (koon-dee-mahn), a type of art song from the Philippines that is characterized by romantic, lyrical serenades that often begin in a minor key and end in a major key. This work is inspired by the Sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines, which grows star-shaped white blossoms. In Filipino culture, it is a symbol of love, devotion, and purity.
This jasmine flower also has significance in Filipino folklore. According to legend, a princess and a warrior had fallen in love; however, the warrior was eventually called to leave for battle. Before they parted ways, they climbed to the top of a hill together overlooking the sea, and the princess promised to wait for his return, uttering the words “Sumpa Kita”, which means “I promise you”. The princess waited on the hill every day for the warrior to return, but he never did. Overwhelmed with grief, the princess passed away from a broken heart. She was buried on top of the same hill, and afterwards, Sampaguita flowers began blooming at the spot where she was buried.
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Clarinets & 1 Bb Bass Clarinet
Duration: 6 min.
You will receive: 1 .zip file containing 1 transposed score in .pdf format, and 3 instrument parts in .pdf format
“Sampaguita” (sam-pah-GHEE-tah) is an instrumental Kundiman (koon-dee-mahn), a type of art song from the Philippines that is characterized by romantic, lyrical serenades that often begin in a minor key and end in a major key. This work is inspired by the Sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines, which grows star-shaped white blossoms. In Filipino culture, it is a symbol of love, devotion, and purity.
This jasmine flower also has significance in Filipino folklore. According to legend, a princess and a warrior had fallen in love; however, the warrior was eventually called to leave for battle. Before they parted ways, they climbed to the top of a hill together overlooking the sea, and the princess promised to wait for his return, uttering the words “Sumpa Kita”, which means “I promise you”. The princess waited on the hill every day for the warrior to return, but he never did. Overwhelmed with grief, the princess passed away from a broken heart. She was buried on top of the same hill, and afterwards, Sampaguita flowers began blooming at the spot where she was buried.
Instrumentation: 2 Bb Clarinets & 1 Bb Bass Clarinet
Duration: 6 min.
You will receive: 1 .zip file containing 1 transposed score in .pdf format, and 3 instrument parts in .pdf format
