THE CULTURAL PRACTICES AND LEARNING TRANSMISSION OF THREE PHILIPPINE COMMUNITY RONDALLAS

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In the Philippines, community rondalla pedagogy has not previously been examined through a digital ethnographic approach. This study investigates the content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge of three community rondalla groups: the Sariaya Community Rondalla, Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble, and Dipolog Community Rondalla. Data were collected through online interviews, online focus group discussions, and digital analysis of photographs and documents. The findings reveal that: (1) content knowledge is expressed through instrument selection and tuning, as well as the use of notational aids; (2) pedagogical knowledge is primarily manifested in strategies for group management and rehearsal motivation; and (3) pedagogical content knowledge aligns closely with established rondalla pedagogical practices articulated by Espejo, Calubayan, De Leon, Pasamba, Narzo, and Dadap. The study further highlights the importance of local government funding in sustaining community rondalla groups and supporting the continued promotion of Filipino Musical culture.