Origins and History
Musikong Bumbong are Filipino marching bands that use woodwind instruments that are made of Bamboo. The shapes and the sizes are similar to brass band instruments but have different sounds.
Musikong Bumbong started out as a small band called Banda de Boca in Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon in 1896 by Felix Ramos. ... The band formed as a result of ingenuity and creativity of the Filipino people. The band would usually play in events such as weddings and town fiestas.
Malabon Musikong Bumbong helped the Katipunan by hauling and sneaking away their weapons. It also played the revolutionary songs “Alerta Katipunan” and “Veteranos dela Revolucion”, notes the DOST report. Gilbert Ramos conducts the Musikawayan and trains the Binan Kawayan Music Ensemble.
