New Book: The River of Life, by Lourdes Quisumbing
Press Release
Dr. L. R. Quisumbing Launches her Second Music Book The River of Life.
Former DepEd Secretary Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing recently launched her second music book “The River of Life” in a concert held at Miriam College Music Center in Quezon City. The music book is a sequel to The Bluebird Sings! (2007).
Both music books serve as a companion to the author’s autobiography, An Instant Is This Life (1997) and The River Flows On (2006). The book has an accompanying disc with musical arrangement by Oliver Neil R. Rodriguez.
The 17 songs in the music book is a collection of songs inspired by life events and experiences.
Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, President of Miriam College said in her remarks in the launching hears “Dr. Quisumbing sings about life, its intricate tapestry, its ups and downs; about gratitude for blessings and a cup that overflows; about young dreams that should be pursued; about memories, new beginnings and happy endings; about love; and yes, about rivers.”
In the words of violinist Mr. Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata – “the music and lyrics of Lourdes R. Quisumbing’s latest collection of songs is an invitation to meditate on basic Christian values “… The richness of life is evident, stripped of any attempt at complexity, vanity, self-consciousness – leaving us with simple melodies, some haunting, soulful, others light and sunny, but always resonating with the wisdom of one who has journeyed the river with courage and humility.”
Music and values education educators find the songs inspiring and relevant that can be easily integrated in their value-laden lessons in Social Studies and teacher education courses. Since, music “hath its charm”, the compendium of songs on values offered by no less than a person who champions values education, will no doubt charm young learners as they learn to catch the classic values we hold dear.
The book is available at APNIEVE office, Miriam College Quezon City telefax 4260172 or at Philippine Normal University Center for Linkages, Taft Avenue Manila, 5270367 c/o Prof. Rene Romero.