Background
Esmilla, Sergio Zalamea was born on February 22, 1927 in Manila, Philippines. Son of Sergio and Leonila (Zalamea) Esmilla.
consultant music educator orchestra conductor
Esmilla, Sergio Zalamea was born on February 22, 1927 in Manila, Philippines. Son of Sergio and Leonila (Zalamea) Esmilla.
Diploma in Music, University Philippines-Quezon City, 1948. Bachelor of Music, University St. Tomas, Manila, 1953. Postgraduate, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, 1955.
Postgraduate, Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1956.
Concertmaster Manila Municipal Symphony, 1948. Assistant concertmaster Manila Little Symphony, 1949—1954, concertmaster, 1956—1958. Leader, 1st violinist Manila String Quartet, 1956—1962, University Philippines String Quartet, 1969—1978.
Music director, conductor Philippines Youth Orchestra, Metro Manile, since 1974, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Metro Manila, since 1979.
Member of National Music Council Philippines (director since 1979).
Married Araceli Prociuncula, December 9, 1958. Children: Joseph, Maria Rosario, Sergio, Maria Socorro.