Awards, Honors, and Citations

In 1988, Buenaventura received the highest distinction given by the Philippine government to Filipino artists, the National Artist Award for Music, in recognition of his efforts in the development and promotion of national culture. His name was included in the 1974 edition of Who’s Who in the World and the 1975 edition of the Dictionary of International Biographies. 

He also received numerous accolades from various educational institutions and civic organizations, acknowledging his talent and contributions to the country. Among these are:

  1. Life-time member of Phi Kappa Phi (International Honor Society), 1942
  2. Band Conductor of the Year, Music Lovers Society, 1951
  3. Music Leader of the Year, Institute of Public Opinion, 1951
  4. Plaque of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Music, Bulacan Teachers’ Association, 1961
  5. Plaque of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Music, UP Vanguard Association, 1961
  6. Gold Medallion for Community Service, Baliuag Colleges, 1962
  7. Mariano Ponce Medalyong Ginto ng Karangalan, Baliuag Historical Society, 1962
  8. Outstanding Alumni, UP Alumni Association Award, 1966
  9. Araw ng Maynila Cultural Award, 1971
  10. Gawad Plaridel, Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng Bulacan, 1974
  11. Ginintuan-Luntian Award, San Pablo Colleges, 1974
  12. Pro Mundi Benefício Medal and Diploma Award, Academia Brasileira de Ciências Humanas, 1975
  13. Testimonial Award, Angeles University, 1978
  14. Diploma of Recognition, All-Nippon Band Association, 1978
  15. UP Vanguard Oblation Award in the Field of Music, UP Vanguard, 1980
  16. Director Emeritus Award, University of the East, 1981
  17. Testimonial Award, Municipality of San Juan, Metro Manila, 1985

Award-winning compositions

  1. First prize, “Ode to the Filipino Heroes” for mixed chorus and orchestra, National Heroes Day, 1934
  2. First prize, “Philippine Triumphant” for chorus and band, became the official hymn of the first anniversary of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, 1936
  3. First prize, “By the Hillside” for symphony orchestra, Baguio Summer Music Festival, 1941
  4. First prize, “Bagong Pagsilang”, symphonic poem for orchestra, National Music Concour, 1943
  5. First prize, “Youth”, symphonic poem for orchestra, inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines, 1946

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