Pre-Competency

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Lesson

Warming Up Lesson

MP Records: Dreaming

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INSTRUCTIONS

Read the paragraph about "MP Records: Dreaming".

After reading, answer the question below .

When he was 15 years old, Manuel Palisoc showed interest in music. Three of his classmates played the electric guitar so well and he wanted so much to join them as drummer in their weekly rehearsals. He could not be taken in because he did not know how to play the drums.

Manny did not get discouraged, however, he thought he could be useful in some other way. He tried very hard to find a good drummer and when he found one, he convinced

his classmates to take him in. Since then, Manny acted as assistant and troubleshooter for the group. He saw to it that the group performed in school activities whenever possible.

His college studies interrupted Manny's passion for music. After graduation, however, he made some serious moves to reform his old groups and expose them to the public. He negotiated for performances in prestigious night clubs and hotels. Regular performance in television shows became a routine for the group. Within a short period, Manny's band became famous throughout the Philippines, and this became possible because of Manny's skill in managing them.

Realizing his talent for the entertainment business, Manny decided to make it a full-time job. He invited other groups to join him. Some months later, he sent some of them for live performances abroad.

Manny thought that his accomplishments will not be complete if he will not operate a recording company and a radio station. He also sees these businesses as compatible with developing his wards. Manny also thinks that he does not have sufficient money and talent to handle both types of business.

Somebody informed Manny that he has a former classmate who has three years of experience in the recording business and another classmate has four years of experience in broadcasting.

Manny agreed to see his former classmates. However, he wonders what information he would like to have before he proposes anything to them. He also wants to know the proposal he would offer just in case he gets the right information.

Guide Question

What will be your advice to Manny?