Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
MAYOR ANUNCIACION R. TUAZON NATIONAL SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
(formerly, Calape National School of Fisheries)

MARTNSF DRUM AND LYRE CORPS

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

PREAMBLE
With sincere advocacy to preserve and promote the sounds and colors of our culture, through a parade
ensemble as a musical marching tradition of this school, we hereby promulgate this Constitution in
establishing the MARTNSF Drum and Lyre Corps.

MISSION
To develop individuals who will stand in preserving and promoting the rich sound heritage of the
school in general and further create awareness of such music preservation to the community.

VISION
Advocating the preservation of sound and music, creating a valuable sense of artistry, establishing
respect of individual differences and creating peace and unity.

ARTICLE 1
NAME, DOMICILE AND JURISDICTION

Section 01. There shall be a MARTNSF Drum & Lyre Corps (MARTNSF DLC) domicile of which shall be at the
Mayor Anunciacion R. Tuazon National School of Fisheries, Calunasan, Calape, Bohol.

Section 02. The MARTNSF DLC shall be composed of officially enrolled students of the school, possessing
certain eligibility required under section 01 and 02 of article III hereof.

Section 03. The MARTNSF DLC shall be under the management of the school. All its transactions or affairs
shall require the approval of such office.

ARTICLE 2
MARTNSF DLC GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Section 01. The MARTNSF DLC is a parade ensemble of the school, comprising the musical dynamism of a
colorful corps of marching drum and lyre artists and dazzling dancers.

Section 02. The MARTNSF DLC shall serve as a living testament of the school’s commitment for the
preservation and promotion of the sounds and colors of this institution. It shall serve as a spectrum of enriching
our students drum and lyre exhibition tradition.

Section 03. The MARTNSF DLC shall be a musical emblem of the school’s gallance, grandeurs and greatness. It
shall serve as the sound of the school’s pride and honor in every celebration of its periodic achievements.

ARTICLE 3
MARTNSF DLC MEMBERSHIP

Section 01. All official screening passers are the official members of the MARTNSF DLC and are obliged to
abide the governing law of the MARTNSF DLC itself.
1.1 A bona fide student of this school;
1.2 A student of this school with good academic standing/no failing grades

Section 02. Loss/Suspension of membership from the MARTNSF DLC shall be due to the following:
2.1 Graduation
2.2 Negligence of doing his/her duties and responsibilities as a student

ARTICLE 4
SCREENING

Section 01. Selection of members will be upon the following guidelines:

1.1 There will be two screenings, the preliminary screening and the final screening of applicants.
1.2 The screeners will be showcasing their tone combination, dancing, and instrument playing skills.
1.3 The members of the screening committee are:
The Band Master and the DLC Coordinators.
1.4 The applicant will be judged according to:
1.4.1 Beating
Personality 3 points
Presence of Mind 2 points
Timing & Coordination 2 points
Grace & Creativity 3 points
1.4.2 Sound
Personality 3 points
Musicality 4 points
Interpretation 3 points
1.4.3 Dancing
Personality 3 points
Presence of Mind 3 points
Characterization/Interpretation 4 points
1.5 Averaging will be used in computing the scores of the applicants and 10 will be the highest score.
1.6 Each category is weighted 100%, thus 3 will be the highest possible percentage average.
1.7 The upper 60% upon having the ranking will proceed to the final screening.
1.8 The upper 60% who are chosen in the preliminary screening will then proceed to the final screening.
1.9 Final screening passers will be the official member of the MARTNSF Drum and Lyre Corps.
1.10 The screening committee still has the authority to decide on how to screen the aspirant base on the
approved criteria.

ARTICLE 5
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 01. Every member is expected to meet his duties and responsibilities to the MARTNSF DLC as
mandated by this constitution and by-laws.

Section 02. Every member is obliged to attend meetings, rehearsals, and other activities aligned to the
MARTNSF DLC mission and vision.

Section 03. It shall be the duty of each member to vote during the MARTNSF DLC officer’s election.

Section 04. It shall be the duty of each member to protect the integrity of the organization.

Section 05. It shall be the duty of each member to render service during the raising and lowering of the flag.

ARTICLE 6
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE RULES

Section 01. The members shall adhere to the rehearsal rules, which are as follows:
1.1 Attendance is a must.
1.2 Punctuality is very much emphasized. Members should be at the rehearsal venue 10 minutes before
the rehearsal proper.
1.3 No one is allowed to talk unless recognized by the band master, or the corps and, if deem necessary.
1.4 Obedience to the band master is strictly imposed.
1.5 No one is allowed to rest unless granted by the Corps President.
1.6 Cellular phones should be prohibited to avoid disturbance during rehearsals.
1.7 No one is allowed to engage in activities aside from what is being instructed by the band master
during rehearsals.
1.8 Focus, concentration, and presence of mind are a must.

Section 02. Every member is obliged to follow there, herein, performance rules:
2.1 Punctuality is very much needed. Members must be at the designated place ten (10) minutes before
the time.
2.2 Uniforms, props and instruments should be fixed a day before the rehearsal.
2.3 The corps should be intact. No one is allowed to stay away doing own business.

ARTICLE 7
THE MARTNSF DLC ANATOMY

Section 01. The MARTNSF DLC is basically under the supervision of the school and its coordinators.

Section 02. The MARTNSF DLC is basically divided into four (4) major groups:
The Drummers, The Lyrists, the Flaggers and the Majorettes, and the Band Masters whose functions are
as provided below;

Section 03. The instrumentalists

3.1 The drummers and lyrists are the in-charge of the aesthetics concerns of the performances. They are
held responsible for additional new tone pieces, sound and the like.
3.2 The main band master is the head of the snare & bass drums staff. She/he is responsible in the choice
of performances and the entire rehearsals. And is responsible as well in the selection of the performers.
3.3 The MARTNSF DLC President is second to the main band master. He assists the latter in giving
instructions and may take over in the absence of the band master.
3.4 The Lyrists are responsible in the choice of tone and in playing the selected sounds.

Section 04. The Band Master

4.1 The MARTNSF DLC Band Master shall be in-charge in the creation of the production sets. He/ She
give color to their performance by putting the artistic idea.
4.2 There shall be a Band Master that shall be held responsible in the management of the MARTNSF DLC.
He/she is responsible for the discipline of the members as well in planning the group’s performances.

Section 05. The MARTNSF DLC Officers & Staff

5.1 The MARTNSF DLC Officers are in-charge of protecting each member’s right and privileges. They are
held responsible in imposing disciplinary actions to the members as determined by the band master.
5.2 The MARTNSF DLC President is the head of the officers. He calls the members for a meeting and shall
preside thereafter. He is also in-charge of the guidance and a proper conduct of each member. He/she
is also for the communications, letters, responsible and memoranda of the office. He/she is responsible
in the management of the group in general.
5.3 The Vice President is second to the president. He/ She discusses with the president issues for the
betterment of the group. He takes charge the group in the absence of the president and shall further
take over.
5.4 The Secretary is the in-charge of taking down the minutes of the meetings. He/ She check the attendance
and further give notice or warning to negligent members. He/ She shall prepare the plan of activities for
the whole semester.
5.5 The Treasurer is responsible in all money related activities of the MARTNSF DLC. He keeps, releases,
and liquidates all the funds of the MARTNSF DLC, as may require by the body.
5.6 The Auditor checks, audits, all liquidates the finances by the treasurer and shall make report on the
matters.
5.7 The Public Information Officers are responsible in the information of all the activities in the MARTNSF
DLC. They are also held responsible in letting the other members know all their upcoming meetings and
rehearsals, and related activities as determined the corps.

ARTICLE 8
MEETINGS AND REHEARSALS

Section 01. Meetings

1.1 The Drum and Lyre Corps members shall meet every first Friday of the month from 12:15 - 1:00 pm.
1.2 All members are obliged to attend all meetings and rehearsals called upon by the band master or
MARTNSF DLC president according to the schedules or as decided by the corps.
1.3 The date, time and venue of the rehearsal should be announced 2-3 days before; meeting for
emergency performances however, is excluded to this rule.
1.4 The quorum shall be determined through a majority number of members present or maybe waived
upon if agreed by the body.
1.5 Valid reasons/ explanations for absences from meetings may be course through excuse letter.
Succeeding absences without legitimate cause will be decided dealt with accordingly by the MARTNSF
DLC officers.

Section 02. Rehearsal

2.1 The MARTNSF DLC will have its regular rehearsal every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:15 to 1:00
pm. Change of schedules may be waived by the band master/president of the corps, if deem necessary.
2.2 Every member is obliged to follow rehearsal rules, as stated.
2.3.1 A penalty of ₱ 5.00 every failure to attend the rehearsals.
2.3.2 Negligence to the rules is subject for the suspension of membership.
2.3.3 Valid reasons/ explanations for absences from rehearsals may be course through excuse letter.
Succeeding absences from the rehearsal without legitimate cause will be decided dealt with
accordingly by the MARTNSF DLC officers.

ARTICLE 9
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 01. The election of officers will be done by secret balloting of the members and officers and shall be
supervised by the designated election committee.

Section 02. It shall be held on the last week of June of the current school year.

Section 03. The elected officers shall automatically assume office after the proclamation by the election
committee.
 ARTICLE 10
REVENUE-GENERATING PROJECT

Section 01. Honorariums, donations, cash trusts, property grants, solicitations, sinking funds and the like
shall form some of the traditional sources of funds for the MARTNSF DLC.

Section 02. The funds will be used in purchasing snacks and other related equipment and facilities.

ARTICLE 11
AMENDMENTS

Section 01. Any amendments of this constitution and by any member of the corps shall be allowed given
the condition below.
1.1 Any member of the corps upon 2/3 vote of all its registrant members of the current semester;

Section 02. The proposed amendment shall be presented during the body during the assembly for
deliberations and approved and shall 2/3 votes.
Section 03. No amendment of this constitution and by laws, however shall be made within one year from its
ratification.

ARTICLE 12
RATIFICATION
Section 01. This constitution and by laws take effect upon its ratification and shall be upon the approval of
2/3 votes of all its members.

Signed:

DENISSA C. PONIO JAY ANNE R. RULONA JOHN CARLO P. RASONABE

Adviser, MARTNSF DLC Assistant Adviser, MARTNSF DLC Bandmaster, MARTNSF DLC

TRISHA MAE JUEZAN MYLA CAMBARIHAN CHRISTIAN IVAN ORILLA

President, MARTNSF DLC Secretary, MARTNSF DLC Auditor, MARTNSF DLC

JAY-R A. ORILLOSA JUSTINE CABRERA NICOLE CHATE R. NAQUILA

Vice-President, MARTNSF DLC Treasurer, MARTNSF DLC PIO, MARTNSF DLC

DHAYNA MALABOTE CRISLYN QUIBOL DINO MALABOTE

PIO, MARTNSF DLC SGT.@ARMS, MARTNSF DLC SGT.@ARMS, MARTNSF DLC

Approved:

JACINTO R. BALLARES
School Principal 1
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
MAYOR ANUNCIACION R. TUAZON NATIONAL SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
(formerly, Calape National School of Fisheries)

July 30, 2019

JACINTO R. BALLARES
School Principal
This School

Sir:

Warm Christian Greeting!

The K-12 curriculum of the Department of Education aims to provide quality and innovative
education to our students, one way of attaining this is by developing their talents and abilities.

In this connection, we, the officers and staff named the group as MARTNSF DLC promoting
our vision and mission to enhance the student’s skills and preserve the band tradition of the school.

Attached herewith is the drafted Constitution and By-Laws of the MARTNSF DLC.

Respectfully yours,

DENISSA C. PONIO
Adviser, MARTNSF DLC

JAY ANNE R. RULONA

Assistant Adviser, MARTNSF DLC

JOHN CARLO P. RASONABE

Bandmaster, MARTNSF DLC

TRISHA MAE JUEZAN

President, MARTNSF DLC

Approved:

JACINTO R. BALLARES
School Principal 1