Bayani Mendoza de Leon distinguished himself as a composer, conductor, poet, literary writer, ethnomusicologist and cultural scholar. His influence spread throughout the Philippine-American community as a culture bearer in raising awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary Philippine music and arts in the United States. He was a recipient of the 2008 Pamana ng Pilipino Presidential Award and, posthumously, the 2014 Gawad Rondalla Grand Award.

Performers

Singers:

Lani Misenas
Rogelio Penaverde, Jr.
Katrina Saporsantos
Gigi Mitchell Velasco
Noel Velasco
Cynthia Wuco
Kayumanggi Choral
Okir de Leon

Violinists:
Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma
Asa Mendoza
Krislan Mendoza

Violist:
George Whetstone

Cellist:
Sarighani de Leon Reist

Pianists:
Cynthia Guerrero de Leon
Benjamin Dia

Guitarists:
Angelito Agcaoili
Theresa Calpotura
Michael Dadap

Rondallas:
Alay Philippines Rondalla
Foundation for Filipino Artists Rondalla
Philippine Chamber Rondalla of NJ
UP Alumni & Friends Rondalla
Marilag de Leon Mendoza
Dr. Glenn Mendoza
Lakasnubay G. de Leon