Alice Doria-Gamilla was born on 20 September 1931 and is a composer whose works include the 1960 song "A Million Thanks to You," which was later covered by Pilita Corrales in the first Philippine recording to sell a million copies.
10 Facts About Alice Doria-Gamilla
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Alice Doria-Gamilla was raised in an atmosphere of music teaching by her mother, father and elder sister.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla completed Elementary Teacher's Certificate at the National University.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla first worked as a critic teacher for two years at the Elementary Department of National University.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla became the pianist of the Division City schools of Manila, and a demonstrator and choral conductor of teachers and children's group.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla continued her music studies at the University of Santo Tomas and majored in piano under Professor Bernardino Custodio.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla further studied composition under Professor Felipe Padilla de Leon.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla has composed more than 300 published and unpublished, recorded and unrecorded songs.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla appeared in various concerts for socio-civic organizations, radio and television shows both in the Philippines and in the US Doria-Gamilla received numerous awards and citations in the musical arts sector including the "Gintong Ina" award for the musical arts sector in 1982.
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Alice Doria-Gamilla was a member of the board of trustees of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers FILSCAP for many years.