Saturnino | Drumset

Satur, an accomplished musician, has garnered prestigious awards. In 2024, he was acknowledged as Asia's Influential Musician by Asia's Influential Leader Awards, adding to his title as Asia's Reputable International Musician from Asia's Pinnacle Awards in 2023. Noteworthy accomplishments include The Outstanding Young Men for Arts in Music by JCI Philippines (TOYM) and the 2018 Presidential Award by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, both praised by the President of the Philippines. Time Out Magazine recognized his talent by featuring him among the Top 20 Musicians in Hong Kong in 2008. Satur's success extends to winning multiple gold medals at the 20th World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, USA, in 2016 and securing 2nd Prize at the 14th edition of the Italy Percussion Competition in Pescara, Italy, for the Drum Set Category. Additionally, from 2021 to 2023, he excelled in online competitions, seizing over 20 first prize awards in Drum Set and Percussion Categories worldwide.

Satur's educational achievements are impressive, including a Diploma in Music with a Major in Percussion from the University of the Philippines College of Music. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance from St. Paul Manila University College of Music and the Performing Arts. Furthermore, Satur earned a Specialist Certificate in Drums from Berkleemusic Online Extension School by Berklee College of Music. He also holds ABRSM and Rock School Certificates.

Satur's notable professional journey features his tenure as the band leader for the Hong Kong Disneyland Band from 2005 to 2015. He has showcased his talents alongside distinguished orchestras like the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra, and has served as the former Principal Percussionist of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and Metro Manila Community Orchestra. Furthermore, Satur has enriched his musical experiences by touring Asia with the Asian Youth Orchestra in 2001 and 2004, as well as participating in the Southeast Asian Youth Wind Ensemble in Thailand in 2003. Presently, he contributes as the Co-Principal Percussionist and guest solo drummer for the Kong Metropolitan Pop Orchestra.

Throughout his career, Satur has been involved in over 20 productions in Hong Kong and Manila, including notable performances like the International premiere of Fun Home, the Asian premiere of Matilda, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Kinky Boots, Side Show, Waitress, and many more. In Hong Kong, he showcased his talent as a percussionist in the award-winning musical, The Woman in Kenzo by Chung Ying Theatre Company, and in various musicals under the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts School of Drama, Hong Kong Singers, HK 3 Arts Musical Institute, HKUST, and Hong Kong Players. Satur has also performed as a percussionist at the Grasshopper Concert in 2022, featuring legendary Cantopop artists, and with numerous other artists in Hong Kong.

His recent performances include serving as a Body Percussionist in the World and London premiere of WILD (The Musical) by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, and as a guest percussionist at the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in concerts such as The Snowman & the Bear and the Harry Potter Concert. In 2024, he is performing as a drummer at Disney in Concert with the HKSW Symphony Orchestra.

As an educator, Satur has conducted percussion and drum clinics and workshops at various festivals, including the 48th Annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (virtually/USA), the International Fringe Association Percussion Festival in Initial-P (HK), the Gip Percussion Summer Festival (HK), the Hong Kong International Drummer Festival. He has also presented and performed at TEDx Hong Kong and TEDx HKU.

Satur currently teaches at multiple schools, studios, and academies across Hong Kong since 2006. He is a member of the Board of Advisors at the Percussive Arts Society (US), the PAS World Percussion Committee (US), and the President of the PAS Philippine Chapter (PAS Outstanding Chapter Awardee 2021).

Satur proudly endorses Zildjian Cymbals, Prologix pads, Grover Pro Percussion, Innovative Percussion, and Toca Percussion.