Dura (Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Producer, School Principal, B.S. Degree-Industrial Technology, M.Ed., Degree-Educational Administration, Doctoral Candidate in Administrative Leadership and Supervision.

At the early age of six (6) was when Dura's interest in music began. He played various instruments; the tonet, cornet, and then the trumpet. He played Christmas carols on the trumpet and was so short that he played the songs reading the sheet music from the floor because there was no stand to hold the music up.

Dura's interest in music grew stronger, but he realize it because he was so young. However, his parents were aware of his interest, because of how he would sing along with songs on the radio while riding the car. They were convinced of Dura's singing ability because they noticed the rich quality of his voice at a very young age. At age eleven (11), Dura's mother had him sing at school assembly program. He sang "Sweet Little Jesus Boy." An experience Dura will never forget. His teach