The study was to determine the relationship between the competence and commitment of music teaching readiness among junior high school MAPEH teachers in Davao Region for the school year 2024-2025. A non-experimental quantitative research design was used in this study particularly utilized a descriptive correlation design among 50 MAPEH teachers. The overall mean score of competence of music teaching readiness in MAPEH teachers marked as Moderate. Teachers tend to adopt a balanced approach, showcasing a practical understanding of both music theory and teaching methods. The commitment of MAPEH teachers play a crucial role in enhancing student learning and the success of music programs resulting in an overall score indicating a high commitment. The overall mean score of music teaching readiness is marked as High. The result is suggesting that there is potential for further development and enhancement of teaching practices. The study found that there was a significant relationship between both competence and commitment and music teaching readiness, aligns with George Herbert Meads Role Theory. The assertion that individuals meet the expectations of specific social roles, such as that of a teacher is accepted and proved by the studys conclusions. It is recommended that this study may be replicated using the same variables covered in this study but undertaken to a different locale and subjected to other study groups, or using different variables not covered in this study. Such replication is intended to either strengthen or challenge the claim derived in this study.

Competence

Music Teaching Readiness

Commitment