Music 10

3rd Quarter
Week 1

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Competency:
1. Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s.
(MU10CM-lllc-g-3)
2. Analyzes the musical characteristics of traditional and
contemporary Philippine music. (MU10CM-IIIa-h-2)

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have:

o identified the contemporary Filipino composers;
o pointed out the characteristics of their musical style; and
o appreciated the contributions of Filipino composers to Philippine
music.

Learner’s Tasks

Lesson Overview
(Pages 105-106,122 of Learner’s Material)

According to National Artist Ramon Santos, PhD, “Contemporary music in

the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from
20th century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in
the entertainment industry.”

New music are compositions which are improvisational works such as Dr.
Ramon Santos’ early compositions, Radyasyon and Quadrasyon; Josefino
“Chino” Toledo’s Samut-Sari, Pintigan and Terminal Lamentations, and Jonathan
Baes’ Wala and Banwa.

20th CENTURY TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

With the European and American influences brought by our country’s

colonizers, it was inevitable that the musical styles of 20th century Western
composers found their way into Philippine compositions. The works of many
notable Filipino composers are evidence of this.

FRANCISCO B. BUENCAMINO SR (1883-1952)

Founded the Centro Escolar de Seňoritas, Conservatory of
Music, as well as the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930. Many of
his piano works have become staples in the Philippine repertoire of
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today’s performers, especially Mayon, Larawan, and Maligayang
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bati. He also ventured into musical direction and scoring for films, as well as
composing several zarzuelas and kundiman.

FRANCISCO S. SANTIAGO (1889-1947)

Is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the
“Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” along with Nicanor Abelardo
and Antonio Molina. Santiago’s music was Romantic in style,
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incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials.
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Among his famous works are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, and
Kundiman (Anak Dalita). He became the first Filipino Director of the
Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines.

NICANOR S. ABELARDO (1893-1934)

Although a 20th century modern composer, Abelardo was also
a composer in the Romantic style. His best known compositions
include Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello,
and Magbalik Ka Hirang. The Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main
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Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Abelardo
hall of the UP College of Music are named after Him.

ANTONIO J. MOLINA (1894-1980)

Was a product of both the Romantic and Impressionist styles,
and came to be known as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist
Music.” He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of
Debussy, but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody. A
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characteristically impressionist work is his piano composition
Malikmata (Transfiguration).

HILARION F. RUBIO (1902-1985)

Was a composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist.
His name was closely identified with his works for the orchestra; as
a conductor for opera, ballet, and dance recitals; and his music
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COL. ANTONINO R. BUENAVENTURA (1904-1996)

Promoted Philippine music by extensively using folk materials
in his works. He recorded folk and dance music around the country
with Ramon Tolentino and National Artist for Dance Francisca
Reyes Aquino. He restored the Philippine Constabulary Band in
1945, which was considered “one of the best military bands in the
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world.” He is a National Artist for Music.

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 RODOLFO S. CORNEJO (1909-1991)
Was the researcher and official composer of the Philippine
government-in-exile, under President Manuel L. Quezon. He served
as pianist-director of a USO concert unit that entertained the Allied
Forces during World War II. He later became the soloist of several
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orchestras, and eventually the musical director of the Sampaguita
and Vera-Perez movie companies.

FELIPE P. DE LEON SR. (1912-1992)

Is known as a nationalist composer who expressed the
Philippines’ cultural; identify through his compositions. He wrote
piano compositions, hymns, marches, art songs, chamber music,
symphonic poems, overtures, band music, school songs, orchestral
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works, operas, kundiman, and zarzuelas. His two operas, Noli Me
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Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are considered his masterpieces. He
is a National Artist for Music.

LUCIO D. SAN PEDRO (1913-2002)

Is known as a “romantic nationalist.” He incorporated
Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and
harmony. His chords have a rich expressive tonality, as represented
in his well-loved lullaby Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, his orchestral
compositions Suite Pastorale, a musical description of his
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dating/lucio-d-san-pedro hometown Angono, and his nationalistic symphonic poem Lahing
Kayumanggi. His other compositions include songs; pieces for
violin, cello, and chorus; and works for the symphonic band. He
was a National Artist for Music in 1991.

ROSENDE E. SANTOS JR. (1922-1994)

Was a prolific composer whose works include concerti,
sonatas, symphonic, symphonic poems, five operas in a Philippine
dialect, numerous band overtures, and over 200 marches. He also
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ALFREDO S. BUENAVENTURA (born 1929)

Holds the sole distinction among Filipino composers of having
composed five full-length operas. His compositions combine
contemporary and conventional styles, and contain melodies that
are simple and understandable, while using contemporary
harmonies that enhance their complexity.
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 RAYMUNDO CIPRIANO “RYAN” P. CAYABYAB (born 1954)
Is a contemporary composer and conductor who spans both
popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas,
zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements, masses, psalms, and choral
compositions. Among these are the award-winning Kay Ganda ng
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Spoliarium with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio. His compositions
are mostly of traditional Western influence.

NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS

Composers of experimental New Music in the Philippines include Jose

Maceda, Lucresia Kasilag, Ramon Santos, Manuel Maramba, Jerry Dadap,
Francisco Feliciano, Josefino “Chino” Toledo, and Jonas Baes. These composers
retained the Filipino spirit by incorporating traditional music forms as well as
indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions.

JOSE M. MACEDA (1917-2004)

Musical style was profoundly influenced when he encountered
the music of the indigenous tribes of Mindoro in 1953. He then
embarked on his life’s work, dedicated to the understanding and
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preservation of Filipino traditional music. His extensive research and
fieldwork resulted in an immense collection of recorded music taken
from the remote mountain villages and far-flung inland communities
in the Philippines. He is a National Artist for Music.

LUCRECIA R. KASILAG (1918-2008)

Compositional style demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western
styles in using instruments, melody, harmony, and rhythm. She is
particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments
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into orchestral productions. She is a National Artist for Music.

JERRY A. DADAP (born 1935)

The first Filipino composer to conduct his own works at the
Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, started composing when he
was still studying at Siliman University in the Southern City of
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Dumaguete. Among his numerous compositions is the musical play
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retained.html Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak Pawis (which is discussed in
Quarter IV).

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 FR. MANUEL P. MARAMBA, OSB (born 1936)
One of the most accomplished musicians in the Philippines, is
best known as a liturgical composer whose body of works leans
towards religious figures and events. His versatility as a pianist,
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RAMON P. SANTOS (born 1941)

Compositional style features chromaticism, music seria, and
electronic components, combined with indigenous Philippine music
elements. He held the position of Dean of the UP College of Music
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from 1978 to 1988. At present, he is the head of the UP Center of
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Ethnomusicology and was appointed Professor Emeritus of the same
institution. He is a National Artist for Music.

FRANCISCO F. FELICIANO (1942-2014)

Is one of Asia’s leading figures in liturgical music, having
composed hundreds of liturgical pieces, Mass settings, and songs for
worship. At the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music, a school for
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church musicians which he founded, he supervised the publication
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He is a National Artist for Music.

JOSEFINO J. TOLEDO (born 1959)

Is the founding music director of the Metro Manila Community
Orchestra, the UP Festival Orchestra, and the Crosswave Symphony
Orchestra. He is noted for conducting the premiere performances of
the works of Filipino composers as well as other Asian composers. His
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international artist and ensembles.

JONAS BAES (born 1961)

Associate Professor in Composition and Theory,
ethnomusicologist, cultural activist, and writer, has explored
innovative territories and unusual musical treatments in his works. He
is known for writing music utilizing unorthodox musical instruments
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Activity 1.
Direction: Identify the composer being described in column A by matching the
choices given in column B.

Column A Column B

_____1. He is known as the “Father of a. Lucio D. San Pedro

Kundiman”.
_____2. He was declared as National Artist b. Francisco S. Santiago
for Music in 1991.
_____3. “Father of Impressionist Artist”. c. Ryan P. Cayabyab

_____4. He restored the Philippine d. Antonio J. Molina

Constabulary Band in 1945.
_____5. He is the most popular Filipino e. Col. Antonino R.
composer of modern times. Buenaventura

Activity 2.
Direction: Point out the characteristics of the musical style of each composer.
Refer your answer from the box.

• His music was Romantic in style incorporates Western forms and

techniques with folk materials.
• Incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western
forms and harmony.
• Incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral
productions.
• His compositional style features chromaticism, music seria and
electronic components combined with indigenous Philippine music
elements.
• His musical style was profoundly influenced when he encountered the
music of the indigenous tribes of Mindoro in 1953.

Composer Characteristics of the Musical style

Lucrecia R. Kasilag _____________________________________________

Nicanor S. Abelardo _____________________________________________
Jose M. Maceda _____________________________________________
Francisco S. Santiago _____________________________________________
Ramon P. Santos _____________________________________________

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Activity 3.
Direction: Read carefully and analyze the message of the song. After which, fill in
the table according to what is asked in each column.

KAY GANDA NG ATING MUSIKA

Ryan Cayabyab

Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit

Naging makulay ang aking munting daigdig
Tila ilog pala ang paghimig
Kung malalim, damdami’y pag-ibig
Kung umapaw, ang kaluluwa’t tinig
Ay sadyang nanginginig

Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit

Bawat sandali’y aking pilit mabatid
Ang himig na maituturing atin
Mapupuri pagka’t bukod-tangi
Di marami ang di-magsasabing
Heto na’t inyong dinggin
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.

Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit

Nagkabuhay muli ang aking paligid
Ngayong batid ko na ang umibig
Sa sariling tugtugin o himig
Sa isang makata’y maririnig
Mga titik, nagsasabing:

Kay ganda ng ating musika

Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin

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 2 things I appreciated 1 thing I appreciated
3 things I appreciated in
regarding its contribution to and realized about the
the song.
Philippine music. Philippine music

Formative Test

Answer the following questions. Write only the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is the composer that says” Contemporary music in the Philippines refers
to compositions that have adopted the idea and elements from the 20th
Century art music in the West?

A. Antonio J. Molina C. Ramon P. Santos

B. Nicanor S. Abelardo D. Ryan P. Cayabyab

2. Which among the following contemporary composers is known as the “Father

of the Kundiman”?

A. Francisco S. Santiago C. Nicanor S. Abelardo

B. Lucio D. San Pedro D. Rodolfo S. Cornejo

3. How did the composers of Filipino New Music retain the Filipino spirit in their
composition?

A. by incorporating as indigenous rhythms

B. by incorporating indigenous instruments
C. by incorporating traditional music forms
D. All of the above

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4. He is a popular contemporary music composer and at present, he continues
to be the in-demand professor, musical director, composer, arranger, and
conductor in the Philippine concert and recording scenes.

A. Felipe P. de Leon Sr. C. Jerry A. Dadap

B. Francisco S. Santiago D. Ryan P. Cayabyab

5. Which of the following song composition belongs to Lucio D. San Pedro?

A. Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika C.Nasaan Ka Irog

B. Larawan D. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan

Answer Key

Activity 1.

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. C

Activity 2.

Composer Characteristics of the Musical Style

Lucrecia R. Incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral
Kasilag productions.
Nicanor S. Incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions
Abelardo with Western forms and harmony.
Jose M. Maceda His musical style profoundly influenced when he
encountered the music of the indigenous tribes of Mindoro
in 1953.
Francisco S. His music was Romantic in style, incorporates Western form
Santiago and techniques with folk materials.
Ramon P. Santos His compositional style features chromaticism, music seria,
and electronic components combined with indigenous
Philippine music elements.

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Activity 3.

Answers may vary.

2 things I appreciated 1 thing I appreciated

3 things I appreciated
regarding its contribution to and realized about the
in the song
Philippine music. Philippine music

1. It is made by a 1. It is composed and sung 1. I realized that we

Filipino for the country’s by a Filipino whose aim was should be proud of our
music. to present it on an music because it
2. It tells us the culture international stage. symbolizes us being
of the music in the 2. the humility and pride of Filipinos
Philippines. being a Filipino
3. It expresses how
talented Filipinos are.

References

Grade 10 Music and Arts Learner’s Material, p 105-106, 122

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