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Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Quarter 1
Module 14
The Order of
National Artists for
Music and Dance
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Module 14: The Order of National Artists for Music and Dance
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 Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 14
The Order of National Artists
for Music and Dance
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Arts from the Philippine Regions (Grade 12)
Module on The Order of National Artists for Music and Dance!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
 For the learner:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions Module on

The Order of National Artists for Music and Dance!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - These point to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to…

1. identify and discuss the members of the Order of National Artists for Music
and Dance;
2. and explain their roles and contribution in Philippine Arts.

PRETEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
______ 1. He is credited for writing more than 4,000 songs, for that, he was honored
as a National Artist for Music and Literature.
A. Felipe de Leon C. Antonio Molina
B. Ryan Cayabyab D. Levi Celerio
______ 2. She founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers.
A. Andrea Veneracion C. Jovita Fuentes
B. Alice Reyes D. Honorata Dela Rama
______ 3. She was one of the founders of The Bayanihan Dance Company, with
which she staged their signature dance “Singkil”.
A. Lucrecia Urtula C. Francisca Aquino
B. Andrea Veneracion D. Leonor Goquingco
______ 4. She is credited to have introduced and developed contemporary dances in
the Philippines.
A. Francisca Aquino C. Lucrecia Urtula
B. Leonor Goquingco D. Alice Reyes
______ 5. He is the composer of “Lahing Kayumanggi” and “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”.
A. Ryan Cayabyab C. Felipe de Leon
B. Lucio San Pedro D. Antonio Molina
 RECAP
The Order of National Artists for Literature was discussed in the previous module
along with the year they were honored as National Artists, their roles and
contributions to Philippine Arts, as well as their works. The National Artists
discussed were:
• Amado Hernandez (1973) believed that the purpose of a writer is to represent
the society’s conscience and spirit in times of oppression.
• Nick Joaquin (1976) is regarded as one of the most influential Filipino writers
in English because of his works that portray aspects of Filipinos.
• Carlos P. Romulo (1982) served as a writer, journalist, educator, soldier,
diplomat who won a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism in for his articles predicting
the Second World War.
• Rolando Tinio (1997) was a playwright, thespian, poet, teacher, critic,
translator, stage director, thus named as a National Artist for Literature and
Theater.
• Carlos Quirino (1997) is the only National Artist for Historical Literature. His
works include the first biography of Jose Rizal, “The Great Malayan”.
• Lazaro Francisco (2009) is reputed as the “Master of the Tagalog Novel” for
representing the common Filipino.
• Resil Mojares (2018) wrote books on Philippine history and known for his
contributions to Visayan Literature, pioneering the Cebuano identity who
served as the founding director of the research institution, Cebuano Studies
Center.
• Ramon Muzones (2018) is hailed as the “Greatest Ilonggo Writer of the
Century” because of his contributions to Hiligaynon literature.

LESSON

The following are among the most influential National Artists for Music and Dance
listed with the year they were honored, their titles, significant contributions, and
famous works.
Music
1. Antonio Molina (1973) contributed to the development of Filipino music beyond
the genre of folk, thus acclaimed as the “Dean of Filipino Composers”. "Misa
Antoniana Grand Festival Mass", "Hatinggabi", and "Awit ni Maria Clara" are
among his notable works.
2. Jovita Fuentes (1976) helped in making a statement with her role as Cio-cio in
Giacomo Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” in the world of European opera at the time
when the Philippines was relatively unknown. Her other notable roles include her
portrayal of Liu Yu in “Turandot” and Mimi in “La Boheme”.
3. Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama (1987) is a National Artist for both Music and
Theater. Hailed as the “Queen of Kundiman”, she fought for the dominance of
kundiman along with sarsuela during the American occupation. She popularized
kundiman songs such as “Pakiusap” and “Mutya ng Pasig” and performed in
sarsuelas like “Dalagang Bukid” and “Pangarap ni Rosa”.
4. Lucio San Pedro (1991) believed in the philosophy “creative nationalism” in his
works like “Lahing Kayumanggi” which incorporated elements of folk music to
exhibit the Filipino heritage. His compositions include “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and
“Angononian March”.
5. Felipe de Leon (1997) was a classical music composer, conductor, and scholar.
He is known as “The People’s Musician” for his music that expressed the
sentiments and aspirations of Filipinos. His works include “Ako’y Pilipino”,
"Payapang Daigdig", and "Lupang Tinubuan".
6. Levi Celerio (1997) was credited for writing more than 4,000 songs, for that, he
was honored as a National Artist for Music and Literature. He also became known
for playing music using a leaf. Among his works include writing the lyrics for “Sa
Ugoy ng Duyan”, “Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon” (popularly known
as “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”), and “Ikaw”.
7. Andrea Veneracion (1999) was a choirmaster and choir arranger who founded
the Philippine Madrigal Singers who have won multiple competitions nationally
and internationally, thus prompted the progress of Philippine choral music.
8. Ryan Cayabyab (2018) or Mr. C is regarded for his music in various styles and
extensive genres, such as opera, concertos, symphonies, religious, folk, and OPM.
He also composes for theater, dance, and films, which include songs such as “Da
Coconut Nut”, “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka”, and “Paraiso”.

Dance
1. Francisca Aquino (1973) is recognized as the “Mother of Philippine Dancing”
and “The Folk Dance Pioneer” as she was credited to have preserved numerous
Philippine cultural traditions with her life-long dedication to research, for which
she travelled all over the country for. She preserved dances, such as “Tinikling”,
“Pandanggo sa Ilaw”, and “Cariñosa”, through research, writing books, and
teaching.
2. Leonor Goquingco (1975) produced original choreographies of native folk dance
that depict the country’s culture from pre-colonial times until the modern times
for over 50 years, thus she is regarded as the “Trailblazer”. She is also a founding
member of the Philippine Ballet Theater for which she was honored as the “Mother
of Philippine Theater Dance” and the “Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics”.
3. Lucrecia Urtula (1988) was one of the founders of The Bayanihan Dance
Company, with which she staged their signature dance “Singkil”. Her career in
committing to the discovery and study of Philippine folk and ethnic dances spans
almost four decades, which includes staging dances such as “Vinta”, “Tagabili”,
and “Pagdiwata”.
4. Alice Reyes (2014) is known to have introduced and developed contemporary
dances in the Philippines as she choreographed, taught, and directed dance
concerts across the country. In 1969, she started the CCP Dance Workshop
Company, which later became known as Ballet Philippines.
 ACTIVITY

In an acrostic poem, the first letter of each line spells out the message of the poem.
Write an acrostic poem using the name of one of the National Artists discussed in
the module.

WRAP-UP

What is the main idea of the lesson?

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 VALUING

What is the purpose of the lesson?

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POSTTEST

Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
______ 1. She is known for her role as Cio-cio in “Madame Butterfly”.
A. Atang Dela Rama C. Andrea Veneracion
B. Jovita Fuentes D. Francisco Aquino
______ 2. She was honored as the “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance” and the
“Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics”.
A. Francisca Aquino C. Lucrecia Urtula
B. Leonor Goquingco D. Alice Reyes
______ 3. She is hailed as the “Queen of Kundiman and Sarswela”.
A. Honorata Dela Rama C. Daisy Avellana
B. Jovita Fuentes D. Alice Reyes
______ 4. She was credited to have preserved numerous dances, such as “Tinikling”,
“Pandanggo sa Ilaw”, and “Cariñosa”.
A. Francisca Quirino C. Francisca Aquino
B. Francesca Quirino D. Francesca Aquino
______ 5. His works include “Ako’y Pilipino”, "Payapang Daigdig", and "Lupang
Tinubuan".
A. Felipe de Leon C. Lucio San Pedro
B. Levi Celerio D. Antonio Molina
 KEY TO CORRECTION
5. A. Felipe de Leon
4. C. Francisca Aquino
3. A. Honorata Dela Rama
2. B. Leonor Goquingco
1. B. Jovita Fuentes
Post-Test
5. C. Lucio San Pedro
4. D. Alice Reyes
3. A. Lucrecia Urtula
2. A. Andrea Veneracion
1. D. Levi Celerio
Pre-Test

REFERENCES
“Order of National Artists.” National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Accessed July 2, 2020. https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-
profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/.
Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. “Google, Daughter Pay Tribute to National Artist
Levi Celerio.” philstar.com. The Philippine Star, April 30, 2018.
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/arts-and-
culture/2018/04/30/1810904/google-daughter-pay-tribute-national-artist-
levi-celerio.
Bulan, Amierielle Anne. “How Francisca Reyes-Aquino Sought and Fought for Our
Country's Folk Dances.” NOLISOLI, March 9, 2019.
https://nolisoli.ph/58676/francisca-reyes-aquino-abulan-20190309/.
Hila, Antonio C. “Remembering Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro, the Creative
Nationalist.” Inquirer Lifestyle, February 10, 2013.
https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/89325/remembering-maestro-lucio-d-san-
pedro-the-creative-nationalist/.