SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

` SOUTH SINDANGAN DISTRICT

Maras, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte

MUSIC 10
Quarter 3 Week 1
Name of Learner: ________________________ Score: _________________________
Section: _______________________________ Date: ___________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

. CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC
(TRADITIONAL, NEW MUSIC AND SONG COMPOSERS

Background Information for Learners

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.”
The modern Filipino repertoire consists of musical pieces that have been written in 20th century idioms that have evolved out
of such stylistic movements as impressionism, expressionism, neo-classicism, as well as avant-garde and new music. New music are
compositions which are improvisational works such as the early compositions of Dr. Ramon Santos , Radyasyon and Quadrasyon;
Josefino “Chino” Toledo’s Samut-Sari, Pintigan and Terminal Lamentations, and Jonathan Baes’ Wala and Banwa. With the European
and American influences brought by our country’s colonizers, it ws inevitable that the musical style of 20th century Western composers
found their way into Philippine compositions. The works many notable Filipi no composers are evidence of this. An entire group of
20th Filipino song composers became popular for their musical compositions used as background music or theme songs in movies and
films.
Learning Competency with Code:
 Narrate the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s (MU10CM-IIIc-g-3)

TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS
NICANOR ABELARDO (1893 – 1934)
- Nicanor Abelardo is one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” which includes Antonio Molina and
Francisco Santiago.
- Abelardo developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism.
- His compositions contain hazy tones, dissonance and unusual chordal combinations.
- His best-known compositions include Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, and
Magbalik Ka Hirag. As a composition major at the University of the Philippines, he also composed the
melody for the University’s offcial anthem, U.P. Naming Mahal.
- The main theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo) and the building
housing the College of Music in UP Diliman are named in his honor. He died on March 21, 1934.

CIPRIANO “RYAN” CAYABYAB (1954 – present)

- is a popular contemporary composer also has classical compositions to his credit, such as Misa, Four
Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te Deum. Among his numerous compositions are the award-winning
Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978), as well as the modern zarzuela Alikabok (2003), the opera Spoliarium
with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, and a variety of choral pieces and song cycles. Cayabyab was born
on May 4, 1954 in Manila. He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of the Philippines’
College of Music
- At present, he continues to be a much sought-after professor, musical director, composer, arranger, and
conductor in the Philippine concert and recording scenes. He 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

Francisco Santiago (1889 – 1947)

- Francisco Santiago is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of
Filipino Composers.”

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 - Santiago’s music was Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials. He composed
several works such as kundiman, symphonies, piano concertos, and other music pieces for the piano, violin, and voice.

Francisco Santiago (1889 – 1947)….

- Among his famous works are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran, and
Kundiman (Anak Dalita). This piece was sung before the Royal Court of Spain upon the request of King Alfonso II. He was also a
musical director for films. Among the films whose music he supervised are Kundiman, Leron Leron Sinta, Madaling Araw,
Manileña, and the movie inspired by his own composition Pakiusap.
NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS
LUCRECIA R. KASILAG (1918 – 2008) - National Artist for Music
- Kasilag’s compositions demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments,
melody, harmony, and rhythm. She is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino
instruments into orchestral productions.
- Among Kasilag’s many compositions are Toccata for Percussion and Winds (1959), composed for
indigenous Muslim instruments and Western instruments; The Legend of the Sarimanok(1963),
composed for chamber orchestra and Philippine ethnic instruments; Divertissement and Concertante
(1960), compositions for piano and orchestra combining Western and Eastern forms, harmonies, and
intervals; and Dularawan (1969), a musical drama combining a dance solo with a chorus and an ethnic
orchestra. Her other works include compositions for piano, instrumental ensemble, and chorus..
- She is credited for having written more than 200 musical works, ranging from folksongs to opera to
orchestral works, which she continued to compose for the rest of her life. For all these outstanding achievements, she was conferred
the title of National Artist for Music in 1989. She passed away in Manila in August 2008.

RAMON P. SANTOS (1941 – )

- Santos’ compositional style features chromaticism, musicseria and electronic components, combined with
indigenous Philippine music elements. His works include Ding Ding Nga Diyawa, Nabasag na Banga at Iba’t
iba pang Pinag-ugpong-ugpong na Pananalita sa Wikang Pilipino para sa Labing Anim na Tinig, and L’BAD.
- He had done extensive research on the gamelan music of Java as well as the traditional music of the
Ibaloi, Maranao, Mansaka, Bontoc, Yakan, and Boholano tribes in the Philippines. present, he is the headof
the UP Center of Ethnomusicologyand was appointed Professor.

FRANCISCO F. FELICIANO (1942 – 2014)

-Avant garde composer and conductor for band and chorus, was born on February 19, 1942 in Morong,
Rizal. His first exposure to music was with the Morriz Band, a brass ensemble established and owned by his
father, Maximiano Feliciano. He started his music career in the high school band where he had played the
cymbals and the clarinet.
- Feliciano composed more than 30 major works, including the musical dramas Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam,
Ashen Wings, and the monumental three-act opera La Loba Negra (1984). He also wrote music for the
orchestra such as Prelude and Toccata(1973),Fragments(1976), Life of Wartime Filipino Hero Jose Abad
Santos, and the ballet Yerma (1982).
Among his other large works are Transfiguration and Missa Mysterium for orchestra and large chorus. He has composed
several prize winning works such as Pokpok Alimpako, (a favorite piece of choirs in international choral competitions), Salimbayan,
Umiinog, and Walang Tinag (Perpetuum I mobile) which was premiered at the ISCM Festival in New York City, USA.
Feliciano composed hundreds of liturgical pieces, mass settings, hymns, and songs for worship. He founded the Asian
Institute for Liturgy and Music (AILM) in Quezon City, a school for church musicians, and supervised the publication of a new Asian
hymnal containing mostly works of Asian composers. He was conferred the title of National Artist for Music in 2014. He died on
September 19, 2014.

SONG COMPOSERS
LEVI CELERIO (1910 – 2002) National Artist for Literature and Music in 1997
- Also a violinist, he had written the lyrics for over 4,000 songs in his lifetime, including many for film. A
great number of kundimans and Filipino love songs have lyrics written by notable of which are Dahil sa Iyo,
Buhat, and Ang Pasko ay Sumapit.
- Celerio was known for creating music with a mouth-blown leaf.
- His achievements include a citation in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person
to make music with a mouth-blown leaf. He will forever be remembered through his lyrics for songs such as
Ang Pipit (music by Lucio D. San Pedro); Bagong Pagsilang (music by Felipe Padilla de Leon); Sa Ugoy ng
Duyan (music by Lucio D. San Pedro); Misa de Gallo (music by J. Balita); Itik-itik (folk song); Tinikling (folk
song), among others. Celerio passed away on April 2, 2002.

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GEORGE CANSECO (1934 – 2004)
- He was commissioned by Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos to compose a national tribute hymn entitled
Ako Ay Pilipino (I Am A Filipino). He winning motion picture of the same title, sung by Amapola. He wrote the
classic Kapantay Ay Langit, a theme from the award- English version entitled You’re All I Love containing some
Tagalog lyrics was sung by American singer Vic Dana. The song won the Manila Film Festival “Best Song of the
Year Award” in 1972. He followed it with an English song entitled Songs exclusively for Songs and Amapola
under the Vicor Music Corporation Pioneer Label. One of his best-known compositions was Child, the English-
language version of Freddie Aguilar’s signature song Anák. He wrote songs for the country’s top popular
singers such as Sharon Cuneta, Basil Valdez, Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pilita Corrales, Martin Nievera, and Kuh Ledesma.
- His legacy as a composer include approximately 120 song titles including Ikaw, Kailangan Kita, Dito Ba, Hiram, Tubig at Langis,
Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan, Sinasamba Kita, Kastilyong Buhangin, Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan, Ngayon at
Kailanman, Saan Darating ang Umaga, Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon, Dear Heart, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan, Paano kita
Mapapasalamatan, and
Kahapon Lamang. He passed away on November 19, 2004 in Manila.

ERNANI CUENCO (1936 – 1988) National Artist for Music

- Composer, film scorer, musical director and music teacher, was conferred the National Artist musicality that
contain the classical sound of the kundiman. Award for Music in 1999His career as a musical director began in
1960 when he was discovered by then actor Joseph Estrada while he was playing as part of a band he had formed
with friends at an exclusive restaurant in Makati. In 1963, Cuenco was sent as a delegate to the International Music
Conference in Tokyo, Japan. Aside from being a composer and musical director, he was also a faculty member at
the UST Conservatory of Music until his death on July 11, 1988.
- To this day, Cuneco’s compositions are popular and well-loved, especially Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal and Bato
sa Buhangin which he composed for films in honor of his wife. Aside from these signature pieces, Cuenco’s other
songs includeNahan, Kahit na Magtiis, Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa, Pilipinas, Inang Bayan, Isang Dalangin, and Kalesa

Activity 1: Guess Who?

Instructions: Identify the names of the composers. Choose your answer from the box below.

Ryan Cayabyab Nicanor Abelardo George Canseco

Levi Celerio Lucrecia R. Kasilag Ramon
Santos

1. ______________________ 2. _______________________

3. _______________

4. _____________________ 5. _________________________

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TEST YOURSELF: Direction: Write the letter of the correct answers on the space provided.
____ 1.Which of the following composers has a legacy as a composer include approximately 120 song titles including Ikaw,
Kailangan Kita, Dito Ba, Hiram, Tubig at Langis and some more?
a. George Canseco b.Ryan Cayabyab c. Nicanor Abelardo d. Levi Celerio
_____ 2. Which of the following is NOT a composition of Ramon Santos?
a. Pakiusap b. Sakali Man c Madaling Araw. d. Ang Pipit
_____ 3. It is a popular recreational dance of Afro-Cuban origin, performed in a complex duple meter pattern and tresillo, which is a
dotted quaver – dotted qu b. Rhumba c. Tango d. Cha cha
_____4. Who was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist and composer of Frog I More Rag?
a. Jelly Roll Morton b. Scott Joplin c. Glenn Miller d. Joni Mitchell
_____ 5. What is the speed (fast and slow) of the underlying beat.
a. Texture b. Dynamics c. Timbre d. Tempo

References:
MUSIC 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 –Module 1 – Week 1: AFRO CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC
First Edition, 2021 (TRADITIONAL, NEW MUSIC AND SONG COMPOSERS)

Prepared by:

JANICE M. MUKOD Checked & QA by:

SST-II/Writer
LEAH VIE C. ONDOG
SST I/MAPEH Coordinator

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