GUESS SING!

Instructions:
1. The student will be divided into two.
2. Each group will determine the title of a song that will be sung by another
group.
3. Each group need to pair the lyrics with the correct title of the song that will
be sung by the opposite group and write it on the green board. .
4. The opposite group should guess the title of a song before the lyrics
end.
RUBRIC
Criterion 15 10 7
The group guessed
The group guessed all of all of the songs with The group guessed all of
Correctness
the songs 1 mistake the songs with 2 mistakes

Cooperation Some members of Majority of the group

All the members of the
the group did not members did not
group cooperated
cooperate cooperate.
The activity is finish
The activity is finish before The activity is finish after
Time on the given time
the given time the given time
TOTAL
Group 1
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
Group 1
Sana'y di magmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay Nais
kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal Awit ng pag-
ibig habang ako'y nasa duyan
Group 2
Ang bayan ko’y tanging ikaw
Pilipinas kong mahal
Ang puso ko at buhay man
Sa iyo’y ibibigay
Tungkulin ko’y gagampanan
Na lagi kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo’y babantayan
Pilipinas kong hirang
Group 2
Iba't ibang palamuti Ating isabit sa puno Buhusan ng
mga kulay Tambakan ng mga regalo
Tumitibok-tibok, sumisinok-sinok
'Wag lang malunod, sasabihin
(Pupulu-pulupot) Paikot nang paikot
Koronahan ng palarang bituin
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, students are expected
to:
1. Describe the selected traditional Filipino
composers and their works.
2. Identify the selected traditional Filipino
composers and their works.
3. Appreciate the importance of the traditional
Filipino composers and their works in the
music industry.
 20 Century
th

Traditional Filipino
Composers
 FRANCISCO B. BUENCAMINO SR.
( 1883 – 1952)
Born: November 5, 1883
Died: October 16, 1952
Studied music composition and harmony at Liceo de
Manila. Unfortunately, he was not able to finish. Founded the
Centro Escolar de Senoritas, Conservatory of Music, and
Buencamino Music Academy in 1930.

Compositions: Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de

Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto),
Princesa ng Kumintang, Maligayang Bati.
 NICANOR S. ABELARDO
(1893 – 1934)
Born: February 7, 1893 - Died:
March 21, 1934
A 20th century modern composer, also a composer in the
Romantic style. The Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main
Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Abelardo
Hall of the UP College of Music are named after him.

Compositions include:
Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, and
Magbalik Ka Hirang, Bituing Marikit.
 FRANCISCO SANTIAGO
Born: January 29, 1889 Compositions: Pakiusap,
Died: September 28, 1947 Madaling
Father: Felipe Santiago Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng
Mother: Maria Santiago Pilipinas,
Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran,
Kundiman
(Anak Dalita and Himutok
“ Father of the Kundiman”
“ Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.”
His music was Romantic in style, incorporating
Western forms and techniques with folk
materials.
 ANTONIO J. MOLINA
( 1894 – 1980)
National Artist for
Music
• first National Artist for Music,
• “ Triumvirate of Filipino
Composers”
• He began his music career as an
orchestral soloist at the Manila
Grand Opera House.
• 1948 to 1970. Dean, Centro
Escolar University
Conservatory of Music.
• Works by Molina include
– orchestral music - Misa
Antoniana Grand Festival Mass,
Ang Batingaw, Kundiman-
Kundangan;
– chamber music - String Quartet, Kung
sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; and
– vocal music - Amihan, Awit ni
Maria Clara, and Larawan Nitong
Pilipinas.

• 1973, National Artist for Music

award.
• January 29, 1980. He passed
 HILARION RUBIO Y
FRANCISCO
( 1902 – 1985)
• October 21, 1902 in Bacoor, Cavite.
• A composer, music teacher,
conductor, choirmaster clarinetist
• Conductor for opera, ballet, dance
recitals, and movie music.
• First interest in music, the “ Bacoor
Band.” At Age of 8, member of the
Bacoor Band as a clarinetist.
• First composition Unang Katas
• First music lessons, with Fr. Amando
Buencamino, so lfe g g io and some
musical instruments.
• He was conductor of the National Opera
Company for 23 years from 1937 to 1960.
• Rubio’s compositions include:
– Ang Mag sasaka,
– Bukang Liwayway,
– Concertino in C (marimba and piano),
– Filipinas Ko ng Mahal,
-Hantulan Mo Ako ,
– Ginintuang Araw,
– In a Tro pical Sea,
– Light,
– Nara,
– Mutya ng Silangan,
 COL. ANTONINO

BUENAVENTURA
( 1904
• National – 1996)
Artist for Music
composer, conductor, and
teacher.
• Demonstrated a passion for music
while learning the rudiments of
music and so lfe g g io .
• proficient clarinet player.
• As a multi-awarded musician,
his works

–Compositions:
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Prinsesa
ng Kumintang, Pandanggo ni
Neneng,
 RODOLFO S. CORNEJO
( 1909 – 1991)
• May 15, 1909 in Singalong, Manila.
• at age 6, formal music lessons
inspired by his mother.
• Organist of the Pasay Catholic
Church.
• at age 10, started composing
entitled Glissando Waltz , military
march entitled Salute.
• At age 14, 26 of Cornejo’s
compositions were already listed by
the United Publishing Company Inc.
His compositional output
includes:
– A la Juventud Filipina,
– Bailes de Ayer,
– Caprice on a Folksong,
– Cello Sonata,
– Ibong Adarna,
– Kandingan,
– Malakas at Maganda,
– Overture,
– Okaka,
– Oriental Fantasy, Piano Concerto Nos.
1,2,3, Ruby, and Song of the Miners.
FELIPE PADILLA DELEON
SR. ( 1 9 1 2 – 1992)
• National Artist for Music
• May 1, 1912 in Barrio Papaya
(now General Tinio) in
Penaranda, Nueva Ecija.
• He is the son of Juan de Leon
and Natalia Padilla.
• Married pianist Iluminada
Mendoza with six children.
 De Leon wrote piano
compositions:
• Compositions:
• Bulaklak Alitaptap, Bagong
Lipunan, Payapang Daigdig,
Pasko na Naman, Noche
Buena, Kay Tamis ng Buhay,
Sapagkat Mahal Kita
 LUCIO SAN PEDRO
( 1 9 1 3 – 2002)
• National Artist for Music.
• February 11, 1913 inAngono, Rizal.
• Since his elementary days, he
started composing.
• He studied the banjo which inspired
him to become a serious musician.
• Music Degree, University of the
Philippines and the Juilliard School
in New York, USA.
• known as a “ romantic
nationalist.
• Music Style:
– Philippine folk elements with
Western forms and harmony.
• His chords have a rich expres
ive tonality, as represented in
his well- loved
– Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, a lullaby
melody sung by his mother.
• Compositions: Ugoy ng Duyan,
Suite Pastorale, and Lahing
kayumanggi
 ROSENDO E. SANTOS JR.
( 1922 – 1994)
• September 3, 1922 in Cavite City.
• At age 11, he started composing
band marches, instrumental, and
vocal scores, as well as music for
Catholic mas es.
• He studied in Cavite schools and
later graduated from the UP
Conservatory of Music where he
eventually became a faculty
member.
• He also pursued a Master of Music
degree in theory and composition
from the Catholic University of
America in Washington, D.C.
• As a UNESCO scholar, Santos was
awarded the “ Philippine Composer of
the Century” after receiving the
“ Composer of the Year Award” in
Manila in 1956 and 1957

Composition:
Inday sa Balitaw, Melinda’s
Masquerade
ALFREDO
BUENAVENTURA
(1929)
• October 14, 1929 in Sta. Maria,
Bulacan in Sta. Maria,
Bulacan.
• composer, conductor and
teacher.
• He grew up in a musical
environment and became a band
member in his hometown at a
young age.
• He grew up in a musical
environment and became a band
 Some of his major works
include the operas:
– Maria Makiling (1961),
– Diego Silang (1966),
– Prinsesa Urduha (1969),
– cantatas Ang Ating
Watawat(1965),
– Pasko ng Barangay (1964),
• three piano concertos subtitled
– Celebration,
– Determination, and
– Exultation,
 CIPRIANO “RYAN”
CAYABYAB
Born: May 4, 1954
Compositions: Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and
Piano, Te Deum,
Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Limang Dipang Tao,
Alikabok and Kumukuti-kutitap
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. His
compositions are mostly of traditional Western
influences.
Group Charade (Same group)
Instructions:
The student will act out the name of the composer or the title of
the song and let the group guess it. Every member in the group
must participate in the activity. Each one will take turn in doing
the act while the others guess the name of the composer or title
of the song. Each group will be given 3 minutes only.
RUBRIC
Criterion 15 10 7
The group guessed
The group guessed all of The group guessed 1-3 of
4-5 of the
Correctness the songs/name of the the songs/name of the
songs/name of the
composer. composer.
composer.
Cooperation Some members of Majority of the group
All the members of the
the group did not members did not
group cooperated
cooperate cooperate.
The activity is finish
The activity is finish before The activity is finish after
Time on the given time
the given time the given time
TOTAL
 Levi Celerio
• He wrote 4000 songs and remained poor. But that is
something every man of his kind takes pride of.

• His compositions range from Filipino folk songs to

Christmas songs to love songs.

• His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World

Records for his leaf-playing feat.

• He was known as the only man who could play music

with a leaf.
• He died on April 2, 2002.
Christmas songs: Pasko na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and
Misa de Gallo.
Love songs: Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Kahit Konting Pagtingin,
Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw.
Folk songs: Ang Pipit, Tinikling, Tunay na Tunay, Itik-Itik, Waray-
Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May Singsing, Alibangbang,
Alembong, Galawgaw, Caprichosa, Ang Tapis Ni Inday,
Dungawin Mo Hirang, Umaga na Neneng, Ikaw Kasi and Basta't
Mahal Kita.
His best songs combine great poetry, philosophy and passion. These
are O Maliwanag na Buwan, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak, Sa Ugoy ng
Duyan, Bagong Pagsilang and Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang.
Levi also wrote nationalistic songs such as Ang Bagong Lipunan,
Lupang Pangarap, and Tinig ng Bayan. Imagine the world without
these songs, and the Philippines would have been less known for its
happy, romantic and enthusiastic people.
 Julián Felipe
• A dedicated music teacher and composer,
he was appointed by then-President Emilio
Aguinaldo as Director of the National
Band of the First Philippine Republic. He
died
in Manila.
• As the composer of the music of the
Filipino national anthem, now
known as Lupang Hinirang.
 NICANOR ABELARDO
“Father of Filipino Sonata”
• Abelardo was a prolific composer of the
kundiman in the 1920s. His works Bituing
Marikit, sarsuela, Dakilang Punglo, Kundiman ng
Luha, Mutya Ng Pasig and ''Nasaan Ka Irog?''
had stirring, poetic lyrics which later evolved into
movie theme songs.
•Tribute
•His composition ''Naku… Kenkoy!" (1930) combines the fox-trot
and waltz with humor. Used as a tribute to
thekomiks character, Kenkoy, His works have continued to draw
interest even after his death in 1934.
He composed more than 144 songs.
 Antonio J. Molina
Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980) was a National
Artist of the Philippines. A musical great, he was
considered the peer of two other great Filipino
musicians Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco
Santiago. His talent was prodigious: he was the
first violoncellist of pre-war times, a composer,
conductor, pedagogue, and music administrator.

As a composer Molina was credited with over 500 compositions, including:

Hatinggabi, among earliest violin selections
Malikmata, piano
Ana Maria, zarzuela
Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass
Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan; (chamber music)
Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; (vocal music)
Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara
Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.
A true pioneer, he was one of the first composers to incorporate pentatonic scales
and ethnic instruments such as the kulintang, and gabbang in his symphonies.
 George Canseco
• Multi-awarded composer Canseco had no formal training in
music.
• When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he turned to
composing songs. His first composition was “I Will Never Be
Yours,” followed by “You’re all I Love.”
•“Kapantay ay Langit” paved the way to numerous hit songs like
"Kailangan Kita," "Ako Ang Nagwagi, Ako Ang Nasawi," "Ngayon At
Kailanman," "Dito Ba" and "Langis at Tubig."
•Canseco’s songs have helped most of our talented performers’ rise
to fame. He has composed hits for singers like Basil Valdez, Kuh
ledesma, Sharon Cuneta, Dulce, and Pilita Corrales
•He has won a total of 6 FAMAS Awards for Best Movie Theme
Song.the Artistic Achievement Award.
•He was paid 1.5 million my Pres. Marcos for composing the song
“Ako Ay Pilipino. “
•He composed more than 193 songs.
 Francisco Santiago
•The Father of Kundiman Art Song
•He was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, on January 29, 1889
•to musically-minded peasant parents. In 1908,

•Santiago's masterpiece was the “cocerto de B flat minor" for pianoforte

and orchestra. His most famous piece "Kundiman, (Anak-Dalita)", was
sung upon the request of King Alfonso XIII before the Royal Court of
Spain.

•His other compositions are the kundiman "Sakali Man", "Hibik ng

Filipinas", "Pakiusap", "Ang Pag-ibig", "Suyuan", "Alaala Kita", "Ikaw at
Ako", "Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?", "Hatol Hari Kaya?", "Sakali't Mamatay",
"Dalit ng Pag-ibig", "Aking Bituin", "Madaling Araw" and "Pagsikat ng
Araw".

•He was named UP Emeritus Professor of Piano, on May 25, 1946. The
nationalistic musician died of heart attack on September 28, 1947.
Freddie Aguilar
-Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar
-February 5, 1953 (age 55)
-Singer-songwriter (composed 44 songs)
-known works: “anak”, “Bulag, Pipi at Bingi,”
“Magdalena”, “Olongapo,” “bayan ko”, “Trabaho,”
and “Estudyante Blues.”
Anak, This song about parents’ unconditional love for
a wayward son was released in 56 countries and
translated into more than 26 foreign languages.
-“Bayan Ko” (theme song of anti-Marcos protesters )
-awards: Cecil Awards for Folk Vocal Performance,
Asia Star Award from the Korea .

He composed more than 100 songs.

Joey Ayala
-a contemporary pop music artist
-Songwriter and columnist
-an Economics graduate of the Ateneo de
Davao University
-combines the sounds of Filipino ethnic
instruments with modern pop music.
-uses indigenous string instruments and
modern instruments like electric guitar,
bass guitar and drums
-known works: “tabi po”, "Walang
Hanggang Paalam" , "Wala Nang Tao Sa
Santa Filomena."
-Awards:Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Award for
Social Artistry, Datu Bago Award,TOYM
Apo Hiking Society
-Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society
-famous group was organized in 1969
-originaly composed of 13 members
-ateneo de manila highschool
-Daniel “Danny” Javier, 57, Jaime
Ramon “Jim” Paredes, 53; and Jose
“Boboy” Garovillo, 53.
-distinct Filipino culture and style
-known works:“Mahirap Magmahal ng
Syota ng Iba,” “Pumapatak ang
Ulan,”
“Nakapagtataka”, “doobidoo”
-awards:The Best Group “cited by the
Awit Awards”
Gary Granada
-born in 1960 in Maco Davao
(Compostela Valley)
-finished valedictorian at Maco
Heights and Maryknoll schools.
-Metallurgical Engineering, University
of the Philippines (kicked out of U.P.
and has no college diploma)
-known works: “Dam”, “Bahay”,
“Mabuti pa sila”
-works as voice and on-cam talent for
PCIJ, DED,ABS-CBN, PROCESS,
GMA Network and Ad Agencies
 WILLY CRUZ

Cruz's compositions "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" and "I'll

Never Ever Say Goodbye" respectively helped
make Didith Reyes and Nonoy Zuñiga popular.
More accessible

He also did the theme songs for the movies "Kung

Mahawi man ang Ulap," "Maging Akin Ka Lamang,"
"Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga," and "Himala Ng Pag-Ibig."
And his compositions, "Bituing Walang Ningning,"
"Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "Bukas Luluhod ang mga
Tala" and "Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw" made their mark
because the melodramatic progression of the ballads
made Sharon Cuneta more accessible to the masses.
 Ryan Cayabyab
• He is the most popular Filipino composer of modern
times. Through the years, Ryan Cayabyab has gone into
jazz, theater, and pop to cover all listening bases. He
even incorporated ethnic music in “Misa,” “Kapinangan,”
and “Maria Makiling.”
• But like other composers, He endeared himself to the
public through his radio-friendly compositions like “Araw
Gabi,” “Iduyan Mo,” “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,”
“Kailan,” “Kumukutikutitap,” “Minsan ang Minahal ay
Ako,” “Liman-Dipang Tao,” “Wala Kang Katulad,” and
“Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.”
• Cayabyab’s works are often praised for their poetic yet
easy to grasp word play mirroring the plight of the
common people.
• He composed more than 400 songs and still counting.
Jose Mari Chan
• Jose Mari Chan (born March 11, 1945) is
a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and
businessman in the sugar industry.
• Among his famous songs were “Tell me your
name”, “Christmas in our hearts”, “Beautiful
Girl” and “Constant change”.
• He is known for his “Beautiful Girl” and become
one of the most-respected and most-enduring
singer-songwriter of the country. He is the only
singer/composer/producer that has been
bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Ely Buendia
-Eleandre Basiño Buendía
-born November 2, 1970-
-University of the Philippines, Diliman
-writer and musician who gained
fame as guitarist, songwriter, and
lead vocalist in the popular
Pinoy rock band
-Eraserheads, The Mongols,
Pupil,
-known works: “Pare ko”, “Ang huling
El Bimbo”, “Ligaya”
-"The Beatles of the Philippines"
 Ogie Alcasid

• singer, songwriter, comedian,

composer, television host, actor,
and entrepreneur.
• His well known song were “Nandito
Ako , Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?,
Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangako Sa
yo’ and Ikaw Sana”.
 Yoyoy Villame
• Roman Villame, real name of Yoyoy,
went a long way from being a public
utility driver and a councilor from
Cebu before finally recording his
own music.
• Yoyoy was known for his catchy
novelty songs such as "Mag-
Exercise Tayo," "Si Filemon," "Hayop
Na Kombo," "Tarsan at Barok,"
"Philippine Geography," "Butsekik,"
among others.

•His long list of hits and his entertaining style of music

earned him the title of "King of Philippine Novelty
Songs“
 Lito
• Camo
Lito Camo is a Filipino singer and
songwriter. He established his reputation
more solidly as a composer instead of
being a singer which was his initial dream.
• Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as
reigning king of the novelty songs. He
turned artists into an instant sensation
because of his songs.
• Among his famous composition were, Pera
O Bayong, Bakit Papa, Spaghetti Song,
Ms. Flawless, Igiling-Giling, Bulaklak, lagot
ka!, In or Out, Wowowee, Dododo
Dadada, Giling-Giling and Nakaka...
Thank you for
listening