National Artists of the

Philippines for Music

As Reported By: Lorenz Anthony Arpon, Sean Leonard Luis,
Kyle Paredes
Philippines and its history with music

▪ The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country yet its popular contemporary

musical traditions are very western due to the Spanish and American
colonization.
▪ Precolonial music history is sparse but according to Canave-Dioquino there
have been records of primitive instruments as well as vocal music that
consists of ritual songs (Ili-Ili Tulog Anay), work songs, (Magtanim Ay Di’
Biro), etc.
▪ Due to Catholicism brought by the Spaniards, Filipinos adapted a style
described as “European-inspired secular music”.
▪ The American Colonization introduced the Filipinos to Pop Culture, this was
also the same period when music started to be taught in schools.
Kudyapi

Magtanim Ay Di’
Biro by Paul
Hilario
 Levi Celerio

▪ Has over 4,000 songs under his name.

▪ Recognized internationally and in the Guinness
Books of World Records for his excellent leaf
playing and his implementation of the leaf
instrument in his music.
▪ He wrote well known Christmas songs such as
“Misa De Gallo” and “Pasko Na Naman”
▪ He wrote famous love songs such as “San Ka
Man Naroroon” and “Ikaw”
▪ He achieved National Artist status in 1997
 Antonio J. Molina

▪ Also known as “The Dean of Filipino

Composers”
▪ He was the last of the musical triumvirate.
▪ He was a multitalented musician, writer, and
music educator who learned the violoncello at
a young age.
▪ As someone who played for the Manila Grand
Opera House, he taught various Filipino artists
including Felipe Padilla De Leon.
▪ Some of his most notable works are:
“Hatinggabi”, “Awit ni Maria Clara, at “Kung sa
Iyong Gunita”
▪ He attained National Artist status in 1973
 Andrea O. Veneracion

▪ She is well known for her reputation as the

founder of the Philippine Madrigal Singers.
▪ The Philippine Madrigal Singers acquired
numerous awards, one of these is the
UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2009.
▪ She was also the creator of Asian Institute for
Liturgy and Music (AILM) Chorale.
▪ According to the NCCA, she was responsible
for “Spearheading of the development of
Philippine choral music”
▪ She became a National Artist in 1999
QUIZ
1 & 2. Which colonizers were most influential in creating
popular contemporary musical traditions in the Philippines?

(Identify the Following)

3. Due to ______ brought by the 4. _____, Filipinos adapted
a style described as “5. ______-inspired secular music”.

(Fill in the blanks)

6. Levi Celerio has over ____ Songs under his
name?

▪4,000
▪4,100
▪4,010
▪4,001
7.He died in…?

▪April 22, 2002

▪April 22, 2003
▪April 2, 2003
▪April 2, 2002
8. Antonio J. Molina was also known as…?

▪ The Professor of Filipino

Composers
▪ The Dean of Filipino Composers
▪ The Head of Filipino Composers
▪ The Don of Filipino Composers
9. He was the last of the musical ________

▪Triumphant
▪Trumpets
▪Tertiary
▪Triumvirate
10. He played for what musically relevant
establishment located in Manila?

(Identify the Following)

11 & 12. Give the two groups that Veneracion
formed.

▪ Philippine Madrigal Singers and Asian Institute

for Literature and Music Choir
▪ Philippine Madrid Singers and Asian
Incorporation for Literature and Music Choir
▪ Philippine Marital Singers and Asian Institute
for Liturgy and Music Chorale
▪ Philippine Madrigal Singers and Asian Institute
for Liturgy and Music Chorale
12. Antonio J. Molina became a Natural Artist
in…?

▪1970
▪1974
▪1973
▪1972
13. Levi Celerio became a Natural Artist in…?

▪1998
▪1997
▪1996
▪1995
14. Andrea Veneracion became a Natural Artist
in…?

▪1989
▪1998
▪1988
▪1999
15. Give any work of music made by either
Celerio or Molina.

(Enumerate)