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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

MUSIC Quarter 3 – Module 1:

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

(TRADITIONAL, NEW MUSIC AND SONG COMPOSERS)

Zest for Progress

Zeal of Partnership

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Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________

Name of School: ___________________________

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At the end of the module, each student is expected to:

Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s (MU10CM-IIIc-g-3)

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 Filipino 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.

What I Need To Know

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What I Know

Directions: Read very carefully each statement about the Contemporary Philippine Music. You

will be guided in determining whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE by putting a check (/)

mark on the appropriate column.

The previous quarter provided an overview of the Afro-latin American and Popular Music such

as Music of Africa, Latin America, Jazz Music, Popular Music, Classical Music Made Popular,

Philippine Popular Music and Filipino Classicl Performers.

A. Have the students do any of the following and let them answer:

1. Recall concepts from the past lessons.

2. What did you learn about the Afro-latin American and Popular Music?

3. Do you know of any famous Filipino Contemporary Composers? If yes, name them.

4. How did you learn about these traditional composers, new music composers and song

composers?

STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

1. 20th century Filipino composers have managed to retain some traditional

elements in their assimilation of Western techniques.

2. Composers of experimental New Music in the Philippines retained the

Filipino spirit by incorporating traditional music forms as well as

indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions

3. With the American influences brought by our colonizers, it was inevitable

that the musical styles of 20th century Western composers found their way

into Philippine compositions.

4. Traditional Music became popular with their musical compositions used as

musical background or theme songs in movies and films.

5. The 20th century Filipino Song composers/lyricists had produced a

memorable output of traditional Filipino love songs, music for the movies,

and materials for contemporary arrangements and concert repertoire.

What’s In

What’s New

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TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed teir share in introducing innovative sounds.

With Spain and then America having colonized the Philippines from the early 1500s to the late

1800s, it was unavoidable that Western compositional techniques found

their way into the works of Filipino composers. Yet, even 20th century Filipino composers

have managed to retain some traditional elements in their assimilation of Western techniques.

In fact, they have become the strongest foundations of what we now know as Philippine music.

Among the major Philippine contemporary composers are Francisco Buencamino Sr.,

Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, Hilarion Rubio, Col. Antonino

Buenaventura, Rodolfo Cornejo, Lucio San Pedro, Rosendo Santos Jr., Alfredo

Buenaventura, and Ryan Cayabyab.

NICANOR ABELARDO

(1893 – 1934)

Nicanor Abelardo is one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino

Composers” which includes Antonio Molina and Francisco

Santiago. He studied music at the Chicago Music College and

was influenced by the musical styles of Schoenberg, Hindemith

and Stravinsky.

Abelardo developed a style that combined European

romanticism with chromaticism. His compositions contain hazy

tones, dissonance and unusual chordal combinations. Although

a 20th century modern composer in style, he is also considered

a composer in the Romantic style. His best-known compositions include Mutya ng Pasig,

Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, and Magbalik Ka Hiran.. As a composition major

at the University of the Philippines, he also composed the melody for the University’s offcil

anthem, U.P. Naming Mahal. The main theater of the Culturl 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.

What Is It

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CIPRIANO “RYAN” CAYABYAB

(1954 – present )

Ryan Cayabyab 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. After which, he became a faculty member

for Composition at the same University. He also served as the Executive and Artistic Director

of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts, which oversaw the operations and

programming of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale.

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.” He

finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of

Music in Chicago, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in

1924.

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.

Among his famous works arePakiusap, 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.

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NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS

Composers of experimental New Music in the Philippines include Jose Maceda,

Lucrecia Kasilag, Ramon Santos, Manuel Maramba, Jerry Dadap, Francisco Feliciano,

Josefino “Chino” Toledo, and Jonas Baes. They retained the Filipino spirit by incorporating

traditional music forms as well as indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions.

LUCRECIA R. KASILAG

(1918 – 2008)

National Artist for Music

Lucrecia R. Kasilag was born in San Fernando, La Union

on August 31, 1918. She went to Manila to pursue a degree

in Music at the Philippine Women’s University.She

thenobtainedherMaster’sdegree from the Eastman School of

Music in New York, USA.

Her compositions were influenced by her professors

Irving McHose and Wayne Barlow. 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 was equally admired in the academe as a former Dean of the College of Music and Fine

Arts, Philippine Women’s University. In the cultural field, she was the President of the

Cultural Center of the Philippines. In the dance circles, she was the President and Music

Director of the Bayanihan Dance Company. She also served as Chairman of the Asian

Composers’ League and the League of Filipino Composers.

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.

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RAMON P. SANTOS

(1941 – )

National Artist for Music

Ramon P. Santos was born in Pasig on February 25, 1941.

He completed his Bachelor of Music degree at the College of

Music, University of the Philippines. He finished his Master

of Music degree at Indiana University, USA. He received his

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Composition at the State

University of New York, USA. He had also pursued graduate studies in Ethnomusicology at

the University of Illinois, USA. 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.

Santos held the position of Dean of the UP College of Music from 1978 to 1988. At

Emeritus of the same institution. He was conferred the title of National Artist for Music in

2014.

FRANCISCO F. FELICIANO

(1942 – 2014)

National Artist for Music

Francisco F. Feliciano, 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 obtained his Teacher’s Diploma in Composition and Conducting at the Conservatory

of Music, University of the Philippines (UP) in 1964, and a Bachelor of Music degree major in

Composition in 1967. Subsequent degrees include a Master in Music Composition from the

University of the Philippines, a Diploma in Music Composition from the Hochschule der Kunst

in Berlin, Germany, and a Master of Musical Arts and Doctorate in Music Composition from

Yale University School of Music, USA. He studied composition with Jacob Druckman, Isang

Yun, H.W. Zimmerman and Krystof Penderecki.

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).

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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

The 20th century Filipino song composers/lyricists include Levi Celerio,Constancio de

Guzman, Mike Velarde Jr., Ernani Cuenco, Restie Umali, George Canseco, Angel Peña,

Leopoldo Silos Sr., Santiago Suarez. Together, they had produced a memorable output of

traditional Filipino love songs, music for the movies, and materials for contemporary

arrangements and concert repertoire.

Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed their share in introducing innovative sounds

different from the traditional folk song and kundiman melodies that we have been accustomed

to. Some espoused the impressionistic style, while others combined ethnic sounds and musical

elements with Western technqiues in their compositions. Some adopted the kundiman as their

form in composing their music.

LEVI CELERIO

(1910 – 2002)

National Artist for Literature and Music

Prolific lyricist and composer Levi Celerio was named National

Artist for Music and Literature 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.

Celerio was born in Tondo on April 30, 1910. He studied at the Academy of Music in Manila

under a scholarship. Later, he went on to join the Manila Symphony Orchestra. Aside from

writing his own lyrics, he also translated and re-wrote the lyrics of folksongs to traditional

melodies like Maliwanag Na Buwan from Ilocos, Ako ay May Singsing from Pampanga, and

Alibangbang from the Visayas.

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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.

GEORGE CANSECO

(1934 – 2004)

George Masangkay Canseco was born on April 23, 1934 in Naic,

Cavite. He graduated with a Liberal Arts degree at the University of

the East. After graduation, he worked for the Philippines Herald and

the Associated Press as a journalist. He also worked as a “free-lance

scriptwriter for hire” in Manila.

Canseco was considered as “a nationally acclaimed composer of

numerous popular classics.” 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.

Canseco credited film producer and Vicor Music Corporation owner Vic del Rosario for giving

him his biggest break in the music industry. He was elected President of the Filipino Society

of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) in 1973. He was also elected as

Councilor for the First District of Quezon City in 1988.

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.

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ERNANI CUENCO

(1936 – 1988)

National Artist for Music

Ernani Joson Cuenco, 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 1999. His works embody a Filipino sense

Cuenco was born on May 10, 1936 in Malolos, Bulacan. As a boy,

he was encouraged to learn the violin. He was mentored by his

mother, his godmother Doña Belen Aldaba Bautista, and his first

teacher, Jovita Tantoco. He earned his Bachelor’s

Degree in Music, major in Piano at the UST Conservatory of

Music in 1956. A UST scholarship grant in the same year enabled him to study the cello under

Professor Modesto Marquiz, which he finished in 1965. In 1968, he completed his Master of

Music degree at the Sta. Isabel College.

From 1960 to 1968, Cuenco was a cellist at the Manila Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Hubert

Zipper. Likewise, he played for the Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Manila

Chamber Soloists from 1966 to 1970.

His 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

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Task 1: Guess Who?

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

1._______________ 4. ____________

3. ____________

2. ______________ 5. ______________

What’s More

Ryan Cayabyab Nicanor Abelardo

Levi Celerio Lucrecia R. Kasilag

George Canseco Ramon Santos

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Task 2: Name that Composer!

Instruction: Name the composer who created the given musical pieces.

___________________ 1. L’ BAD

___________________2. Ang Pipit

___________________ 3. Magbalik Ka Hiran

___________________4. Kay Ganda ng ating Musika

___________________5. Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan

Make a journal of what you have learned so far.

What I Have Learned

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What I Can Do

Musical Composition: “I write what I feel”

1. Choose only one musical composition of any Filipino contemporary composers.

2. Express your personal reactions or feelings through writing.

3. Use a size short bond paper.

STANDARDS Very Good

5 POINTS

Good

4 POINTS

Fair

3 POINTS Score

IDEA

Ideas were expressed

in a clear and

organized fashion.

Ideas were

ezpressed in a

pretty clear

manner, but the

organization could

have been better.

Ideas were

somewhat

organized, but

were not very

clear.

NEATNESS

OF OUTPUT

Penmanship

Followed the

prescribed instruction.

Observed proper

margin.

Penmanship

Followed the

prescribed

instruction

Penmanship

SUBMMITED

THE OUTPUT

ON TIME

Submitted on time.

Submitted two days

after the scheduled

time.

Submitted one week

after the scheduled

time.

Submitted on time.

Submitted two

days after the

scheduled time.

Submitted on time.

TOTAL

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Identification:

1. What are the three Contemporary Philippine Music?

2. Name the 9 well-known Filipino Composers presented in the module.

3. Who composed the “The Legend of the Sarimanok”?

4. Who is this popular contemporary composer known for creating music with a mouth-

blown leaf?

5. Who was this popular contemporary composer commissioned by Former First Lady

Imelda R. Marcos to compose a national tribute hymn entitled Ako Ay Pilipino (I Am

A Filipino)?

Assessment

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Identify the lives and works of the following 20th century Filipino composers.

A. Ryan Cayabyab

B. Lucrecia Kasilag

C. George Canseco

References:

Horizons Grade 10 Learner’s Material, pp. 92 - 138

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Additional Activity

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Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula Hymn – Our Eden Land

Here the trees and flowers bloom

Here the breezes gently Blow,

Here the birds sing Merrily,

The liberty forever Stays,

Here the Badjaos roam the seas

Here the Samals live in peace

Here the Tausogs thrive so free

With the Yakans in unity

Gallant men And Ladies fair

Linger with love and care

Golden beams of sunrise and sunset

Are visions you’ll never forget

Oh! That’s Region IX

Hardworking people Abound,

Every valleys and Dale

Zamboangueños, Tagalogs, Bicolanos,

Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Subanons, Boholanos,

Ilongos,

All of them are proud and true

Region IX our Eden Land

Region IX

Our…

Eden...

Land...

The Footprints Prayer Trees by Joyce Kilmer One night I had a dream. I dreamed

that I was walking along the beach

with the LORD.

In the beach, there were two (2) sets

of footprints – one belong to me and

the other to the LORD.

Then, later, after a long walk, I

noticed only one set of footprints.

“And I ask the LORD. Why? Why?

Why did you leave me when I am sad

and helpless?”

And the LORD replied “My son, My

son, I have never left you. There was

only one (1) set of footprints in the

sand, because it was then that I

CARRIED YOU!

I think that I shall never see

A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest

Against the earth’s sweet flowing

breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,

And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear

A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;

Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,

But only God can make a tree.

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