Filipino Composers and Their Music
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Josefino "Chino" Toledo's musical style is characterized as "pure and powerful" and incorporates contemporary western music ideas with Southeast Asian influences.

True (A)

Which of these instruments is NOT typically utilized in Jonas Baes' compositions?

  • Trumpet (correct)
  • Iron-nail chimes
  • Bean-pod rattles
  • Leaves

    • Jonas Baes' early compositions were influenced by ______ until the 1990s.

    Jose Maceda

    What is the name of the chamber music composition by Josefino "Chino" Toledo?

    <p>Kwaderno No. 2: Para sa Perkusyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the composers with their respective musical styles:

    <p>Josefino &quot;Chino&quot; Toledo = Fusion of contemporary western and Southeast Asian influences Jonas Baes = Use of unconventional instruments and incorporation of Asian vocal techniques Jose Maceda = Exploration of indigenous Filipino music and experimental techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what university did Jonas Baes earn his doctorate?

    <p>University of the Philippines Diliman (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ramon Santos's full name?

    <p>Ramon P. Santos (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Josefino "Chino" Toledo's role in the Manila Symphony Orchestra?

    <p>Principal percussionist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Jose Maceda's works?

    <p>Misang Pilipino (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ramon Santos was awarded National Artist for Music in 2014.

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    Both Josefino "Chino" Toledo and Jonas Baes have incorporated traditional Southeast Asian musical elements into their compositions.

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    Lucrecia Kasilag was known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into her compositions with Western orchestral instruments, creating a distinctive Filipino sound.

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    What was Ramon Santos's major in music at the University of the Philippines, College of Music?

    <p>Composition and Conducting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ramon Santos's compositional style shifted from Neo Classicism to a distinct sound, merging influences from different countries, including ______ and ______ ideas.

    <p>Philippine and Asian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Jose Maceda receive the National Artist for Music award?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jose Maceda worked in a recording studio in ______ in 1958 specializing in ______.

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    Which of the following is NOT one of Ramon Santos's works?

    <p>Symphony No. 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Josefino "Chino" Toledo is the current Executive Director of Miriam College Center for Applied Music.

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    Match the following individuals with their respective areas of music expertise:

    <p>Ramon Santos = Composer, conductor, musicologist Josefino &quot;Chino&quot; Toledo = Composer, conductor Jose Maceda = Teacher to Ramon Santos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from the University of the Philippines, College of Music, where else did Josefino "Chino" Toledo pursue music studies?

    <p>Cleveland Institute of Music-Case Western Reserve University in the U.S., and Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique in Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works by Jonas Baes involves a dancer wearing small bells and audience participation with iron-nail chimes?

    <p>Ibo-Ibon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jonas Baes received the Nippon Foundation Senior Fellowship for Asian Public Intellectuals in 2008.

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    What is the title of Jonas Baes' composition that was awarded the CCP-LFC Composition Prize in 1980?

    <p>Awit ng Ibon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The musical composition "______" by Jonas Baes utilizes 4 sub-contrabass or any blown instruments.

    <p>Patangis-Buwaya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the Jonas Baes compositions to their corresponding instruments:

    <p>Wala = 7 or hundreds of men's voice Daluy = 5 animator-percussionists and about a hundred bird whistles Ibo-Ibon = dancer wearing small bells, 2 large wind chimes, 4 animator-callers, and iron-nail chimes Salaysay = solo voice, 3 percussionists, and pairs of pebbles Patangis-Buwaya = 4 sub-contrabass or any blown instruments Pantawag = 15 bamboo scrappers, 15 palm leaves, and 20 muffled forest voices Basbasan = 20 bean-pod rattles and 20 muffled men's voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following composers is known for his dedication to the preservation of Filipino Traditional music?

    <p>Jose Maceda (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jose Maceda studied under the renowned pianist Alfred Cortot.

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    What degree did Jose Maceda earn from UCLA?

    <p>Doctorate Degree in Ethnomusicology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jose Maceda was born in __________.

    <p>Manila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the composer with their notable contribution:

    <p>Jose Maceda = Preservation of Filipino Traditional music Lucrecia Kasilag = Innovative music compositions Ramon Santos = New Music styles Josefino Toledo = Ethnic instrument experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a work by Jose Maceda?

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    Lucrecia Kasilag was a National Artist for Music, composer, and pianist.

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    What musical style is Lucrecia Kasilag known for?

    <p>Combining Western orchestral instruments with indigenous Filipino instruments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jose Maceda worked in a recording studio in ______ in 1958 specializing in musique concrete.

    <p>Paris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following composers with their notable contributions:

    <p>Jose Maceda = Pioneered the use of indigenous instruments in Philippine music Lucrecia R. Kasilag = Known for combining Western and Filipino musical elements Ramon P. Santos = A champion of Philippine traditional and folk music Josefino &quot;Chino&quot; Toledo = A prominent composer and conductor known for his works featuring indigenous instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a work by Lucrecia R. Kasilag?

    <p>Misang Pilipino (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jose Maceda was a professor of Piano and Musicology at the University of the Philippines, College of Music from 1952 to 1990.

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    What year was Jose Maceda conferred as National Artist for Music?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Classical Music

    Art music from the Western world, distinct from folk or popular traditions.

    Polyphony

    A musical texture involving multiple independent melodies.

    Jose Maceda

    Filipino composer known for preserving traditional music and blending it with modern styles.

    Ethnomusicology

    The study of music in its cultural context, focusing on the relationship between music and society.

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    New Music Composers

    Filipino composers experimenting with new musical styles and elements.

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    Ugma-Ugma

    A piece by Jose Maceda for voice and ethnic instruments, composed in 1963.

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    Lucrecia R. Kasilag

    A National Artist for Music recognized for integrating Western and Filipino music elements.

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    Dularawan: Salakot na Ginto

    A 1969 stage work by Lucrecia Kasilag that showcases Filipino culture.

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    Pagsamba

    A 1968 composition by Jose Maceda for ethnic percussion instruments.

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    Bayanihan Folk Arts Center

    An organization founded by Lucrecia Kasilag promoting Filipino cultural arts.

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    Misang Pilipino

    A choral work by Kasilag composed in 1966, celebrating Filipino musical style.

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    National Artist for Music

    An honor given to exemplary artists in the Philippines; Maceda and Kasilag received this title.

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    Ramon Santos

    A contemporary composer and musicologist from the Philippines, awarded National Artist for Music in 2014.

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    Mahler and Debussy

    Composers who inspired Ramon Santos, influencing his music style.

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    Neo Classicism

    An early style of Santos, focusing on classical influences before evolving to a unique sound.

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    Open-ended structures

    A compositional concept used by Santos, emphasizing flexibility in time and space in music.

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    Environmental works

    Musical pieces by Santos incorporating natural elements and non-conventional instruments.

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    Chino Toledo

    A composer-conductor, Executive Director at Miriam College Center for Applied Music.

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    Metro-Manila Concert Orchestra

    An orchestra founded by Chino Toledo, contributing to local music culture.

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    Master of Music

    A graduate degree earned by Santos in Music at Indiana University of New York in 1972.

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    CCP-LFC Composition Prize

    An award won by Jonas Baes in 1980 for 'Awit ng Ibon'.

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    Hall of Fame Award

    A recognition for best research at the University of the Philippines, received by Baes between 2001-2003.

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    Ibo-Ibon

    A composition by Jonas Baes for dancer, chimes, and audience participation. Created in 1996.

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    Patangis-Buwaya

    A musical piece by Baes for 4 sub-contrabass instruments or any blown instruments, composed in 2003.

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    Basbasan

    A work by Jonas Baes for 20 bean-pod rattles and men's voices, composed in 1983.

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    Toledo's Musical Fusion

    Toledo merges contemporary Western music with Southeast Asian influences in his compositions.

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    Toledo's Career

    Toledo has held various positions such as instructor and music director in prestigious institutions.

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    Josefino Toledo's Works

    Composed pieces like 'Kwaderno No.2' and 'Irog Ko'y Pakinggan' that showcase his style.

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    Jonas Baes

    A composer born in 1961, studied music composition and musicology in top Philippine institutions.

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    Baes' Instruments

    Baes uses unorthodox instruments like bean-pod rattles and bamboo scrapers in his works.

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    Participation in Music

    Baes experiments with audience participation as part of music performances.

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    Influence of Maceda

    Baes' early work was influenced by composer Jose Maceda's musical approaches.

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    Academic Achievements

    Baes earned a Ph.D. in Philippine Studies, showcasing his scholarly pursuits in music and culture.

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    Study Notes

    Filipino Composers and Music

    • Classical music is distinct from Western folk and popular music, characterized by formality and complexity in musical form and harmonic organization, often using polyphony
    • 19th-century music styles had resemblance to European traditional music
    • New music composers in the Philippines are experimenting with new sounds and styles in music composition, using diverse instruments and musical elements
    • Key Filipino composers include Jose Maceda, Lucrecia Kasilag, Josefino Toledo, Ramon Santos, and Jonas Baes

    Jose Maceda (1917-2004)

    • Born in Manila, January 17, 1917, died May 5, 2004
    • Studied music at the Academy of Music in Manila, followed by studies in Paris with Alfred Cortot (a French pianist)
    • Furthered studies in the USA with E. Robert Schmitz, earning a Doctorate in Ethnomusicology from UCLA
    • His style transformed after encountering indigenous music in Mindoro in 1953. His life was dedicated to preserving Filipino traditional music
    • Collected and recorded music from remote villages across the Philippines
    • Combined Western musical ideas with environmental sounds and ethnic instruments
    • Worked in a Paris recording studio specializing in musique concrète
    • Taught piano and musicology at the University of the Philippines, College of Music from 1952 to 1990
    • Became Executive Director of Central Ethnomusicology in 1997
    • Awarded National Artist for Music in 1997

    Lucrecia Kasilag (1918-2008)

    • Born August 31, 1918, died August 16, 2008
    • Raised in a family of musicians; her mother was her first solfeggio teacher
    • Studied at Philippine Women's University, Bachelor of Arts in English
    • Furthered music studies at St. Scholastica's College, earning a Bachelor in Music in 1949 and then studying at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY
    • Became a National Artist for Music (1989)
    • Composed music by combining Western orchestral instruments with indigenous Filipino instruments, creating a unique sound
    • Held various positions including concert pianist, founder of the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center, former president of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, head of the Asian Composer League, and chair of the Philippine Society for Music Education

    Ramon Santos (1941-)

    • Born February 25, 1941
    • Earned a Teacher's Diploma and Bachelor of Music in Composition and Conducting at the University of the Philippines
    • Studied under Jose Maceda and earned a Master of Music in Indiana University of New York in 1972
    • Furthered graduate studies in Ethnomusicology at the University of Illinois
    • A contemporary composer, conductor, and musicologist
    • Inspired by Mahler and Debussy, blending Neoclassicism with Philippine and Asian musical elements. His work incorporated non-conventional instruments, environmental sounds, and the incorporation of natural forces into his compositions to create a unique, time-shifting sound
    • Awarded the Achievement Award in Humanities (1994), Composer-In-Residence (1997) and Artist-In-Residence (1998)

    Josefino "Chino" Toledo (1959-)

    • His approach to music composition is described as pure and powerful
    • Fuses contemporary Western music ideas with Southeast Asian flavors, creating compositions that range from solo instruments to orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles, and film scores, performed nationally and internationally
    • Holds positions as Instructor at UP, instructor at UST, principal percussionist for Manila Symphony Orchestra, Music Director for Siena-Letran Chorale, Director at Score Music Consultant Company
    • Executive Director of Miriam College Center for Applied Music

    Jonas Baes (1961-)

    • A composer born in Los Baños, Laguna
    • Studied Bachelor of Music in Composition at the University of the Philippines Diliman
    • Furthered musicology studies with Jose Maceda
    • Studied composition and musical politics with Mathias Spahlinger at the Hochschule für Musik
    • Earned a Ph.D. in Philippine Studies from the University of the Philippines, Diliman in 2004
    • Inspired by the Iraya Mangyan people of Mindoro and utilized unorthodox instruments (e.g., bean-pod rattles, leaves, iron-nail chimes) and incorporated Asian vocal techniques

    Awards

    • Various composers have received awards for significant contributions to music

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