Philippine Opera: Definition and Tragic Assassination of Spanish Colonial Administration

Study Notes

Music and Theater

Sandugong Panaginip is the first Filipino opera presented at Zorilla theater by Pedro Paterno
Ang kapatid ng Tatlong Marya is a fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in contemporary style
Rama Hari is a Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana
Noli Me Tangere is a Philippine opera that revolves around the tragic assassination of Spanish colonial administration
Ang Dakilang Anak Pawis is a Philippine musical play by Alfonso Puyat
Atang Dulang May Musika is a musical play based on the life of the first superstar of the Philippines, Atang de la Rama
ASEAN theater is an international theater festival where Florante at Laura was selected as the official Philippine entry
Catalina Dela Cruz is hailed as the “Queen of Filipino Jazz”

Musical Theater

A musical has four major elements: songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance
Philippine Opera exists as a dramatic theatrical performance of music
Familiar compositions of Philippine Opera include murder, revenge, and romance
The performance mostly consists of singing and not expressing words

Theater Production

A producer takes a play from a concept to an actual finished presentation
A playwright is the writer of the script
A director is the overall characteristic coordinator of the entire production
A production manager takes charge of coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of staging a play
A choreographer is included in case dances are included in scenes

Notable Figures and Institutions

Lea Salonga is an international stage superstar who played the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon
New Voice Company made a distinct contribution to the Philippine theater team
Theater Down South aims to widen the reach of stage productions
Philippine Opera Company seeks to develop performers as well as audiences for classical music performances, both foreign and Filipino

Physical Education

Exercise is a type of physical activity that requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness
Physical activity typically requires only low to moderate intensity effort
Cheer dance is a spectacular event in the biggest UAAP, a great cardio workout, and develops flexibility, range of movement, team player, and leadership skills

Cheer Dance

Hand Movements and Position in Cheer dance include:
- Touchdown: hand movements by extending arms straight and parallel to each other, fist facing in
- Beginning Stance: movement in cheer dance portrayed when feet together, hands down by the side in blades
- Tabletop: the cheer leader bent her elbow and placed fists in front of shoulders
- Bow and arrow: one arm extended to side with other arm bent at elbow in half “T” motion
- Tuck: you jump with your knees to your chest, can be used as a jump or for flipping
- Cheer Stance: feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in blades

Dance Lengthening Techniques

Mirroring: imitating movements done by a dancer in face-to-face formation
Unison: this technique is most commonly used in lengthening a dance movement
Extension: counterpart of Flexion
Battement: “kicks”

Health Career

A career refers to an occupation or profession that requires special training
Components and Steps in making a health career plan include:
1. Self-assessment: helps you discover your personal strengths
2. Career Exploration: explore different careers and work environments through career fairs, online research, meetings, etc.
3. Decision Making: before you decide on taking a career that works for you, you can evaluate your options

Description

Test your knowledge of Philippine music and opera, including the first Filipino opera, adaptations of Indian epics, and notable figures in the industry. Explore the world of neo-ethnic music and contemporary styles. Learn about the characters and stories that inspire these remarkable works.