Music 10 Quarter 3: Contemporary Philippine Music PDF

# MUSIC 10 / QUARTER 3 / MODULE 1 ## CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC ### TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS ## OBJECTIVES This module provides you the foundation of Contemporary Philippine Music. In your journey through the discussions and different tasks, you are expected to: 1. narrate the life of selected cont...

# MUSIC 10 / QUARTER 3 / MODULE 1 ## CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC ### TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS ## OBJECTIVES This module provides you the foundation of Contemporary Philippine Music. In your journey through the discussions and different tasks, you are expected to: 1. narrate the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s (MU10CM-IIIc〖g-3); 2. analyze the musical characteristics of traditional and contemporary Philippine music; (MU10CM-IIIa-h-2); 3. improvise simple vocal/instrumental accompaniments to selected contemporary Philippine music; (MU10CM-IIId-e-5); 4. perform selections of contemporary Philippine music (MU10CM-IIIb-h-4); and 5. evaluate music and music performances using guided rubrics. (MU10CM IIIH-8). ## INTRODUCTION According to National Artist Dr. Ramon Santos, “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. Having been colonized by Spain and the United States for almost three centuries, it was inevitable that Western compositional techniques found their way into the works of Filipino composers. However, many 20th century Filipino composers have managed to retain traditional elements and integrated them with Western techniques. In fact, these composers were known to have laid the foundations of what we now know as Philippine music. Among the major Philippine contemporary composers are Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, Lucio San Pedro, Rosendo Santos Jr., Alfredo Buenaventura, and Ryan Cayabyab. ## PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS ### FRANCISCO SANTIAGO (1889 – 1947) He is considered as the “Father of Kundiman”. He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in 1924. He was also a musical director for films. Among the films under his musical supervision were “Kundiman”, “Leron Leron Sinta”, “Madaling Araw”, “Manileña”, and the movie inspired by his own composition, “Pakiusap”. He became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music. #### WORKS OF FRANCISCO SANTIAGO 1. Pakiusap 2. Madaling Araw 3. Sakali Man 4. Pilipinas Kong Mahal 5. Hibik ng Pilipinas 6. Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran 7. Kundiman (Anak Dalita). This piece was sung before the Royal Court of Spain upon the request of King Alfonso II. ### NICANOR ABELARDO (1893 – 1934) He was a Filipino composer known for kundiman songs he wrote before the Second World War. He studied music at the Chicago Music College and was influenced by the musical styles of the Serialist/Second Viennese School and Post-Romantic European composers. Abelardo, together with Francisco Santiago elevated the status of the Kundiman into an Art Song status equivalent to that of the German Lied, the French Chanson, and the Italian Aria. #### WORKS OF NICANOR ABELARDO 1. Mutya ng Pasig 2. Nasaan Ka Irog 3. Bituing Marikit 4. Ikaw Rin 5. Kundiman ng Luha 6. Pahimakas 7. Kung Hindi Man 8. Pahiwatig 9. Cavatina for Violin and Piano, 10. First Nocturne for Piano 11. Magbalik Ka Hirang ### ANTONIO MOLINA (1894–1980) He was a Filipino composer, conductor and music administrator. He is the first National Artist for Music He began his music career as an orchestral soloist at the Manila Grand Opera House. He served as Dean of the Centro Escolar University, Conservatory of Music from 1948 to 1970. He was also a faculty member of the University of the Philippines' Conservatory of Music. Molina was a product of both the Romantic and Impressionist schools of thought. He was also known as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines due to his use of impressionist themes in music. He received the National Artist for Music award in 1973. #### WORKS OF ANTONIO MOLINA “Malikmata” is a piano masterpiece with characteristics of impressionist work. Zarzuela is a form of Spanish-style opera, together with piano, violin, and voice composition. “Hatinggabi” is a poignantly romantic serenade for violin and piano. Subsequent transcriptions of this piece were written for the cello, flute, piano, and guitar. 1. Orchestral music - Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman-Kundangan; 2. Chamber music - String Quartet, Kung sa lyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; 3. Vocal music - Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara, and ### LUCIO SAN PEDRO (1913 – 2002) He was a Filipino composer and teacher who was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991. He was born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal. Since his elementary days, he started composing. He studied the banjo which inspired him to become a serious musician. He later pursued his music degree at the University of the Philippines and at the Juilliard School in New York, USA. He became a professor of theory and composition at the University of the Philippines' College of Music up until his retirement in 1978. He is known as a “romantic nationalist." (1913 – 2002) He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony. Arguably, his most popular work is the well-loved “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”, a lullaby melody sung by his mother. He composed “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” together with his friend Levi Celerio as the lyricist. His musical prowess was internationally recognized when he was invited to be a judge at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1980. #### WORKS OF LUCIO SAN PEDRO 1. The Devil's Bridge 2. Malakas at Maganda Overture 3. Lulay 4. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan 5. Dance of the Fairies 6. Lahing Kayumanggi ### ROSENDO E. SANTOS, JR. (1922 - 1994) He was born September 3, 1922, in Cavite City, Philippines, son of the late Rosendo and Castora Santos. He was professor of the music department at Wilkes University and a member of the faculty since 1968. He was awarded the "Philippine Composer of the Century" after receiving the "Composer of the Year Award" in Manila in 1956 and 1957. He was a profile composer and his works include concertos, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in Philippines dialect, numerous band overtures and more than 200 marches. #### WORKS OF ROSENDO E. SANTOS, JR. 1. Suyuan sa Dagat 2. Portrait of an Artist (1987) 3. Bangkawit 4. Piano Sonata No. 2 5. Maglalatik 6. Concerto No. 3 ### ALFREDO BUENAVENTURA (1929 - ) Buenaventura was born in Sta. Maria Bulacanon, October 14, 1929. He studied at Santo Tomas University and Centro Escolar University as well as at the Gregorian Institute. He has held several teaching positions and has served as organist at the Manila Cathedral. He also served as dean of the Centro Escolar University Conservatory. He won twice, the Republic Cultural Heritage Awards. Buenaventura's compositions are nationalist and employ Romantic, impressionist and contemporary styles. #### WORKS OF ALFREDO BUENAVENTURA 1. Maria Makiling (1961) 2. Ang Ating Watawat (1965) 3. Prinsesa Urduha (1969) 4. Gomburza (1981) 5. Pasko ng Barangay (1964) 6. Diego Silang (1966) 7. Dakilang Lahi (1971) 8. "Lakambini" (1983) 9. Rizal, the Great Malayan Antagonist (1990) ### CIPRIANO "RYAN" CAYABYAB (1954 - ) He was born on May 4, 1954 in Manila. He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of the Philippines, College of Music in 1983. 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. He was named National Artist for Music in 2018. (1954 - ) Ryan Cayabyab, also known as Mr. C, is a popular contemporary composer. His compositional style makes much use of a variety of influences – from Moroccan musical cultures, Jazz, African-American Spirituals and Gospel music, European Neo-Classicism, Music for Films, American Broadway musicales, to Philippine indigenous chants. #### WORKS OF CIPRIANO "RYAN" CAYABYAB 1. “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” (1978) 2. Paraiso (1991) 3. “Alikabok” (2003) 4. the musical “Lorenzo” – based on the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz (2013) 5. “Misa” 6. “Misa 2000" 7. “Four Poems for Soprano and Piano” 8. “Te Deum” 9. Recording Albums: "One", "One Christmas", "One More"