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# LESSON FOCUS ## What you should know ### Traditional Composers #### Nicanor Abelardo - Born in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, Philippines - From a family of artists in Guagua - Introduced to music at age 5 - Taught solfeggio and banduria by his father - Composed his first work, "Ang Unang Buko," a...

# LESSON FOCUS ## What you should know ### Traditional Composers #### Nicanor Abelardo - Born in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, Philippines - From a family of artists in Guagua - Introduced to music at age 5 - Taught solfeggio and banduria by his father - Composed his first work, "Ang Unang Buko," at age 8 - Played at saloons and cabarets at age 13 - Taught in barrio schools at age 15 - Obtained his teacher's certificate in science and composition at age 19 - Became head of the Conservatory's composition department at the University of the Philippines in 1924 - Pursued further studies at the Chicago Musical College - Credited for bringing the kundiman to the level of art that bloomed during the twentieth century - Composed music in different musical forms - Famous works: - *Nasaan Ka Irog?* - *Kundiman ng Luha* - *Mutya ng Pasig* - *Bituing Marikit* ##### Did you know that... - Nicanor Abelardo composed the melody for the University of the Philippines' official anthem *U.P. Naming Mahal*. - The U.P. College of Music and the main theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines are also named after him. #### Felipe Padilla de Leon - Composer, conductor, and teacher - Born in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija - Son of Juan de Leon and Natalia Padilla - Married Iluminada Mendoza, a pianist - Had six children - One of his sons, Felipe Jr., is a writer and former National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) president. - Another son, Bayani, is also a composer - Played brass instrument and composed music for his hometown band during high school - Studied fine arts at the University of the Philippines - Played with dance orchestra in circuses, cabarets, and bodabil as a trombonist. - Worked as assistant conductor of the Nueva Ecija High School Orchestra - Arranged music pieces and wrote *sarswela* for the orchestra - Studied Music at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music under Antonio Molina and Col. Antonino Buenaventura. - Studied composition at the Juilliard School of Music in New York under Vittorio Giannini. - Affiliated with many tertiary schools as an educator, dean, regent, and director. - Served as technical assistant on cultural affairs in the Office of the President of the Philippines. - His career led him to become the president of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) and the Pambansang Samahan ng mga Banda ng Pilipinas (PASAMBAP) - He was also a founding member of the League of Filipino Composers - A nationalist and traditional composer - Expertise in music compositions described the Filipino's cultural distinctiveness. - Composed in varied genres: hymns and marches, band music, chamber music orchestral works, symphonic poems and overtures, art songs, piano music, school songs, operas, sarswelas, and kundiman. - Awarded: - National Artist for Music, 1997 - Conferred Honorary Degree, Doctor of Philosophy in the Humanities, University of the Philippines, 1991 - First Cultural Achievement Award, Cultural Center of the Philippines and Philippine Government Cultural Association, 1975 - Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award, City of Manila, 1971 - Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971 - Rizal Pro-Patria Award, 1961 - Presidential Medal of Merit, 1961 - Musician of the Year, UP Conservatory of Music, 1958 - Composer of the Year, Manila Music Lovers Society, 1949 - Famous composition: *Pasko Na Naman* - Composed by Felipe Padilla de Leon (music) and Levi Celerio (lyrics) in 1965 - Arranged for chamber orchestra by Lucio San Pedro - A two-part paso doble (duple meter march-like) song used two key signatures from minor to major. - Frequently heard during Christmas and used as the final song of the *Misa de Aguinaldo*. ##### Other compositions include: - *Noli Me Tangere* - *El Filibusterismo* - *Tindig, Aking Inang Bayan* - *Bagong Pagsilang* - *Noche Bueno* - *Mutya ng Lahi* - *Ako'y Pilipino* - *Lupang Tinubuan* #### Lucio San Pedro - Composer, conductor, and teacher. - Born in Angono, Rizal, Philippines. - Son of Elpidio San Pedro and Soledad Diestro. - Married to Gertrudes Diaz. - From a family of musicians. - His father formed a family band which served his laboratory for composing and conducting. - Played banduria and banjo during his early years. - Earned his teacher's diploma in composition and conducting at the University of the Philippines College of Music in 1937. - Enrolled at the Juilliard School of Music in 1947. - Connected with the following schools: - Centro Escolar University - La Concordia College - Philippine Women's University - St. Joseph's College - St. Paul College - St. Scholastica's College - Santa Isabel College - UP College of Music - Musical philosophy is described in his compositions. - Wrote masses, hymns, choral works, songs for solo voices, chamber and orchestral music, incidental music, and background music for movies. - Famous compositions: - *Sa Lupang Sarili,* 1940 - *Violin Concerto in D minor*, 1948 - *Transfiguration of Christ* -*Divertimento for Woodwind Quartet* - *Lahing Kayumanggi Overture*, 1961 - *Malakas at Maganda Overture* - *Suite Pastorale*, 1956 - *The Redeemer,* 1989 - *Santo Niño Mass* - *Simbang Gabi*, 1963 - *Sa Ugoy ng Duyan*, 1943 - Awarded: - National Artist for Music, 1991 - Honoris Causa, Conferred Doctoral Degree in Humanities, UP College of Music, 1991 - ASEAN Award for Music and Papal Award, 1990 - Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award, City of Manila, 1984 - Signum Merit Medal, De la Salle University, 1982 - Tanglaw ng Lahi Award, Ateneo de Manila University, 1981 - Republic Cultural Heritage Award, "Lahing Kayumanggi", 1962 #### Antonio Molina - Composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist. - Born in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. - From a family of musicians. - Parents were Juan Molina, founder of 22-piece Orquestra Molina, and Simeona Naguiat. - Married to Pilar Siauingco. - Played violin, banduria, guitar, laud, octavina, bajo de unas, cello, and mandolin at age 12. - Received his bachelor's degree at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in 1909. - Obtained a teacher's diploma in violoncello at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music in 1923. - Became one of the teachers at the UP Conservatory of Music and at the Centro Escolar University (CEU). - Style of composition used whole-tone and pentatonic scales, chords of ninth and eleventh, and linear counterpoint. - Known as the "Claude Debussy of the Philippines" because of similarities in composition. - Used traditional musical instruments in symphonic works. - Created several works for sarswela, chamber music, chorus, orchestra, and instrumental and vocal solo music - Active in the development of rondalla music in the Philippines. - Was the last of the triumvirate who led the first nationalistic movement in Philippine music, with Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago. - Famous works: - “Matinal", 1912 - “Lamentos de Mi Patria", 1913 - "Magsimula Ka" - Misa Antonina Grand Festival Mass, 1972 - Prelude and Romanz for Cello and Piano, 1928 - Bontoc Rhapsody for String Quartet - Suite Pastorale - "Hatinggabi", 1915 - Awarded: - First National Artist for Music, 197 - Choral Conductor of the Year Award, Music Lover's Society, 1949 - Honorary Doctorate in Law, Centro Escolar University, 1953 - Dean Emeritus, Centro Escolar University, 1970 - Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1965 and 1972 - Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan, 1979 ##### Did you know that... - “Hatinggabi” (Midnight) is a danza composition for violin and piano accompaniment. - It was first published in 1932. - Arranged for mixed choir by Restie Umali with lyrics written by Levi Celerio in the 1960s. - A serenade piece expressing loneliness for a beloved's presence - One of the favorite pieces for violin recitals. - "Ahl Halina, irog ko Sa aking piling Lapitan mo ako Sa gitna nitong hilahil." #### Hilarion Rubio - Composer, conductor, clarinetist, timpanist, and teacher. - Born in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. - Son of Crispino Rubio and Faustina Francisco - First music lessons were with Amando Buencamino, Aglipayan chaplain and officer of the Philippine Constabulary. - Played clarinet with the Bacoor Band. - Composed his first musical composition when he was 8 years old. - Attended high school at the Manila North High School. - Took his associate in arts degree at the Far Eastern University in 1927. - Obtained teacher's diploma in science and composition from the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music in 1933. - Affiliations: - Conductor, National Opera Company - Director, Centro Escolar University - Founder and first president, Philippine Bandmasters Association: - Vice president, Pambansang Samahan ng mga Banda sa Pilipinas (PASAMBAP): - Charter member, League of Filipino Composers: - Member, Band Associations of London and Washington DC. - Major compositions: - *Panamin Concerto for Cello and Orchestra*, 1970 - *Symphony for Greatness*, 1966 - *"To the Filipino Youth," 1963* - *Kundiman, Palaboy ng Diyos, and Kaban ng Tipan,* 1939 #### Rodolfo Cornejo - Pianist/organist, conductor, and composer. - Son of Miguel Cornejo Sr. and Crisanta Soldevilla. - Married to a lyric soprano, Nieves Guerrero. - Started playing piano at age 6 - Organist of the Pasay Catholic Church at age 8. - Gifted musician. - Wrote his first composition, "Glissando Waltz" and published his military march, "Salute" at age 10. - Obtained teacher's diplomas in piano, and science and composition at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music with Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, and Alexander Lippay. - Acquired a bachelor's degree in piano and theory in 1932 and a master's degree in 1933 at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University - Founded and directed the Manila Conservatory of Music. #### Ryan Cayabyab - Teacher, composer, arranger, conductor, pianist, singer, producer, and musical director. - Son of Alberto Cayabyab and Celerina Pujante, an opera singer. - First an accounting student at the University of the Philippines. - Entered the world of music because of musical talent. - Graduated bachelor of music major in composition at the UP College of Music in 1983. - Presented his composition *Misa* (Mass), performed by the UP Concert Chorus at the UP Nicanor Abelardo Hall, as part of his graduation requirement. - Traditional composer - Musical expertise is seen through his varied compositions of different genres like folk song, kundiman, religious, jazz, musical play, and original Pilipino music (OPM). - Established a music school, the *Ryan Cayabyab Music Studio*. - Founded and managed groups like Smokey Mountain, 14K, and Ryan Cayabyab Singers. - Hosted the TV show *Ryan Ryan Musikahan*. - Resident judge of *Philippine Idol* and *Pinoy Dream Academy*. - Executive and artistic director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. - Currently the executive director of the *PhilPop Music Fest Foundation Inc*. - The famous *Akapela Open* is also under his supervision. - Known as the "Maestro" or the "Mr. C" of the Philippines. - Awarded: - Catholic Mass Media Award - Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon - 1990 Awit Awards for Best Composer, Best Record Producer, and Best Arranger - The Outstanding Young Men (ΤΟΥΜ) - Metro Manila Popular Music Festival Grand Prize Award (Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika) - Grand Prix Awards: First Seoul Song Festival, (Former USSR) Voice of Asia Song Festival, and the Tokyo Music Festival - New York Film and Television Bronze Award - 1993 Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Music - Famous works: - *Alikabok* - *El Filibusterismo* - *Katy* - *"Kumukuti-Kutitap"* - *"Liman-Dipang Tao"* - *Misa 2000* - *Noli Me Tangere* - *"Paraiso"* - *Te Deum* - *"Tsimsis"* - *"Tuloy na Tuloy pa rin ang Pasko"* - *"Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka"* - *"Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika"* ##### Did you know that... - The Baylor University Men's Choir of Texas performed on plane Ryan Cayabyab's hit song "Da Coconut Nut" (The Coconut Song) on July 21, 2017. - This 75-member choir sung for the passengers and staff on a flight of the airline Emirates. #### *Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika* - Composed by Ryan Cayabyab - Lyrics and music - Won the grand prize in the first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival in 1978. - Performed by Hajji Alejandro - Alejandro and Cayabyab won the best singer award and best composer award, respectively, at the first annual Seoul international song festival.