1 MAPEH 10 HANDOUTS WEEK 1 Quarter 3 MUSIC– 20TH CENTURY FILIPINO TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

What is Contemporary Philippine music? Contemporary music in the usually refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from twentieth century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. This brief introduction covers only the works written by the art music composers. What is traditional Filipino music? Every country in the world has their own traditional music, Filipino traditional music portrays the beliefs, customs, and traditions of the rural folks. Traditional music may be classified such as to glorify the beauty of nature, courtship music, or welcome songs. What are the characteristics of traditional Philippine music? Three main characteristics are exemplified by traditional ethnic music. The first is the cantata form. A cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment and often contains more than one movement. Another characteristic that is exemplified is the use of acapella. An acapella song is a vocal composition without instrumental accompaniment. Lastly, the sonata form is used – a composition for one or more solo instruments, one of which is usually a keyboard instrument, and usually consisting of three or four independent movements varying in key, mood, and tempo (Anupol, 2007)

20TH CENTURY FILIPINO TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

Francisco B. Buencamino Sr. (1883 – 1952) Born: November 5, 1883 - Died: October 16, 1952 Compositions: Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), Princesa ng Kumintang, Maligayang Bati and Himig ng Nayon. Founded the Centro Escolar de Senoritas, Conservatory of Music, and Buencamino Music Academy in 1930. His piano works have become staples in the Philippine repertoire of today’s performers. He ventured into musical and scoring for films, composing zarzuelas and kundiman.

Listen to the sample link of Himig ng Nayon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZkCOlNZLc8 Nicanor S. Abelardo (1893 – 1934) Born: February 7, 1893 - Died: March 21, 1934 Compositions: Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, U.P Naming Mahal, Cinderella Overture, Panorama

A 20th century modern composer, also a composer in the Romantic style. The Tanghalang (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Abelardo Hall of the UP College of Music are named after him.

Listen to the sample link of Magbalik ka Hirang:https://www.yout ube.com/watch?v=2CKKQOMNc50

Antonio J. Molina (1894 – 1980) Born: December 26, 1894 - Died: January 29, 1980 Compositions: Ang Batingaw, Hatinggabi, Kundiman- Kundangan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Magbalik ka Hirang, Kung sa iyong Gunita and Larawan Nitong Pilipinas

A product of both Romantic and Impressionist style, and known as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist Music”. Fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy, but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody. Listen to the sample link of Awit ni Maria Clara : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUBFFPGvL4g&list=RDiUBFFPGvL4g&start_radio=1 Hilarion F. Rubio (1902 – 1985) Born: October 21, 1902 - Died: December 28, 1985 Compositions: Unang Katas, Bulaklaken, Theme and Variation for Band, Ang Magsasaka, Bukang Liwayway, Filipinas kong Mahal, Hantulan Mo Ako, Ginintuang Araw, Mutya ng Silangan, Light Narra A composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist. His name was closely identified with his works for the orchestra; as a conductor of opera, ballet, and dance recitals; and his music for movies. Listen to the sample link of Mutya ng Silangan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgKxJ9OsY3o

Col. Antonino R. Buenaventura (1904 – 1996) Born: May 4, 1904 Compositions: Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Died: January 25, 1996 Prinsesa ng Kumintang, Pandanggo Father: Lucio Buenaventura ni Neneng He recorded folk and dance music around the country. He restored the Philippine Constabulary Band in 1945, which is considered “one of the best military bands in the world”. Declared National Artist for Music in 1988. Listen to the sample link of Pangdanggo ni Neneng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl3oh3GUABg

Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909 -1991)

Born: May 15, 1909 - Died: August 11, 1991Compositions: A la Juventud Filipina, Ibong Adarna, Kandingan, Kaluwalhatian, Malakas at Maganda overture, Okaka He served as pianist-director of a USO concert unit that entertained the Allied Forces during World War II. He later became the soloist of several orchestras, and eventually the musical director of the Sampaguita and Vera- Perez movie companies. Listen to the sample link of Kaluwalhatian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2buvLg4Pbw Felipe P. De Leon Sr. (1912 – 1992) Born: May 1, 1912 - Died: December 5, 1992 Compositions: Bulaklak Alitaptap, Bagong Lipunan, Payapang Daigdig, Pasko na Naman, Noche Buena, Kay Tamis ng Buhay, Sapagkat Mahal Kita Known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines’

cultural identity through his compositions. He wrote piano compositions, hymns, marches, art songs, chamber music, symphonic poems, overture, band music, school songs, orchestral works, operas, kundiman, and zarzuelas. Listen to the sample link of Pasko na Naman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TygWJjxE700&list=RDTygWJjxE700&start_radio=1

Lucio D. San Pedro (1913 – 2002)

Born: February 11, 1913 Compositions: Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Died: March 31, 2002 Pastorale, and Lahing kayumanggi Known as a “Romantic nationalist”. He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony. His chords have a rich expressive tonality. Was declared National Artist for Music in 1991. Listen to the sample link of Ugoy ng Duyan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4A7Ptil2j4&list=RDF4A7Ptil2j4&start_radio=1

Rosendo E. Santos Jr. (1922 – 1994)

Born: September 3, 1922 Compositions: Inday sa Balitaw, Died: November 4, 1994 Melinda’s Masquerade A prolific composer whose works include concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in a Philippine dialect, numerous band overtures, and over 200 marches. He also wrote 50 masses in Latin and 20 in English.

Listen to the sample link of Inday sa Balitaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niRRzciuVB0

Alfredo S. Buenaventura (born 1929) Born: October ber 14, 1929 Compositions: Prinsesa Urduha, Diego Silang, Maria Makiling, Ang Ating Watawat, Pasko ng Barangay, Dakilang Lahi, Pilipinas, Gomburza His compositions combine contemporary and conventional styles, and contain melodies that are simple and understandable, while using contemporary harmonies that enhance their complexity. Listen to the sample link of Pilipinas : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_u3JtnTEn8

Raymundo Cipriano “Ryan” P. Cayabyab (born 1954) Born: May 4, 1954 Compositions: Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, Te Deum, Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Limang Dipang Tao, Alikabok and Kumukuti-kutitap

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. His compositions are mostly of traditional Western influences.

Francisco S. Santiago (1889 – 1947)

Born: January 29, 1889 Compositions: Pakiusap, Madaling Died: September 28, 1947 Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Father: Felipe Santiago Kaya ang Kapalaran, Kundiman Mother: Maria Santiago (Anak Dalita and Himutok “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of the Filipino Composers”. His music was Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials. Listen to the sample link of Ano kaya angv Kapalaran?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ol9hYaWglQ

. . Activity 1. Brain Teaser

Directions: Identify the composers of the following works. Choose the answer in the box below. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

a. Francisco Buencamino e. Hilarion Rubio i. b. Francisco Santiago f. Antonino Buenaventura j. Rosendo Santos Jr. c. Nicanor Abelardo g. Rodolfo Cornejo k. Alfredo Buenaventura d. Antonio Molina h. Felipe De Leon Sr. l.

1. Bituing Marikit 6. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan 2. Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran 7. Ibong Adarna 3. Himig ng Nayon 8. Pandanggo ni Neneng 4. Dakilang Lahi 9. Filipinas Kong Mahal 5. Kundiman-Kundangan 10. Kumukuti-kutitap

Activity 2. Let’s Shade It

Directions: Shade/blacken the circle of the correct answer. 1. His piano works have become staples in the Philippine repertoire of today’s performers. O Ryan Cayabyab O Antonio Molina O Lucio San Pedro O Francisco Buencamino 2. He served as pianist-director of a USO concert unit that entertained the Allied Forces during World War II. O Rosendo Santos Jr. O Rodolfo Cornejo O Lucio San Pedro O Francisco Santiago 3. Known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines’ cultural identity through his compositions. O Felipe De Leon Sr. O Rosendo Santos Jr. O Ryan Cayabyab O Francisco Buencamino 4. A product of both Romantic and Impressionist style, and came to be known as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist Music”. O Ryan Cayabyab O Antonio Molina O Lucio San Pedro O Francisco Buencamino 5. Father of the Kundiman and belongs to the Triumvirate of the Filipino Composers. O Francisco Santiago O Antonio Molina O Rosendo Santos Jr. O Francisco Buencamino

6. His name was closely identified with his works for the orchestra; as a conductor of opera, ballet, and dance recitals; and his music for movies. O Nicanor Abelardo O Hilarion Rubio O Rodolfo Cornejo O Rosendo Santos Jr. 7. A prolific composer whose works include concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in a Philippine dialect. O Ryan Cayabyab O Rosendo Santos Jr. O Lucio San Pedro O Francisco Buencamino 8. He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy, but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody. O Rodolfo Cornejo O Felipe De Leon Sr. O Rosendo Santos Jr. O Antonio Molina 9. He restored the Philippine Constabulary Band in 1945, which is considered “one of the best military bands in the world”. O Lucio San Pedro O Alfredo Buenaventura O Antonino Buenaventura O Hilarion Rubio 10. He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony. O Hilarion Rubio O Alfredo Buenaventura O Lucio San Pedro O Antonino Buenaventura