Lucio san perdro

>also known as “romantic Nationalist”

> A great musician, conductor, and teacher.

>he was the conductor of Peng kong Grand Mason Concert Band, San Pedro Band of Agono.

> He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with western forms and harmony

Works

Uggoy ng duyan (1943)

Lahing kayumanggi, 1916 (nationalistic symphonic Poem)

Simbang gabi

Sa mahal kong bayan

The devils bridge (1937)

Malakas at maganda overture (1938)

Awards

Republic cultural heritage award (1962)

Professor emeritus UP college of Music (1979)

Tanglaw ng lahi award

Patdubay ng sining at kalinangan award

Asean award for music (1990)

On May 9, 1999 , President Corazon C. Aquino proclaimed San Pedro a National artist of the Philippine s
for music.

He has been dubbed the “creative nationalist” owing to his philosophy that nationalism can be
expressed through the creative use of folk songs.
Lucricia Kasilag

>also known as “Tita king”

>President of the Cultural center of the Philippines

>held both national and international music organizations

 League of or Filipino composers

 National music council of the Philippines
 Regional Music Commission of southeast Asia
 Philippine society for music education
 National music competition for young artists foundation

Works

>wrote more than 200 compositions

(folksongs, opera, and orchestral)

Orchestral :

 Love songs
 Legend of sarimanok
 Ang pamana
 Philippine scenes
 Her son
 Jose
 Sisa
 Awit ng mga awit Psalm

Folk song:

 Chitchirit-sit (1956)
 Bahay kubo (1957)
 Leron leron sinta (1959)

Awards and honors

 Doctor of music, Honoris Causa from the Centro escolar University, 1975
 Doctor of law, Honoris Causa from Philippine women’s University, 1980
 Doctor of fine arts, Honoris Causa from the St. Jhon’s University in NY, 1981
 Outstanding Filipino awardee for culture and the arts 1989

As a result of her invaluable contributions, she was conferred the National Artist award for music in
1989, solidifying her position as an iconic figure who helped propel Philippine music further into
international consciousness.