MUSIC  Majored in Composition and Conducting at UP College

3rd Quarter: Lesson 3: Song Composers of Music and Commerce at Jose Rizal College
 Studied harmony with Felipe P. De Leon
Songwriter  Popular songs are:
 A songwriter is an individual who writes the lyrics, - “Saan Ka Man Naroroon”
melodies, and chord progressions of songs, for a - “Alaala ng Lumipas”
popular music genre such as rock or country music - “Ang Pangarap Ko’y Ikaw”
 Since music industry is pressured to produce popular - “Sa Libis ng Barrio”
hits, songwriting has become an activity. - “Di Ka Nag-iisa”
 A songwriter who excels at writing lyrics may pair with - “Paano Kita Lilimutin”
a songwriter with a gift for creating original melodies
 Pop songs may be written by band members or Ernani Cuenco
songwriters directly employed by music publishers  May 10, 1936 – July 11, 1998
 Composer, film scorer, musical director, and music
Levi Celerio teacher
 April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002  His works embodied the Filipino’s sense of musicality
 Filipino composer and lyricist and the classical sound of Kundiman is evident in his
 received free education from the Academy of Music in ballads
Manila and became the youngest affiliate of the Manila  Bachelor of Music majoring in Piano degree at UP
Affliate Orchestra College of Music
 His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World  Took postgraduate studies with the late Ben Tupas
Records for his leaf-playing talent.  Studied cello at the University of Santo Tomas
 He was a creative songwriter with more than 4,000  His music includes:
songs to his acclaim including Filipino folk, Christmas, - “Gaano Kita Kamahal”
and love songs - “Kalesa”
 His works includes: - “Bato sa Buhangin”
- “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”
- “Ang Pipit” George Canseco
- “Bagong Pagsilang”  April 23, 1934 – November 19, 2004
- “Itik-itik”  Multi-awarded composer of numerous popular Filipino
- “Tinikling” classics who had no formal training in music
 When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he turned to
Constancio De Guzman composing songs and was paid 1.5 million by Pres.
 November 11, 1903 – August 16, 1982 Ferdinand Marcos to compose the song “Ako ay
 Known as the “Dean of the Filipino Movie Pilipino”
Composers and Music Directors”  Composed more than 193 songs
 Studied piano and composition under Nicanor  Hit songs:
Abelardo but his father sent him to law school. - “Kapantay ay Langit”
 He switched to Commerce and finished a Business - “Kailangan Kita”
Administration course. - “Ako ang nagwagi”
 After taking the CPA board exams, he started working - “Ako ang Nasawi”
in the movies. - “Ngayon at Kailanman”
 His song “Panaginip” paved the way for him to record - “Dito Ba”
hundreds of songs under Villar and Columbia Records. - “Langis at Tubig”
 His notable compositions:  Won 6 FAMAS Awards for the Best Movie Theme
- “Bayan Ko” Song and an Artistic Achievement Award
- “Babalik Ka Rin”
- “Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig” Jose Mari Chan
- “Birheng Walang Dambana”  March 11, 1945
- “Maalaala Mo Kaya”  Born and raised in Iloilo City
 Chinese- Filipino singer, songwriter, and businessman
Restie Umali  Currently Chairman and CEO of Binalbagan Isabela Sugar
 June 16, 1916 – 1998 Company, Inc. (BISCOM) and A. Chan Corporation
 Popular film score composer  Chairman and president of Signature Music., Inc
 Teacher of choral arranging and orchestration at the  Worked as a radio deejay on weekends during his
UST Conservatory of Music elementary days
  His natural talent was developed during high school
days where he learned about rhyme and meter
 Majored Economics at Ateneo de Manila University
and but still found time to write songs and perform in a
combo
 Emceed local concerts and soon received an offer to be
an emcee on ABS-CBN’s youth-oriented
“Nineteeners” show.
 His eleven albums have earned him 37 platinum, two
diamond awards plus other honors
 Popular works:
- “Christmas in Our Hearts”
- “Beautiful Girl”
- “Constant Change”
- “Be Careful With My Heart”

Reference:
Muyot, F.R. et.al. (2018). MAPEH on the Go 10 K to 12 Edition.
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