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MUSIC
Quarter 3- Module 5
Contemporary Philippine Music
MUSIC– Grade 10
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Contemporary Philippine Music
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About the Module
This module is designed and written to help you discover and appreciate the
Contemporary Philippine Music.
Module 5 will help you explore the following topics:
Lesson 1: New Music Composers
Lesson 2: Song Composers

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. name different new music and song composers and their contributions;
2. describe the musical characteristics and styles of each composer; and
3. create own musical piece following musical styles and characteristics mentioned.

What I Know

Directions: See for yourself how much you know about the contemporary Philippine
music. Read the statements below carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. He is considered as the First Filipino Avant Garde composer.

A. Jose De Leon C. Jose Pule
B. Jose Maceda D. Jose Marie Chan
2. She was awarded as National Artist in Music in 1989.
A. Lucrecia Kasilag C. Lucia Kasilag
B. Lucrecia Lopez D. Lucia Santos
3. Famous for his musical style which includes electronic components and
chromaticism.
A. Francisco Santiago C. Ramon Santos
B. Francisco Buencamino D. Ramon Santiago
4. He is awarded as the “Chancellor for Outstanding Musical Works”.
A. Josefino Toledo B. Nicanor Abellardo
B. Nicanor Abelardo D. Francisco Toledo
5. He is famous for his compositions about “Awakening.”
A. Antonio Maramba C. Antonio Molina
B. Rico Antonio D. Manuel Maramba
6. He is the first Filipino composer to conduct his works at Carnegie Recital Hall, New
York City.
A. Jerry Dadap C. Jerry Gonzales
B. Antonio Rivera D. Antonio Molina

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7. He is the founder of Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music.
A. Nicanor Abelardo C. Francisco Santiago
B. Antonio Molina D. Francisco Feliciano
8. He is known for writing music utilizing unorthodox musical instruments.
A. Jonas Ramos C. Hilarion Rubio
B. Jonas Baes D. Hilarion Molina
9. She is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into
orchestral productions.
A. Antonia Kasilag C. Antonia Ramos
B. Lucrecia Kasilag D. Lucrecia Ramos
10. The composer who is known for creating music with a mouth-blown leaf.
A. Rodolfo Cornejo C. Levi Celerio
B. Rodolfo Felipe D. Levi Cornejo
11. He is acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Musical Directors”.
A. Constancio De Guzman C. Constancio de Leon
B. Constancio Andres D. Constancio Ramos
12. Was considered “a nationally acclaimed composer of numerous popular Filipino
classics”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. George Canseco
B. Lucio Gomez D. George Gomez
13. He is widely considered as “one of the founders of traditional jazz in the Philippines.”
A. Angel San Juan C. Angel Peña
B. Angelo Santos D. Angel Ramos
14. He was the award-winning musical director of the TV musical “Aawitan Kita”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. Leopoldo Silos Sr.
B. Lucio Gomez D. Leopoldo Silos Jr.
15. He is the musical arranger of the Philippine National Anthem.
A. Restie Umali C. Mariano Buenaventura
B. Restie Gomez D. Alfredo Buenaventura

Lesson

1 New Music Composers

Week 1-2

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. discuss the life and musical contributions of the New Music

composers;
2. identify the different musical characteristics and styles of the New Music
compositions; and
3. create an interactive biography research about the life of a certain
composer.

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 What’s In
In the previous module, you learned the life and works of the different 20th century
composers and their different musical styles in their compositions. You also learned
their contributions to the Philippine music.

Here, you will discover who are the New Music Composers. You will be able to identify
their works, musical styles, and contributions to the music industry.

What’s New/What Is It

The picture manifested a strong content that Filipino

music is valuable, our cultural heritage has become
rich, colorful, and vibrant⁠—just like the people who
create it.
By looking at the picture, what might be the musical
styles of our New music composers?
https://cutt.ly/ajp3c3Z

The modern Filipino repertoire consist of pieces that have been written in twentieth
century idioms that have evolved out of such stylistic movements as impressionism,
expressionism, neo-classism, as well as the so-called avant-garde and New Music.

Philippine new music is compositions that are improvisational works. A good number of
these works have utilized the standard formats of classical European music such as the
concerto, the symphony, the symphonic and tone poems, but has remained its thick
Filipino culture specially improvisations of indigenous music.

NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS

COMPOSER LIFE AND MUSICAL STYLE COMPOSITIONS

 born in Manila on  Ugma-ugma
JOSE MACEDA January 17, 1917.  Pagsamba
 He started his music  Agunngan
studies at the Academy of
Music in Manila.
 His musical style was
adopted from the music of
the indigenous tribes of
Mindoro in 1953. He then
embarked on his life’s
work, dedicated to the
First Filipino Avant understanding and
Garde Composer preservation of Filipino
traditional music.

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LUCRECIA R. KASILAG
National Artist for Music in
1989
RAMON P. SANTOS
 born in San Fernando, La  The Legend of
Union on August 31, Sarimanok
1918.  Dularawan
 her compositional style  Tocatta
demonstrated a fusion of
Eastern and Western
styles in using
instruments, melody,
harmony, and rhythm.
 She is particularly known
for incorporating
indigenous Filipino
instruments into
orchestral productions.
 born in Pasig on February  Nabasag na
25, 1941. Banga
 His compositional style  Labing Anim
features chromaticism, na Tinig
music seria, and electronic  Diyawa
components, combined
with indigenous Philippine
music elements.

National Artist in Music in

2004

FR. MANUEL MARAMBA  born on July 4, 1936 in  The

Pangasinan. Awakening
 His works lean towards  Seven
religious figures and Mansions
events. His versatility as a  Aba! Sto. Niño
pianist, composer,
arranger, theorist, and
teacher is widely
recognized in the local
musical scene.
Best Liturgical Composer

JERRY DADAP  born on November 5,  The Passionate

1935 in Hinunangan, and the Wild
Southern Leyte.  Pagpapatawad
 first Filipino composer to  Dakilang Anak
conduct his own works at Pawis
the Carnegie Recital Hall
in New York City.
 his musical style are more
on orchestration and
concertos.

Concert Composer-
Conductor

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 FRANCISCO F. FELICIANO  born on February 19,  Ang Bukas ay
1942 in Morong, Rizal. Atin
 He started his music  Sa Kabila ng
career in the high school Paalam
band where he had  Pokpok
played the cymbals and Alimpako
the clarinet.
 leading figures in liturgical
music and his styles are
Asian Institute for Liturgy more on worship songs.
and Music Founder

JOSEFINO TOLEDO  Chancellor Awards for  Ako ang

Outstanding Musical Daigdig
Works,” University of the  Awiting Bayan
Philippines.  Missa de gallo
 He is noted for conducting
the premiere
performances of the
works of Filipino
composers as well as
other Asian composers.

founding music director of

the Metro Manila
Community Orchestra

JONAS BAES  born in Los Baños,  Imagined

Laguna in 1961. Community
 Baes is known for writing  Daluy
music utilizing  Wala
unorthodox musical
instruments.
 an ethnomusicologist,
cultural activist, and
writer.

Gawad Chancellor para sa

Pinakamakusay na
Mananaliksik
https://cutt.ly/djaZa6I

Listen to a few examples of these New Music composers on You tube through the links
below:

1. “Daluy” – by Jonas Baes // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atllZdyrLB8

2. “Alimpako”- by Antonio Molina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZsUUTPZf64
3. “Ugma-ugma “by Jose Maceda:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORAX2CzDAYE

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 What I Have Learned

Think About This!

Directions: Using the concept map below, write down the new things you learned about
the lesson by completing the sentences below. Follow the format on a separate sheet of
paper.

https://tinyurl.com/pcjrpw4d

What I Can Do
Directions: After learning the works, musical styles, and contributions of some of
our new music composers, choose one (1) composer then make an
Interactive Biography Research about his life, contributions, and
musical style. Use the criteria given below as your guide.

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 Originality 30 pts.
Creativity 30 pts.
Idea/data 40 pts.
100 pts.
Example provided as your guide.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/

Lesson

2 Song Composers
Week 3-4

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. discuss the life and musical contributions of the song composers;

2. identify the different musical styles of each composers; and
3. create concept map about the life of a certain composer and the things
you learn from him.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you get to know some of our new music composers, their musical
styles, compositions, and contributions to Philippine music. You have heard some
examples of their songs and learned how they incorporate their love for country as they
express their feelings and moods and showcase the rich culture of the Philippines.
Philippine contemporary music is categorized into three parts: (1) traditional music,
(2) new music, and (3) song composers.

In this lesson, you will discuss the third topic: song composers. Now, you will be
acquainted with the different song composers of Philippine contemporary music, their
musicals styles, and major compositions.

What’s New/What Is It

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Philippine music has truly evolved from its indigenous roots to its contemporary form. It
was a mixture of different musical movements and influences. Some of the musicians and
composers are a product of these different musical thoughts from the West and was
fascinated by different dynamics and harmonies. But they were still able to create their
own harmony depicting Filipino spirit and culture.

When talking about song composer, he a musician who is can author of music in any
form, including vocal, instrumental, electronic music, and music that combines multiple
forms. On the other hand, a composer could be a lyricist and one who creates the melody
out of the lyrics made. Below are the different song composers in the Philippines.

SONG COMPOSERS
COMPOSER LIFE AND MUSICAL STYLE COMPOSITIONS
 was born in Tondo on  Dahil Sa Iyo
LEVI CELERIO
April 30, 1910.  Buhat
 was named National  Ang Pasko ay
Artist for Music and Sumapit
Literature in 1997.
 His musical style purely
Kundiman and
expression of love in his
lyrics.

Guinness Book of World

Records for being the only
person to make music with
a leaf.

CONSTANCIO DE GUZMAN  born in San Fernando,  The Legend of

La Union on August 31, Sarimanok
Dean of Filipino Movie 1918.  Dularawan
Composers  his compositional style  Tocatta
demonstrated a fusion of
Eastern and Western
styles in using
instruments, melody,
harmony, and rhythm.
 He is particularly known
for incorporating
indigenous Filipino
instruments into
orchestral productions.

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  born in Pasig on  Nabasag na
February 25, 1941 Banga
 Santos’ compositional  Labing Anim na
style features Tinig
chromaticism, music  L’ BAD
seria, and electronic
components, combined
with indigenous
Philippine music
RAMON P. SANTOS elements

“National Artist for Music”

MIGUEL VELARDE JR.  was born in Manila on  Ikaw
October 23, 1913.  Lahat ng Araw
 composer, conductor,  Habang buhay
movie actor, and
musical director.
 created his own style as
he composed highly
melodious and romantic
songs

SANTIAGO SUAREZ  was born in Sampaloc,  Bakya Mo

Manila. Neneng
 compositions are a  Harana
mixture of the soulful  Patawad
kundiman style and the
lively strains of the
countryside.
 He learned how to play
the piano from his
grandmother.
From the Family of
musicians

RESTITUTO “RESTIE”  was born in Paco, Manila  Katakataka

UMALI on June 16, 1916  Anghel na
 influenced by of his walang Langit
father who taught him  Pinagbuklod
violin
 Umali played the E-flat
horn, trombone, and
tuba.
 Known for his classical
style music.

Arranger of the Philippine

National Anthem

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  was born on April 22,  Igorot
ANGEL PEÑA 1921 . Rhapsody
 is a classical and jazz  Babagtulambing
composer, arranger,  Jazz Quartet
and bass player.
 known for his original
jazz compositions.
 Awarded internationally
and locally for his Jazz
works.

Founder -Philippine
Traditional Jazz

GEORGE CANSECO  was born on April 23,  Ako Ay Filipino

1934 in Naic, Cavite.  Kapantay ay
 a nationally acclaimed Langit
“composer of numerous  Child – English
popular classics.” version for
 Stablished his style with Anak
songs whose lyrics are
combination of English
and Tagalog.
 Composer for the
country’s top popular
composed songs for singers.
Filipino singers and movie
stars

LEOPOLDO SILOS Sr.  was born on March 6,  Dahil sa Isang

https://cutt.ly/djaZa6I 1925. He was a Bulaklak
composer, singer, and  Hindi kita
arranger. Malimot
 composed and recorded  Basta’t Mahal
several romantic songs. Kita
 award-winning musical
director of the long-
running television
musical program
Award Winning Musical Aawitan Kita.
Director  he touches the
sentiment quite deeply.
His lyrical melodies are
complemented by exotic
harmonies.

Listen to these few examples of song composers on You tube through the links below:

1. “Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit “– by Levi Celerio // https://tinyurl.com/3u4ravnb

2. “Ako ay Filipino”- by George Canseco https://tinyurl.com/j7azdvr3
“Babalik Ka Rin”- by Ramon Santos: https://tinyurl.com/76cxyfj9
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 What I Have Learned

Think About This!

Directions: Point out the musical styles of each of the Song Composers. Write your
answers following format.

COMPOSERS MUSIC STYLES

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What I Can Do
Directions: After learning the works, musical styles, and contribution
of our song composers, choose one (1) composer then supply the
necessary data to complete the concept map.

BIOGAPHY AWARDS

NAME OF
COMPOSER

FAMOUS MUSICAL STYLE

COMPOSITIONS

THINGS YOU
LEARNED
ABOUT EHE
COMPOSER

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 Assessment

Directions: See how much you know about the Song Composers. Read the statements
below carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. He is the musical arranger of the Philippine National Anthem.

A. Restie Umali C. Mariano Buenaventura
B. Restie Gomez D. Alfredo Buenaventura
2. He was the award-winning musical director of the TV musical “Aawitan Kita”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. Leopoldo Silos Sr.
B. Lucio Gomez D. Leopoldo Silos Jr.
3. He is widely considered as “one of the founders of traditional jazz in the Philippines.”
A. Angel San Juan C. Angel Peña
B. Angelo Santos D. Angel Ramos
4. Was considered “a nationally acclaimed composer of numerous popular Filipino
classics.”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. George Canseco
B. Lucio Gomez D. George Gomez
5. He is acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Musical Directors”.
A. Constancio De Guzman C. Constancio de Leon
B. Constancio Andres D. Constancio Ramos
6. The composer who is known for creating music with a mouth-blown leaf.
A. Rodolfo Cornejo C. Levi Celerio
B. Rodolfo Felipe D. Levi Cornejo
7. She is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into
orchestral productions.
A. Antonia Kasilag C. Antonia Ramos
B. Lucrecia Kasilag D. Lucrecia Ramos
8. He is known for writing music utilizing unorthodox musical instruments.
A. Jonas Ramos C. Hilarion Rubio
B. Jonas Baes D. Hilarion Molina
9. He is the founder of Asian Institute for Liturgy and music.
A. Nicanor Abelardo C. Francisco Santiago
B. Antonio Molina D. Francisco Feliciano
10. He is the first Filipino composer to conduct his works at Carnegie Recital Hall, New
York City.
A. Jerry Dadap C. Jerry Gonzales
B. Antonio Rivera D. Antonio Molina
11. He is famous for his compositions about “Awakening.”
A. Antonio Maramba C. Antonio Molina
B. Rico Antonio D. Manuel Maramba

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12. He is awarded as the “Chancellor for Outstanding Musical Works”.
A. Josefino Toledo B. Nicanor Abellardo
B. Nicanor Abelardo D. Francisco Toledo
13. Famous for his musical style that includes electronic components and chromaticism.
A. Francisco Santiago C. Ramon Santo
B. Francisco Buencamino D. Ramon Santiago
14. She was awarded as National Artist in Music in 1989.
C. Lucrecia Kasilag C. Lucia Kasilag
D. Lucrecia Lopez D. Lucia Santos
15. He is considered as the First Filipino Avant Garde composer.
E. Jose De Leon C. Jose Pule
F. Jose Maceda D. Jose Marie Chan

References
Books

Raul M. Sunico, PhD, et.al. 2015. Horizons: Music and Arts Appreciation for Young
Filipinos: Grade 10 Learner's Material pp. Tawid Publications.

Online References

OPM and pop Music Pics and Videos Retrieved

Retrieved from:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philippine-based_music_groups
• https://www.google.com/search?q=ryan+cayabyab&tbm=isch&ved=
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Philippineshttps://www.8list.ph/i
cons-pinoy-rock-concert/
• https://makinig.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/philippine-rock-
music/#:~:text=Rock%20is%20one%20of%20the,offbeat%2C%20and%20youth
%20oriented%20lyrics.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinoy_hip_hop
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinoy_pop#:~:text=In%20the%20early%201970s
%2C%20Pinoy,hip%20hop%20but%20transcending%20class.
• https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/572883/filipinos-
and-all-that-jazz
• https://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/377%20/Pinoy-Jazz--The-Story-of-
Jazz-in-
thePhilippines#:~:text=Synopsis%3A%20Based%20on%20Richie%20Quirino's,i
n%201898%2C%20when%20Filipinos%20were

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