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QUARTER 3 WEEK 1 DAY ____________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL 10 dd/mm/yyyy

TOPIC CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

1.Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s
CODE: MU10CM-IIIc-G-3
LEARNING 2. Analyzes the musical characteristics of traditional and
COMPETENCY contemporary Philippine music
CODE: MU10CM- IIIa-h-2
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

REVIEW
DIFFERENT CONTEMPORARY ARTIST IN THE PHILIPPINES

In your previous lesson, you have learned about the different music, characteristics and composers
of the African, Latin American and the Popular music especially their compositions and their music style.

As we go on with this lesson about the Philippine Contemporary music, it is expected that at the end
of this module, you will be able to know the difference, the musical characteristic and the composers of the
traditional and the new music.

INTRODUCTION
What is contemporary music?
Contemporary music is (in general) based on originality. Twentieth Century music reflects the
influences of art and literature of the mechanistic atomic age.

According to National Artist Ramon Santos, PhD, “contemporary music in the Philippines refers to
compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the west, as well as the
latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.”

The modern Filipino repertoire consists of musical pieces that have been written in 20th century idioms that
have evolved out of such stylistic movements as impressionism, expressionism, neo-classicism, as well as
avant garde and new music. New music are compositions which are improvisational works such as the
early compositions of Dr. Ramon Santos, Radyasyon and Quadrasyon, Josefino “Chino” Toledo’s Samut-
Sari, Pintigan and Terminal Lamentations and Jonathan Baes’ Wala and Banwa.

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Who are the selected contemporary Filipino composer/s?

With Spain and then America having colonized the Philippines from the early 1500s to the late 1800s,
it was unavoidable that Western compositional techniques found their way into the works of Filipino
composers. Yet, even 20th century Filipino composers have managed to retain some traditional elements
in their assimilation of Western techniques. In fact, they have become the strongest foundations of what
we now know as Philippine music.
Among the major Philippine contemporary composers are Francisco Buencamino Sr.,
Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, Hilarion Rubio, Col. Antonino
Buenaventura, Rodolfo Cornejo, Lucio San Pedro, Rosendo Santos Jr., Alfredo Buenaventura, and
Ryan Cayabyab.

CONTEMPORARY
Filipino Composer/s
Francisco Beltran Buencamino Sr.
➢ He was born on November 5, 1883 in Bulacan.
➢ His father was Fortunato Buencamino, a church organist and band master.
➢ His mother was Luisa Beltran, a noted singer.
➢ Many of his piano works have become a staple part of the Philippine
repertoire of today’s young students, especially Mayon, Larawan and
Maligayang Bati.
➢ He also wrote several zarzuelas and kundimans. He passed away on
October 16, 1952 after which a posthumous award honored him with the title
“Outstanding Composer”.

Francisco Buencamino founded the Centro Escolar de Señoritas, Conservatory of Music. He

also created the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930. Nicanor Abelardo was one of his students.
Expanding his career, Buencamino also ventured into musical direction and scoring, composing music for
Sampaguita Pictures, LVN and Excelsior.
Buencamino’s compositions include Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de
Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), My Soul’s Lament, Larawan,
Mazurka, Boholana, Mi Bandera, Princesa ng Kumintang and Maligayang Bati.

Francisco Santiago
(1889 – 1947)
➢ Francisco Santiago is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs
to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”.
➢ He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music
in Chicago.
➢ Obtained his Doctorate Degree in 1924. Santiago’s music was Romantic in
style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials.

Among his famous works are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas,
Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran and Kundiman (Anak Dalita). This piece was sung before the Royal Court of
Spain upon the request of King Alfonso II. He was also a musical director for films. Among the films whose
music he supervised are Kundiman, Leron Leron Sinta, Madaling Araw, Manileña, and the movie
inspired by his own composition Pakiusap. He became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of
Music.

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Lucio San Pedro

➢ Born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal.
➢ He started composing since elementary He studied the banjo which
inspired him to become a serious musician.
➢ He later pursued his music degree at the University of the Philippines and
the Juilliard School in New York, USA.
➢ He became a professor of theory and composition at the University of the
Philippines’ College of Music.
➢ San Pedro is 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, as represented in his well-loved Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, a
lullaby melody sung by his mother. His orchestral compositions are best represented by the Suite
Pastorale (1956), a poetic aural description of his hometown Angono and his nationalistic symphonic
poem Lahing Kayumanggi (1962). Other compositions includes, pieces for violin, cello and chorus.

Nicanor Abelardo (1893 – 1934)

➢ He is part of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” which include Antonio

Molina and Francisco Santiago.
➢ He studied music at the Chicago Music College and was influenced by the
musical styles of Schoenberg, Hindemith and Stravinsky.
➢ Abelardo developed a style that combined European romanticism with
chromaticism.
➢ His compositions contain hazy tones, dissonance and unusual chordal
combinations found in such works as Cinderella Overture, Panoramas and a
violin sonata.

Although a 20th century modern composer in style, he is also considered a composer in the
Romantic style. His best-known compositions include Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for
Violoncello and Magbalik ka Hirang.

Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab

➢ Popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions.
➢ To his credit, such as Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te Deum.
➢ His compositional style makes much use of syncopation, extended chords and
chromatic harmony.
➢ Among his numerous compositions are the award-winning Kay Ganda ng
Ating Musika (1978), modern zarzuela Alikabok (2003),
➢ Opera Spoliarium with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio and a variety of
choral pieces and song cycles.
➢ He also produced a number of recordings, including the memorable album one,
where he personally sang the unaccompanied songs on different tracks to
produce 16 voices.

SAQ-1: What are the contributions of the Filipino composers in the development of
contemporary music in our country?
SAQ-2: What makes Filipino contemporary music unique?

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MUSICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY

TRADITIONAL MUSIC MODERN/ NEW MUSIC

▪ Composers of experimental New Music in
▪ Three main characteristics are exemplified by
the Philippines include Jose Maceda,
traditional ethnic music. The first is the
Lucrecia Kasilag, Ramon Santos,
cantata form. A cantata is a
Manuel Maramba, Jerry Dadap,
vocal composition with an instrumental
Francisco Feliciano, Josefino “Chino”
accompaniment and often contains more
Toledo and Jonas Baes. They retained
than one movement. In singing, the groups
the Filipino spirit by incorporating
sing in solo or by group and some songs were
traditional music forms as well as
sung by accompaniment.
indigenous rhythms and instruments in
▪ It was transmitted through an oral tradition.
their compositions.
▪ The music was often related to
▪ Jose Maceda (1917 – 2004) - National
national culture.
Artist for Music. In Mindoro 1953, his
▪ They commemorate historical and personal
compositional approach tended to be
events.
Western in style. Maceda combined
▪ The songs have been performed, by custom,
sounds of the environment with ethnic
over a long period of time, usually several
instruments. His compositions were
generations.
usually for large groups of musicians.
▪ The following music are: LARAWAN by
Among his works are Ugma-Ugma
Francisco Buencamino Sr, PILIPINAS
(1963), a work for voice and ethnic
KONG MAHAL by Francisco Santiago,
instruments, Agungan (1975), a piece
MUTYA NG PASIG, Music and Lyrics by
for six gong families;Pagsamba (1968),
Nicanor Abelardo and PANDANGGO SA
a musical ritual for a circular
ILAW (Excerpt) by Antonino Buenaventura
auditorium using several ethnic
(Music) / Levi Celerio (Lyrics).
percussion instruments and Cassettes
▪ Ryan Cayabyab spans both popular and
100 (1971).
classical worlds with his pop, ballads, operas,
▪ Lucrecia R. Kasilag- Her compositions
zarzuela, orchestral and choral compositions.
demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and
▪ Col. Antonino Buenaventura promoted
Western styles in using instruments,
Philippine music by extensively using folk
melody, harmony, and rhythm. She is
materials in his works. He recorded folk and
particularly known for incorporating
dance music around the country with Ramon
indigenous Filipino instruments into
Tolentino and National Artist for Dance
orchestral productions.
Francisca Reyes Aquino. Buenaventura
▪ Francisco Feliciano is one of Asia’s
composed the music and did the notations for
leading figures in liturgical music, having
the folk dances as researched by Aquino.
composed hundreds of liturgical pieces,
▪ Antonio Molina came to be known as the
mass settings, hymns and songs for
“Father of Philippine Impressionist
worship.
Music”, while composer Lucio San Pedro
▪ Ramon Santos’ compositional style
integrated indigenous musical forms,
features chromaticism, music seria and
conventions and instruments in his works in
electronic components combined with
the modern nationalistic style.
indigenous Philippine music elements.

SAQ- 3: What is the importance of traditional music and new music in enriching and in preserving
the Filipino Culture and Tradition?

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Let’s Practice!
(Answer on the separate sheets provided.)

Direction: Choose a music composition of diferent composers of the Philippine Contemporary music and
Identify the classification of the music by putting a check mark and analyze it characteristics.

Musical styles
Composers Composition Characterisitc
Traditional Music New Music
1. LUCIO SAN
PEDRO

2. CIPRIANO
“RYAN”
CAYABYAB

3. JOSE MACEDA

4. NICANOR
ABELARDO

5. LUCRECIA R.
KASILAG

REMEMBER
Key Points

✓ With the European and American influences brought by our colonizers, it was inevitable
that the musical styles of 20th century Western composers found their way into Philippine
compositions.
✓ Contemporary composer and conductor Ryan Cayabyab spans both popular and classical
worlds with his pop, ballads, operas, zarzuela, orchestral and choral compositions.

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TRY
Let’s see how much have you learned today!
Directions: Read and understand each question carefully. Write only the letter of your choice on the space
provided before each number.
(Answer on your answer sheets.)
_____1. This music refers to compositions that have adapted ideas and elements from the 20th century art
music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical style in the entertainment industry.
A. Folk Music B. Contemporary Music C. Ethnic Music D. None of the above
_____2. He is known as the “Father of the Kundiman”.
A. Jose Maceda B. Francisco Santiago C. Ryan Cayabyab D. Nicanor
_____3. His compositions include Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas,
Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), My Soul’s Lament and Larawan.
A. Jose Maceda B. Francisco Santiago C. Ryan Cayabyab D. Francisco Buencamino
_____4. Among his famous works are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya
ang Kapalaran, and Kundiman (Anak Dalita).
A. Jose Maceda B. Francisco Santiago C. Ryan Cayabyab D. Francisco Buencamino
_____5. He is known as a “romantic nationalist”.
A. Lucio San Pedro B. Francisco Santiago C. Ryan Cayabyab D. Francisco Buencamino
_____6. Her compositions demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments,
melody, harmony and rhythm.
A. Lucrecia R. Kasilag B. Nicanor Abelardo C. Jose Maceda D. Ryan Cayabyab
_____7. Which of the following famous composition of Ryan Cayabyab gives him an award winning?
A. Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika B. Larawan C. Mutya ng Pasig D. Nasaan ka irog
_____8. Which of the following musical styles wherein the main characteristics are exemplified by
traditional ethnic music?
A. New Music B. Folk Music C. Traditional Music D. None of the above
_____9. The following composers are from Traditional Contemporary Music EXCEPT:
A. Ryan Cayabyab B. Francisco Santiago C. Francisco Buencamino D. Ramon Santos
_____10. The following composers are from New Music, EXCEPT:
A. Jose Maceda B. Nicanor Abelardo C. Ramon Santos D. Lucrecia R. Kasilag

REFERENCES
Source: HORIZONS Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos Grade 10 Learner’s Material pp. 92-
126 and Department of Education curriculum for MUSIC Grade 10 (2014)

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MAPEH – MUSIC 10
CapSLET QUARTER 3, WEEK 1

ANSWER KEY
PARTS/TOPICS ANSWERS

Self-Assessment Question 1
What are the contributions of the Filipino Answers will vary.
composers in the development of
contemporary music in our country?

Self-Assessment Question 2
What makes Filipino contemporary music Answers will vary.
unique?

Self-Assessment Question 3
What is the importance of traditional music Answers will vary.
and new music in enriching and in
preserving the Filipino Culture and
Tradition?

LET’S PRACTICE Answers will vary

1.B
LET’S TRY 2.B
3.D
4.B
5.A
6.A
7.A
8.C
9.D
10.B

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