What is your favorite song

so far?
Did you make or
dedicate a song to
someone?
 ACTIVITY 1 – NAME GAME
Direction: Guess the singer of the
following music
National Artists in
the Field of
Music
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO R. BUENAVENTURA
- May 4, 1904 – January 25, 1996
- “7 decades of unwavering commitment to
advancing frontiers of Philippine Music.”
- In 1935, Buenaventura joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to
conduct research on folksongs and dances that led to its
popularization.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO R. BUENAVENTURA
- Teacher’s Diploma in Music, major in
Science and Composition in 1929 and earning his
post graduate diploma in Composition with German
Prof. Jeno Von Tackacs as his mentor for 3 years,
Col. Buenaventura joined the U.P Conservatory as
an
assistant instructor.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO R. BUENAVENTURA
- Philippine Triumphant
- Pandanggo sa Ilaw (1936)
- Philippine Army March (1947)
- National Defense March (1948)
- Ode to Freedom (1949)
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ERNANI CUENCO
- May 10, 1936 - June 11, 1988
- “An outstanding and memorable body of works that
resonates with the Filipino
sense of musicality and which embodies an ingenious
voice that raises the aesthetic
dimensions of contemporary Filipino
music.”
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ERNANI CUENCO
- Cuenco’s repertoire as a musician include
being a music teacher, a composer, a musical
director, and a film scorer.
- Cuenco is known for his Filipino Love
Ballads such as, “Kalesa”,
“Bato sa Buhangin”, “Gaano kita Kamahal”,
“Inang Bayan”.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
JOVITA FUENTES
- February 18, 1895 – August 8, 1978
- First Female National Artist for Music
- Trained to play piano at the age of 5
- Mentored by Italian Singer,
Salvina Fomari
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
JOVITA FUENTES
- Before Lea Salonga became a Broadway and
West End Superstar, Jovita Fuentes
performed roles in major productions
such as Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme
and Princess Yang Gui Fe in Li Tai Pe. Her
role in New York production of Madona Butterfly was one
of her proud moments.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
JOSE MACEDA
- January 31, 1917 – May 5, 2004
- Highly acclaimed Filipino
Composer and Ethnomusicologist
- Most of his compositions were
performed in communial ritual
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
JOSE MACEDA
- Ugma Ugma (1963)
- Pagsamba (1968)
- Udlot Udlot
- Ugnayan
- Aroding
- Suling Suling
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCIO SAN PEDRO
- February 11, 1913 - March 31, 2002
- An educator, master conductor, and
composer.
- Started his musical career at young age,
following the footsteps of his grandfather who was
organist at the local church.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCIO SAN PEDRO
- Started his musical career at young age,
following the footsteps of his grandfather who was
organist at the local church.
- Led local bands such as Banda Angono
Numero Uno, San Pedro Band of Angono, Peng
Kong Grand Mason Concert Band as Master Con-
ductor
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCIO SAN PEDRO
- The Devil’s Bridge (orchestral
music)
- Sa Mahal Kong Bayan (Choral Music)
- Lahing Kayumanggi (Band Music)
- Ugoy Ng Duyan (Vocal Music),
a famous Filipino Lullaby
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LEVI CELERIO
- April 30, 1910 - April 2, 2002
- Lyricist, which more than 4,000 songs under his
name
- Excellent leaf player, using a leaf to
create music as cited by the Guiness
Book of World Records.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LEVI CELERIO
- Saan Ka Man Naroroon
- Ikaw
- Misa De Gallo
- Pasko Na Naman
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON
- May, 1 1912 - December 5, 1992
- A multi-talented musician who was a composer,
a conductor, and a scholar.
- His works have “Filipinized Western music
forms.”
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON
- De Leon’s body of works include
concertos, sonatas, and marches
which often described how Filipinos
express their feelings and their
aspirations in times of strife and
peace.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON
- Mariang Makiling Overture
- Orchestertuk
- Lupang Tinubuan
- The opera adaptation Noli Me
Tangere.
- Kundiman
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCRECIA R. KASILAG
- August 31, 1917 - August 16, 2008
- Filipino Composer and Pianist
- “Discover the Filipino roots
through ethnic music and fusing it with
Western influences.”
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCRECIA R. KASILAG
- She create the Bayanihan Folk
Arts Center for research and
theatrical presentations that urges to integrate
native Filipino
instruments in orchestral
productions.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
LUCRECIA R. KASILAG
- She popularized the following
orchestral music: Her Son, Jose, Sisa, and
the Legend of Sarimanok.”
- Burlesque, Elegy On Mt. Pinatubo, Philip-
pine Scenes - III, and many
more.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO J. MOLINA
- The Dean of Filipino
Composers is no one else but
Antonio Molina. This national
artist was a multi-talented
musician, writer, and music
educator.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO J. MOLINA

- At a young age, he learned to play the

violoncello. It did not take long before
this young talent was playing for the
manila Grand Opera House.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANTONIO J. MOLINA
- He also popularized the following music
such as
“Kung sa Iyong Gunita”,
“Awit Ni Maria Clara”, and
“Larawan Nitong Pilipinas.”, and
many more.
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANDREA VENERACION
- July 28, 1928 - July 9, 2013
- Founded the Madrigal Singers
- The group is one of the most
passionate and talented
musical groups in the country.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANDREA VENERACION
- It acquired several international awards
including the UNESCO Artists for Peace in 2009.
- Aside from the Philippine Madrigal Singers,
Veneracion was also the creator of the Asian Institute for
Liturgy and Music (AILM) Chorale.
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
ANDREA VENERACION
- By founding the Philippine Madrigal Singers,
Veneracion, according
to the NCCA, she had been
responsible for “spearheading of
the development of Philippine choral music.”
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
Francisco Feliciano
- February 19, 1941 - September 19, 2014
- Francisco Feliciano was a prolific
composer of over 30 major works. He studied
music composition at the University of the
Philippines, the Hochschule der Kuenste in
Berlin, Germany, and Yale University
School of Music
 NATIONAL ARTISTS IN MUSIC
Francisco Feliciano
- He was mentored by internationally renowned
conductors and composers such as Martin
Behrmann, Jacob Druckman, Isang Yun,
H. W. Zimmerman, and Krystof Penderecki.
He composed operas including La Loba Negra,
Ashen Wings, Sikhay Sa Kabila ng Paalam
(Beyond the Farewell), and Yerma. He received the
John D. Rockefeller Award in Music and Composition in 1977.
ACTIVITY 2 – “TALK SHOW”
1. The class will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will be given
handouts on the different notable Filipino artists in the field of music.
One member will portray the role of the assigned music artist.
The students will be asked by some questions so that he will be
recognized based on his works in the field of music.

2. Using a PowerPoint presentation, the national artists will be

discussed again by the teacher to reinforce the “Talk Show”
 ACTIVITY 3 - “NAME IT”
- Pictures of the national artists will be flashed on
the screen.
- The teacher will call students to say
something about the artist on screen.
As a student, how
does music help
you in your daily
living?
How can you appreciate
the contribution of the
National Artists in the
Field of Music?
 ACTIVITY 4 – “DO IT”
The class will be divided into groups of five. Each
group will use a local music and
revise the lyrics of the song. The lyrics
must pay tribute to the contributions of
our National Artists in the field of music.