Republic of the Philippines Department of Education

1 1 Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula music Quarter 3 Module 1: CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE music (TRADITIONAL, NEW music AND SONG COMPOSERS) Zest for Progress Zeal of Partnership 10 Name of Learner: _____ Grade & Section: _____ Name of School: _____ 2 At the end of the module, each student is expected to: Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s (MU10CM-IIIc-g-3) 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.

2 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.

3 With the European and American influences brought by our country s colonizers, it ws inevitable that the musical style of 20th century Western composers found their way into Philippine compositions. The works many notable Filipino composers are evidence of this. An entire group of 20th Filipino song composers became popular for their musical compositions used as background music or theme songs in movies and films. What I Need To Know KKKKKNOWKNOW 3 What I Know Directions: Read very carefully each statement about the Contemporary Philippine music .

4 You will be guided in determining whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE by putting a check (/) mark on the appropriate column. The previous quarter provided an overview of the Afro-latin American and Popular music such as music of Africa, Latin America, Jazz music , Popular music , Classical music Made Popular, Philippine Popular music and Filipino Classicl Performers. A. Have the students do any of the following and let them answer: 1. Recall concepts from the past lessons. 2. What did you learn about the Afro-latin American and Popular music ?

5 3. Do you know of any famous Filipino Contemporary Composers? If yes, name them. 4. How did you learn about these traditional composers, new music composers and song composers? STATEMENT TRUE FALSE 1. 20th century Filipino composers have managed to retain some traditional elements in their assimilation of Western techniques. 2. Composers of experimental New music in the Philippines retained the Filipino spirit by incorporating traditional music forms as well as indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions 3.

6 With the American influences brought by our colonizers, it was inevitable that the musical styles of 20th century Western composers found their way into Philippine compositions. 4. Traditional music became popular with their musical compositions used as musical background or theme songs in movies and films. 5. The 20th century Filipino Song composers/lyricists had produced a memorable output of traditional Filipino love songs, music for the movies, and materials for contemporary arrangements and concert repertoire.

7 What s In What s New 4 TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed teir share in introducing innovative sounds. 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 .

8 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. NICANOR ABELARDO (1893 1934) Nicanor Abelardo is one of the Triumvirate of Filipino Composers which includes 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.

9 Abelardo developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism. His compositions contain hazy tones, dissonance and unusual chordal combinations. 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 As a composition major at the University of the Philippines , he also composed the melody for the University s offcil anthem, Naming Mahal.

10 The main theater of the Culturl Center of the Philippines (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo) and the building housing the College of music in UP Diliman are named in his honor. He died on March 21, 1934. What Is It 5 CIPRIANO RYAN CAYABYAB (1954 present ) Ryan Cayabyab is a popular contemporary composer also has classical compositions to his credit, such as Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te Deum. Among his numerous compositions are the award-winning Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978), as well as the modern zarzuela Alikabok (2003), the opera Spoliarium with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, and a variety of choral pieces and song cycles.