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• Contemporary 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.
• Francisco Santiago - known as the the "Father of Kundiman."
• Francisco Buencamino Sr. - His compositions include Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), My Soul’s Lament and Larawan.
• Francisco Santiago - Among his famous works are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran, and Kundiman (Anak Dalita).
• Lucio San Pedro - known as "Romantic Nationalist."
• Lucrecia R. Kasilag - Her compositions demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments, melody, harmony and rhythm.
• Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika - an award-winning piece of Capriano "Ryan" Cayabyab
• Traditional Music - the main characteristics are exemplified by traditional ethnic music.
• Composers of Traditional Music:

  Capriano "Ryan" Cayabyab

  Col. Antonino Buenaventura

  Antonio Molina

  Francisco Santiago

  Francisco Buencamino Sr.

  Nicanor Abelardo
• Composers of New Music:

  Lucrecia R. Kasilag

  Francisco Feliciano

  Ramon Santos

  Jose Maceda

  Manuel Maramba

  Jerry Dadap

  Josefino "Chino" Toledo

  Jonas Baes
• 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.
• Francisco Buencamino Sr. compositions are 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.

  ➢ He was also a musical director for films.

  ➢ He became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music.
• Francisco Santiago's compositions are Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran and Kundiman (Anak Dalita).
• Francisco Santiago 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.
• 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.
• Nicanor Abelardo is part of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" along with Antonio Molina and Francisco Santiago
• Abelardo 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
• Abelardo's compositions contain hazy tones, dissonance, and unusual chordal combinations
• Examples of Abelardo's works with these characteristics (hazy tones, dissonance and unusual chordal combinations) are:

  • Cinderella Overture
  • Panoramas
  • A violin sonata
• Abelardo's best-known compositions include:

  • Mutya ng Pasig
  • Nasaan Ka Irog
  • Cavatina for Violoncello
  • Magbalik ka Hirang
• Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab is a popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions
• Some of Cayabyab's compositions include:

  • Misa
  • Four Poems for Soprano and Piano
  • Te Deum
• Cayabyab's compositional style includes the use of syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony
• Among Cayabyab's numerous compositions are:

  • Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978)
  • Alikabok (2003) - a modern zarzuela
  • Opera Spoliarium with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio
  • A variety of choral pieces and song cycles
• Cayabyab produced a number of recordings, including the album "one" where he personally sang the unaccompanied songs on different tracks to produce 16 voices
• Antonio Molina - "Father of Philippine Impressionist Music"
• Lucio San Pedro - A National Artist for Music. He was the composer of the famous lullaby entitled "Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan."
• Felipe de Leon Sr. - A National Artist of Music who expressed the Philippine's cultural identity through his composition.
• Rosendo Santos Jr. - He performed as a timpanist, pianist, with orchestral groups, and was awarded as the "Philippines Composer of the Century."
• Felipe De Leon Sr. - A National Artist for Music. He composed the two famous operas namely Noli Me Tangere and El Filibuterismo.
• Col. Antonino Buenaventura - A national artist for music. He restored the Philippines Constabulary Band in 1945, which was considered "One of the best military bands in the world."
• Rosendo Santos Jr. - A composer who has more than 1000 musical compositions in the library of the University of the Philippines.
• Zarzuela - A spanish-style opera form.
• Jerry Dadap - The first filipino composer who conducts his own works at carnegie recital hall at new york city.
• Lucrecia R. Kasilag - A composer who is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral productions.
• Jose Maceda - A National Artist for Music. He was considered as the first Filiipino avant garde composer.
• Josefino Toledo - He was the founding music director of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra, the UP Festival Orchestra and the Crosswave Symohony Orchestra.