Contemporary Philippine New Music

• Jose M. Maceda change his musical style when he encountered the music of indigenous tribe in Mindoro in 1953
• He combined the sound of environment with ethnic instrument. Jose M. Marceda
• 1 composition of Jose M. Maceda is udlot-udlot
• Lucresia R. Kasilag- her composition demonstrated a fusion in Eastern and Western style.
• Lucresia is also known for incorporating indigenous instrument into orchestral productions
• Jerry A. Dadap- he is the first Filipino composer to conduct his own work at the Carnegic Recital Hall in New York City
• Fr. Manuel Perez Maramba - known as one of the most accomplished Filipino musician and liturgist
• Roman P. Santos - his compositional style features chromaticism, music seria, electronic components and combined with indigenous Philippine music elements
• Francisco Feliciano is a avant-garde composer and conductor of band and chorus.
• Feliciano composed hundred of liturgical pieces, mass settings, hyms, and songs for worship
• Josefino "Chino" J. Toledo was recognized figure in Asian contemporary art music scene.
• Toledo's music was described as pure and powerful, and it was been cited for its fusion contemporary western language
• He encountered the works of Jose Maceda and researched on the music of Fraya-Mangyan people of Mindoro, which became his inspirations in his compositions. Jonas Baes