MAPEH Composers

• Contemporary Music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from the twentieth century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.
• Nicanor Abelardo

  • Born in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan
  • Ang Unang Buko
  • Receives Teacher's certificate at age 19
• Nicanor Abelardo - Nasan Ka Irog
• Nicanor Abelardo - Kundiman ng Luha
• Nicanor Abelardo - Mutya ng Pasig ( MOST FAMOUS )
• Nicanor Abelardo - Bituing Marikit
• Felipe Padilla de Leon

  • Composer, conductor and a teacher.
• Felipe Padilla de Leon

  • A composer, conductor and a teacher
  • Born in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija
  • Married to Iluminda Mendoza
  • National Artist for Music 1997
• Felipe Padilla de Leon

  • Became the president of the Filipino Society of composers, authors and publishers (FILSCAP) and Pambansang Samahan ng mga Banda ng Pilipinas (PASAMBAP)
• Felipe Padilla de Leon

  • National Artist for Music, 1997
  • Composer of the Year, manila Music Lovers Society, 1949
  • Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Pasko na naman ( MOST FAMOUS )
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Noli Me Tangere
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Tindig Akinng Inang Bayan
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Bagong Pagsilang
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Noche Buena
• Felipe Padilla de Leon - Mutya ng Lahi
• Lucio San Pedro

  • Born in Angono, Rizal
  • Married to Gertudez Rizal
  • National Artist for Music, 1991
• Lucio San Pedro - Sa Lupang Sarili
• Lucio San Pedro- Violin Concerto in D minor
• Lucio San Pedro - Transfiguration of Christ
• Lucio San Pedro - Lahing Kayumanggi Overture
• Lucio San Pedro - Sa Ugoy ng Duyan ( MOST FAMOUS )
• Lucio San Pedro - Santo Nino Mass
• Antonio Molina

  • A composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist
  • Born in Quiapo, Manila
  • Claude Debussy of the Philippines
  • First National Artist for Music, 1973
• Antonio Molina - Matinal
• Antonio Molina - Lamentos de Mi Patria
• Antonio Molina - MAgsimula Ka
• Antonio Molina - Hatinggabi ( MOST FAMOUS )
• Antonio Molina - Misa Antonina Grand Festival Mass
• Hilarion Rubio

  • Born in Bacoor, Cavitte
  • Composer, conductor, clarinetist, timpanist, tacher
  • Obtained teacher's diploma in UP in 1933
• Hilarion Rubio - Panamin Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
• Hilarion Rubio - Symphony for Greatness
• Hilarion Rubio - To the Filipino Youth
• Hilarion Rubio - Kundiman
• Hilarion Rubio - Palaboy ng Diyo
• Hilarion Rubio - Kaban ng Tipan
• Hilarion Rubio - Salamisim ( Most FAMOUS )
• Rodolfo Cornejo

  • Pianist, conductor, composer
  • Published Compositions "Glissando Waltz" and military march "salute" as early as the age of 10
• Ryan Cayabyab

  • A teacher, composer, arranger, conductor, pianist, singer, producer, and musical director.
  • National Artist for Music 2018
  • Known as "Maestro" or the "Mr.C" of the Philippines
• Ryan Cayabyab - Alikabok