The Philippine Music
The Philippine Music
• Philippine popular and
contemporary musical
tradition is Western
because of the Spanih and
American colonialization
periods.
The Philippine Music
• Early Philippine music
was instrumental and
vocal in form.
The Philippine Music
• Vocal music includes
work songs, ritual songs,
songs to celebrate festive
occasions, mourning
songs, courting songs,
children game song.
The Philippine Music
• During Spanish era,
Philippine music is
religious music connected
to and outside the
Catholic liturgy and
European inspired secular
music.
The Philippine Music
• During American period,
Filipinos were exposed to
pop culture.
NATIONAL ARTIST
FOR MUSIC
Antonio
Ramirez
Buenaventura
Antonio Buenaventura
• He popularized folksongs
by creating music based on
the wide array of folksongs
that range from various
ethnic groups in the
Philippines.
Antonio Buenaventura
• He brought the Army
Band back to its glory,
which was recognized as
the only band that can
sound like symphony
orchestra.
Antonio Buenaventura
• He brought the Army
Band back to its glory,
which was recognized as
the only band that can
sound like symphony
orchestra.
Antonio Buenaventura
• Ode to Freedom
• Echoes of Past
• Echoes from the
Philippines
• History Fantasy
• Triumphal March
Antonio Buenaventura
• Ode to Freedom
• Echoes of Past
• Echoes from the
Philippines
• History Fantasy
• Triumphal March
Ernani
Cuenco
Ernani Cuenco
• He had an outstanding and
memorable body of works
that resonates with Filipino
sense of musicality and
which embodies an
indigenous voice
Ernani Cuenco
• He composed music for the
films Wild, wild, Jess and
El Vibora which earned
him the Best Music Award
at the MMFF and FAMAS
Awards
Ernani Cuenco
• Also known for his Filipino
love ballads such as
“Kalesa”, “Bato sa
Buhangin”, “ Gaano Kita
Kamahal” and “ Inang
Bayan”
Jovita
Fuentes
Jovita Fuentes
• She was the First Female
National Artist for Music.
She trained to play piano at
the age of 5.
Jovita Fuentes
• Mimi in Giacomo Puccini’s
La boheme
• Princess Yang Gui Fe in
Li Tai Pe
• Madama Butterfly.
Jose
Maceda
Jose Maceda
• He was a highly acclaimed
Filipino composer and
ethnolomusiclogist.
Jose Maceda
• He made the understanding
that music is
interdisciplinary.
Jose Maceda
• He has a vast collection of
recorded music taken from
the remotest regions in the
country.
Jose Maceda
• Ugma-ugma
• Pagsamba
• Udlot-udlot
• Ugnayan
• Aroding
• Suling-Suling
Lucio
San Pedro
Lucio San Pedro
• He evoked the folk
elements of the Filipino
heritage. He followed the
footsteps of his grandfather
Lucio San Pedro
• The Devil’s Bridge
• Sa mahal kong bayan
• Lahing Kayumanggi
• Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
Levi
Celerio
Levi Celerio
• He was a highly talened
lyricist
Levi Celerio
• He was also known as an
excellent leaf player
Levi Celerio
• Saan Ka Man Naroroon
• Ikaw
• Misa de Gallo
• Pasko na naman
Levi Celerio
• Saan Ka Man Naroroon
• Ikaw
• Misa de Gallo
• Pasko na naman
Felipe
Padilla
De Leon
Felipe Padilla De Leon
• He was a multi-talented
musician who was a
composer, conductor and
scholar
Felipe Padilla De Leon
• He Filipinized Western
music forms.
Felipe Padilla De Leon
• His body of works include
Concertos, Sonatas,
Marches which are often
described how Filipinos
express their feelings and
aspirations.
Felipe Padilla De Leon
• Mariang Makiling Overture
• Orchesatertuk
• Lupang Tinubuan
• Noli Me Tangere.
Lucresia
Kasilag
Lucresia Kasilag
• She discover Filipino roots
through ethnic music and
fusing it with western
influences.
Lucresia Kasilag
• She created the Bayanihan
Folk Arts Center for
research and theatrical
presentations that urges to
integrate native Filipino
instruments in orchestra.
Lucresia Kasilag
• Her Son, Jose, Sisa
• Legend of Sarinmanok
Antonio
Molina
Antonio Molina
• He was the Dean of
Filipino Composer
• He was a multitalented
musician, writer and music
educator.
Antonio Molina
• At his early age, he learned
to play violoncello
• He also played at Manila
Grand Opera House.
• He taught Felipe Padilla De
Leon
Antonio Molina
• Kung sa iyong Gunita
• Awit ni Maria Clara
• Larawan nitong Pilipinas
Andrea
Veneracion
Andrea Veneracion
• She founded the Philippine
Madrigal Singers
• This acquired several
international awards.
Andrea Veneracion
• She also created Asian
Institute for Liturgy and
Music (AILM) Chorale.
• She was responsible for
spearheading of the
development of Philippine
choral music
Francisco
Feliciano
Francisco Feliciano
• He was a prolific composer
of 30 major works
• he was mentored by
internationally renowned
conductors and composers
Francisco Feliciano
• He received the John D.
Rockefeller Award in
Music Composition in 1977
Francisco Feliciano
• La Loba Negra
• Ashen Wings
• Beyond the Farewell
• Yerma
