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