MUSIC Teacher’s Guide

Quarter III
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARDS

The learner demonstrates understanding of...

1. Characteristic features of contemporary music.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner...

1. Sings contemporary songs.

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The learner...

1.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Listens perceptively to excerpts of major contemporary works.

2. Describes characteristics of traditional and new music.
3. Gives a brief biography of selected contemporary Philippine
composers.
4. Sings selections of contemporary music with appropriate pitch,
rhythm, style, and expression.
5. Explores ways of creating sounds on a variety of sources.
6. Improvises simple vocal/instrumental accompaniments to selected
songs.
7. Creates a musical on the life of a selected contemporary Philippine
composer.
8. Evaluates music and music performances using knowledge of musical
elements and style.

From the Department of Education curriculum for MUSIC Grade 10 (2014)

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Quarter III
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

Sessions 1,2, and 3

TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

I. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: 20th Century Filipino Composers:

Traditional Composers

Sub Topics: Francisco Buencamino

Francisco Santiago
Nicanor Abelardo
Antonio Molina
Hilarion Rubio
Col. Antonino Buenaventura
Rodolfo Cornejo

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Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr.
Lucio San Pedro
Rosendo Santos Jr.
Alfredo Buenaventura
Ryan Cayabyab

B. Materials: Pictures/slides of composers

Charts with bullet-highlights of the composers’

lives and works

Musical scores of some of the composers’

well-known compositions

DVD/CD recordings of sample works

CD/VCD/DVD/Karaoke players, computers, laptops,

netbooks, tablets, i pads, mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players

C. Reference: Music Grade 10 Learner’s Materials

Pages 89-109

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II. LESSON PROPER

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY

1. Review: Recall concepts from the past lesson.

2. Motivation: As the class listens to the recordings, display on the board
pictures of each of the composers. Choose recordings from past lessons
to serve as a bridge to the new lesson. Display the chart or list of
composers from the last lesson.

B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY

Have the students do the following:

1. Let the students listen to and watch presentations of the lives, musical
achievements, and works of Francisco Buencamino Sr., Francisco
Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, Hilarion Rubio, Col.
Antonino Buenaventura, Rodolfo Cornejo, Felipe Padilla de Leon

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Sr., Lucio San Pedro, Rosendo Santos Jr., Alfredo Buenaventura,
and Ryan Cayabyab.

2. Have them watch the following video clips on YouTube:

a. Larawan and Mayon Fantasy by Francisco Buencamino performed
by Cecille Licad, international concert pianist
b. Nocturne by Nicanor Abelardo performed by Raul Sunico,
international concert pianist
c. Serenata by Nicanor Abelardo performed by Renato Lucas, cello
and Raul Sunico, pianist
d. Anak Dalita by Francisco Santiago
e. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan by Lucio San Pedro performed by Lea Salonga
f. Kumukutikutitap and Kay Ganda ng ating Musika by Ryan Cayabyab

3. Let them express their a) personal reactions or feelings; and b) analysis

of the musical elements present about these composers’ works through
group discussion. Report the outcome of the group discussion in class.

C. INTEGRATION

The lesson on 20th Century Filipino Composers may be integrated with

Philippine History for a better understanding of the musical styles and their
sources of influence.

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Infusion of values: Appreciation of our nationalist composers as major

exponents of our cultural heritage.

D. GENERALIZATION

Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed their share in introducing

innovative sounds different from the traditional folk song and kundiman
melodies that we have been accustomed to. Some espoused the
impressionistic style, while others combined ethnic sounds and musical
elements with Western techniques in their compositions.

III. WHAT TO KNOW

1. Discuss the lives and musical contributions of the following 20th century
Filipino composers:
a. Francisco Buencamino Sr. g. Rodolfo Cornejo
b. Francisco Santiago h. Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr.
c. Nicanor Abelardo i. Lucio San Pedro

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d. Antonio Molina j. Rosendo Santos Jr.
e. Hilarion Rubio k. Alfredo Buenaventura
f. Col. Antonino Buenaventura l. Ryan Cayabyab

2. Point out the characteristics of the musical style of the above-mentioned

Filipino composers.

Composer Characteristics of the Musical Style

________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________
________________ _______________________________________

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IV. WHAT TO PROCESS

A. Listening Activity

1. Play excerpts of recordings of any one composition by the following

Filipino song composers:

Antonio Molina - Hatinggabi, Misa Antoniana, Grand Festival

Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan;
String Quartet, Kung sa Iyong Gunita,
Pandangguhan, Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara,
Larawan Nitong Pilipina
Lucio San Pedro - Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Pastorale, Lahing
Kayumanggi
Ryan Cayabyab - Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, Te
Deum, Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Limang
Dipang Tao, Da Coconut Nut, Alikabok,
Spoliarium, Kumukuti-kutitap
Col. Antonino

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Buenaventura - Minuet, Mindanao Sketches, Divertimento for
Piano and Orchestra, Variations and Fugue,
and Greetings, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Princesa
ng Kumintang, Pandanggo ni Neneng
Alfredo
Buenaventura - Maria Makiling (1961), Diego Silang(1966),
Prinsesa Urduha (1969); Ang Ating Watawat
(1965), Pasko ng Barangay (1964); Dakilang
Lahi (1971), Gomburza (1981), and Rizal, the
Great Malayan Antagonist (1990)
Rodolfo Cornejo - A la Juventud Filipina, Bailes de Ayer, Caprice
on a Folksong, Cello Sonata, Ibong Adarna,
Kandingan, Malakas at Maganda Overture,
Okaka, Oriental Fantasy, Ibong Adarna, Piano
Concerto Nos. 1,2,3, Ruby, Song of the Miners
Hilarion Rubio - Bulaklaken, Dance of the Nymphs Rondo,
Florente at Laura, Halik, Danza, Ang
Konsyerto (ballet), Ang Magsasaka, Bukang
Liwayway, Concertino in C (Marimba and
piano), Filipinas Kong Mahal, Hatulan Mo
Ako, Ginintuang Araw, In a Tropcal Sea,
Filipino Youth, Nela, Light, Narra, Mutya ng
Silangan

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Rosendo Santos Jr. - Melinda’s Masquerade

Nicanor Abelardo - Nasaan Ka Irog?, Bituing Marikit, Mutya ng
Pasig, Paskong Anong Saya, Cavatina,
Kundiman ng Luha, Magbalik Ka Hirang
Francisco Santiago - Kundiman (Anak Dalita), Himutok, Pakiusap,
Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Pilipinas Kong
Mahal, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?
Felipe de Leon Sr. - Bulaklak Alitaptap, Bagong Lipunan,
Payapang Daigdig, Pasko na Naman, Noche
Buena, Kay Tamis ng Buhay, Sapagkat Mahal
Kita
Francisco Buencamino - 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, Maligayang Bati,
Ang Bukang Liwayway, Ang Bagong Balitaw,

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Himig ng Nayon, Damdamin (Romance),
Pizzicato Caprice

2. Let the students listen carefully to each excerpt and recognize the
different musical styles of the composers.

3. Have them analyze the music by taking note of the elements of music
present: rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics, texture, harmony, form, and
timbre.

4. Let them choose a composition that they like, and then write a short
reaction paper on it in relation to the musical elements.

B. Evaluation of Listening Activity

Name the Composer, Title of the Music, Musical Style, and Description

1. After the above Listening Activity, prepare selected excerpts of

compositions by Lucio San Pedro, Col. Antonino Buenaventura, Alfredo
Buenaventura, Antonio Molina, Rodolfo Cornejo, Francisco
Buencamino, Hilarion Rubio, Rosendo Santos Jr., Francisco Santiago,
Nicanor Abelardo, Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr., and Ryan Cayabyab.

2. Divide the class into four teams, with each team forming a line.

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3. As you play a few measures of the first musical excerpt, the first student
in each line goes to the board and writes the name of the composer. The
second student will write the title of the music. The third student will
write the musical style. Then, the fourth student will write a description
of the music in one phrase.

4. The team that writes the correct answers first, scores four (4) points.

5. The same procedure goes on until all the students in the line have had
their turn.

6. Assign one student as the scorer. The team with the highest score is the
winner. In case of a tie, the first team to finish is the winner.

7. The scorer will announce the winners and then ask them this question:
What was the most significant thing that you have learned from this
activity?

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V. WHAT TO UNDERSTAND
Activity for Solo, Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet

1. Have the students compose a simple song, for which they will create both
the lyrics and the music.
2. They may adapt a certain melody from the compositions of the song
composers that they like, and then write new lyrics to fit the music.
3. They may also include an accompaniment using a guitar, flute, recorder,
keyboard, drums, tambourine, maracas, or even improvised musical
instruments from the environment.
4. Have the students sing their original songs or adaptations in class, either a
capella (without accompaniment) or with accompaniment.
5. Ask them this question: What motivated you to compose or adapt the music
of that particular song?

VI. WHAT TO PERFORM

A. Singing Activity

Individual or in groups: Let the students sing any of the compositions of

Lucio San Pedro, Col. Antonino Buenaventura, Alfredo Buenaventura,
Antonio Molina, Rodolfo Cornejo, Francisco Buencamino Sr., Hilarion
Rubio, Rosendo Santos Jr., Nicanor Abelardo, Francisco Santiago, Felipe
Padilla de Leon, and Ryan Cayabyab.

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If individual activity, let the students choose one composition that they will
perform. If group activity, let them do the following procedure:

1. Divide the class into four groups.

2. Let the students choose any traditional composer, and research further
on his compositions, if needed.

3. After researching, have them select one composition that they like best
or they are familiar with. Or they may opt to learn a new song.

4. Let them choose their group’s musical director.

5. To learn and practice their chosen song, the students may bring to class
“minus one” music on a CD, mobile phone, or USB.

6. They may add instrumental accompaniment using a guitar, flute, recorder,

maracas, tambourine, keyboard, or a combination of any of these.

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7. They may also improvise simple vocal or instrumental accompaniment,
by exploring ways of creating sounds from a variety of sources or from
the environment.

8. Let them sing the song in class with their groupmates interpreting the
music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, style, timbre, dynamics, melody,
texture, harmony, and expression.

9. After all the performances, choose the “Best Singing Group” based on:
- musicianship (musical elements) 60%
- presentation impact and showmanship 20%
- ensemble coordination and organization 20%

10. Have all the students evaluate by rating each other’s performance and
their own performance.

Evaluation of Singing Activity

Have the students rate the individuals/groups based on performance quality:

Rating Scale: 5 - Very Good 2 - Poor

4 - Good 1 - Needs Follow up
3 - Fair

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Rating the other performers (if individual activity):

1. How well did the performers express the message

of the songs? __________
2. How well did the performers pronounce
the lyrics of the songs? __________
3. How well did the performers sing based on
musical elements and style:
a. pitch __________
b. rhythm __________
c. style __________
d. expression __________
e. dynamics __________
f. melody __________
g. timbre __________
h. texture __________
i. harmony __________

Rating the group members (if group activity):

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1. How well did the group members express the
message of the songs? __________
2. How well did the group members sing? __________
3. How well did the group members participate? __________

B. Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

1. Divide the class into four groups. Each group will choose a traditional
composer who was discussed in class, and research further on his life
and works.

2. Have the students create a contemporary musical on the life of their

chosen composer. Encourage them to incorporate some of his
compositions (melodic fragments) in the musical’s story line.

3. For the creation of the musical, have the students improvise simple
vocal or instrumental accompaniments (example: guitar, keyboard,
percussion) for the songs that they have chosen.

4. Let them also explore ways of creating sounds as accompaniment on a

variety of sources or from the environment.

5. Each group will then perform their original musical in class.

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6. Choose the “Best Group Musical Performance” based on:

- musicianship (musical elements) 50%
- audience impact and showmanship 20%
- ensemble coordination and organization 20%
- stage discipline or deportment 10%

Evaluation of Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

Have the students rate the individuals/groups based on performance quality:

Rating Scale: 5 - Very Good 2 - Poor

4 - Good 1 - Needs Follow up
3 - Fair

Rating the other performers/groups:

1. How well did the performers express the
message of the musical? __________
2. How well did they perform in the musical

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based on the following:
a. voice quality __________
b. expression __________
c. stage presence __________
d. audience impact __________
e. mastery of the musical __________
g. musical elements (rhythm, melody, dynamics) __________
h. technique __________
i. showmanship __________

Rating your own group members:

1. How well did your group members express the
message of the musical? __________
2. How well did your group members perform? __________
3. How well did your group members coordinate with
each other during the performance in the ensemble? __________
4. How well did your group organize yourselves in
the ensemble? __________

Rating myself:
1. How well did I express the message of the musical? __________
2. How well did I perform with my group? __________
3. How well did I coordinate with the other members
during the performance in the ensemble? __________
4. How well did I cooperate in the ensemble? __________

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Quarter III
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

Sessions 4 and 5
NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS

I. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: 20th Century Filipino Composers:

New Music Composers

Sub Topics: Jose Maceda

Lucrecia Kasilag
Ramon Santos
Fr. Manuel Maramba, OSB
Jerry Dadap
Francisco Feliciano
Josefino “Chino” Toledo

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Jonas Baes

B. Materials: Pictures/slides of composers

Charts with bullet-highlights of the composers’

lives and works

Musical scores of some of the composers’

well-known compositions

DVD/CD recordings of sample works

CD/VCD/DVD/Karaoke players, computers, laptops,

netbooks, tablets, i pads, mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players

C. Reference: Music Grade 10 Learner’s Materials

Pages 119-124

II. LESSON PROPER

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY

1. Review: Recall concepts from the past lesson.

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2. Motivation:
Choose recordings from past lessons to serve as a bridge to the new
lesson. Display the chart of composers begun in the last lesson. As the
class listens to selected excerpts of the recordings, display on the board
pictures of each of the composers.

B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY

1. Have the students watch and listen to presentations of the lives, musical
achievements, and works of Jose Maceda, Lucrecia Kasilag, Ramon
Santos, Fr. Manuel Maramba, OSB, Jerry Dadap, Francisco Feliciano,
Josefino “Chino” Toledo, and Jonas Baes.

2. Let them watch the following musical examples on YouTube:

a. Udlot-udlot by Jose Maceda performed at Senri Expo Park, Japan
b. Huntahang Gitara composed and conducted by Josefino Toledo
c. Banwa by Jonas Baes
d. Lullaby by Lucrecia Kasilag, National Artist for Music

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e. Pamugun by Francisco Feliciano, National Artist for Music
f. Alay sa Inang Bayan by Jerry Dadap

3. Ask the students to express their personal reactions or feelings about

these composers’ works through group discussion and analysis. Have
them report the outcome of the group discussion in class.

C. INTEGRATION

The lesson on 20th Century Filipino Composers may be integrated with

Philippine History for a better understanding of the styles and their sources
of influence.

Infusion of values: Appreciation of our nationalist composers as major

exponents of our cultural heritage.

D. GENERALIZATION

Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed their share in introducing

innovative sounds different from the traditional folk song and kundiman
melodies that we have been accustomed to. Some espoused the
impressionistic style, while others combined ethnic sounds and musical
elements with Western techniques in their compositions.

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III. WHAT TO KNOW

Let the students answer the following:

1. Research on and describe the characteristics of New Music.

2. Discuss the lives and works of the following 20th century Filipino composers
and performers:

a. Jose Maceda e. Jerry Dadap

b. Lucrecia Kasilag f. Francisco Feliciano
c. Ramon Santos g. Josefino “Chino” Toledo
d. Fr. Manuel Maramba, OSB h. Jonas Baes

3. Point out the characteristics of the musical styles of the above-mentioned

Filipino composers.

Composer Characteristics of the Musical Style

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________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

________________ ________________________________________

IV. WHAT TO PROCESS

A. Listening Activity

1. Play excerpts of recordings of any one composition by the following

Filipino New Music composers:

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a. Jose Maceda - Ugma-Ugma; Agungan; Pagsamba; Ugnayan;

Udlot Udlot

b. Lucrecia Kasilag - Toccata for Percucssion and Winds; The Legend

of the Sarimanok; Divertissement and Concertante; Dularawan

c. Josefino “Chino” Toledo - 2nd Og-og; Abe; Ako ang Daigdig;

Alitaptap; Aliw-iw; Awiting Bayan; Barasyon; Asia; Kah-non;
Humigit Kumulang; Lima; Mi-sa; Missa de gallo; Oyog-Oyog;
Musika para sa; Pasyon at Buhay; Pompyang; Pintigan; Pilipino
Komiks; Sigaw; Tatluhan; Auit, Ub-og; Ug-nay; Tula-li

d. Francisco Feliciano - Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam; Ashen Wings;

La Loba Negra; Prelude and Toccata ; Fragments; Yerma; The life
of wartime Filipino hero, Jose Abad Santos; Transfiguration; Missa
Mysterium; Pokpok Alimpako; Salimbayan; Umiinog, Walang
Tinag; Pamugún; Restless

e. Jerry Dadap - The Passionate and the Wild; Mangamuyo I);

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Mangamuyo II; The Redemption; Five Little Fingers; Tubig ng
Buhay; Dakilang Pagpapatawad; Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang
Anak Pawis; Ang Pag-ibig ng Diyos; Balitaw Nos. 1-7; Lam-ang
Epic; Lorenzo Ruiz; Chorale Symphonic Ode Nos. 1 and 2; Aniway
at Tomaneg; Song Cycle, Nos. 1-4; Choral Cycle Nos. 1-3; Diyos
Ama ay Purihin

f. Fr. Manuel Maramba, OSB - Aba!, Sto. Niño; La Naval; Lord

Takayama Ukon; Awakening; Seven Mansions; Papal Mass for
World Youth Day, 1995; Mass in Honor of St. Lorenzo Ruiz; Mass
in Honor of the Sto. Niño; cantatas St. Lorenzo Ruiz, St. Benedict,
and St. Scholastica; Three Psalms—A hymn in honor of St. Lorenzo
Ruiz, and the official hymn of the 1996 National Eucharistic
Congress; Ang Sarswela sa San Salvador; Pugad Lawin; The Virgin
of Naval; Transfiguration

g. Ramon Santos - Ding Ding nga Diyawa; Nabasag na Banga at

Iba’t iba pang Pinag-ugpong-ugpong na Pananalita sa Wikang
Pilipino (para sa labing anim na tinig); L’BAD

h. Jonas Baes - WALA (Nothingness); DALUY (flow); IBO-

IBON (Birdwoman); SALAYSAY; PATANGIS-BUWAYA;
PANTAWAG; BASBASAN (Blessing)

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2. Let students listen carefully to each excerpt and be able to recognize

the different musical elements and styles of the composers.

3. Have them analyze the music focusing on the elements of music present,
such as rhythm, melody, tempo and dynamics, texture and harmony,
form, and timbre.

4. Let them choose a composition that they like and write a reaction paper
on it.

B. Evaluation of Listening Activity:

Name the Composer, Title of the Music, Musical Style, and Description

1. After the above Listening Activity, prepare selected excerpts of the

compositions that the students had listened to.

2. Divide the class into four teams, with each team forming a line.

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3. As you play a few measures of the first excerpt, the first student in each
line goes to the board and writes the name of the composer. The second
student will write the title of the music. The third student will write the
musical style. Then, the fourth student will write a description of the
music in one phrase.

4. The team that writes the correct answers first, scores four (4) points.

5. The same procedure goes on until all the students in the line have had
their turn.

6. One student will be assigned as the scorer. The team with the highest
score is the winner. In case of a tie, the first team to finish is the winner.

7. The scorer will announce the winners and then ask them this question:
What was the most significant thing that you have learned from this
activity?

V. WHAT TO UNDERSTAND
Activity for Solo, Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet

1. Divide the class into groups. Let them perform in solo, duet, trio, quartet,
and quintet.

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2. Each group will compose a simple song incorporating indigenous music

and folksongs; or they may adapt a certain melody from the compositions
of the New Music composers that they like.

3. Have them write new lyrics to fit the music, and include an accompaniment
using guitar, flute, recorder, keyboard, percussion, or improvised musical
instruments.

4. If appropriate, encourage them to choreograph dance movements to interpret

the music of the composer that they have chosen.

5. All the groups will then perform their composition or song adaptation in
class, either a capella (without accompaniment) or with accompaniment.

6. Have the students answer the following: “How did you feel in incorporating
our indigenous music in your composition or song adaptation?” Have them
submit this paper in class next meeting.

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VI. WHAT TO PERFORM

Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

1. Divide the class into four groups. Each group will choose a traditional
composer who was discussed in class, and research further on his life and
works.

2. Based on their research, have them create a contemporary musical on the

life of their chosen composer, incorporating some of his compositions
(melodic fragments) in the musical’s story.

3. Encourage them to improvise simple vocal or instrumental accompaniments

(example: guitar, keyboard, percussion) to the songs that they have chosen.

4. For the creation of the musical, ask them to explore ways of creating sounds
as accompaniment on a variety of sources or from the environment.

5. All the groups will then perform their musical in class.

6. Choose the “Best Group Musical Performance” based on:

- musicianship (musical elements) 50%
- audience impact and showmanship 20%
- ensemble coordination and organization 20%
- stage discipline or deportment 10%

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Evaluation of Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

Have the students rate the individuals/groups based on performance quality:

Rating Scale: 5 - Very Good 2 - Poor

4 - Good 1 - Needs Follow up
3 - Fair

Rating the other performers/groups:

1. How well did the performers express the

message of the musical? __________
2. How well did the performers sing and act in
the musical based on the following:
a. voice quality __________
b. expression __________
c. stage presence __________
d. audience impact __________
e. mastery of the musical __________

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f. pitch __________
g. rhythm __________
h. style __________
i. acting __________

Rating your own group members:

1. How well did your group members express the

message of the musical? __________
2. How well did your group members perform? __________
3. How well did your group members participate? __________

Rating myself:

1. How well did I express the message of the musical? __________

2. How well did I perform with my group? __________
3. How well did I coordinate with the other members
during the performance in the ensemble? __________
4. How well did I cooperate in the ensemble? __________

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Quarter III
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

Sessions 6, 7, and 8
SONG COMPOSERS

I. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: 20th Century Filipino Composers:

Song Composers

Sub Topics: Levi Celerio

Constancio de Guzman
Mike Velarde Jr.
Ernani Cuenco
Restie Umali
George Canseco
Angel Peña

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Leopoldo Silos
Santiago Suarez

B. Materials: Pictures/slides of composers

Charts with bullet-highlights of the composers’

lives and works

Musical scores of some of the composers’

well-known compositions

DVD/CD recordings of sample works

CD/VCD/DVD/Karaoke players, computers, laptops,

netbooks, tablets, i pads, mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players

C. Reference: Music Grade 10 Learner’s Materials

Pages 125-140

II. LESSON PROPER

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY

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1. Review: Recall concepts from the past lesson.

2. Motivation:
As the class listens to the recordings, display on the board pictures of
each of the composers. Choose recordings from past lessons to serve as
a bridge to the new lesson. Display the chart of composers in the last
lesson.

B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY

Have the students do the following:

1. Let the students watch and listen to presentations of the lives, musical
achievements, and works of Levi Celerio, Constancio de Guzman, Mike
Velarde Jr., Ernani Cuenco, Restie Umali, George Canseco, Angel Peña,
Leopoldo Silos, Santiago Suarez

2. Have them watch the following video clips on YouTube

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a. Bayan Ko by Constancio de Guzman as performed by Lea Salonga
b. Bato sa Buhangin by Ernani Cuenco, National Artist for Music as
performed by Raul Sunico, international concert pianist
c. Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan by George Canseco as
performed by Raul Sunico, international concert pianist
d. Maestro Angel Peña, The Trailblazer of Pinoy Jazz (Documentary)
e. Levi Celerio on Ryan Cayabyab Show; ASAP 18 presents The Music
of Levi Celerio; Regine Velazquez-Levi Celerio OPM Classics with
Ryan Cayabyab
f. Dahil sa Iyo by Mike Velarde Jr
g. Saan Ka Man Naroroon by Restie Umali
h. Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak by Leopoldo Silos Jr.
i. Bakya Mo Neneng by Santiago Suarez as performed by the Mabuhay
Singers

3. Let the students express their personal reactions or feelings about these
composers’ works through group discussion and analysis. Then, have
them report the outcome of the group discussion in class.

C. INTEGRATION

The lesson on 20th Century Filipino Composers may be integrated with

Philippine History for a better understanding of the styles and their sources
of influence.

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Infusion of values: Appreciation of our nationalist composers as major

exponents of our cultural heritage.

D. GENERALIZATION

Filipino composers of the 20th century contributed their share in introducing

innovative sounds different from the traditional folk song and kundiman
melodies that we have been accustomed to. Some espoused the
impressionistic style, while others combined ethnic sounds and musical
elements with Western techniques in their compositions. Some adopted the
kundiman as their form in composing their music.

III. WHAT TO KNOW

1. Discuss the lives and musical contributions of the following 20th century
Filipino song composers

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a. Levi Celerio f. George Canseco
b. Constancio de Guzman g. Angel Peña
c. Mike Velarde Jr. h. Leopoldo Silos Sr.
d. Ernani Cuenco i. Santiago Suarez
e. Restie Umali

2. For each of the composers named above, ask the students to give the title
of any of his compositions.

Composer Title of Any Composition

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IV. WHAT TO PROCESS

A. Listening Activity

1. Play excerpts of recordings of any of the following works by Filipino

song composers:

a. Levi Celerio - Ang Pipit, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Misa de Gallo,

Itik-itik (folk song), Tinikling (folk song), Ang
Pasko ay Sumapit
b. Constancio
de Guzman - Bayan Ko, Babalik Ka Rin, Ang Tangi Kong
Pag-ibig, Birheng Walang Dambana,
Maalaala Mo Kaya, Sa Piling Mo, Ang Langit
Ko’y Ikaw
c. Mike Velarde Jr. - Buhat, Ikaw, Bituing Marikit, Minamahal Kita,
Dating Sumpaan, Dalisay, Eternally Yours,
Gabi at Araw, Dahil sa Iyo

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d. Ernani Cuenco - Nahan; Kahit na Magtiis; Diligin Mo ng
Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa; Pilipinas, Inang
Bayan; Isang Dalangin; Kalesa; Gaano Ko
Ikaw Kamahal; Bato sa Buhangin
e. Restie Umali - Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Alaala ng Lumipas,
Ang Pangarap Ko’y Ikaw, Sa Libis ng Barrio,
Di Ka Nag-iisa, Paano Kita Lilimutin
f. George Canseco - Ikaw, Kailangan Kita, Dito Ba, Hiram, Langis
at Tubig, Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang
Hanggan, Sinasamba Kita, Kastilyong
Buhangin, Minsan pa nating hagkan ang
Nakaraan, Ngayon at Kailanman, Saan
Darating ang Umaga, Sana Bukas Pa ang
Kahapon, Dear Heart, Gaano Kadalas ang
Minsan
g. Angel Peña - Bagbagtulambing, Igorot Rhapsody, Concerto
for Double Bass and Orchestra, Concerto for
Jazz Quartet and Orchestra
h. Leopoldo Silos Sr. Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak, Hindi Kita Malimot,
Aling Kutsero, Ay Anong Saklap, Basta’t
Mahal Kita, Diyos Lamang ang Nakakaalam,
Hindi ko Malilimutan, Lagi Kitang Naaalala,
Langit at Lupa, Halina Halina, Lihim na Pag-
ibig, Mundo Ma’y Mawala

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i. Santiago Suarez - Ligaya Ko, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Dungawin

Mo Hirang, Bakya Mo Neneng, Caprichosa,
Sa Libis ng Nayon, Harana, Kataka-taka,
Labandera Ko, Lakambini, Kamia, Ikaw ang
Buhay Ko!, Kay Lungkot Nitong Hating-Gabi,
Mutya Niyaring Puso

2. Have the students listen carefully to any musical excerpt and be able to
recognize the different musical styles of the composers.

3. Instruct them to analyze the music that they heard by noting the elements
of music present: rhythm, melody, tempo and dynamics, texture and
harmony, form, and timbre.

4. Let them choose a composition that they like and write a brief reaction
paper.

5. Have them answer “Why did you choose that composition?”

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B. Evaluation of Listening Activity
Name the Composer, Title of the Music, Musical Style, and Description

1. After the above Listening Activity, prepare selected excerpts of

compositions by the following: Celerio, De Guzman, Velarde, Cuenco,
Umali, Canseco, Peña, Silos, and Suarez.

2. Divide the class into four teams, with each team forming a line.

3. As you play a few measures of the first excerpt, the first student in each
line goes to the board and writes the name of the composer. The second
student will write the title of the music. The third student will write the
musical style. Then, the fourth student will write a description of the
music in one phrase.

4. The team that writes the correct answers first, scores four (4) points.

5. The same procedure goes on until all the students in the line have had
their turn.

6. One student will be assigned as the scorer. The team with the highest
score is the winner. In case of a tie, the first team to finish is the winner.

7. The scorer will announce the winners and then ask them this question:

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“What was the most significant thing that you have learned from this
activity?”

V. WHAT TO UNDERSTAND
Activity for Solo, Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet

1. Let the students compose a simple song, for which they will write the lyrics
and the music.

2. They may also choose to adapt a certain melody from the compositions of
the song composers that they like, and write new lyrics to fit the music.

3. They may include an accompaniment using guitar, flute, recorder, keyboard,

drums, tambourine, maracas, or improvised musical instruments from the
environment.

4. Encourage them to add some dance movements or choreography to interpret

the music.

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5. They will then perform in class their composition or song adaptation, as
well as the dance movements, if appropriate.

6. They may sing their song a capella (without accompaniment) or with

accompaniment.

7. After the class performances, ask the students: “What motivated you to
compose an original song or to adapt the music of an existing song?” “How
did you feel about this activity?”

VI. WHAT TO PERFORM

A. Singing Activity: Song Medley

Individual or in groups: Sing any of the compositions of Celerio, De

Guzman, Velarde, Cuenco, Umali, Canseco, Peña, Silos, and Suarez.

For group work, have the students do the following:

1. Let the students choose any three songs by the above composers that
they like best or that they are familiar with. Or they may opt to learn a
new song. Have them research further on the compositions, if needed.

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2. Each group will choose their musical director and they will create a
three- to five-minute medley of their chosen songs.

3. To learn and practice the songs, they may bring “minus one” music on a
CD, or from their mobile phones or USB.

4. They may add instrumental accompaniment using a guitar, flute, recorder,

maracas, tambourine, or keyboard. Or they may improvise simple vocal
accompaniment.

5. Have them explore ways of creating sounds as instrumental

accompaniment to the song from varied sources or from the environment.

6. All the groups will then perform their song medleys in class, interpreting
the music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, style, timbre, dynamics,
melody, texture, harmony, and expression.

7. Choose the “Best Singing Group” based on the following criteria:

- musicianship (musical elements) 60%

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- presentation impact and showmanship 20%
- ensemble coordination and organization 20%

B. Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

1. Divide the class into four groups. Each group will choose one song
composer discussed in class, and research further on his life and works.

2. Each group will then create a contemporary musical on the life of their
chosen composer, incorporating some of his compositions (melodic
fragments) in the musical’s story.

3. Let them improvise simple vocal or instrumental accompaniments

(example: guitar, keyboard, percussion). Have them also explore ways
of creating sounds as accompaniment from varied sources or from the
environment.

4. All the groups will then perform their musicals in class.

5. Choose the “Best Group Musical Performance” based on:

- musicianship (musical elements) 50%
- audience impact and showmanship 20%
- ensemble coordination and organization 20%
- stage discipline or deportment 10%

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Evaluation of Creating and Performing Activities: Musical

Have the students rate the individuals/groups based on performance quality:

Rating Scale: 5 - Very Good 2 - Poor

4 - Good 1 - Needs Follow up
3 - Fair

Rating the other performers/groups:

1. How well did the performers express the

message of the musical? __________

2. How well did the performers sing and act

in the musical based on the following:
a. voice quality __________
b. expression __________
c. stage presence __________
d. audience impact __________

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e. mastery of the musical __________
g. musical elements (rhythm, melody, dynamics) __________
h. technique __________
i. showmanship __________
j. acting __________

Rating your own group members:

1. How well did your group members express the

message of the musical? __________
2. How well did your group members perform? __________
3. How well did your group members coordinate with
each other during the performance in the ensemble? __________
4. How well did your group organize yourselves in
the ensemble? __________

Rating myself:

1. How well did I express the message of the musical? __________

2. How well did I perform with my group? __________
3. How well did I coordinate with the other members
during the performance in the ensemble? __________
4. How well did I cooperate in the ensemble? __________

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