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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC20TH CENTURY TRADITIONAL COMPOSERSContemporary music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. Ramon Santos, PhD

Francisco Buencamino Sr.(1883-1952)Born: November 5, 1883 BulacanFather: Fortunato Buencamino, a church organist and band masterMother: Luisa Beltran, a noted singerHe studied music composition and harmony at Liceo de Manila. Unfortunately, he was not able to finish.He taught at the Ateneo de Manila, and at Centro Escolar de Seoritas whose conservatory of Music he founded. He also created the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930 where Nicanor Abelardo was one of his students.Expanding his career, he ventured into musical directing and scoring, and composing film music for sampaguita Pictures, LVN, and Excelsior.COMPOSITIONS:HaranaPandanggo ni NenengCollar de SampaguitaDulces las HorasMayon (Fantasia de Concierto)My Souls LamentLarawanMazurkaCOMPOSITIONS:BoholanaMi BanderaPrincesa ng KumintangMaligayang BatiAng Bukang LiwaywayPandanggo Ni NenengAng Bagong GalitawHimig ng NayonDamdamin (Romance)Pizzicato CapriceHe passed away on October 16, 1952 after which a posthumous award honored him with the title Outstanding Composer.Francisco Santiago(1889 1947)

- Father of Kundiman- First Filipino Director of UP Conservatory of Music- He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in 1924.His music: Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and technique with folk materials.COMPOSITIONS:PakiusapMadaling ArawSakali ManHibik ng PilipinasAno Kaya and KapalaranKundiman (Anak Dalita)Anak Dalita was sung before the Royal court of Spain upon the request of King Alfonso II.He was also a musical director for films.KundimanLeron, Leron sintaMadaling ArawManileaPakiusapHilarion Rubio Y Francisco(1902 1985)

Born: October 21, 1902 Bacoor, CaviteMusical influence: his uncle who was then playing with the Bacoor Band.composer, teacher, conductor, clarinetistCreated substantial works for orchestraConductor for opera, ballet, dance recitals, and movie musicWhen he was 8 years old, he was accepted as a member of the Bacoor Band as clarinetist. At that time he made his firs composition Unang Katas for his concert with the band.High School: Member of several orchestrasPerformed with different movie housesAfter High School:He co-founded the Anak Zapote BandBand leader and conductor of the ROTC Band of the Conservatory of Music, UPPlayed the violin and timpani with the UP Junior Symphony OrchestraConductor at the Manila Music SchoolChoirmaster and choral conductor of the Choir IslandersDuring the Second World War, he composed and arranged many works and conducted many military and civilian brass bands.COMPOSITIONS:BulaklakenTheme & Variations for BandDance of the Nymphs RondoFlorante at Laura (overture)HalikDanzaUnang KatasFilipinas Kong MahalTo the Filipino YouthNational Heroes Day HymnHe passed away on December 28, 1985.Col. Antonio Buenaventura(1904 - 1996)National Artist for Music

composer, conductor, teacherFather: Lucio chief musician of the Spanish artillery band in Intramuros and founder of Banda Buenaventura- Clarinet playerHe further developed his musical abilities at the Consevatory of Music, UP at the age of 19.Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago were among of his mentors.

He led the ROTC Band and established UP Junior Orchestra.He pursued further studies at the Institute of International Edication in New York. He was a music instructor and band conductor of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).Philippine Constabulary Band in 1945One of the best military bands in the world.Instructor in UST and UE.Buenaventura composed the music and folk dance notations for the dance researches of Aquino.He was declared National Artist for Music in 1988 and passed away in 1996.COMPOSITIONS:MinuetMindanao SketchesDivertimento for Piano & OrchestraVariations and FuguePandanggo Sa IlawRodolfo S. Cornejo(1909 - 1991)

Born: May 15, 1909 Singalong, ManilaMusical influence: MotherStarted formal music lessons at the age of six.Invited as organist at the Pasay Catolic ChurchFirst Composition: Glissando Waltz at the age of 10.At the age of 14, 26 of Cornejos compositions were already listed by the United Publishing Compnay Inc.He graduated with a Teachers Diploma in Science and Composition at the Conservatory of Music, UP in 1930.He received his Bachelor Degree major in piano and theory from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, USA in 1932.Master of Music Degree Major in composition and Conductin in 1933.He was conferred as Doctor of Music degree honoris causa in 1954.He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree major in composition from the Neotarian College of Philosophy in Kansas City, USA in 1947.Teacher: UP Conservatory of MusicCommissioned by Pres. Manuel L. Quezon to write Symphony and an opera and compose the music for the documentary film on Pres. Quezons funeral.He is listed in The International Whos Who in Music.He passed away on August 11, 1991.COMPOSITION:A la Juventud FilipinaBailes de AyerCaprice on a FolksongCello Sonata Ibong AdarnaKandinganMalakas at MagandaOvertureOkakaOriental FantasyIbong AdarnaPiano Concerto Nos. 1, 2, 3RubySong of the MinersFelipe Padilla de Leon Sr.(1912 1992)National Artist for Music

Born: May 1, 1912 Barrio Ppaya (now General Tinio) in Penaranda, Nueva EcijaFather: Juan de LeonMother: Natalia Padilla (pianist)- Painting and drawing was his talent (he was paid for his drawings and sketches)He took up Fine Arts at the UP in 1927 (Stopped)He played the trombone in dance orchestrasHe worked as an assistant conductor of Nueva Ecija High School Orchestra where he started doing musical arrangements.He wrote music for the zarzuela. He enrolled at the Conservatory of Music, UP.He graduated with a music teachers diploma, major in conducting in 1939.He took advanced studies in composition at Julliard School of Muwic in New York, USA.He died on December 5, 1992.AWARDS:Copser of the Year 1949Manila Music Lovers SocietyMusician of the Year, UP 1958Conferred honorary degree, doctor of philosophy in humanities by the UP in 1991.National Artist for Music in 1997..COMPOSITIONS:Opera: Noli Me Tangere, El FilibusterismoMarch: Tindig, Aking Inang Bayan, Bagong Lipunan (during the martial law)Christmas carols: Payapang Daigdig (1946), Noche Buena, Pasko Na NamanLucio San Pedro(1913 2002)National Artist for Music

Born: February 11, 1913 in Angono, RizalElementary: started composingHe studied the banjo which inspired him to become a serious musician.He is known as a Romantic nationalist.

Pursued music degree at the University of the Philippines and the Julliard School in New York, USA.Professor of theory and composition at the UP College of Music.He incorporate Philippine folk elements in his composition with Western forms and harmony.COMPOSITIONS:Sa Ugoy ng DuyanSuite PastoraleLahing KayumanggiRosendo E. Santos Jr.(1922 1994)

Born: September 3, 1992, Cavite CityAge 11: he started composing band marches, instrumental and vocal scores as well as music for Catholic masses.- Studied at UP Conservatory of Music where he eventually became a faculty member.Pursued Master of Music degree in theory and composition from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.He also served on its faculty as well as in West Virginia University and Howard University.UNESCO scholarAwarded as Philippine Composer of the CenturyComposer of the Year 1956 and 1957 Composed several piano concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in Filipino, band overtures and more than 200 marches.- Last musical work and only ballet composition, Melindas Masquerade.Alfredo Buenaventura(1929 - )

Born: October 14, 1929, Sta. Maria, BulacanComposer, conductor and teacher.He grew up in a musical environment and became a band member in his hometown at a young age.Trombones and trumpets.One of the twenty boy sopranos of Tiples at Sto. Domingo Church.Danza: his first compositionHas composed over 50 major works including five full-length operas, operettas, dance dramas, cantatas, symphonies, concertos, ballets, overtures, prelude, fugues and chamber music.Many of his compositions are based on Filipino heroes, legends and epics.COMPOSITIONS:Maria MakilingDiego SilangPrinsesa UrduhaAng Ating WatawatPask ng BarangayThree Piano Concertos: Celebration, Determination and ExultationSymphonies: Dakilang Lahi, Gomburza, Rizal, the Great Malayan AntagonistAWARDS:Republic Cultural Heritage Award (twice)The Outstanding Filipino Award (TOFIL) for Music in 1995Ryan Cayabyab(1954 - )

Born: May 4, 1954 in ManilaHe obtained his Bachelor Degree at the UP College of Music.Faculty member for compositionExecutive and Artistic Director of the Sa Miguel Foundation for Performing Arts (San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and San Miguel Master Chorale)COMPOSITIONS:Misa,Four Poems for Soprano and PianoTe DeumSpolarium (opera)COMPOSITIONS:Kay Ganda ng Ating MusikaParaisoOne (album) he personally sang the unaccompanied songs on different tracks to produce 16 voices.Tuwing Umuulan, Limang Dipang Tao, Da Coconutnut, Paraisong Parisukat, Kumukutikutitap, etc.TRIUMVIRATE OF FILIPINO COMPOSERSFrancisco SantiagoNicanor AbelardoAntonio Molina