Composers of Contemporary Philippine Music

Question 1

-Born on 11 February 1913 in Angono, Rizal
-Died on 31 March 2002
-Proclaimed National Artists of the Philippines in 1991.
-San Pedro took formal studies in music at the University of the Philippines (UP) Conservatory of Music
-He went to the United States to take his master’s degree in Composition at the Juilliard School of Music. -He also made “sa ugoy ng duyan

Answer 1

Lucio San Pedro

Question 2

-Born on 26 December 1894 in Quiapo, Manila.
-Died on 29 January 1980.
-The first National Artist for Music.
-At 12 years old, Antonio could play several stringed instruments,
-He studied college at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in 1909. He entered the UP Conservatory of Music.
-He finished his Teacher’s Diploma course in 1923.

Answer 2

Antonio Molina

Question 3

-Born on 4 May 1904 in Baliuag, Bulacan
-Died on 25 January 1996.
-Declared National Artist for Music in 1988.
-Entered the UP Conservatory of Music at the age of 19.
-He established the UP Junior Orchestra, considered as the first collegiate orchestra in the country.
-Institute of International Education in New York City.

Answer 3

Antonino Buenaventura

Question 4

-Born on 5 November 1883 in San Miguel de Payumo, Bulacan.
-He died on 16 October 1952.
-He studied composition and harmony in Liceo de Manila
-A well renowned composer in the 19th century

Answer 4

Francisco Buencamino, Sr.

Question 5

he made the “Matinal,” a work that he considered a product of inspiration.

Answer 5

Antonio molina

Question 6

His important compositions include “Mindanao Sketches,” “Divertimen

Answer 6

Antonino Buenaventura

Question 7

His kundimans include “En el bello Oriente” and “Ang Una Kong Pag-Ibig.“

Answer 7

Francisco Buencamino, Sr.

Question 8

He made “sa ugoy ng duyan”

Answer 8

lucio san pedro