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born on January 17, 1917 in Manila and died on May 5, 2004
took his music studies at the Academy of Music in Manila
He earned his Doctorate Degree in Ethnomusicology from
UCLA.
Jose Maceda
musical style still holds western musical ideas but
creatively combined environmental sounds with ethnic
instruments.
his life was committed to the preservation of Filipino
Traditional music.
Jose Maceda
Ugma-Ugma (1963) for voice and ethnic instruments
Agungan (1975) for 6 gong families Pagsamba (1968) for
ethnic percussions
Jose Maceda
National Artist for Music (1989), pianist and composer. She was raised in a family of musicians
she pursued her music studies at St. Scholastica’s College
under Sister Baptista Battig.
attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New
York, studying theory
Lucresia R. Kasilag
was famous for creating a unique musical sound for
Filipinos. She was known to compose music by combining
western orchestral instruments with indigenous Filipino
instruments. This allowed her music to stand out unique to
other music composition.
Lucresia R. Kasilag
Dularawan: Salakot na Ginto (1969)- Work for stage
Violin Concerto No. 1 (983) and No. 2 (1994) Misang
Pilipino (1966) – Choral Music
Lucresia R. Kasilag
a notable composer-conductor. At present, he is the
Executive Director of Miriam College Center for Applied
Music, a full time professor at UP College of Music
He pursued his music studies in various music schools both
in the country and abroad
Josefino “Chino” Toledo
approach to his music composition is described as
“pure and powerful”. He fuses contemporary western music
ideas and Southeast Asian flavors. His compositions stretch
from solo instrument, to orchestra, chorus, chamber
ensemble, theater and film.
Josefino “Chino” Toledo
Kwaderno No.2: Para sa Perkusyon (Chamber Music) Sitsit
Digidak (Chamber choir) Kah-non (orchestra)
Josefino “Chino” Toledo
prolific song writer and composer born on April 30, 1912 in
Tondo Manila and died on April 2, 2002.
He wrote more than 4,000 Filipino songs. These
compositions include love songs, Christmas songs, and
nationalistic songs. Some of his works were made into
movies in the Philippines.
Levi Celerio
in the Philippines. He was also included in the Guinness Book of Records for his skill in playing music using a leaf. He was
bestowed the National Artist for Music and Literature in
1997. He studied at the Academy of Music in Manila.
Furthermore, he was also a former member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.
Levi Celerio
Ikaw Kahit Konting Pagtingin Saan Ka Man Naroon
Ugoy ng Duyan (Lyrics) Ang Pipit Itik-Itik Pitong
Gatang Waray-Waray Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
Levi Celerio
born on November 11, 1903 in Guiguinto, Bulacan and died
on August 16, 1982. he studied piano and composition under Nicanor Abelardo. He was acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Movie
Composers and Musical Directors.”
He started pursuing law but he shifted and finished BS
Commerce at the Jose Rizal College in 1928. Because of his
deep passion to music, he continued his craft in composing
music for films.
Constancio De Guzman
Ang Bayan Ko Kung Kita’y Kapiling Babalik Ka Rin Ang
Tangi Kong Pag-Ibig Birheng Walang Dambana
Maalaala Mo Kaya Sa Piling Mo
Constancio De Guzman
a composer, conductor, movie actor, and a musical director. He was born on October 23, 1913 in Manila and died in
1986. While studying at the Zamboanga Normal School, he
became an active member of the school orchestra. With the
help of Antonio Molina and Ariston Avelino, he learned
basic harmony and composition. He found himself writing and composing Tagalog songs until an opportunity opened to him in the world of movie.
Miguel “Mike” Guison Velarde, Jr.
