Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

UNIT 3- Different Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance Practices

Name of Student:____________________________ Name of Teacher:____________

Section:__________________________ Date Submitted:______________

Quarter 2, Week 1
Worksheet No. 1
TOPIC:
MUSIC-Part I: Tradition and Transformation

I. CONNECT AND LEARN

“Contemporary music in the Philippines usually refers to compositions that have adopted ideas
and elements from twentieth century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and
musical styles in the entertainment industry.”
-RAMON P. SANTOS, PH. D
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELC)
The learners conceptualizes contemporary art based on techniques and performance practices in their
locality.

III. Objectives:
In this lesson, you will learn:
1. How Filipino music has developed over time;
2. The influencers that caused Filipino music evolve.
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Preliminary Activity
Directions: Write one thing you know about each song. Then, write the ideas that make
the songs different. Explain your answer briefly. (Use the table below to complete the task.)
Songs What I Know What make/s them different
(with brief explanation)
1. Inggo’n Dumaralos
2. Manang Biday
3. Buwan (Juan Karlos)
***Maybe you have noticed differences in:
A. Genre B. Singing Techniques C. Theme D. Singing Style E. Musical Instruments
Used and More
B. Content
Music: Tradition and Transformation

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 Spanish and Indigenous Music
(The Fusion)
The following musical forms emerged as a result of the intersection of INDIGENOUS and
SPANISH MUSICAL TRADITIONS
1. TALINDAW (boat song) 2. PASYON (narrative on the life of Jesus Christ)
3. TAGULAYLAY (mourning song) 4. SAMBOTANI (song of feast)
5. KUMINTANG (war song)
Spanish and Indigenous and The western Music
The American Period heightened the FILIPINO COMPOSERS. THEY used their
formal training and expertise in music by incorporating ETHNIC ELEMENTS in their
works.
FRANCISCO SANTIAGO (father of Nationalism in Music)
-transformed KUNDIMAN (folk) to art song
-such requires advanced vocal technique and musical maturity.

In the 1930s to 1940s, composers used NATIONALISTS THEMES (i.e. Antonio

Buenaventura, Juan Hernandez and Lucio San Pedro)
In the 1950s to 1980s, the number of artists who sought to merge FILIPINO
MUSICAL TRADITIONS and WESTERN MUSICAL TRADITIONS grew.

Summary

The different fusions that took place in each era/time created differences on the musical form,
themes, styles and techniques and other musical aspects.
V. LEARNING ACTIVITIES/EXERCISES
A. ACTIVITY I
(TRUE OR FALSE)
Directions: Put a check mark (/) in the box that corresponds to your answer for each statement
below.
Statements True False
1. Rock music originated in the Philippines.
2. Kundiman was traditionally a folk music
3. Folk music is a product of fused indigenous and foreign music.
4. Traditional Filipino singers use identical techniques in singing.
5. Indigenous music is no longer existing.
***1. FALSE, 2. TRUE, 3. TRUE, 4. FALSE, 5. FALSE

B. ACTIVITY 2
INTERVIEW
1. Find someone in your family who was born between years 1950-1980

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 2. Ask him/her regarding the differences he/she observes to the kind of music during their time
and the music of today.
3. Use the Interviewer’s Sheet below.

NAME OF THE INTERVIEWEE:

___________________________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDATE:
__________________________________________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP TO THE INTERVIEWEE: DATE:

_________________________________________________ __________________________
Questions: Interviewee’s Response

1. Do you have a favorite singer/ band

during your time?

2. Were you an avid fan of that singer/band?

Why?

3. What do you think are the differences between the music during your time and of today
according to:

Category INTERVIEWEE’S Time Today’s

A. Singing Style

B. Theme/Song Content

C. Musical Genre

D. Voice Quality

VI. HOW WELL HAVE YOU UNDERSTOOD THE LESSON?

1. Which of the items in Activity 1 did you get correctly? Put a check mark in box corresponding to each
item number.

ITEM NUMBER (How Filipino music has developed over time)

1 2 3 4 5

2. Which concept in Activity 2 was I not able to answer?

Concepts
Singing Style Theme/Song Musical Genre Voice Quality
Content

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 Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
UNIT 3- Different Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance Practices

Name of Student:____________________________ Name of Teacher:____________

Section:__________________________ Date Submitted:______________

Quarter 2, Week 1
Worksheet No. 2
TOPIC:
MUSIC-Part II: Traditional Techniques Applied to Contemporary Creation

I. CONNECT AND LEARN

Evolution exists in many aspects; to life, to science, to society and to culture.
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELC)
The learners conceptualize contemporary art based on techniques and performance practices in their
locality.

III. Objectives: In this lesson, you will:

3. Learn the different Types and Classifications of Music;
4. Produce musical performance according to the musical genre and era.
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Preliminary Activity (Review)
Check the box that corresponds to your answer. Put a check under True if the statement is
correct, or under False if the statement is erroneous.
Statements True False
1. Indigenous music is part of Spanish Influence to Filipino music.
2. Folk songs are combination of both indigenous and foreign musical influence.
3. Reggae is a musical genre that originated in the Philippines.
4. Kundiman is a folk song.
5. The intersection of indigenous and foreign music resulted to the immergence
of the contemporary music
***1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True

B. Content
The Tree Types of Music by Beothius (an eloquent music writer of the Middle Ages)
1. Musica Mundana
• Music is created by the orderly relationships among PLANETS and the changing
SEASONS of the world.
2. Musica Humana
• Music is created by human beings, by the unity of the BODY and SOUL.
3. Musica Instrumentalis
• Music is created by MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Classifications of Music

1. Vocal Music
-Produced by the voices -Without musical -is rendered a cappella
of singers; instrument accompaniment;

2. Instrumental Music
-Produced by musical -Without soloist or a group of singers;
instruments; Ex. Piano Recital, Instrumental Orchestra

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 3. Combination
-Produced by vocal and -Form mixed music or mixed -Performed in Mass,
instrumental music; ensemble; Requiem, Opera,
Oratorio and Cantata.
The Singers
They must study: -Vocal Scales or Ranges;
-Proper Breathing;
-Rhythm;
-Dynamics;
-Timbre (the use of falsetto);
-Correct Diction;
-Phrasing; and
-Note visualization.

V. LEARNING ACTIVITIES/EXERCISES
A. ACTIVITY 3
DIRECTIONS: Write the correct answer/s on the space provided.
1. Name the Three Classifications of Music.
________________________________________________________________________
2. Name the Three Types of Music.
________________________________________________________________________
3. It is a classification of music produced without accompaniment musical instruments.
________________________________________________________________________
4. It is a classification of music produced without singers.
________________________________________________________________________
5. Combined music is also known as__________.
B. ACTIVITY 4
Performance Task No.1
1. Produce a 2 minute musical performance (Vocal, Instrumental, or combined)
2. Must be video recorded. (Either foreign or original Filipino music).
3. Your song choice and musical genre will be based on the following):
If your family name starts in letter If your first name starts in letter
Genre Yea released
A-G – Country/Indie A-G – Early 1990’s
H-M – Reggae/Ballad H-M – 2000-2008
N-S – Soul/Rnb N-S – 2009-present
T-Z - Rock/Jazz T-Z - Late 1990’s
Example: Rizal Jose
Pop/Rnb Year 2000-2008
Song Choice: If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys (2003)
Criteria Score
1. Musicality 10 pts
2. Timing 10 pts
3. Clarity 10 pts
4. Correctness of song choice (music and genre) 10 pts
5. Time (not less than 80 secs and not more than 150 secs) 10 pts
Total 50 pts
VI. HOW WELL HAVE YOU UNDERSTOOD THE LESSON?
Directions: Put a check mark that reflects your learning/perception.
1. Which of the items in Activity 3 did you get correctly? Put a check mark in box corresponding to each
item number.

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 ITEM NUMBER
1 2 3 4 5

2. Which aspect in the in Activity 4 (Performance #1) was difficult to meet?

Activity Aspects
Performance Musical Genre Song Selection Activity Criteria
Production Allotment

WS #1
V. LEARNING ACTIVITIES/EXERCISES
A. ACTIVITY I
(TRUE OR FALSE)
Statements True False
1. Rock music originated in the Philippines.
2. Kundiman was traditionally a folk music
3. Folk music is a product of fused indigenous and foreign music.
4. Traditional Filipino singers use identical techniques in singing.
5. Indigenous music is no longer existing.
***1. FALSE, 2. TRUE, 3. TRUE, 4. FALSE, 5. FALSE

A. Preliminary Activity (Review)

***1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True
A. ACTIVITY 3
DIRECTIONS: Write the correct answer/s on the space provided.
1. Name the Three Classifications of Music.
_______VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL, COMBINATION
2. Name the Three Types of Music.
1. Musica Mundana
2. Musica Humana
3. Musica Instrumentalis
3. It is a classification of music produced without accompaniment musical instruments.
__________VOCAL__
4. It is a classification of music produced without singers.
__________INSTRUMENTAL______________________
5. Combined music is also known as__ mixed music or mixed ensemble;___.