8. Question Guide
1. What was the song all about?
2. How were the performers able to relay the message of the
music?
3. What emotions were evoked/expressed in the music?
4. What is your overall impression of the performance?
10. Ryan Cayabyab is a popular contemporary composer
who also has classical compositions to his credit, such as
Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te Deum.
His compositional style makes much use of
syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony.
Among his numerous compositions are the award-
winning Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978), as well as the
modern zarzuela.
11. Cayabyab was born on May 4, 1954 in Manila. He obtained
his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of the Philippines’
College of Music. After which, he became a faculty member for
Composition at the same University.
He also served as the Executive and Artistic Director of the
San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts, which oversaw the
operations and programming of the San Miguel Philharmonic
Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale.
At present, he continues to be a much sought-after professor,
musical director, composer, arranger, and conductor in the
Philippine concert and recording scenes.
12. Activity 2 (50pts)
Directions:
1. Play the recorded song entitled “Kumukutikutitap” by
Cayabyab or let somebody sing it.
2. Along with the music played, make a simple accompaniment
using your voice or any material found in your place. You may
sing syllable “ah”, you may tap, clap, snap, do body percussion
or combination of any creating sound.
3. Record your performance and submit the audio/video
recording to your teacher/ Live Performance Task
13.
14. Self Directed Activity: Perform selections of
Contemporary Philippine Music
Direction: Choose only one song among the compositions of
Ryan Cayabyab. You may use the given link for your reference.
• Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka- (Eraser heads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwkK0JSo3k0)
• Kay ganda ng gating musika-(Moira
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSrcZbqhHA)
• Da coconut nut-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaxX_xoVeV0
• Kailan- (MYMP)
• Nais Ko
