Notes

Jose Maceda's— musical style was profoundly influenced when he encountered the music of the indigenous tribes of Mindoro in 1953.

Lucrecia Kasilag's– compositional style demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments, melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Jerry Dadap,– the first Filipino composer to conduct his own works at the Carnegie Recital

Fr. Manuel Maramba OSB–, one of the most accomplished musicians in the Philippines, is best known as a liturgical composer whose body of works leans towards religious figures and events.

Ramon Santos– compositional style features chromaticism, music seria, and electronic components, combined with indigenous Philippine music elements. He held the position of Dean of the UP College of Music from 1978 to 1988.

Francisco Feliciano– is one of Asia's leading figures in liturgical music, having composed hundreds of liturgical pieces, Mass settings, hymns, and songs for worship.

Josefino Toledo– is the founding music director of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra, the UP Festival Orchestra, and the Crosswave Symphony Orchestra.

Jonas Baes–, Associate Professor in Composition and Theory, ethnomusicologist, cultural activist, and writer, has explored innovative territories and unusual musical treatments in his works.