Performing Arts

a form of art in which artists use their

voices, bodies or inanimate objects to
convey artistic expression
 choirmaster
a person who trains a choir and is in control of their
singing when they perform

composer/songwriter
creates and arranges musical scores; author of music in any
form, including vocal, instrumental, or electronic music, and
genre (jazz, classical, pop, etc.)

conductor
directs an orchestra, chorus, opera company, ballet, or other
musical group in the performance and interpretation of
ensemble works
 lyricist
writes the words used for songs

musician
a musical instrument, especially as a profession, or is
musically talented

musical director
person responsible for the musical aspects of a
performance, production, or organization
 musicologist
an expert in or student of music as an academic subject, as
opposed to someone trained in performance or composition

music administrator
responsible for stakeholder management, and for the
coordination of musical events

producer
oversees and manages the sound recording and
production of a band or performer's music
 choir
a group of people who sing together

concerto
a classical music composition that highlights a solo
instrument against the background of a full orchestra

orchestra
a large group of musicians who play many different
instruments together and are led by a conductor
Antonio Molina ( )
December 26, 1894 – January 29, 1980
composer, conductor, music administrator
Jovita Fuentes ( )
February 15, 1895 – August 7, 1978
“The Maestra”
Honorata “Atang” Dela Rama ( )
January 11, 1902 – July 11, 1991
“Queen of Kundiman and Sarsuela”
Antonino Buenaventura ( )
May 4, 1904 – January 25, 1996
composer, conductor, researcher
 Lucrecia Kasilag ( )
August 31, 1918 – August 16, 2008
composer, performing artist, administrator & cultural entrepreneur
Lucio San Pedro ( )
February 11, 1913 – March 31, 2002
master composer, conductor, and teacher
 “I have always attempted to
immortalize the virtues and
aspirations of the masses whom I
believe are the pillars of the
nation.”
Lucio San Pedro
Felipe de Leon ( )
May 1, 1912 – December 5, 1992
composer and conductor
Levi Celerio ( )
April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002
poet, musician, lyricist, composer, film actor
Jose Maceda ( )
January 31, 1917 – May 5, 2004
composer, musicologist, teacher, performer
Andrea Veneracion ( )
July 11, 1928 – July 9, 2013
choirmaster, choral arranger
 Ernani Cuenco ( )
January 31, 1917 – May 5, 2004
composer, film scorer, musical director and music teacher
Francisco Feliciano ( )
February 19, 1941 – September 19, 2014
composer, conductor
Ramon Santos ( )
February 25, 1941
composer, musicologist
Ryan Cayabyab ( )
May 4, 1954
musician, composer, conductor