MAPEH (Music) Contemporary Philippine Music

First national artist for music

One of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers"

"Father of Kundiman"

Developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism

Compositions include Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon, etc.

"Father of Philippine Impressionist Music"

Founded the Centro Escolar de Senoritas, Conservatory of Music

Integrated indigenous musical forms, conventions and instruments in his works in the modern nationalistic style