SPA CURRICULUM MUSIC

GRADE 10

Course Description
 This is a course in SPA- Music Specialization that aims the learner to demonstrates an understanding of the
basic concepts and principles of MUSIC interacting with other disciplines relevant to the creation of
major works reflecting Contemporary Realities for the PROFICIENCY in artistic creativity, leading to a
sense of self, cultural identity, and social responsibility.

MUSIC GRADE 10 : FIRST QUARTER

The Philippines from Modern to Contemporary Period, Basic Composition and Arranging I-A
CONTENT CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCIES

A. The Philippines from The learner… The learner… The learner…

Independence to the 1. Demonstrates  Performs the
Present: Modern & understanding of genres of music (vocal 1.Identifies the genres SPA_MU10-
Contemporary Music) Philippine music from /instrumental) from and proponents of Ia-1
Philippine Philippine music from Philippine
1. Historical Background Independence to the Independence to the Independence to the
present. present. present.
2. Personages:
Pilita Corrales
Diomedes Maturan
Ric Manrique
Mabuhay Singers,
Levi Celerio, Lucio San
Pedro, Felipe De Leon
Sr., etc, National
Artists for Music

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3. Music Genre: Pop Music,
Protest music, Manila
Sound, Original Pilipino Music
(OPM),
Rap, Broadway, J-Pop
K-Pop, Rock,
Alternative, Jazz, etc.

B. Issues:

1. Intellectual Property  demonstrates  employs 2.Outlines the different SPA_MU10-

Rights understanding of knowledge on the issues affecting the Ib-2
2. Performers Rights issues related to different issues to music profession.
3. Institutions: Cultural the music one’s own music
Center of the profession. practice. 3.Advocates SPA_MU10-
Philippines(CCP), intellectual property Ic-3
National Commission rights.
for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA),National
Commission on
Indigenous People
(NCIP), National Music
Competition for Young
Artists (NAMCYA),
OPM, The Filipino
Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers,
Inc.(Filscap)

C. Basic Composition and

Arranging  Composes music 4.Employs creativity SPA_MU10-
(Conceptualization,  demonstrates an in composition and Id-4
Representation of Sound: understanding of arrangements.
Standard or basic

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 Graphic Notation, compositional
Instrumentation, Music concepts and  arranges music. 5. familiarizes with SPA_MU10-
Technology Software techniques. various performance Ie-5
having diverse
musical styles.

6. applies music
technology software SPA_MU10-
in notating, If-6
sequencing and
D. Application of the recording.
Elements of Music through  demonstrates an  performs skills for
composition and the understanding of voice and
chosen specialization: music reading, instrument-playing. 7. shows mastery of SPA_MU10-
voice and instrument- basic vocal musical elements Ia-h-7
playing. techniques, through varied
instrument playing musical performance.
 Instrument-Playing/Singing
techniques, and
(Continuation)
sight reading skills
 Finger
positions/Posture
 Tone Production &
Resonance
 Embouchure (winds);
bowing/plucking
(strings);
 Articulation
 Basic Sight Reading
 Repertoire Study
 Choral Styles
 Interpretation of
composed works

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MUSIC GRADE 10 : SECOND QUARTER
The Philippines in the ASEAN Context, Basic Composition and Arranging I-B
CONTENT CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCIES

A. The Philippines in the The learner… The learner… The Learner…

Context of ASEAN

1.Tradition & Change:  demonstrates  presents a simulated 1.distinguishes SPA_MU10-

ASEAN MUSIC (e.g. understanding of performance of Philippine music from lIa-1
Indonesia-Gamelan/Anklung), Philippine music in ASEAN music. ASEAN music .
folk songs , integrated arts in the ASEAN
the ASEAN context (dance- context.
drama; shadow puppet,
music theater)  demonstrates an  displays familiarity 2.presents a
understanding of in various simulated SPA_MU10-
cross cultural performance performance of Ilb-2
comparison practice of ASEAN ASEAN Music.
between Philippine music.
and ASEAN Music.

2. Issues: ASEAN Integration,  demonstrates  conducts interviews 3.outlines the SPA_MU10-

Cultural Ethics understanding of with local artists different issues Ilc-3
issues related to about the different affecting the music
the music issues in the music profession.
profession. profession.
4.advocates SPA_MU10-
 demonstrates intellectual property Ild-4
understanding of rights.
issues related to

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 the music
profession.

B. Continuation of Basic  demonstrates an  creates basic music 5.develops creativity SPA_MU10-

Composition understanding of compositions or in conceptualizing Ile-5
(Conceptualization, basic arrangements. basic music
Representation of Sound: compositional compositions or
Standard or Graphic concepts and  displays knowledge arrangements.
Notation, Instrumentation techniques. in using music
technology 6. uses technology SPA_MU10-
 .Arranging software. to notate, transcribe, Ile-6
record or sequence
C.Music Technology  demonstrates music.
Software familiarity with
music software for
notation,
recording, and
sequencing.

D. .Application of the  demonstrates an  performs skills for 7. displays mastery SPA_MU10-

Elements of Music understanding of voice and of the musical Ila-d-7
through composition and music reading, instrument-playing elements through
the chosen specialization: basic vocal musical
voice and instrument- techniques,  applies appropriate performances.
playing. instrument playing technical skills in
techniques, and performing diverse 8. displays
 Instrument-
sight reading skills musical styles familiarity in various SPA_MU10-
Playing/Singing performance Ile-h-8
(Continuation) practice of diverse
 Finger positions/Posture musical styles
 Tone Production &

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 Resonance
 Embouchure (winds);
bowing/plucking (strings);
 Articulation
 Basic Sight Reading
 Repertoire Study
 Choral Styles
 Interpretation of
composed works

MUSIC GRADE 10 : THIRD QUARTER

GLOBALIZATION, MASS MEDIA AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, Basic Composition and Arranging I-C
CONTENT CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCIES

A. Philippines and The learner… The learner… The learner…

Globalization

1. World Music from the
Middle East, South Pacific,
East Asian, African, Latin
American, Fusion/Cross-
over Music)
 demonstrates an  performs a musical 1.distinguishes each SPA_MU10-
understanding of genre for each musical genre . Illa-1
globalization in region of the world.
music.
 displays familiarity 2. applies SPA_MU10-
in various appropriate Illb-2
performance technical skills in
practice of various performing diverse
world music. musical styles.

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 2. Issues in Music:  demonstrates  conducts 3.analyzes the SPA_MU10-
understanding of researches reasons behind the lllc-3
a. Commercialization, issues related to about music issues in the musical
b.Globalization the music organizations profession.
c. Diaspora, profession. that deal with
d. Work Exploitation & issues and
Labor Laws, music 4.displays SPA_MU10-
g. Cultural Ethics advocacy. awareness in music llld-4
advocacy and
B .Music in Media: Radio, issues.
TV, Film, Internet, Print

 Institutions:
IMusicCouncil, IPhilippine
Society for Music
Education,
PASAMBAP,PHILBANDA,
Council for Trad Music,
IFederation of Choral
Music, ISociety of Contem
Music, Asian Composers
League, PCDA, UNESCO

C. Continuation of Basic  demonstrates an 5.develops creativity SPA_MU10-

Composition and Arranging understanding of  creates music in conceptualizing llla-c-5
(Conceptualization, music reading, compositions or basic music
Representation of Sound: basic vocal arrangements. compositions or
Standard or Graphic Notation, techniques, arrangements.
Instrumentation, music instrument playing  demonstrates
software) techniques, and musical skills in 6. uses technology
sight reading voice and/or to notate, transcribe, SPA_MU10-
skills. instrument-playing. record or sequence llld-f-6
music.

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E. Application of the  performs skills for 7. displays mastery
Elements of Music through voice and of the musical SPA_MU10-
composition and the chosen instrument-playing . elements through lllg-h-7-8
specialization: voice and musical
instrument-playing.  applies appropriate performances.
 Instrument-Playing/Singing technical skills in
(Continuation) performing diverse
 Finger musical styles.
positions/Posture
 Tone Production &
Resonance
 Embouchure (winds);
bowing/plucking
(strings);
 Articulation
 Basic Sight Reading
 Repertoire Study
 Choral Styles
 Interpretation of
composed works

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MUSIC GRADE 10 : FOURTH QUARTER
:Careers in Music, Contemporary Perspective , Performance/Collaboration
CONTENT CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING
STANDARDS STANDARDS COMPETENCIES

The learner… The learner… The learner…

A .CAREERS IN MUSIC  demonstrate an  demonstrate 1.identifies the SPA_MU10-
1.Composers / understanding of creativity in various music IVa-d-1
Arrangers the nature of the conceptualizing and professions, their
2.Conductors work of various making music training and nature of
3.Music Educators / music careers. compositions or work.
Mentor arrangements.
4.Musicologist /
Researcher  demonstrates basic 2.evaluates one’s
5. Music Producer / musical skills in aptitude, interest and SPA_MU10-
Manager voice and/or abilities in relation to IVe-h-2
6.Music Technologist / instrument-playing. the various music
Sound Engineer professions.
7.Music Therapist
8.Performers (Singers,
Instrumentalists)

B. ADVANCED PROGRAM  demonstrates an  employs acceptable 3.displays familiarity SPA_MU10-

PLANNING understanding of rehearsal methods in various IVa-d-3
1.Advanced Program program planning, applicable to good performance practice
Planning of a Music rehearsal program planning. of diverse musical
Performance preparation, and styles.
2.Rehearsal staging using the
Preparation integrated arts
3.Staging the approach.
Performance

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C. Application of the  demonstrates an  performs skills for 6. . displays mastery SPA_MU10-
Elements of Music understanding of voice and of the musical IVe-h-6
through the chosen music reading, instrument-playing . elements through
specialization: voice and basic vocal musical
instrument-playing. techniques, performances.
instrument playing  uses technology to
 Instrument- techniques, and document music
sight reading performances.
Playing/Singing
skills.
(Continuation)
 applies appropriate
technical skills in
 Finger positions/Posture
performing diverse
 Tone Production & musical styles.
Resonance
 Embouchure (winds);
bowing/plucking (strings);
 Articulation
 Basic Sight Reading
 Repertoire Study
 Choral Styles

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GRADE 9: History and Heritage
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3-4 Contemporary INSTRUMENTAL Contemporary INSTRUMENTAL Contemporary

PM Realities ENSEMBLE/VOICE/C Realities ENSEMBLE/VOICE/CH Realities
HOIR OIR/
4-5 SOLO INSTR SOLO INSTR SOLO INSTR
PM

INTRO TO HERITAGE:
1st Q: The Philippines from Modern to Contemporary Period, Basic Composition and Arranging I-A
2nd Q: The Philippines in the ASEAN Context, Basic Composition and Arranging I-B
3rd Q: American Colonial Period and Japanese Occupation, Music Theory 1
4th Q: Careers in Music, Contemporary Perspective , Performance/Collaboration
Solo Performance/ Collaboration: instrument/voice/choir---a) SOLO: BAMBOO FLUTE, GUITAR, PIANO, VOICE; b)
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE: INDIGENOUS MUSIC ENSEMBLE (SLT PARTNERSHIP), Rondalla, Recorder,
Chamber/Mixed; c) CHOIR: SSA/SATB OR DIVISI
MATERIALS:
History: CCP Encyclopedia of Music, History of Music by Jose Maceda, Grove’s Dictionary of Music and Musicians,
Garland Encyclopedia of Music

Introduction to Music: Basics of Music by Michael Zinn, Fundamentals of Music by Herrold, Introductory Musicianship
by Theodor Lynn, Thinking About Music by Bonnie Wade

Solo Voice: Kundiman at Iba Pa I and II, NAMCYA SERIES, Folksongs of the Visayas by Priscilla Magdamo, Voice
Methods of Concone, Marchesi, MacClosky, Foundations of Singing byVan Christy

Indigenous Music: Palabunibunyan by Aga Mayo Butocan, Select Transcriptions of Philippine Folk Songs by Lilia

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Tolentino (unpublished thesis), Gongs and Bamboo by Jose Maceda, Dictionary of Philippine Musical Terms (UPCE),
Philippine Traditional Music by Kristina Benitez, Tuklas Sining, CCP Encyclopedia, “Mangalimog ako: Finding one’s
voice in Sugidanon (epic chanting)” by Christine Muyco in Songs of Memory in Islands of Southeast Asia , Musika Jornal,
Sonic Orders, Songs of the Babaylan (Grace Nono) Musics of ASEAN, Compendium on the Humanities NRCP

Guitar: Carcassi, Sor, Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books 1 – 3, 2nd edition (2002), Mel Bay, Hohmann-Wohlfarth

Winds/Perc.: Rubank, Burakoff, Teaching Music Through Performance in Band

Piano: Czerny Op. 599, Bach Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach, Seleksiyon and Likha Tugtugin by Augusto Espino,
Score Series by Abejo, Likha-Tugtog-Likha by Christine Muyco, NAMCYA Piano Series, Alfred Piano Series, Hal Leonard
Piano Series, Piano Adventures, The Contemporary Piano Method, Celebration Series

Strings: NAMCYA Violin Series, Suzuki Method Book I, Mel Bay Modern Violin, Hal Leonard Essential Elements for
Strings, Alfred String Builder, Kjosk Essential for Strings, Habits of a Successful String Musician: Full Score

Rondalla: Celso Espejo Rondalla Method by Celso Espejo, Philippine Folk Dances for Rondalla by Edna Culig, Philippine
Rondalla by Angelita Pasamba, Laro-Rondalya by Polvoriza, Muyco, Trangco, and Perez

Choir: NAMCYA Choral Series, Sundry Choral Series (reprint), Koro Leyteno, Philippine Folk Songs by Reysio Cruz,
Hallel by Augusto Espino, Teaching Choral Music (Dawn Collins), Handbook for Beginning Choral Educators (Walter
Lamble), Singing at First Sight Series (Andy Beck), Teaching Music Through Performance in Middle School Choir,
Collaboration in the Ensemble Arts

Website resource: www.giamusic.com, www.teoria.com, www.solfege.org, www.culturalequity.org , www.folkways.si.edu,

www.upethnom.com

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