Contemporary Philippine Music (Music 10)

Nicanor Abelardo was one of his students

"Father of Kundiman"

First Filipino director of UP Conservatory of Music

He won first prize for the composition of the melody of “UP Naming Mahal” in a competition for the University Hymn

"Dean of Filipino Composers"

First National Artist for Music awardee

First composer invited to perform at the Malacañang Palace

"Claude Debussy of the Philippines"

"Father of Philippine Impressionist Music"

National Artist for Music in 2018