Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

DARAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Salvacion, Daraga, Albay

A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN MUSIC GRADE 7

I. OBJECTIVE
At the end of the module, the learners are expected to:
a. Identify musical characteristics of selected Philippine Festivals through playing and
listening to the music.
b. Explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine Festivals.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Lesson: Music of Philippine Festivals and Theatrical Form
Reference: Curriculum Guide Grade VII MAPEH; Music & Arts Learner’s Material Unit IV
Materials: Visual Aids, Speaker

III. LESSON PROPER

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Procedure

Good afternoon class! Good afternoon, Ma’am!

Let’s start our lesson today with a

prayer.

Anyone from the class can lead the James: (raise his hand)
prayer?

Yes, James.
Please come here in the front and lead James: Classmate please stand, lets bow our
the prayer. head and feel the present of the Lord.

In the name of the father, the son and the holy

spirit, Amen.

“Lord, we offer to you our class today.

 We are grateful for this day as we learn new
things.
We ask you to help us listen attentively.
May we participate actively in the discussions
and activities.
We also pray that you keep us safe from harm
and illnesses.
We ask you to guide us through the lessons,
which we hope will improve our
understanding.
And we could be able to apply correctly that
we have learned.
All this we ask in your powerful name,
Amen.”

Thank you, James.

Please arrange your chair properly and

pick up the dirt under your table.

Are you done? Yes Ma’am.

You may now seat down.

How was your day class? Is everyone Josh: I’m feeling great!
okay or stress? Tan: I’m not feeling well Ma’am because she
friendzone me.
Thea: I’m stress Ma’am because of
Okay, enough I know some of you is schoolwork’s.
stress, exhausted and tired but it
happens.

B. Review

Okay shaken up, do you class still

remember the last lesson we have
discussed yesterday?

Anyone from the class remember? Kier: Ma’am (raised his hand)

Yes Kier? Kier: The topic or discussion yesterday is all

about The Music in Mindanao.

Very good, Kier!

What was about that they have Peter: Ma’am they have discussed some
 discussed about Music in Mindanao? instrument that the Mindanao used like
Agung, Suling and Kulintang.

Excellent, Peter really learns about the

discussion yesterday.

C. Motivation

Okay, before we procced to our main Marsha: I know that Game Show Ma’am,
discussion lets do this activity called Vice Ganda is the host.
“Everybody Sing”.

Yes, Marsha is correct since our

subject today is Music, we come up
this idea to do this game today.

I need 5 participants to come in front Students: (All are raising their hands)
to become our player.

James, Alden, Mel, Jam, and Bert is

our player for this game.

Listen players, what you are going to

do is complete the lyrics of the song.
We have here our singers from the
group that will going to sing the
chosen song.

Be alert and listen to the singers once

they stop it’s you time to sing the next
lyrics.
Do you understand players? Players: Yes Ma’am!
 Are all ready to watch and be part of Students: Yes Ma’am we are excited to watch
the game class? the game.

Singers (Jhon Fhil Novelo and Jennica

Tiamzom)

Lyrics:

Minsa'y natuwa ang may likha James: “Pitong libong pulo ang ginawa”
Pitong libong pulo ang ginawa
Mga hiyas na inilatag Alden: “Sa malakas na dagat”
Sa malasutlang dagat
At ang bayan n'yang pinili
Nasa dulo ng bahaghari Mel: “Nasa dulo ng bahaghari”
Kaya't isang libong kulay
Nang-aakit, kumakaway Jam: “Nang-aakit, kumakaway”

[Chorus: Angeline Quinto]

Piliin mo rin ang Pilipinas
Kapuluang kwintas ng perlas Bert: “Kapatagang kwintas ng perlas”
Piliin mo, yakapin mo
Kayamanan n'yang likas
Piliin mo ang Pilipinas

Wow for our singers and players.

Did you class enjoy the game? Students: Yes Ma’am

And our winner for this game is

James, Mel, and Jam. Congratulations!

Please take this our little token.

Are you now class ready for our

lesson for today? Students: Yes!

D. Discussion

Our lesson for today class is about the

Music of Philippine Festivals and
Theatrical Form

Is the song that was sing a in our game is

one of a festival song? Kae: Yes, it’s one of the famous festival songs
here in the Philippines.
Correct Kae, Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas
usually use for festivals dance because
"Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas (Choose
Philippines)" is a patriotic anthem that
encourages Filipinos and listeners alike to
appreciate their country's beauty, culture,
and natural treasures, while also inviting
others from around the world to embrace
the Philippines as the destination for
happiness, celebration, and unity. In short
it represents our country Philippines.

Now let us identify and know some

festivals here in the Philippines.

Can anyone her know some festivals that

is celebrated in the Philippines?

Yes Nicko?
Nicko: Ibalong Festival
Correct!

Any other answer?

Yes Mike?
Mike: Ati-Atihan
Correct!

Later we will find out where these

festivals celebrated.

Let’s have first the Festivals of Aklan

Did anyone know what is the Festivals of

Aklan? Someone already answered it a
minute later.

Yes Jai?
Jai: Its Ati-Atihan
Correct!

Festivals of Allan, Cebu and Batangas

Ati-atihan Festival

The Ati-Atihan Festival is known as the

wildest of the Philippine festivals which
means "make-believe” “Atis" wherein
participants portray the natives of Kalibo,
Aklan called, "Ati or Atas". It is a week-
long festival held annually every third
week of January that consists of a tribal
dance parade with drum music, costumes,
and indigenous accessories to honor the
Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus.
People cheer and shout "Hala Bira!" and
"Viva Santo Niño!" to encourage
enthusiasm and continuous dancing for
the duration of the festival.

Now I want you class to listen the song

that is used for Ati-atihan Festival.

(Play the song)

As we listen to the song, we hear the used

of Snare drums, triples, bass drums,
trumpet, cacophony, xylophones, lyre, and
gongs. The music we listen to is full of
emotion and it easy on the ears and not
too loud.

Now let’s find out what is the festival of

Cebu.

Anyone from class know what is the

festival of Cebu?
Clide: Ma’am its Sinulog Festival
Very good Clide.
The festival of Cebu is “Sinulog Festival.”

Sinulog Festival

The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural

and religious festival held on the third
Sunday of January in the city of Cebu to
honor the Santo Niño, commemorate the
Filipino rejection of their former religious
views, and acceptance of Christianity.
This festival is famous among local and
international tourists for its grand street
parade which imitates the type of dancing
done by the Christians. The petitioners
often yell out "Pit Senior". They flock to
the festival for prayer requests and
thanksgiving while dancing, believing that
Santo Niño will hear them. Different
groups of dancers dressed in colorful
attire are accompanied by rhythmic music
of the drums, percussions, trumpets, and
native gongs.

Now let’s listen to the song of Sinulog

Festival.

(Play song)

Sinulog festival music brought by

the drums, trumpets, and the native
gongs, the Sinulog Festival never
ceases to amaze its audience.

Next is the festival of Batangas which is

the “Sublian Festival”

Who can read this part from the class?

Ralph: Me ma’am
Okay Ralph please read.
Sublian Festival Ralph: The Sublian Festival is an annual
celebration on the twenty third day of July
reflecting the Batangueños' commitment and
great love to their town's patrons, the Holy
Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and the Santo
Niño of Batangas City. It was originally a
religious ceremony that involves praying,
eating, dancing the "Subli," and singing
verses with strict skeletal melody. This
religious commitment was translated to
The Sublian Festival is an annual "Subli", a dance local to Batangas.
celebration on the twenty third day of July Traditionally, the subli is performed with
reflecting the Batangueños' commitment chanting and accompanied by drums. Subli
and great love to their town's patrons, the come from two words: "subsub" (bending
Holy Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and your body forward or downward) and "bali"
the Santo Niño of Batangas City. It was (broken.) Thus, throughout the dance, male
originally a religious ceremony that dancers are in trunk-forward-bend position to
involves praying, eating, dancing the give the impression of broken bodies.
"Subli," and singing verses with strict Festivals of Marinduque, Davao and Bicol
skeletal melody. This religious Moriones Festival Moriones
commitment was translated to "Subli", a
dance local to Batangas. Traditionally, the
subli is performed with chanting and
accompanied by drums. Subli come from
two words: "subsub" (bending your body
forward or downward) and "bali"
(broken.) Thus, throughout the dance,
male dancers are in trunk-forward-bend
position to give the impression of broken
bodies. Festivals of Marinduque, Davao
and Bicol.

This is an example of Sulian Festival

song.

(Play song)

As you listen to, it is similar to a folk

song. The musical instruments mainly
used in the dance include drums, and
wooden castanets.

The next festival is Mariones Festival held

in Marinduque.
Moriones Festival

Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-

religious festival during holy week in the
island known as the "heart of the
Philippines," the island of Marinduque.
This festival is a reenactment of the story
of Saint Longinus. He was the centurion
who pierced the side of Jesus Christ and
regained his vision after drops of blood
and water hit his eyes. He proclaimed the
miracle and because of this he was
punished to great pain and was beheaded
under Pontius Pilate's order.

The music of Mariones is a folk-religious

genre.

Let’s listen to this song of Mariones

Festival.

(Play song)

The next festival is held in Davao which

is Kadayawan Festival.

Anyone from the class can read what is

Kadayawan Festival? Archie: Me Ma’am
Yes Archie.

Kadayawan Festival Archie: Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao

every third week of August in celebration of
thanksgiving for good harvest with parade
floats of fresh fruits and flowers, and street
dancing with colorful tribal costumes, and
 accessories. Kadayawan comes from the word
"Madayaw" meaning thanksgiving for
nature's gift; warm and friendliness greeting;
and to describe things that is good, valuable,
superior, and beautiful. This celebration
originated from tribal festivals of the
"Lumad" and Muslim tribes of Davao in the
Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao 70's featuring the dances and rituals of
every third week of August in celebration thanksgiving. It was used to be called "Apo
of thanksgiving for good harvest with Duwaling" to promote Davao's famous icons:
parade floats of fresh fruits and flowers, the highest peak of the country "Mt. Apo",
and street dancing with colorful tribal King of fruits "Durian", and queen of orchids
costumes, and accessories. Kadayawan "Waling-waling".
comes from the word "Madayaw"
meaning thanksgiving for nature's gift;
warm and friendliness greeting; and to
describe things that is good, valuable,
superior, and beautiful. This celebration
originated from tribal festivals of the
"Lumad" and Muslim tribes of Davao in
the 70's featuring the dances and rituals of
thanksgiving. It was used to be called
"Apo Duwaling" to promote Davao's
famous icons: the highest peak of the
country "Mt. Apo", King of fruits
"Durian", and queen of orchids "Waling-
waling".

This is the song of Kadayawan Festival.

(Play song)

The distinguishing characteristics of the

music of Kadayawan festival is its use
ofvibrant and lively musicof celebration to
give thanks of the gods (anitos) for the
good yield of harvest in Davao.

The last festival is our very own festival

the Ibalong Festival.
Ash: Me ma’am
Who can read from the class?

Yes Ash. Ash: Ibalong Festival is held in Bicol Region,

aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm and
goodwill to all people. Bicolanos and tourists
Ibalong Festival celebrate the festival to commemorate the
three heroes of the Bicol epic in the town of
Ibalong namely Baltog, Handyong, Bantong.
In this festival, the people parade in the streets
wearing masks and costumes like the heroes
and villains of the epic.

Ibalong Festival is held in Bicol Region,

aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm
and goodwill to all people. Bicolanos and
tourists celebrate the festival to
commemorate the three heroes of the
Bicol epic in the town of Ibalong namely
Baltog, Handyong, Bantong. In this
festival, the people parade in the streets
wearing masks and costumes like the
heroes and villains of the epic.

I know you are already familiar to the

song of Ibalong Festival.

But still let’s listen to this song.

Jess: Ma’am!
(Play song)

Since its already familiar to you all, what Jess: The song is in a fast beat and usually
did you notice to the song is it slow, fast drums is used.
and what is the instrument used?

Anyone from the class?

Yes Jess.

Very good Jess.

Thes song of Ibalong festival is usually in

a rousing beat in the used of stirring beat
of drums and the kalutang, a bamboo
percussion instrument.
IV. GENERALIZATION

a. The Ati-Atihan Festival is known as the wildest of the Philippine festivals which
means "make-believe” “Atis" wherein participants portray the natives of Kalibo,
Aklan called, "Ati or Atas".
b. The Sinulog Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival held on the third
Sunday of January in the city of Cebu to honor the Santo Niño, commemorate the
Filipino rejection of their former religious views, and acceptance of Christianity.
c. The Sublian Festival is an annual celebration on the twenty third day of July
reflecting the Batangueños' commitment and great love to their town's patrons, the
Holy Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo, and the Santo Niño of Batangas City.
d. Moriones Festival is a colorful folk-religious festival during holy week in the island
known as the "heart of the Philippines," the island of Marinduque.
e. Kadayawan Festival is held in Davao every third week of August in celebration of
thanksgiving for good harvest with parade floats of fresh fruits and flowers, and street
dancing with colorful tribal costumes, and accessories.
f. Ibalong Festival is held in Bicol Region, aims to express friendliness, enthusiasm, and
goodwill to all people.

V. EVALUATION

Direction: Perform one of the festival songs by singing while doing a beat by tapping in the
table, clapping hands and tapping at your laps. Do it with 10 members each group.

Criteria Score

Teamwork 20%

Execution 30%

Quality of Performance 50%

Total Score: 100%

VI. ASSIGNMENT

Instructions:

1. Create one of the festival costumes.

2. Used recycled materials.
3. Perform a 2 minutes dance of your chosen festival wearing your costumes.
4. Send it to me via google drive and we will watch it during our class.

Criteria Score

Creativity 20%

Execution 30%

Quality of Performance 50%

Total Score: 100%