1. Technic: Two Technical exercises: (sing in a sustained vowel “Ah”)
1.1 Accompanied – Choose one from No. 11-15, Concone, Op. 9, 50 Lessons
1.2 Unaccompanied – No. 1, Panofka, Op. 85
(The applicant may be asked to sing in a higher or lower key according to the voice type.)

2. Pieces: Three songs:
2.1 One classical selection; an aria or art song (Italian)
2.2 Two songs of applicant’s own choice
• If you have been studying classical voice for a longer period of time, we prefer you to sing songs other periods and languages.
• You are encouraged to show your awareness of movement or dance and acting while performing the repertoire.
Note: Due to the Western course, only Western language is accepted.
* If you need guidance on the classical selection or for the free choice options, please contact Voice Classic & Musical Theatre Department at the College.

For online applicants / Video Audition
1. All applicants are required to record the video clips of a performance in order. Previous Video recording are not acceptable.
2. Record a Long Take video end to end in the same clip and video editing is strictly prohibited.
– Introduce yourself before starting the audition (Including name, applicant ID, department and audition round)
– Typing your name, songs and composers in order to Description on Youtube/ Video clips
– The camera’s perspective must clearly show the whole body. (Drink water are allowed)
3. Recording the video: sound and balance of the instrument’s or backing track should be reasonably. Piano accompanist is recommended.
4. Summit a Public or Unlisted Youtube link of non-edited video

NOTED: Bachelor Program, Voice applications for 5th round are not available (for entering the 2nd semester).

In-person live audition is required for all applicants wishing to be admitted into the following majors with classical guitar as the primary instrument: Classical Music Performance, Music Education and Pedagogy, Music Technology, Music Business, or Music Composition. Applicants are required to perform solo work(s) and/or etude(s) of their choice of at least 2 pieces. There is no minimum time limit, but the entire performance shall not exceed 10 minutes. Applicants are required to perform from memory.                                                       

The selected works should be in appropriate level of difficulty from different style periods and from the standard repertoire for classical guitar by established composers, such as works by J. Dowland, J.S. Bach, D. Scarlatti, S.L. Weiss, J.K. Mertz, N. Coste, M. Giuliani, F.Sor, D. Aguado, A. Diabelli, G. Regondi, J. Arcas, F.Tarrega, A. Barrios, J. Rodrigo, I. Albeniz, E. Granados, M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco, H. Villa-Lobos, L. Brouwer, W. Walton, T. Takemitsu, R. Dyens, H.W.Henze etc.                                                                                                 

The audition committee is entitled to test sight-reading skill of applicants in the examination room by requesting applicants to perform materials randomly selected by the committee.

For non-Thai applicants residing outside Thailand, applicants are allowed to audition by video instead of auditioning in person. However, regarding audition repertoire selection, the same requirements mentioned above apply.                                                                                

The video must show the applicant in full body throughout the entire performance. Applicants should appear in appropriate outfits. The video must also be in one continuous shot from beginning to end. Video or audio editing is not allowed in any circumstances. Applications are required to upload their video on YouTube website and provide the video link in their application form.

Applicants are required to take live auditions (if they reside in Thailand) or record audition videos (if they reside abroad) according to the policies set by the Woodwind Department.

1. Scales and Arpeggios
Play scales and arpeggios by referring to the assignment for each instrument in the appendix (Go to: Log in Application no. >> Menu: Apply an application >> Sample Music).
The focus should be on presenting a warm characteristic sound and an error-free performance at a moderate tempo.

2. Pieces
Perform two contrasting selections that demonstrate your musical and technical strengths.

• The selections should be from the standard solo or etude repertoire.
• Contrasting movements from the same piece are acceptable.
• Total performance time of the two selections should not exceed twelve minutes.
• It is acceptable to perform partial selections to stay within the time limit if necessary.
• Performing with accompaniment is recommended, but not required.

3. Sight Reading: May also be asked to sight-read a short passage*.
*If the audition is performed online this step can be skipped.

For inquiries about audition repertoire, visit our website https://www.music.mahidol.ac.th/people, type “woodwind” in the search box, and email one of our faculty members.

Audition Video Recording Guidelines for Applicants Outside Thailand

1. Video Freshness: Your submitted video must not be older than three months.
2. Purpose-Built Recording: Record your performance video specifically for this entrance exam.
3. Introduction: Begin the video by introducing yourself and stating the recording date.
4. Uninterrupted Take: Record in one continuous take, starting from your introduction until you’ve played the entire repertoire. Avoid stopping between songs.
5. Camera Angle and Clarity: Maintain a fixed, wide camera angle that clearly shows your face and hands. If memorization is required, ensure it’s evident that you’re not reading sheet music.
6. No Editing: Do not edit the video—no audio, visual, or subtitle alterations. Combining simultaneous video and audio recordings is acceptable.
7. Sound Quality: Aim for high-quality sound. Adjust volume levels appropriately, minimize background noise, and record at the best possible quality. Your video will be rejected if there is too much reverberation or if your performance cannot be heard clearly due to noise.
8. Platform and Link: Upload the video to an online platform like YouTube or BiliBili. Share the unlisted link with the admission office.
9. Clear Information: Include your full name, instrument, and course of study (Pre-College, BM, MM, or DM) in the video description.
10. Compliance: Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification.

Equipment
1. You may use your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Set your camera resolution to at least 720p. File format acceptable: MP4, WMV, MOV, MPG. Do not edit the recording in any way.
2. Your phone or tablet should be set horizontally – put it in Airplane mode or Do Not Disturb mode to avoid interruptions – and tap the screen to focus.
3. Use a tripod or stand.
4. Be sure the device is at the right distance from you to frame the shot. Do not use the zoom function as this makes the image grainy or fuzzy. 

Room
1. Be sure the light is good. Try to minimize shadows on your face.
2. Be sure the room is quiet. No background noise (television noise, other people practicing, dancing, cooking, etc.)
3. Record in a spacious room to avoid unnecessary reverb.

Recording
1. Be sure you are in the centre of the frame
– For violin and viola, we need to see at least from the hips up, not just your face.
– For cello and bass, we need to see your whole body. 

2. The angle of the camera should be around the same level with your torso to get the best camera angle. 
3. Make sure that your music stand doesn’t block the camera.

Check your work before submitting it. 
1. Make sure your videos are right side up.
2. Watch and listen all the way through to check if there is any problem with your recording and check your files’ name.

1. Perform one major and one minor scale and arpeggios of your choice, in 3 octaves. Perform them separate and slurred (legato) by 4 and 8 notes per bow. It is advised you also play scale in double stops: 3rds and 6th
2. Perform one etude/ caprice from the standard repertoire* (see chart below)     
3. Perform two contrasting in style selections from the standard solo repertoire that demonstrate your musical and technical strengths. (For example, one movement of a concerto or a sonata and a piece of your choice) Performing with accompaniment is recommended but not obligatory.
4. The candidate may also be asked to sight-read a short passage* (If the audition is performed online this step can be skipped)

Instrument:	Standard etude/ caprice repertoire:
violin	Fiorillo, Kreutzer, Rode, Mazas, Dont, Paganini,etc.
viola	Campagnoli, Kreutzer, Mazas, Sitt, Palaschko, etc.
cello	Popper, Duport, Dotzauer
double bass	Simandl, Sturm, Storch

1. Perform one major scale hands together in similar motion. Hands starting one octave apart. Range: 4 octaves.
2. Perform one harmonic minor scale hands together in similar motion. Hands starting one octave apart. Range: 4 octaves.
3. Perform one melodic minor scale hands together in similar motion. Hands starting one octave apart. Range: 4 octaves.
4. Perform one major arpeggio hands together in root position, first inversion, and second inversion. Range: 4 octaves each.
5. Perform three contrasting style selections of your choice from the standard solo and etude repertoire that demonstrate your musical and technical strengths. (For example, one etude and a one-movement of a concerto or a sonata, and one other piece.) Total performance time of the three selections should not exceed 20 minutes.
6. The candidate may also be asked to sight-read a short passage. *
   *If the audition is performed online this step can be skipped.

Recommendations from department

All brass and percussion applicants are required to audition in person on a scheduled audition date at Mahidol University.

International applicants who face significant challenges traveling to Thailand may request permission to submit a pre-screening video audition. To do so, contact Mr. Alongkorn Laosaichuea, Chair of the Brass and Percussion Department, at alongkorn.lao@mahidol.ac.th. In your request, please include your reasons for wishing to submit a pre-screening video. If the request is approved, detailed guidelines for recording and submission will be provided.
Please note that applicants who submit a pre-screening video may still be invited to attend an in-person audition at a later date.

Choosing a university is an important decision, and we strongly encourage you to visit our campus, meet the faculty, and speak with current students. This will help you determine whether Mahidol is the right fit for you. A live audition also allows us to get a clearer sense of your strengths as a candidate. That’s why applicants who come to Mahidol for an in-person audition not only gain the most meaningful experience but also give themselves the best chance of success as a Mahidol student.

 An in-person audition has some important advantages:

· Stronger Personal Connection: Face-to-face interaction with faculty and staff helps build rapport and allows you to leave a more memorable impression.
· Immediate Feedback & Interaction: Faculty may offer brief feedback or ask follow-up questions, which isn’t possible in recorded auditions.
· Experience the Environment: Visiting the campus allows you to feel the atmosphere, explore the facilities (like practice rooms, concert halls), and picture your daily life here at Mahidol.
· Network Building: You can start forming relationships with fellow applicants and current students, which helps ease the transition if you’re accepted.
· Audition Day Experience: Going through the audition process in a live setting can better prepare you for future professional auditions and performances. 

Guideline for making a recording (In case resident abroad)

Video Audition Requirements are available only upon request from the Department Chair.

Do not post on the website.
1.  Video Pre-Screening Audition Requirements
2. Begin your video with a short introduction of yourself.
3. Camera position must be steadyas landscape view only
4. Video must be recorded in one continuous and unedited take.
5. Record your video in a quiet space, with good accoustics and lighting.
6. Video resolution setting should be at least 1080p 30fps. 
7. Record with the best equipment you have available. A quality microphone is the most important.
8. Video should include the performer’s face, instrument, and accompanist (if any).
9. Be sure to test the link for your video to be sure that it works.

Notes

· Applicants may choose their own scales and arpeggios, if required.
· Sight-reading is not required for video auditions.
· Additional video submissions or an in-person audition may be requested after the initial review.
· Videos that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.

1. Technic: Perform three (3) major and three (3) natural minor scales with arpeggios, in as many octaves as you can comfortably play. Also perform a chromatic scale as high and as low as you can comfortably play. The focus should be on presenting a warm characteristic sound and an error-free performance at a moderate tempo. Sight reading may also be asked.
2. Pieces: Perform two (2) contrasting selections that demonstrate your musical and technical strengths. The selections should be from the standard solo or etude repertoire. Contrasting movements from the same piece are acceptable. Total performance time of the two selections should not exceed ten minutes. It is acceptable to perform partial selections to stay within the time limit if necessary (for example, exposition only). Performing with accompaniment is recommended.

* Noted: Online audition, Scales and arpeggios are chosen by performer choice and NO sight-reading

1. Solo Pieces
Snare drum: Perform one snare drum etude or solo from the following (or comparable alternates):
Keith Aleo – Advanced Etudes for Snare Drum
Mitchell Peters – Advanced Snare Drum Studies
Warren Benson – Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum
Marimba:
Perform one etude or solo for 2-mallet from the following (or comparable alternates):
Morris Goldenberg – Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, and Vibraphone
J.S. Bach – Sonata and Partitas for Violin, Suites for Cello
Perform one solo for 4-mallet from the following (or comparable alternates):
Mathias Schmitt – Ghania
Ney Rosauro – Three Preludes
Benjamin Wittiber – Rhythm Dance
Clair Omar Musser – Etudes for Marimba
Timpani: Perform one 3-4-drum timpani etude from the following:
Saul Goodman – Modern Method for Timpani
John Beck – Concepts for Timpani
Richard Hochrainer – Etudes for Timpani (Book 1)

Technical Demonstration
Snare drum: demonstrate various rudiments on snare drum, slow-fast- slow
Marimba: 7 sharps, 7 flats – Two (2) major scales, two (2) octaves with arpeggios, ascending and descending
7 sharps, 7 flats – Two (2) minor scales, two (2) octaves with arpeggios, ascending and descending
Timpani: tuning 4th, 5th, 8th intervals

Sight-Read materials on marimba and snare drum

1. Technique
Technique (on-site)
Scales
– All major and harmonic minor scales in 4 octaves, hands together in mixed parallel and contrary motion. (see Example 1)
– Melodic minor keys in parallel motion only. 
– All scales should be played with 4 notes per beat at M.M. = 88. 
*For Music Technology and Music Business Majors, scales are required in only parallel motion in 4 octaves.

Example 1: Mixed Parallel and Contrary Motion Scale

Arpeggios
All major and minor arpeggios, hands together in parallel motion, in 4 octaves, 4 notes per beat at M.M. = 80. 
Note: All Scales and arpeggios must conclude with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences in all three positions and must be performed by memory (see Example 2).

Example 2: Cadences in Three Positions

Technique (online version only)
Same requirements as the on-site version
1. Scales, hands together in 4 octaves with 4 notes per beat at M.M. = 88. 
Candidate will choose ONE key from each of these categories. 
– D, E, G and A major  (mixed parallel and contrary motion, see Ex.2)
– F and B major (mixed parallel and contrary motion, see Ex.2)
– black key major  (mixed parallel and contrary motion, see Ex.2)
– white key harmonic minor (mixed parallel and contrary motion, see Ex.2)
– black key harmonic minor (mixed parallel and contrary motion, see Ex.2)
– white key melodic minor (parallel motion)
– black key melodic minor (parallel motion)

2. Arpeggios in mixed parallel and contrary motion, in 4 octaves with 4 notes per beat at M.M. = 88
Candidate will choose ONE key from each of these categories. 
– white key major 
– black key major  
– white key minor 
– black key minor 
Note: Scales and arpeggios must conclude with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences in all three positions and must be performed by memory (see Example 2).

Example 2: Cadences in Three Positions

2. Repertoire (both on-site and online versions)
Four pieces of the following genres will be required to perform.  

• All pieces must be performed by memory. Do not take repeats. Any substitution of the required pieces will not be allowed.  

1. One etude (preferably from Romantic or 20^th Century period) 
2. One Baroque piece 
– One of the 48 preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II by J.S. Bach, OR One Three Part Invention by J.S. Bach 
3. First movement of any sonata by composers in Classical period 
4. One Romantic, 20^th Century, or Contemporary piece  

*For Music Technology and Music Business Majors, 3 pieces of the following genres will be required to perform. Performing all pieces from memory is encouraged but not required.
1. One Three-Part Invention by J.S. Bach
2. First movement of any sonata by composers in Classical period
3. One free choice of repertoire

*Important Notes:

• If a candidate proceeds to more than one round of auditions, at least one piece (or more) must be changed.
• The committee reserves the right to determine whether the full program will be heard.

3. Sight Reading (On-site) 
    Quick study piece (for online version only)
*For quick study, the score will be given to the candidate one month prior to the audition date. 

NOTED: Bachelor Program, Piano applications for 5th round are not available (for entering the 2nd semester).

**International/overseas candidates and candidates who have a travel difficulty are exempted from LIVE Audition. Candidates must upload a non-edited, continuous playing of required pieces on YouTube/ Google Drive/ etc. Then, send your links with your application. All pieces must be recorded in a single uninterrupted take without edits. The recording must not be older than 6 months to the submission date.

** TIME examination (piano-grade 12) is allowed to be used instead of this requirement, however, it is optional 

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Instructions for audition video:
Please record a one-minute introduction video with these following information:

• Your name
• Your degree and your major
• Your current school and teacher as well as your level in piano playing
• others

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Recording Requirements:

• Recordings must be labeled with the name of the composer and work or movement
• Recordings must be in these file format: avi, .flv, .m1v, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .webm, .wmv
• Recordings must not be edited, and genuinely performed by a candidate
• Recordings must be recorded within one day
• Recordings must be up to date (not older than two years to the submission date)

1. How to apply with the TIME score

In order to study here, prospectus students should obtain a required result of TIME. The applicant will need to apply for TIME for Thai Music theory, Music Theory, and Aural training. Requirement will depend on the major areas of application.

If the applicant did not pass the TIME (<60%), but qualify for other areas, the applicant will be admitted to the college under condition and will be placed in the music foundation course as indicated in the program curriculum. However, applicant is allowed to re-take TIME and if the result is more than 60%, the applicant can submit the result for an update score (entering the first semester, until 30 April 2026 or entering the second semester, until 30 September 2026).

2. TIME Subjects to use for College of Music admission

Program / Major		TIME (Thai Theory)	TIME  (Western Theory)	TIME (Ear-Training)
Bachelor	Classical Music Performance	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Jazz	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Thai and Eastern Music	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 5	–
	Popular Music	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Music Composition	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Musical Theater	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Music Education and Pedagogy (Western)	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Music Education and Pedagogy (Thai)	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 5	–
	Music Business (Western)	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Music Business (Thai)	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 5	–
	Music Technology (Western)	–	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 12
	Music Technology (Thai)	submit Grade 12	submit Grade 5	–

3. Applicants can purchase an application form, handbook, and register at

1) TIME, branch MCGP Seacon Square Srinakarin Tel.: 02 7219894 – 7 
2) TIME, branch MCGP Seacon Square Bangkae Tel.: 02 4582680
3) TIME, branch MCGP Siam Paragon Tel.: 02 1294542 – 6 
4) College of Music Shop, Salaya Tel.: 02 8002525 # 2504, 2505

4. TIME exams are available both on-site and online. (Please check before applying)

Contact TIME for more Information (on-site/online):  www.timemusicexam.com
mobile phone no. 081 918 5381, call no. 02 4582680
Contact TIME for submit scores TIME:  msadmission@mahidol.ac.th