Thai and Oriental Music Audition Requirement;
Thai Voice
1. Sing 2 songs using the rhythmic pattern “Natapbropgai, 2 chan” (standard song) with each song being at least 32 measures.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Thai Strings and Instruments, including Saw Duang, Saw Uu, Saw Sam Sai, Jakae, Kim, and Khlui Piang Aw
1. Play 1 song using the rhythmic pattern “Natapbropgai, 2 chan” (standard song) with the song being at least 32 measures.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Pipaat Instruments, including Ranad Eek, Ranad Tum, Pii Nai, Kong Wong Yai and Kong Wong Lek
1. Play the song SATHUKARN and 1 song of your choice of not less than 32 measures.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Thai Folk Music Instruments, including Kaen, Pin, Ponglang and Wote
1. Play the following song:
Kaen – Lai Lompadpai (Fon Srikodboon) (ลายลมพัดไผ่)
Pin – Lai Tuai 3 Rhythms (ลายเต้ยสามจังหวะ)
Ponglang – Lai Noksaibinkamtung (ลายนกไทรบินข้ามทุ่ง)
Wote – Lai Sangsinchai (ลายสังข์ศิลป์ชัย)
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Eastern Musical Instruments, including Yangchin, Gujeung and Ahoo
1. Play 2 songs of your choice for not more than 5 minutes.
2. Consideration will come from the auditionee’s overall performance, which includes completeness and correctness of the performed repertoire, including the quality of sound and technique.
Thailand International Music Examination: TIME
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.- Applicants must achieve a TIME test score of 45% up to be eligible for an interview.
– TIME test score of 60% up serves as the passing criterion for admission eligibility.
– Applicants who achieve a TIME score between 45% and 59% and meet the admission criteria will be considered “conditionally accepted.” They are required to register for and complete the courses during the Intensive Course period (June–July 2027)..
– Applicants who have obtained TIME score of 45–59% may submit additional TIME results to adjust their proficiency level (without the need to enroll in the Intensive Course) by April 30, 2027.
2. TIME Subjects to use for College of Music admission
| Program / Major | TIME (Thai Theory) | TIME (Western Theory) | TIME (Ear-Training) | |
| Pre-College (M.4) | Western Music | – | submit Grade 9 | submit Grade 9 |
| Jazz | – | submit Grade 9 | submit Grade 9 | |
| Composition | – | submit Grade 9 | submit Grade 9 | |
| Popular Music | – | submit Grade 9 | submit Grade 9 | |
| Sound and Music Production | – | submit Grade 9 | submit Grade 9 | |
| Sound and Music Production (In case Thai music) | submit Grade 9 | – | – | |
| Thai music | submit Grade 9 | – | – | |
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)
5. See the exam scope on the next page.
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
Scope for Thai Music Theory Grade 9
Scope for Western Theory Grade 9
Scope Ear-Training Grade 9
SIGHT READING
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