Faculty

Assist. Dr. Kyle R. Fyr

Musicology Department

Room: C205
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34 #3201
E-mail: kyle.fyr@mahidol.ac.th

Kyle Fyr began teaching at the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2013 after previously working as Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the University of Northern Colorado. At the College, he has served as the chair of the Master of Arts program since 2013 and has also served as the chair of the musicology department since 2014.

Fyr’s research, which covers such varied topics as Maurice Ravel’s evolving treatment of leading tones and issues of teaching music history in a multilingual environment, has been published in Music Theory and Analysis (vol. 5/1, forthcoming), the Journal of Music History Pedagogy (vol. 8/2), the Malaysian Music Journal (vol. 6/1), Music Theory Online (vol. 18.2) and Notes (vol. 69/2). In addition, he has presented papers at conferences throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Fyr earned a Ph.D. and an M.M. in music theory from Indiana University after earning an M.M. in piano performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His dissertation focused on the piano music of John Adams and he has performed Adams’s piano works on multiple recitals. While at Indiana University, he also received a dissertation fellowship and an award for outstanding teaching.

Dr. Korak Lertpibulchai

Piano Department

Room Number: D202.02
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34 #4202
E-mail: korak.lertpibulchai@gmail.com

Korak Lertpibulchai, originally from Thailand, graduated from Mahidol University (B.M, 2012) and Illinois State University (M.M, 2013). In 2017, she graduated with a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Iowa under the tutelage of Dr. Ksenia Nosikova. Her primary teachers have included Dr. Eri Nakagawa, Dr. Joshua Russell, Dr. Mina Ivanova, Dr. Ramasoon Sitalayan, and Supaphon Vibulpanuvej. She currently serves as the Collaborative Piano Coordinator for the College of Music, Mahidol University.

As a collaborative artist, Korak Lertpibulchai has performed for the University of Iowa Center for New Music, Illinois State University Choir, and Illinois State University Theatre Department. Between 2016 and 2017, she served as the Collaborative Piano Coordinator for the Asia Pacific Saxophone Academy where she worked with numerous renowned saxophone artists such as Stephen Page (UT-Austin), Yo Matsushita (Senzoku College of Music), Asagi Ito (Brussels Conservatory), among others. In 2016, she performed with Dr. Kenneth Tse for a performance of Blue Arc by the University of Iowa composer, Dr. Michael Eckert. In 2018, she performed with famed cellist Hee-Young Lim, Cello Professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, during her visit to the Mahidol University, College of Music.

An advocate for new music, Korak Lertpibulchai has given world premieres and performed numerous works by composers such as David Lang, Kaija Saariaho, Dimitri Papageorgiou, Augusta Read Thomas, Abrahamsen Hans, Irina Dubkova, Bruno Maderna, Robert Moran, Michael Fiday, Dan Welcher, Louis Karchin, and Adam Greene, among others.

As a chamber musician, Korak performs regularly with Singaporean saxophonist Leslie Wong, and they have given performances throughout the United States, Europe and Asia including main Music Conservatories in China such as Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory, Central Conservatory, Xi’an Conservatory, Tianjin Conservatory, etc. Korak is also a founding member of the trio “AmaCor”, with cellist Marcin Szawelski and clarinetist Hannelore Vermeir. They have given performances throughout Thailand and will embark on a European Tour in 2022.

Korak Lertpibulchai served on the Jury for the 5th Thailand International Piano Competition (2018), as well as the Young Artist Music Contest (2018-2021), the Quad Cities Baroque Competition (2013) and the SET Youth Music Competition.

Korak has done recordings of music by David Gompper and Alan Schnitz and has also done a recording project of Thai composers and their works which it presents the sound palette and aesthetic of Thai contemporary music for the solo piano.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ingolv Haaland

Professor of Popular Music Studies, University of Agders, Norway

Norwegian Associate Professor Dr. Ingolv Haaland (b.1973) is a composer, arranger, pianist and scholar who have collaborated with independent artists, musicians and academic institutions in Southeast Asia and The Middle East since 2006.

He has a master in popular music performance (2010) and published his PhD thesis Intercultural Musical Collaboration–Towards A Global Sound (2020) as an innovative stand-alone webpage (globalsoundphd.com) combining artistic research and popular musicology.

Haaland has a particular interest in Thai Traditional Music Instruments and are collaborating with Thai, Southeast Asian and Arabic artists on how to compose and perform new and innovative soundscapes rooted in the respective cultures.

Haaland has published six albums since 2009 and in 2019 he received the Norwegian National Grant as a composer.

Haaland is currently employed at the Department of Popular Music, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Agder, Norway.

He is an active member in the network organisations SEADOM and IASPM-SEA and have lectured in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Lebanon and Palestine.

Prof. Dr. Carole Dawn Reinhart

Professor of Music, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (Emeritus)

Carole Dawn Reinhart was born in Roselle, New Jersey on Dec. 20th, 1941. Her mother played trombone and started her daughter on the slide cornet at age two and a half. By the time Reinhart was 7, she was playing duets in concert with her older brother, who was an accomplished trumpeter. At age 10, she received a scholarship to study with Edward Treutel at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. She was first chair in New Jersey’s All-State Bands and Orchestras. At age 16, she was commissioned as the youngest and only woman bandmaster in the Salvation Army, and made her first international appearance as guest soloist and conductor at a youth congress in Toronto, Canada.

After graduating from high school, Reinhart received a symphony orchestra scholarship to the University of Miami, where she worked under Fabian Sevitzky and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. A Fulbright scholarship then took her to study with Helmut Wobisch in Vienna, where she was the first woman brass player to achieve the coveted “Reifezeugnis” with honors. Reinhart then returned to New York to complete her education at the Juilliard School of Music, where she was first trumpet in the Juilliard Orchestra and received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Science degrees. Following graduation, Reinhart played regularly in the orchestra at Radio City Music Hall and in Leopold Stokowski’s American Symphony Orchestra. She continued as a Getzen clinician soloing with high school and college bands and various orchestras, and appeared on numerous TV shows, including the “Tonight Show”, the “Mike Douglas Show” and several Al Hirt “Fanfare” shows. In 1968, she performed for American servicemen on a USO tour of Asia during the Vietnam war.

In 1971, Reinhart moved to Berlin, Germany where she played studio sessions, filled in as principal trumpet at the “Deutsche Oper”, and built up her solo career with symphony and chamber orchestras, averaging 125 concerts a year, as well as television performances and radio recordings. In addition she made solo albums for Deutsche Grammophon and BASF with the Munich Philharmonic, German Bach Soloists, Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra and Wuerttemberg Chamber Orchestra. Her concert tours have taken her throughout Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, the United States, Canada, and Australia, where she performed in Melbourne with the Australian Symphony for over 100,000 people with “live” national television coverage.

In 1983, Reinhart was offered a professorship at the prestigious University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. In 1994, the Vienna University Press published the book, “Carole Dawn Reinhart – Aspects of a Career”, which is now available from IWBC in an updated 3^rd edition with CD. (<generalmanager@myiwbc.org> Proceeds go to IWBC) After a 40 year performance career, Reinhart ceased concertizing in 1996 but continues to be active teaching at the university in Vienna, giving master classes around the world, and serving as a juror for competitions. In 2009, with the dissertation theme, “Women Brass Musicians”, she earned her PhD. Reinhart, a founding member of ITG who served on the ITG Board of Directors and performed at the 1st International Brass Conference held in Montreux, Switzerland in 1976, is the longest affiliated Getzen playing artist, since “Doc” Severinsen gave her a Getzen trumpet on the “Tonight Show” in 1964.

Prof. Dr. Henri Bok

Fontys University of the Arts, Tilburg

One of the ‘Big Three’ in bass clarinet history, Henri Bok is a very active worldwide ambassador of his beloved instrument, one to which he has devoted his life as a performer, teacher, improviser, and composer. His unique rich and warm sound can be heard on numerous recordings.

Bok is noted for his new sound combinations leading to unusual instrumental groups: Duo Contemporain (with marimba/vibraphone), Duo Novair (with accordion), Bass Instincts (with bass oboe), Duo Clarones (bass clarinet duo with Luis Afonso ‘Montanha’), Duo HeRo (with jazz pianist Rob van Bavel) and Duo Hevans (with Eleri Ann Evans, saxophones).

Bok has also collaborated with fellow musicians Gustavo Beytelmann, José Luis Estellés, Mike Garson, Josef Horák, Bennie Maupin, Justo Sanz, Louis Sclavis, Willem Tanke, Henri Tournier, Dawn Upshaw, Eric Vloeimans, and many others from all styles and genres. These collaborations have resulted in many new pieces dedicated to him.

Bok has been professor of bass clarinet at Codarts/Rotterdam Superior Conservatoire (The Netherlands). He was professor of bass clarinet at Musikene until 2020 (San Sebastian, Spain), as well as guest professor at the Robert Schumann Hochschule für Musik (Düsseldorf, Germany). He has just taken up a new position at the Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, Tilburg. Since 2000, he has also taught the bass clarinet class during the annual Julian Menéndez clarinet summer course in Ávila (Spain). Bok is also professor of free improvisation and has performed at several improvisation festivals (amongst others in Tallinn, Estonia).

New Techniques for the Bass Clarinet (www.shoepair.com), which Bok wrote in 1989 (revised in 2011), is the standard work for instrumentalists and composers interested in extended techniques.

In 2005 Bok was the initiator and artistic director of the first World Bass Clarinet Convention, which took place in Rotterdam and was attended by more than five hundred bass clarinetists from all over the world. Following his first piece Vinho do Porto Brasileiro (1997), Bok has written many solo works and chamber music. His compositions are published by Shoepair Music.

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to music, Henri Bok was made a knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion by King Willem Alexander in April 2014. In 2018 he received his PhD at Leiden University with a thesis entitled ‘The deep-rooted microtonality of the bass clarinet’. Bok is an endorser for Buffet Crampon , D’Addario reeds, Pomarico, and Wiseman bells and cases.

Mr. Hiroshi Ando

Chief of the President’s Office, Kunitachi College of Music (Emeritus)

Mr. Hiroshi Ando is a prominent music researcher who has deep insight into music cooperation between Southeast Asia and Japan. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, he studied musicology at the Tokyo University of the Arts. During his involvement with Kunitachi College of Music as director of Concert Office and President’s Office between 1990-2017, he managed and produced numerous concerts and created international exchange programs with more than ten universities in Europe, USA, East Asia and Southeast Asia as well.

Along with those official activities, Mr. Ando is very active in writing and committed to developing music in society. He has published numerous concert reviews, liner notes and articles, appeared on many radio programs, and given presentations at several international conferences.

His recent research reports “Music Education System in ASEAN Countries” have been published in the website of Piano Teachers’ National Association of Japan

Prof. Dr. Chen Yi

Distinguished Professor of Composition, University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory

Born in Guangzhou in 1953, Dr. Chen Yi received her composition degrees from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and Columbia University in New York, studying with Profs. Wu Zuqiang, Chou Wen-chung, and Mario Davidovsky. She has been the Distinguished Endowed Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory since 1998. She had also served as Composer-in-Residence for the Women’s Philharmonic, the vocal ensemble Chanticleer, and the Aptos Creative Arts Center in San Francisco (1993-96), supported by Meet The Composer, and taught on the composition faculty at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore (1996-98).

Chen Yi blends Chinese and Western traditions, transcending cultural and musical boundaries. She has composed over 150 works ranging from solo instruments and chamber groups (over 60), to chorus (over 30), and large ensembles (over 50, including orchestra or wind band, concertos, or mixed vocal and instrumental works), recorded in over 120 commercially released CDs on various labels, and received the prestigious Charles Ives Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2001. Published by Theodore Presser Company, her music has reached a wide range of audiences and inspired people around the world.

As a strong advocate for new music with diversity and inclusion, particularly for women in music, Prof. Chen has been awarded 5 Honorary Doctorates in the States and Distinguished Visiting Professorship from many music institutes in China. She has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2005, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2019.

Boston Brass

International Brass Recording Artists

For 35 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Performing exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment captivating all ages. The ensemble’s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun. The philosophy of Boston Brass is to provide audiences with a wide selection of musical styles in unique arrangements, provided in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Through over 100 performances each year, the members of Boston Brass play to audiences at concerts, educational venues and jazz festivals. In addition to solo performances, Boston Brass regularly performs with orchestras, wind ensemble, brass bands, marching bands and a variety of other ensembles. They have performed in all 50 states and 32 countries and have conducted master classes around the world including sessions and residencies at the Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, University of North Texas, Royal Academy of Music in London, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory at the National University of Singapore, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and Mahidol University in Bangkok.

Boston Brass is a Yamaha Performing Group and has been featured educators and performers at the Mid West Band and Orchestra Clinic, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Japan Band Clinic, Music Educators National Conferences, American Bandmaster Association Conference, The American Band College, Western International Band Clinic and Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.

Boston Brass has been featured on The CBS Early Show, National Public Radio’s Performance Today, The Great American Brass Band Festival and has recorded many diverse albums. Their latest recording “Concerto Grosso” is a collaboration with Eric Rombach-Kendall and University of New Mexico Wind Ensemble, “Reminiscing” is a tribute to Rolf Smedvig of the Empire Brass, “Rewired” features new arrangements by the members of Boston Brass, Latin Nights, features a collection of some of the greatest classical and jazz works by Latin composers and performers and features the legendary drummer Steve Gadd, the beautiful voice of Talita Real, percussion and guitar. Other albums include Ya Gotta Try, featuring music from Horace Silver, Chick Corea and Dizzy Gillespie, produced by legendary jazz recording genius Rudy van Gelder andWithin Earshot, featuring classical works by Shostakovich, Ginastera, Dvorak, Liszt and others.

Boston Brass has two holiday recordings, Christmas Bells are Swingin’, and The Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, featuring the Boston Brass All-Stars Big Band playing the truly phenomenal charts made popular by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Boston Brass tours a vibrant holiday show each year featuring many of the charts from these two albums, combined with a variety of solo and combo selections and some fun surprises, which has quickly established the show as a perennial audience favorite.

2011 marked the 25th Anniversary of Boston Brass and was celebrated with the “25 Fanfares Project,” wherein 25 fanfares were premiered by composers from all over the country. Boston Brass also premiered a new major commission by noted wind ensemble composer Brian Balmages and new arrangements by the legendary Sam Pilafian. Additionally, Boston Brass was very excited to have the opportunity to collaborate in the 2010/2011 season with the fabulous Imani Winds in a program entitled “Sketches of Spain,” featuring the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans. In the 2012/2013 season the quintet began touring their “Notes from the Balcony” program with the Enso String Quartet. The program features music based on “Romeo and Juliet”

Prof. Dr. Martin Prchal

Vice Principal, Royal Conservatoire, The Hague, Former CEO, Association of European Conservatories (AEC)

Martin Prchal (1967) was born in Prague and grew up in The Netherlands following the move of his family there in 1968. After starting cello lessons with his father, he pursued professional music studies in the US (with cellists Frantisek Smetana and Orlando Cole), Czechoslovakia (with Milos Sadlo), the UK (with William Pleeth) and the Netherlands (with Elias Arizcuren), where he obtained his teaching and performance diplomas. He also holds a MA degree in musicology from Utrecht University. Following a career as a performing musician touring extensively with various ensembles such as the EU Chamber Orchestra and the Salzburg Chamber Soloists, he fulfilled several assignments in the fields of international relations and pre-college training at the conservatoires of Utrecht, Groningen and The Hague. At the Utrecht Conservatory, he founded and coordinated the ERASMUS InterUniversity Co-operation Programme ‘Polyphonia’ in 1992, a network of conservatoires that implemented one of the first ERASMUS student and teacher exchanges in the field of music and various curriculum development programmes at European level. In 2001, he was appointed as the first Chief Executive of the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC), a post he held until 2011. During his time with the AEC, several large European cooperation projects were realised (e.g. the ERASMUS Network for Music ‘Polifonia’, ‘Mundus Musicalis’, ‘DoReMiFaSOCRATES’ and ‘Accreditation in European Professional Music Training’) that developed various tools to support and promote European and international cooperation in the conservatoire sector. These tools include handbooks on curriculum development and international exchange, a subject-specific European Qualification Framework and a European-level subject-specific system to external quality assurance and accreditation in the field of music. In the field of quality assurance in higher education, Martin has served on the boards of the Flemish and Swiss accreditation agencies, has participated as an expert in review and accreditation visits in various countries worldwide, and has until recently been the chair of the board of MusiQuE – Music Quality Enhancement, a European-level organisation for evaluation and accreditation in higher music education based in Brussels, which is executing reviews and accreditations all over the world. Since 2011, Martin is vice-principal at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, where he oversees curriculum development, quality assurance, research, curricular innovation and international affairs. He is a frequent author of articles on higher music education, internationalisation and quality assurance in various international journals and publications. Since 2020, Martin is also vice-president of the European Chamber Music Academy (ECMA).

Mr. Paul Hughes

Director, BBC Orchestras and Chorus

Paul Hughes joined the BBC in 1999 and is Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and of the BBC Singers. A graduate of Trinity College of Music where he studied piano, composition and conducting, Paul Hughes came to the BBC following a number of key roles with The Academy of Ancient Music (General Manager), IMG Artists, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (Chief Executive) and the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra (General Manager).

Under his directorship, the BBC ensembles have toured the world, recorded extensively, expanded audiences live, on air and on social media, undertaken a wide range of innovative education and audience development projects and championed new music, new composers and new artists. Paul Hughes has been leading on the design of a new studio complex for the BBC ensembles he directs, which is currently under construction on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the site of the 2021 Olympic Games, and due to open in 2025.

While at the BBC Paul Hughes has attracted the widest range of international artist collaborators, making several key appointments and relationships with, amongst others, Sir Andrew Davis, Jiri Belohlavek, Sakarik Oramo, Semyon Bychkov, Oliver Knussen, Sofi Jeannin, Jules Buckley, Dame Judith Weir, John Adams, Mark Anthony Turnage and Brett Dean

A Governor of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for nine years, Paul has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of musicians and audiences, and is a guest lecturer at several of the UK’s leading conservatoires. He is the recipient of honorary membership from Trinity College of Music, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the Royal College of Music and has recently been honoured by the Finnish government with the award of Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion, for services to Finnish music and musicians.

Paul Hughes is a regular juror for international competitions including the inaugural Evgeny Svetlanov Conducting Competition (2007), the Long Thibaud Crespin piano and violin competitions (2014 and 2015), the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition (2018 and 2021), and the Hastings International Piano Competition (2022). He also returns as a main panel member of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

From 2021 Paul Hughes is delighted to be joining the International Advisory Council of the College of Music, Mahidol University, Bangkok.

Prof. Dr. Ramon Acoymo

Former Dean, Professor of Music, College of Music, University of the Philippines

Prof. Acoymo is a First-Prize Winner of the United States National Association of Teachers of Singing Voice Competition. His Recital Debut at the Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts was described as a “triumph” by the New-York – based “Headline Philippines”.

Admitted into the Philippine ALIW (“JOY”) Foundation Awards for Live Music and Theater Performance Hall of Fame – he has garnered from the University of the Philippines the Chancellor’s Award for Most Outstanding Classical Music Performer and two Artist’s Productivity Awards. He has been awarded for outstanding contributions to Music by the same institution’s Alumni Association and its PHI KAPPA PHI International Honor Society Chapter, as well as by the Alumni Association of De La Salle University.

He has served as Committee Chair for the Philippine National Artist Award for Music; Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Music; Chair of the Technical Panel for Music for the Philippines’ Commission on Higher Education; and Secretary-General and Program Director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines National Music Competition for Young Artists.

The Tenor has most recently completed Lectures, Lecture-Performances and/or Performances notably in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the Royal University of Fine Arts; Yangon, Myanmar for the Philippine National Heritage Month; Hanoi, Vietnam for its Institute of Music; Vientiane, Laos for a Philippine Embassy Voice Workshop; Salaya Thailand for the Mahidol University College of Music Department of Voice; and cities in California, the United States.

He was a Keynote Speaker for the International Conference on Asia-Pacific Arts Studies in Yogyakarta, Indonesia and Stage & Co-Music Director of the World Premiere of the University of the Philippines College of Music Centennial Opera DIWATA (“Enchanted Muse”) staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. November 2020 saw the ” Missa Laudato Si’ ” (the music for which he composed) given its World Concert Premiere in the Philippines.

Maestro Gudni Emilsson

Founding Chief Conductor, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra

Gudni A. Emilsson was born in Reykjavik, Iceland. At the age of 4 he started music lessons with his father. As a master’s degree candidate at the State University of Music Trossingen in Germany, he studied piano with Wolfgang Wagenhauser and conducting with Walter Hugler. Gudni has also taken Master Classes, Workshops and assisted conductors including: Walter Hugler, Sergiu Celibidache, Kirk Trevor,Lutz Koehler, Rudolf Barshai, Ilya Musin, Myung Wung Chung, Helmut
Rilling, John Eliot Gardiner and Bernard Haitink.

Emilsson has made guest appearances throughout the world with major orchestras such as the Stuttgart Philharmonic, the Symphony Orchestra of Nurnberg, the Symphony Orchestra of Goettingen, the Mannheim Chamber Orchestra, the Symphony Orchestra of the University of Leipzig and the North West Germany Philharmonic. He has further served as a guest conductor for other orchestras and choirs like the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the Bankja Chamber Orchestra of Sofia, the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria, the Kotor Art- Festival Orchestra in Montenegro, the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra in Greece, the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic in Czech Republic, the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra in Prague, Symphony Orchestra of the National Theatre in Prague, Radio Symphony Orchestra in Prague, the Radio Choir of Prague, the Bucharest Radio Choir, the South Bohemian Chamber Orchestra in Czech Republic, the Poland Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tonkunstler Orchestra of Vienna in Austria. Outside of Europe he was been well received as a guest conductor of the Arctic Chamber Orchestra (USA), the Orchestra “Sesi” Porto Alegre (Brazil), the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra USA and the Vietnamese National Symphony Orchestra.

From 2000 to 2004 Emilsson was the Chief Conductor of the Suk Chamber Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic. In 2005 he started as the Chief Conductor of the Orchestra Camerata Bohemica Prague. Since 2002 he has been serving as the Artistic Director and Cultural Attaché of the Classical Music Festival of the University City of Tubingen in Germany. Since 1999 he has been the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Tubingen Chamber Orchestra touring in over 40 countries all over the world supported by the German Council of Music, the German Government and the Goethe Institute. In 2005 Emilsson took over the new role as the Chief Conductor of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, which is under the patronage of the Royal Thai Government and Mahidol University College of Music in Bangkok.

Prof. Dr. Rolf Dieter Arens

Former Dean, Franz Liszt Hochschule,Weimar, Germany

1945 in Zinnwald geboren, erhielt Rolf-Dieter Arens mit fünf Jahren seinen ersten Klavierunterricht. Von 1963 bis 1968 studierte er an der Hochschule für Musik Leipzig Klavier bei Prof. H. Volger und Kammermusik bei Prof. L. Schuster. Außerdem nahm er an Meisterkursen bei Paul Badura-Skoda in Wien teil. Nach intensiver Lehrtätigkeit an den Musikhochschulen in Leipzig und Weimar in den Jahren 1970 bis 1986 wurde er 1986 als ordentlicher Professor für Klavier an die Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar berufen. Parallel dazu unternahm er bis 1991 als Solist des Berliner Sinfonieorchesters ausgedehnte Tourneen durch ganz Europa und spielte darüber hinaus als Solist und Kammermusiker in Europa, Asien und Südamerika. Er konzertierte u. a. mit den Dirigenten Kurt Masur, Herbert Blomstedt, Sir Neville Marriner und Marek Janowski. Neben der Ausrichtung von Meisterkursen in Japan und Südkorea wirkt Arens regelmäßig als Juror bei internationalen Wettbewerben in Bolzano, Budapest, Dublin, Santander, Utrecht, Weimar und Wien. Sein Schaffen ist in einer Fülle von Rundfunk- und TV-Aufnahmen sowie CD-Einspielungen dokumentiert.

Von 1993 bis 1999 sowie erneut seit 2007 ist Rolf-Dieter Arens zudem Künstlerischer Leiter der Sommermusikakademie Schloss Hundisburg. 1995 gründete er die Kammermusikvereinigung “Weimarer Solisten”. Seit 2000 ist er Künstlerischer Leiter des Internationalen FRANZ LISZT Klavierwettbewerbs Weimar-Bayreuth. Seit 2006 wirkt Arens als Kuratoriumsmitglied in der NEUEN LISZT STIFTUNG WEIMAR. Von 2001 bis 2010 amtierte er als Rektor der Hochschule für Musik FRANZ LISZT Weimar. Für seine Verdienste um den Künstler und Musikvisionär Franz Liszt wurde ihm 2011 der “Premio Liszt” in Grottamare (Italien) verliehen. Als Präsident der Kulturstiftung Leipzig war Rolf-Dieter Arens für die Einrichtung einer Wagner-Dauerausstellung in der Alten Nikolaischule in der Geburtsstadt des Komponisten mit verantwortlich, die im Mai 2013 eröffnet wurde. Im Jahr 2014 wurde Arens mit dem Thüringer Verdienstorden geehrt. Im Studienjahr 2014/15 übernimmt er eine Gastprofessur im Fach Klavier an der Mahidol University in Bangkok (Thailand).

Prof. Zhonghui Dai

Professor of Music, Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing

Dai Zhonghui an international well-known trumpet artist and conductor is the Professor of Trumpet at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China and former Principal Trumpet of the National Orchestra of China (1996-2006). He is vice president of China Association for Winds, President of Asia chapter of World Trumpet Society.

Over the last two decades, Professor Dai has done more for connecting Chinese trumpet players, teachers, and students to the rest of the world than any other individual in his country. He has hosted many international trumpet conferences and competitions all over China, bringing international guest artists to China for the first time. He has been an active member of the International Trumpet Guild, encouraging his students to participate in ITG competitions, and they have gone on to win prizes. Dai’s former students can be found as professionals throughout China and abroad.

Zhonghui has been studied in the U.S International University and the University of Southern California in the United States where he earned a master’s degree and he was the first candidate for the Artist diploma program as wind instrument player at the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California. His teachers include Thomas Stevens, Boyde Hood, Charlie Shlueter and Rob Roy MacGregor.

Dai recorded several recordings for trumpet and piano and these have been heard in every corner of China and beyond. As a Conductor, he has been invited to lead major orchestras in China, and is frequently invited to conduct internationally, also in academic settings in the United States. He has been a clinician, and adjudicator at major competitions in Asia, Europe, and the US.

In recent Years, his students have won international competitions such as first prize of London “Grand Prize Virtuoso” and one of the three finalists for International Trumpet Guild “Orchestra Excerpt” Competition 2021.

Assoc. Prof. Chan Tze Law

Vice Dean, Yong Siew Tow Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore

Singaporean conductor Tzelaw Chan is Music Director of Singapore’s Metropolitan Festival Orchestra (MFO) and the award-winning Orchestra of The Music Makers (OMM).

In 2020 he made history by conducting OMM and an international star cast at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay to critical acclaim in Die Walküre, Singapore’s first ever production of a Wagner ring cycle opera with Opera (UK) proclaiming that Chan “elicited a multitude of expressive nuances and drew immense power without force from his musicians.”

Chan has appeared with major orchestras and soloists in the Asia pacific region. His performances of Mahler’s 8th symphony with the Orchestra of the Music Makers and Sing50 concerts with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra and Lang Lang were named ‘Best concerts of 2015’ by Singapore’s Sunday Times. Germany’s Der neue Merker observed that “listeners felt they have concluded a great journey of time and spirit”. The West Australian lavished praise on his performance of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring “Tze Law (Chan) did wonders from the podium. It was a tour de force.” American Record Guide remarked that that in Mahler’s Resurrection symphony he led “with a full understanding of the Mahler idiom”. Chan’s performance of Elgar’s The Music Makers was described by Classical Voice America as ‘breathtaking walls of sound and intimate moments of haunting beauty’. In 2020 he conducted Die Walküre, the first ever Singapore production of a Wagner ring cycle opera to critical acclaim, with Opera (UK) proclaiming that Chan “elicited a multitude of expressive nuances and drew immense power without force from his musicians.”

As a pedagogue, Chan is Vice-Dean and a founding faculty member of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, and is widely credited for setting up its conservatory orchestra and New Music Ensemble. Chan was the founding chief conductor of the Australian International Summer Orchestral Institute, and recently conducted the Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Music Camp. He has given masterclasses in conducting at the Peabody Institute, USA, and Royal Academy of Music, London and co-lectures on ‘Tune in to leadership’ at the Senior Management programme of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. In 2019 he served on the selection committee of the Oxford (University) Conducting Institute International Conducting Studies Conference.

Chan holds bachelor and doctoral degrees in conducting as well as a master’s degree in management. His conducting teachers included luminaries Christopher Adey and Norman Del Mar, and he made his Singapore conducting debut with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in 2001. In 2018 he received the Composers and Authors Society of Singapore’s Artistic excellence award for his numerous contributions to the Singapore music community. Chan’s concerts and CD recordings have been broadcast on Australia’s ABC Classic FM, UK’s BBC Radio 3 and featured on Singapore Airlines Krisworld In-flight Classical Music selection. His most recent recordings are available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Prof. Bernard Lanskey

Dean, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Giffiths University

Active internationally for over three decades as an administrator, collaborative pianist, scholar, recording producer and festival director, Professor Bernard Lanskey will return to Brisbane, Australia in July 2021 to take up the position of Director and Professor at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Currently Dean of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, he is also President of the Southeast Asian Directors of Music Association, a co-opted Council member of the European Association of Conservatoires and a member of the International Advisory Board for the Tianjin-Juilliard School in China.

Before moving to Singapore in 2006, he was a member of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Directorate where, as Assistant Director of Music from 1994, he was responsible for overseeing the school’s postgraduate and ensemble programmes. He was awarded a Fellowship by the Guildhall School in 2001 while in 2019 he received the Public Administration Medal (Silver) as part of Singapore’s National Day Awards.

As a collaborative pianist, he has performed throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Great Britain and in most European countries, working principally with string players and singers in chamber music, mixed recital and lecture-recital combinations. Since 2005, he has been an Artist-in-Residence at La Loingtaine, France. He is also active as a speaker in multiple contexts with recent keynote or plenary presentations in Singapore, Australia, China, Malaysia, Norway and Thailand.

His research interests build out from his longstanding activity as a collaborative pianist and chamber music coach, focusing primarily on the vital role of metaphor and gesture in the pedagogical process or in performance and performance preparation.

As a recording producer, he has produced for Decca, Centaur and Cello Classics.

Prof. Dr. Anna Reid

Dean, Sydney Conservatorium

An alumna of the Sydney Conservatorium, Professor Anna Reid joined the Con in 2010 as Head of School and Associate Dean (teaching and learning). Her practical and research interests in social equity and professional preparation have led to the creation of internship programs, ‘buddy’ relationships with regional conservatoria, freeing up the music curriculum to deliver greater student choice, enhancing student engagement with musical studies, and fostering equity programs for the University’s music faculty.

Professor Reid has established an international reputation for her research and collegial approach to learning and teaching development, supported by her publications, international collaborations with scholars, contributions to the academic community through reviews of others’ scholarly work, and the experience of colleagues who have taken part in her programs.

Her academic approach is underpinned by a strong research base in higher education theory and practice, which informs her interactions with academic staff and allows her to develop reflective and flexible teaching practices; construct curriculum and units that enable students to prepare well for a changing world; build a scholarly approach to the evaluation of teaching; enhance her and her colleagues’ research capacity; develop quality research programs in various academic departments; and identify, implement and evaluate strategic policy for higher degree research.

Professor Reid has a large group of research students whose interests lie in music pedagogy, social impact of music, creativity in theory and practice, and performance as research who she continues to teach.

Her own active career as a researcher in higher education theory and practice, and associated work as an academic developer began at UTS (1996-1999) and Macquarie University (2000-2009) where she gained expertise in tertiary policy and practice.

A tertiary educator her entire career, her first role was director of music for Wesley Institute (1988-1994), when she composed “With Heads Held High” for the opening of Parliament House in Canberra. Her interest in higher education leadership developed during that time, and she gained a Master of Educational Administration from the University of New England. For her PhD on music in higher education, she explored variations in the ways that instrumental and vocal students and teachers learn and teach.

Since starting at the SCM in 2010 Anna’s practical and research interests in social equity and professional preparation have led to the development of internship programs, ‘buddy’ relationships with Regional Conservatoria, ‘freeing’ the curriculum to broaden student choice, measure to ensure student engagement with their musical studies, and fostering equity programs for SCM faculty. She also has a large group of research students whose interests lie in music pedagogy, the social impact of music, creativity in theory and practice, and in performance as research. She still teaches a graduate research seminar.

Professor Reid is also a cellist and viola da gamba player.

Mr. Norbert Spitz

Regional Director, Goethe Institute

born July 1953 in Muelheim an der Ruhr/Germany

studied sociology at Bielefeld University with focus on sociology of education and music at Nordwestdeutsche Musikakademie in Detmold; PhD in Sociology 1981;

worked as researcher between 1976 and 1984 in the field of sociology of education at the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University and Konstanz University;

studied International Relations between 1984/1985 at Institut Européen des Hautes Études Internationales (European Institute of Higher International Studies) in Nice/France;

1986/87 trainee program at Goethe–Institut. As of 1987 employed with Goethe-Institut with postings as director of Goethe-Institutes in Khartoum/Sudan, Montreal/Canada, Kabul/Afghanistan, Beirut/Lebanon and Bangkok/Thailand. Between 2013 and 2019 regional director of the network of Goethe-Institutes in Sub–Saharan Africa (15 Goethe-Institutes and 5 Goethe-Centers in 20 countries) based in Johannesburg/South Africa;

between May 2019 and December 2020 director of Goethe-Institut Hamburg/ Germany;

As of January 2021 until June 2021 director of Goethe-Institut Amman/Jordan.

Prof. Peter Tornquist

Principal/Rector, Norwegian Academy of Music

Composer Peter Tornquist grew up in Sweden, Switzerland and Brazil, settling in Norway for studies with Lasse Thoresen and concluding his education at the Royal College of Music in London with George Benjamin.

Tornquist has had major works performed by ensembles such as the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the London Sinfonietta. His work focuses on the interaction between composers and performers through live electronics and improvisation. The theories and methods associated with this approach pioneered the development of artistic research in Norway.

His academic experience covers the fields of composition, electronic music, improvisation and music theory. He has also contributed extensively to the development of phenomenological approaches to music analysis based on the writings of Pierre Schaeffer.

Peter Tornquist has been an active voice in political and organizational aspects of the Norwegian society throughout his career, as president of Ny Musikk (ISCM), and as vice chairman of the Norwegian Composer’s Association and of TONO (Norwegian Performing Rights Society). He has extensive experience of public office at local and regional level, having successfully participated in local elections from 2007 to 2015.

As Principal of the Norwegian Academy of Music since 2013, Tornquist has contributed to the development of higher music education through a widening network of strategic national and international partnerships. He was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2017 in recognition for his services to music.

Maestro Claude Villaret

Former Principal Guest Conductor, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra

Claude Villaret was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. His career as a conductor has taken him to leading music centers such as Berlin, Milan, Torino, Zurich, Salzburg, Buenos Aires, London, Prague, Athen, Vienna, Lucerne and Geneva in famous concert halls like Buenos Aires Teatro Colon, Tonhalle Zürich, Megaron Athen, KKL Lucern, Teatro Solis Montevideo, Smetana Hall Prague, Teatro Mayor Bogota, Sala Sao Paolo in Sao Paolo and other international venues with orchestras such as: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London (England) Berliner Symphoniker (Germany), Symphony Orchestra Zurich (Switzerland) , Nara Philharmonic (Japan) Wien Residenz Orchester (Vienna), Sinfônica Nacional (Brasil) Athen State Symphony Orchestra (Greece) Astana National State Orchestra (Kazakhstan) Orchestra I solisti di Milano (Italy) Orquesta Filarmonica de Montevideo (Uruguay), Orquesta Sinfônica da USP (Sao Paolo)

From 1998 to 2006 he was principal guest conductor of the Orquestra Sinfonica Nacional (Brazil), during the seasons 2002 – 2004 permanent guest conductor of the Orquesta Sinfonica UNT de Tucuman (Argentina). In 2004 he was appointed chief conductor/artistic director of the TKO Chamber Orchestra Thurgau (Switzerland), in 2005 he was also appointed a principal guest conductor of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

His recent conducting repertoire includes the operas, La Boheme, Cosi fan tutte, Don Giovanni, Il Trovatore. In addition he enjoys he enjoys being innovative in conducting many first performances of both Swiss and foreign composers and realizing projects combining video installations with contemporary music.

Prof. Christoph Hartman

Oboe, Berlin Philharmonic

He got his first oboe at the age of ten. Two years later Christoph Hartmann was already studying with Georg Fischer at the conservatory in Augsburg. In 1984 he continued his training with Günther Passin at the Munich Musikhochschule, where after passing his final examination, he also became an instructor. He began his career as an orchestral musician in 1991 with the Stuttgart Philharmonic, and the following year moved to Berlin. A teacher since 1993 in the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Orchestra Academy, in 1999 Hartmann, together with colleagues, founded the Landsberger Sommermusiken (Landsberg Summer Music), out of which evolved the Ensemble Berlin.

In recent years he has devoted himself increasingly to research, and has discovered and enriched his own repertoire with compositions by the once legendary, now nearly forgotten oboe virtuoso Antonino Pasculli.

Prof. Dr. Jeffery Sharkey

Principal, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Pianist and composer Jeffrey Sharkey became Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in September 2014, leading Scotland’s national conservatoire of dance, drama, music, production and screen. During his tenure the RCS has grown its global reach, ranking in the top 10 of the world in QS performing arts rankings for 5 out of the last 6 years, including number 3 in 2021. As principal, he is equally concerned with developing pathways for young Scots and is a contributor to the Music for Scotland Manifesto. Jeffrey is on the governing boards of the ABRSM and the Cumnock Tryst and is a council member for the Assocation of European Conservatoires. In addition to his duties as principal, he teaches chamber music at the conservatoire and maintains his performance collaborations with both teachers and with students. He became a British citizen in 1993 and his career spans work in both the UK and the USA.

Jeffrey previously served as Director of Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute from 2006-2014, where he helped to revitalise the curriculum and start a number of successful programmes with the colleges of Arts and Science, Engineering, Business, Education and the School of Medicine. Jeffrey served on the Board of Singapore’s Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, an institution founded by the Peabody Institute, contributing to its strategic direction and helping it become one of the most important conservatoires in Asia. He also developed key partnerships in Korea, Taiwan and China. In Baltimore, Jeffrey started free programmes in music and dance to reach out to the wider community. These were connected to key arts organisations in the city and created pathways for talented youngsters to receive support throughout their studies. He also created the Academy programmes within the Preparatory to serve future professional musicians. Before Peabody, he was Dean of the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Jeffrey lived in the United Kingdom for 13 years, serving as director of music at the Purcell School in London and head of academic music at Wells Cathedral School where he started the school’s composition department. He was a founding member of the Pirasti Piano Trio, which recorded with ASV Records in the United Kingdom and toured throughout Europe and the United States. He maintained his performing profile in the United States, and Europe coaching chamber music as a faculty member and in master classes and summer festivals throughout the country. He performed with the Baltimore Symphony and collaborated with members of the Cleveland, Orion, and Cavani Quartets. Jeffrey Sharkey is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music where he was the conservatory’s first double major in piano and composition. He earned a Master of Music degree in composition from Yale University and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. His teachers have included pianists John Browning, Boris Berman, Constance Keene and Peter Frankl and composers Aaron Copland, Jacob Druckman, Earle Brown, John Corigliano and Robin Holloway.

Prof. Paul Archibald

Artist Fellow, Royal Academy of Music, London

As a professional musician, Paul Archibald has enjoyed long established relationships with the Brandenburg Sinfonia, Britten Sinfonia, London Mozart Players and Orchestra of St John’s. He is currently Music Director Emeritus of Regent Brass, one of the UK’s finest brass bands.

He is Executive Producer of STAND, a work by Rebecca Dale and Selina Nwulu, recorded at Air Studios London by the London Mozart Players, for lead vocalist, SATB choir, Gospel choir and children’s choir. The song will act as the launch of a new charity founded by Paul – Harmony: Action Through the Arts – bringing benefit to young people who are socially and economically disadvantaged through activity in a range of musical projects.

Paul has been a principal player in the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London Sinfonietta and BBC National Orchestra of Wales and was a member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and English Brass Ensemble.

He has recorded with many popular artists including Barbara Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and Oasis and film work includes Batman, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and Shrek.

Paul has been a professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and was Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is currently Head of Woodwind and Brass at Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok.

In 2003 he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, London, limited to 300 former Academy students.

Prof. Dr. Robert Beaser

Professor of Composition, The Juilliard School

Robert Beaser was born May 29th 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts. One of the most accomplished creative musicians of his generation, Beaser’s music has been performed and commissioned by major orchestras, conductors, ensembles and performers worldwide. Cited early in the 1980’s as one of the “New Tonalists”, his works now defy categorization, and chart their own unique
trajectories through a wide range of media, blurring boundaries and reconciling seemingly contradictory worlds in unexpected ways. He is the recipient of numerous major awards and honors including Grammy and Emmy nominations, Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships and The Rome Prize, from the American Academy in Rome. In 2004 he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Beaser studied literature, political philosophy and music at Yale College, graduating summa cum laude, in 1976. He went on to earn his Master of Music, M.M.A. and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Yale School of Music. His principal composition teachers have included Jacob Druckman, Earle Brown, Toru Takemitsu, Arnold Franchetti, Yehudi Wyner Lukas Foss and Goffredo Petrassi. In addition, he studied conducting with Otto-Werner Mueller and William Steinberg at Yale, and composition with Betsy Jolas on a Tanglewood Fellowship.

From 1978-1990 he served as co-Music Director and Conductor of the innovative New York contemporary chamber ensemble Musical Elements at the 92nd street Y, binging premieres of over two hundred works to Manhattan. From 1988-1993 he was the Meet the Composer/Composer-in-Residence with the American Composers Orchestra, and has served as the ACO’s artistic advisor until January 2001. There he spearheaded the groundbreaking Sonidos de Las Americas Festival, bringing musical exchanges of the music and composers of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Cuba to Carnegie Hall. Until 2013 he served as the ACO’s Artistic Director, and currently he is the Artistic Director Laureate. Since 1993, he has been Professor and Chairman of the Composition Department at the Juilliard School in New York City.

In Beaser’s article in the New York Times Opinionator section (2012), he describes his artistic epiphany and transformation from 1970’s modernism to a more personal flexible stylistic hybridity. Since the latest 70’s, he has appropriated elements from folk traditions, pop and other sources, and synthesized them with western classical tradition to create music whose simple surface transparency belies deeper complexities, conflicts and contradictions. His acclaimed opera, The Food of Love, written with playwright Terrance McNally,

has been Televised nationally for PBS “Great Performances” series, and his Grammy-nominated Mountain Songs for flute and guitar has become one of the most performed works in its genre. His recent commission, from 27 Wind Ensembles across the US, The End of Knowing has been hailed as a unique and significant addition to the repertoire.

Beaser’s works have been recorded for London/Argo, EMI. Naxos, Linn, New World Records, Innova, Bridge, Summit, CRI and Musicmasters. He has been guest lecturer at major universities and conservatories throughout the US and Europe, and has served as co-issue editor for the Contemporary Music Review “The New Tonality” issue. Beaser has served as trustee of numerous institutions including the American Academy in Rome and The MacDowell Colony. His music is published exclusively by Schott Music Corporation, New York.

Meastro Delta David Geir

Music Director, South Dakota Symphony Orchestra

Delta David Gier has been called a dynamic voice on the American music scene, recognized widely for his penetrating interpretations of the standard symphonic repertoire, passionate commitment to new music, and significant community engagement.

Orchestras Mr. Gier has conducted include the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, and the Minnesota Orchestra. Last season he conducted the American Composers Orchestra in the inaugural concert of the China-U.S Composers Project; this season will include engagements with several Chinese orchestras and master classes at the Shanghai Conservatory.

In Europe, his engagements include the Bergen Philharmonic (Norway), the Polish National Radio Symphony (with which he has several recordings), and the Bucharest Philharmonic, along with many other orchestras in Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Turkey. In the Americas, he has had a long relationship with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica and has conducted several orchestras in Mexico, including the Orquesta de Camera de Bellas Artes. In Asia, Mr. Gier’s engagements have included the Singapore Symphony and the Thailand Philharmonic, where he will return three times this season.

Since 2004, Mr. Gier has been music director of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. During that period the orchestra has been lauded for its programming (including seven ASCAP awards). His series based on the Pulitzer Prize was called “an unprecedented programming innovation” by the Wall Street Journal and has included residencies with composers Jennifer Higdon, Steven Stucky, Zhou Long, and Paul Moravec. Under his direction, the SDSO has expanded its offerings with a cycle of Mahler symphonies and an annual semi-staged opera.

The Lakota Music Project was developed under Gier’s direction to address racial tensions between Native Americans and whites in the region the SDSO serves. Now in its sixth year, the LMP is a side-by-side program with the SDSO and Lakota musicians which explores the role music plays in their respective cultures, seeking to engender understanding and healing between estranged peoples. Other engagement projects with the SDSO have included Arab (with Simon Shaheen), Chinese (with composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long) and Sudanese/Somali refugees (with the Bernard Woma Ensemble).

For 15 seasons, Delta David Gier served as an assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic. He studied at the University of Michigan under the renowned conducting teacher Gustav Meier, along with studies at the Tanglewood Music Center and Aspen Music Festival. He was a Fulbright scholar in eastern Europe from 1988-90. Also in demand as an educator, Mr. Gier has served as guest faculty at the Curtis Institute, Yale School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, and SUNY Stony Brook. He has chaired the music jury of the Pulitzer Prize and is a frequent panelist for the League of American Orchestras.

Prof. Dr. Steve Luttman

Head Music Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

Stephen Luttmann is Emeritus Professor of University Libraries at the University of Northern Colorado, where he served for 20 years as music librarian and member of the musicology faculty. Publications include Paul Hindemith: A Research and Information Guide (2nd edition, Routledge, 2009) and numerous articles and reviews on music librarianship and nineteenth- and twentieth-century music. Service activities include four terms on the board of directors of the Music OCLC Users Group, including one term as chair; two terms as book review editor for the Music Library Association’s journal Notes, six terms as chair of his university’s faculty senate, and consultant service for the Jiew Bangsue Music Library of the Mahidol University College of Music.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeffery Meyer

Director of Orchestras, Arizona State University

Jeffery Meyer has developed a career as an accomplished conductor, pianist and educator throughout North America, Europe, Russia and Asia with a reputation for championing contemporary orchestral music and innovative collaborations. His programming has been awarded multiple prizes including three ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming and two Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Awards in Orchestral Programming.

He is the Director of Orchestras at the Arizona State University as well as the Artistic Director of the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic in Russia. Praised as “one of the most interesting and creatively productive conductors working in St. Petersburg” by Sergei Slonimsky, Jeffery Meyer’s extensive work with the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra has been noted for its breadth and innovation. The orchestra’s American debut with three performances at Symphony Space’s Wall-to-Wall Festival in New York City were described by The New York Times as “impressive”, “powerful”, “splendid” and “blazing.”

Recent projects and appearances include a newly-developed multi-media performance of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Petrushka with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong with soprano Dawn Upshaw, a theatrical symphonic concert focused on themes of social justice developed in collaboration with Daniel Bernard Roumain and Marc Bamuthi Joseph, the world premiere recording of Laura Kaminsky’s Piano Concerto with pianist Ursula Oppens, nearly one dozen world premieres of new works, and return engagements with the Sichuan Symphony and Xalapa Symphony Orchestra.

Passionate about working with young musicians and music education, Meyer has led the orchestra program at Arizona State University, one of the top schools of music in the United States, since 2016, and is an active adjudicator, guest clinician, and masterclass teacher. Prior to his appointment at ASU, he was the Director of Orchestras at Ithaca College for over a decade. He has given masterclasses throughout the United States as well as Canada and Asia, and recently led conducting masterclasses at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, China, Tianjin Conservatory, the Jacobs School at Indiana University, the Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna and the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Meyer holds degrees in piano as well as composition and completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance with Gilbert Kalish at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Prof. Dr. Dena Register

Certification Board for Music Therapists

Dr. Dena Register is a seasoned music therapy clinician, educator and researcher, who specializes in program development. In 2009, Dr. Register was awarded a Council for International Exchange of Scholars Fulbright Scholar grant to teach and conduct research at Mahidol University, Thailand. She developed the “Therapeutic Uses of Music” training to begin building awareness and appreciation of music therapy as a discipline among medical and education personnel. She helped developed and launch the first music therapy Masters degree program in Southeast Asia at Mahidol University College of Music in 2013. She continues her work there as a consultant, teacher and researcher.

She is pleased to support the FGCU music therapy program as an adjunct professor. Prior to joining the Bower School of Music in this capacity, she designed and implemented the music therapy program at West Virginia University, serving as the director of music therapy from 2015-2018, and was an Associate Professor in the music therapy program at the University of Kansas from 2003-2015. Additionally, she served as the Director of Faculty Programs in the Office of International Programs and a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Kansas.

Dr. Register also serves as the Director of Program Development and Talent Recruitment for Enlighten Continuing Education (www.enlighten-ce.org). Her clinical experiences provided the foundation for her teaching interests. She is also the faculty leader of an intensive summer study abroad programs for students in music therapy. Her teaching experiences reflect her love for engaged learning, travel and international perspectives in the field of music therapy for students and professionals alike.

Her consulting work in the US is primarily centered on the recognition of music therapy by state governments and the recognition of the MT-BC credential as the required credential for all practicing professionals. As the Regulatory Affairs Advisor for the Certification Board for Music Therapists, she works with music therapists across the country on obtaining this professional recognition.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lindsey Williams

Senior Music Administrator, Florida Public Schools

Lindsey Williams is the K-12 Performing Arts Curriculum Specialist for Seminole County Public Schools (Florida, USA). Prior to his appointment with SCPS, he was the Assistant Director of Bands and a member of the music education faculty at West Virginia University, and a member of the music education faculty at University of Missouri–Kansas City, and Kansas State University. Dr. Williams’ public school teaching experience includes elementary, junior high, high school, and senior adult instrumental and choral music. He has a passion for senior adult music making opportunities. Williams is the former music director of wind bands for senior adults for the Roeland Park New Horizons Band (Kansas, USA) and founder and former music director of the MonRiver New Horizons Band (West Virginia, USA). He is an active performer, conductor, and clinician for music educators and musicians from youth to senior adults throughout the United States and Southeast Asia. Williams earned his doctorate (PhD) in Music Education with an emphasis in Wind Conducting from The Florida State University, and Music Education degrees from the University of Kansas (BME, MME).

Williams was named a Fulbright Scholar and worked with music education students, faculty, and researchers in Thailand. He was founding editor or the ASEAN Music Journal. A respected and published researcher and member of research review boards of both International Journal of Music Education, Contributions to Music Education, and Research Perspectives in Music Education and is currently the incoming president of the Florida Music Supervision Association (a component organization for the Florida Music Education Association). He has presented research at state, regional, national, and international conferences of the International Society for Music Education, National Association for Music Education, and the American Music Therapy Association and has been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, International Journal of Music Education, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Missouri Journal of Research in Music Education as well as Kansas Music Review and Missouri School Music. His research interests include life-long learning, musicians’ focus of attention, musical complexity, music assessment and evaluation, and music teacher training.

Prof. Mist Thorkelsdottir

Director of International Relations, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California

I experience. As a composer those experiences get woven into a tapestry of musical sound which becomes a reflection of my life´s experiences; my soul.

As a leader I strive for a similar evolution. I aim to empower and inspire my faculty and staff through encounters that connect and flow in an atmosphere of mutual trust. I dream along with them and together we make new discoveries that further empower us all.

Mr. Alex Sipiagin

Jazz Lecturer, New York University

Jazz festivals worldwide have seen Alex Sipiagin performing with the likes of Dave Holland, Michael Brecker, the Mingus groups, and many more. Born on June 11, 1967 in Yaroslavl, Russia, Alex began studying the trumpet at age 12, at the Moscow Music Institute and the Gnesin Conservatory in Moscow where he received his Baccalaureate. In 1990, Alex participated in the International Louis Armstrong Competition sponsored by the Thelonius Monk Institute in Washington DC, winning top honors. He has since relocated to New York City.

Very soon, Alex became a favored player for various bands including the Gil Evans Orchestra, Gil Goldstein’s Zebra Coast Orchestra, the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band, drummer Bob Moses’ band Mozamba, the Mingus Big Band as well as the Mingus Dynasty and Mingus Orchestra, and the Dave Holland Big Band, Sextet and Octet groups.

In 2003 he recorded with Michael Brecker’s Quindectet, touring also with the Michael Brecker Sextet. Alex has also worked with Eric Clapton, DrJohn, Aaron Neville, Elvis Costello, Michael Franks, Dave Sanborn, Deborah Cox, legendary producer Phil Ramone, Gonzalo Rubalcaba among other artistes. Many of the recordings he has been involved in have been nominated for and/or won at the Grammy Awards. He is part of the Grammy award-winning albums by the Dave Holland Big Band, “What Goes Around” and “Overtime,” Michael Brecker Quindectet’s “Wide Angles,” and most recently the Dafnis Prieto Big Band’s “Into the Sunset”.

As a soloist, Sipiagin has more than twenty recordings to his credit including having jazz greats such as Mulgrew Miller and Chris Potter featured in them. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and Russia with his own group. He holds a professorship at New York University (NYU), and has residencies at the Amsterdam Conservatory and Academy of Music in Basel Switzerland.

Alex Sipiagin has recorded 15 solo albums for the prestigious jazz label “CrissCross- Jazz,” including an album of his compositions and arrangements “Balance 38-58” featuring noted musicians such as Eric Harland, David Binney, Adam Rogers and Matt Brewer. His recent album titled “Moments Captured” features notable musicians Chris Potter, Eric Harland, John Escreet, Matt Brewer, Will Vinson and the up-and-coming Alina Engibaryan. September 2018 saw the production of Alex’s newest album titled “NoFo Skies,” which was released in April last year, reprising the same artists from “Moments Captured.” In end 2020, Alex recorded another solo album titled “Upstream” with the Positone Label, featuring a mix of his new original compositions, originals by his band members Art Hirahara, Boris Kozlov, Rudy Royston and standards from Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter and Mulgrew Miller.

Prof. Dr. Yoshi Ishikawa

Professor of Bassoon, University of Colorado at Boulder

Yoshiyuki Ishikawa is the Professor of Bassoon and the Chair of the Woodwind Area at the University of Colorado Boulder, College of Music. He has performed and presented solo recitals, masterclasses and workshops at prestigious conservatories, schools of music, and festivals in North America, Eastern and Southeast Asia, Europe and Oceania.

A leader in the double reed community, he founded and is the president of the Asian Double Reed Association (ADRA), which maintains memberships in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. From 1990 to 2020, he served as a member of the IDRS Executive Board holding the positions of President, Secretary, and Editor of IDRS Online Publications. He is the founder and creator of the original idrs.org, which he launched in 1995, three years before the introduction of Google, PDF and Yahoo! Search. Ishikawa supervised and maintained the idrs.org for twenty-two years until the most recent update in 2018. Idrs.org has been online continuously since its inception and is one of the oldest public web sites dedicated to a music organization. Ishikawa has produced and edited over 525 archival on-demand videos for IDRS, and in 2016 he produced the first live stream event of the IDRS Gillet-Fox Competition.

In 1987, Ishikawa hosted the 16th annual IDRS conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he has continued to advise and support double-reed conferences worldwide. In 2015, he co-sponsored the IDRS conference in Tokyo under the auspices of the third ADRA conferene. In 2011, he collaborated with Dr. Chris Schaub of Mahidol University, College of Music in Thailand to organize the first ADRA conference. In 2013, he worked with professor Rong-Yi Liu of the National Chiayi University of Taiwan to organize the second ADRA conference during the Chiayi International Band Festival. Most recently in November 2019, he collaborated with professor Chang Tian Piao of Minzu University in Beijing (中央民族大) to organize the fourth conference of ADRA. Ishikawa, with his colleague Peter Cooper, will host the fiftieth anniversary conference of IDRS at the University of Colorado Boulder in July 2022.

Ishikawa has presented world premieres of numerous works for bassoon, including: Daniel Kellogg’s Quartet for Bassoon and Strings and Respiratus for Bassoon and Orchestra; Bill Douglas’ Partita No. 2 for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano and Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon and Piano; Falling Water by Barry Conyngham; and Ishikawa’s realization of the Concerto for Oboe, Bassoon and Basso Continuo by Handel. Ishikawa serves as an advisor for international competitions and has served as a judge for: the IDRS Gillet and Young Artists Competition; the Tokyo Wind and Brass Competition; the Rimsky-Korsakov Competition and the Moscow Conservatory Wind and Percussion Competition; and the Asian Double Reed Association International Competitions.

Ishikawa performs often with his pianist wife, Dr. Brenda Ishikawa (DMA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado Boulder). His daughter, Dr. Marisa Ishikawa (DMA in Violin Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado Boulder) is a member of Carpe Diem String Quartet and is a founding member of Austin Camerata. A graduate of Northwestern University (BME, MM Bassoon Performance) and the University of Michigan (DMA Bassoon Performance), he studied with Wilber Simpson and L. Hugh Cooper. Ishikawa also studied individually with Norman Herzberg.

Maestra Ligia Amadio

Artistic Director, Orquesta Filarmónica de Montevideo, Uruguay

Acclaimed for her high artistic standards, her charisma and her expressive performances, Ligia Amadio is considered by the critics as one of the finest conductors of her generation. With a passionate and intense personality, she has been praised by huge artists of our time for her energetic, natural stage-presence and her versatile technical dexterity.

She was the first woman to receive an award in the renowned Tokyo International Conducting Competition in 1997. In the following year, she won the 2nd Latin American Competition of Orchestra Conductors in Santiago, Chile. In the Netherlands, she was selected among the four best of 180 candidates from around the world to attend the 35th Kirill Kondrashin Masterclass, when she was honored to conduct the famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In Brazil, Amadio was awarded by the São Paulo Association of Art Critics as the “Best Conductor of the Year” 2001. In 2012 she was distinguished again as “Best Conductor” by the Carlos Gomes Award, in Brazil.

Ligia Amadio leads the International Symposium Women Conductors, created in 2016. For this realization she was one of the finalists for the 2019 Classical:NEXT Innovation Award, in Rotterdam.

In Brazil, Ligia Amadio was chief conductor and artistic director of the National Symphony Orchestra (1996 to 2008), of the Campinas Symphony Orchestra (2009), of the Symphonic Orchestra of the University of São Paulo (2009 to 2012); in Argentina, of the Cuyo National University’s Symphony Orchestra (2000 to 2003) and of the Mendoza Philharmonic Orchestra (2010 to 2014); in Colombia, of the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra (2014). From 2017, she became the artistic director and chief conductor of the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra. In all orchestras where she worked as chief conductor, she was elected by the musicians.

Her international career began in 1992. Since then Ligia Amadio has conducted important orchestras in Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cuba, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, México, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Check Republic, Thailand, United States of America and Venezuela. Highlights of her international conducting appearances include Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, Simfoniki RTV Slovenija, State of São Paulo Symphonic Orchestra, Baden-Badener Philharmonie, Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra, Chile National Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Perú National Symphony Orchestra, Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra, Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, Orkiestrę Symfoniczną Filharmonii Szczecińskiej, Orkiestra Symfoniczna Filharmonii Czestochowskiej, Ensemble Contrechamps, Savaria Symphony Orchestra, The Congress Symphony Orchestra, Silesian Opera Orchestra, Arpeggione Städtisches Kammerorchester, Israel Chamber Orchestra, State of México Symphony Orchestra, Sodre Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic of Moldova, in addition to the most important Brazilian and Argentinian orchestras.

She began studying piano at the age of five and received her Diploma at the Dramatic and Musical Conservatory of São Paulo. She completed a degree in Production Engineering, a degree in Bachelor of Conducting, a Master Degree in Arts at the State University of Campinas and a Doctorate in Music at the State University of São Paulo.

Her main conducting teachers in Brazil were Eleazar de Carvalho, Henrique Gregori and Hans-Joachim Koellreutter. She also studied with Ferdinand Leitner, in Siena, Kurt Masur, in São Paulo, Julius Kalmar in Vienna, Dominique Rouits in Hungary, Georg Tintner in Czech Republic, Alexander Polishuk and Eugeni Yergemsky in Saint Petersburg, Guillermo Scarabino, in Venezuela and Sir Edward Downes, in Netherlands.

Her discography includes 11 CDs and 5 DVDs recorded in Slovenia, Argentina and Brazil. Ligia Amadio produced and presented the broadcast “Music and Literature” between 2000 and 2003, and “Stravinsky: life and opera”, in 2008, at Ministry of Culture’s Radio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ligia Amadio created the International Symposium Women Conductors in 2016, a permanent space of reflection on the role of woman conductors in professional setting of Classical Music, seeking for mechanisms for the women conductors to have the same opportunities as their peers. For this project, she was nominated to the final of the 2019 Classical: NEXT Innovation Award, in Rotterdam. In the same year, she was distinguished with the Order of Rio Branco, in the degree of official, the highest decoration given by the Brazilian Diplomacy, for its services rendered in the name of Brazil abroad.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ni-On Tayrattanachai

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: D106.08/3
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4108
Email: n_tayrattanachai@hotmail.com

Ni-on Tayrattanachai received her doctoral degree and master degree in music education from College of Music, Mahidol University and received bachelor degree in piano performance under the guidance of Dr. Janida Tangdajahiran. She also studied piano with Ajarn Nantaporn Vannavart, Ajarn Suda Banomyonng and Dr. Tretip Kamolsiri.

Ni-on joined as the full-time faculty of College of Music, Mahidol University since 2015, where she serves as the Chair of Thailand International Music Examination (TIME) and teaches courses in sight reading and ear training, keyboard harmony, keyboard skill, paradigm in music education, music in higher education and administration of music in educational institutions.

As a music educator, Ni-on is a lecturer, researcher and adviser of music education, editor of TIME music curriculums, and reviewer of many music academic journals. Ni-on also served as adjudicator for piano competitions and joined piano faculty concert.

Her research topic includes;
A study of ear training instruction based on Suda Banomyong approach (2018)
A study of keyboard harmony content at undergraduate level (2018)
A study of piano pedagogy course content at the undergraduate level in Thailand (2014)
Thai Music Teacher’s Perspective in Teaching Sight-Reading: Three Case Studies (2012)
Sight-Reading in Primary Piano Students (2009)

Yujin Jung, Flute

Woodwind Department

Room Number: PC404.09
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5480
Email: dbwlsl85@hotmail.com

Yu-Jin Jung was born in to a musical family in Republic of Korea. She began learning how to play the piano from her mother three years old and received her first flute lessons as an eight-year-old in Seoul.

She was able to win a prize at various National and International music competition since 10years old such as Seoul Flute competition, Competition of Korean Music Association, Journal of Music Competition, International Luigi Zanuccoli competition and many more. And she also got a prize of special brain model at the International Baden Master Class for Flute in Austria at 15years old the youngest, making her special talent recognized and being able to received a love call from many orchestras for collaborations.

Yu-Jin Jung studied in the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (Austria) since 16years old, University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria) and State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (Germany). She completed two master programs such as Contemporary and Chamber in 3 years with remarkable achievements one of which could be done with scholarship fund.

Yu-Jin Jung is a student of Antje Langkafel (Flutist & Composer) Dieter Flury(Principal Flutist of Vienna Phil.), Meinhart Niedermayer(Principal Flutist of Vienna Phil.) and Eun-Jung Choi(Principal Flutist of Incheon Phil.). While spent in Europe, she learned also from M.Kofler, A.Adorjan, W.Hase, C.Fassbender, T.Lüdinghausen and H.Lee for diversity of the flute playing and learned Piccolo from J.Singer at the Stuttgart State Theatre.

She had reinforced her musical talent through experiences of attending final concerts at various international music festivals such as International Music forum Viktring (Austria), Internationalen Sommerakademie Chambermusic in Kloster Frenswegen (Germany), Interantional music festival Varna summer (Bulgaria), International Emsbürener Musiktage (Germany) and Arona Summer festival Tenerife (Spain) and many more. And she also performed Solo flute with Live Electronics at the International Udine Contemporanea Festival in Italy, where the whole performance was broadcasted live streaming concert of the world.

She has also played with various professional orchestras in Europe as a guest Principal Flute several times since 24years old and she worked as a solo Piccoloist at the Mannheimer Philharmoniker (Germany). And she also taught at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart as a Flute Instructor.

Yu-Jin Jung is currently Flute Professor at the College of Music Mahidol University, YAMP and Principal Flutist of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2013. She has been invited to master classes in Chularongkorn university, Silpakorn university, Kasetsart university and Rangsit university. And she also has been invited as a Flute Tutor and Judge for many auditions and competitions such as Mannheimer Philharmoniker (Germany), Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition, Siam Sinfonietta, Malaysia National Music Competition, Thailand Phil. and, International Osaka Music Competition. In addition to this, Yu-Jin Jung maintains a busy schedule giving master classes, recitals and as an orchestra soloist throughout Asia.

Dr. Teeranai Jirasirikul

Piano Department

Room Number: PC404.07
Phone: #5478
Email: j.teeranai@gmail.com

Mr. Teeranai Jirasirikul is a Lecturer in Piano at the College of Music, Mahidol University. He teaches applied piano and small ensemble, and is also a staff accompanist.

In April 2012, Teeranai won the Best Accompanist Prize with the Mahidol University Choir (MU Choir), winning the 1st Grade Diploma from the XI Moscow International Children’s Youth Choir Festival “MOSCOW SOUNDS” in Russia. In April 2013, he won the Silver Band with MU Choir from the VII International Festival Siovakia Cantat 2013 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Teeranai has vast performance experience and has won numerous scholarships and prizes throughout his study. In July 2007, Teeranai received a scholarship to join the Corfu Festival at the Ionian University in Greece, where he studied with Assist. Prof. Lambis Vassiliadis and Mr. Maxim Mogilevksy. In 2008, he was awarded the Mazurka and Nocturne Prizes in the 8th Chopin Piano Competition held in Bangkok. In 2010, Teeranai was invited as a guest soloist to perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Mahidol Wind Symphony at the 2010 Yamaha Australian National Band Championships in Hobart, Australia.

Teeranai has been conducting since 2005 and has studied Principal Conducting with Dr. James Cherry, Mr. Goesta Mueller and Mr. Shuichi Komiyama. From 2006-2009, Teeranai was Assistant Conductor of Mahidol Wind Symphony and Mahidol Symphony Orchestra. He participated in conducting master classes with world-renowned conductors such as Prof. Dennis Fisher, Mr. Bundit Ungrangsee and Mr. Gudni A. Emilsson.

In 2013, Teeranai was the Associate Director of Bands. He serves as conductor of the Mahidol Symphonic Band. He has appeared as a guest conductor with several ensembles including the St. Gabriel College Band, and served as the assistant conductor of the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra for the opera “La Bohème” in Bangkok, Thailand.

2008 B.A. (Piano Performance) Mahidol University
2012–M.A. (Piano Performance) Mahidol University
Thai and English

Research/Creative Works

Research

Jirasirikul, T. (2012). Graduate piano recital (Master’s thesis). Available from Jiew Bagnsur Music Library. (TP T258g2012)

Creative Works

In 2010, performed as guest soloist in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Mahidol Wind Symphony in Hobart, Australia.

In 2011, conducted the premier composition composed for memorial of Fua Haripitak event.

In 2012, conducted and composed music for Buddhist event at Siam paragon hall. (มหกรรมงานโพธิ์ งานวัดลอยฟ้า)

In 2013, produced and arranged music of the Plum Blossoms Vol.2 (Plum Village songs for the practice of mindfulness)

In 2013, music arranger of the Duriyangkasin album.

Teeranai will perform as soloist and conductor in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Mahidol Saxophone ensemble in September 2013.

Student award

Accompanying Phuket Areesamarn (won the 3rd prize in Thailand Clarinet Competition)

Assist. Prof. Dr. Treetip Boonyam

Music Business Department

Room Number: D501
Phone: #4504
Email: treetip.b@gmail.com, treetip.boo@mahidol.ac.th

Education:

2010 Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Science Research Behavioral Science Research Institute (BSRI), Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
2011 Bachelor of Economics (Managerial Economics) Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
2002 Master of Business Administration (Marketing), Honor Bangkok University, Thailand
1999 Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing), First Honor Bangkok University, Thailand

Work Experiences:

2012-2014	Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Business Administration, Bangkok University
2012-2014	Researcher in several evaluation projects for Office of The Civil Service Commission, Thailand
2011-2012	Chairperson of Marketing, School of Business Administration, Bangkok University
2012-2015	Committee and secretary of The subcommittees of Business Administration, The Associate of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand
2002 – present	Guest speaker in famous universities in Thailand as Srinakharinwirot University, Silpakorn University, and Nakhon Phanom University

MATSUSHIMA Hiroshi, Flute

Woodwind Department

Room Number: D302.07
Phone: #4307
Email: hiroshi.mat@mahidol.ac.th

MATSUSHIMA Hiroshi has been a Resident Artist and Professor of Flute at the Mahidol University College of Music since the fall of 2002. Prior to his arrival in Thailand, Mr. Matsushima has appeared at major music festivals in Europe, such as Reichenau/Bodensee, Rheingau, MDR-Musiksommer and Schleswig-Holstein. He has performed as Flutist of the Asian Youth Orchestra, Hof Symphony, Munich Symphony, Munich Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonia of the Nations in Germany.

An avid proponent of new music and music of the Japans, Hiroshi Matsushima has commissioned and performed works by notable composers. Residing in Thailand, he has not ceased to contribute to introduce Japanese music culture, having collaborated with musicians of Japanese traditional instruments and been sent to Chiangmai and Yangon as a cultural mission by the Japan Foundation.

Hiroshi Matsushima is highly regarded as a thoughtful, engaging, and challenging teacher. He is frequently asked to teach master classes and has been serving as an artist/faculty of Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (SAYOWE) since its foundation in 2003.

A graduate of the Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik Karlsruhe and guest student at the Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mozarteum in Salzburg, Matsushima has extensively studied with Renate Greiss-Armin, Matthias Allin and Irena Grafenauer. While spent in Europe, Hiroshi Matsushima also studied with Andrea Lieberknecht, Andreas Blau, Dieter Flury, Peter-Lukas Graf and Jean-Pierre Rampal. In his native Japan, Mr. Matsushima studied with Etsuro Sano and Kanichi Tanaka.

Dr. Mahakit Lerdcheewanan

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number:
Tel: 085-018-9181
Email: mahakit.ler@mahidol.ac.th

Asst. Prof. Dr. Juckrit Charoensook

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: PC406.10
Phone: #5441
Email: Charoensook.zax@gmail.com

Dr. Juckrit Charoensook was graduated from College of Performing Arts, School of Music, University of Northern Colorado. He is a full time faculty at the College of Music Mahidol University. He has a wide experience of playing viola, including performing solo, chamber music, and orchestra domestically and internationally. He also has a strong experience of developing new tools for music pedagogy; including 2016’s hit “Chord Heroes” cards game. Not only that, in order to raise an awareness of the viola instrument, he is also an artist of “Violist’s Journey,” which has produced more than 300 art works. He makes fusion and “creative arts” by various types of audio and visual works. He welcomes anyone who is interested in his works, which can be found on “Dr. Zax Games” (for music educational tools), and the “Violist’s Journey” (for his arts) Facebook fan pages, or can be experienced by simply visiting the College of Music, Mahidol University for his Viola performances.

Dr. Pamornpan Komolpamon

Conducting Department

Room Number: A206.02
Phone: #1213
Email: pamornpan.k@gmail.com

Pamornpan Komolpamorn is currently on a faculty of conducting department at College of Music, Mahidol University, where she works as a conductor of the Mahidol Symphonic Band, Mahidol Concert Band and Thailand Philharmonic Pop Orchestra. She is also the founder, the director, and the conductor of Amass Chamber Ensemble (ACE).

A graduate in Wind Conducting with her principle teacher, Dr. Christopher Hughes from College of Music, Mahidol University, Komolpamorn has been appear as the conductor with the several ensemble during her study. She was a guest conductor of Mahidol Wind Symphony, Mahidol Symphony Orchestra and the residence conductor of Bangkok Silpakorn Wind Orchestra.She also was a conductor of Bangkok Silpakorn Wind University Orchestra, Mahidol University Symphonic Band, Mahidol University Concert Band, Mahidol Guitar Orchestra, Assumption Convent School Band and Thai Youth Wind Orchestra.
Komolpamorn has been interested in conducting since 2005 and began her study in the Principle of Conducting with Dr. James Sherry, Prof. Goesta Mueller and Mr. Pinai Preechaporn.

Komolpamorn was participated to the conducting master classes with Dr. Jeannine Wagar and Dr. Dennis Fisher. She was also one of seven invited participants at the 2008 “Tomorrow Musical Leaders”, conducting workshop with Mr. Bundit Ungrangsee. Pamornpan was a guest conductor for the Project Unity Music Camp to conduct the Unity Orchestra with chief conductor, Mr. Bundit Ungrangsee.

Prior turning into the conducting, Komolpamorn was admitted as a freshman at the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2004 where she holds Bachelor of Arts with Summa Cum Laude in trumpet performance with Dr. Joseph Bowman. Currently, she is serving as a visiting instructor of trumpet and assistant conductor at the Assumption Convent School Band. She is also an instructor of trumpet at Aum-Aree Music School.

Education background

2008 – B.M. (Trumpet Performance) Mahidol University, college of music
2012 – M.A. (Instrumental Conducting) Mahidol University, college of music

Teaching areas

Large Ensemble
Principle of Conducting
Conducting Minor
Chamber Ensemble
Orchestra Pop

2. Research/Creative Works

Publication

Bowman, Joseph L., ed. Excerpts from – Historical Trumpet Discography. International

Trumpet Guild Journal. , Vol. 34, No. 1 (October 2009), pp. 50-52.

(Cooperator, Layout and Formatting)

Recording

Ut-Za, Zurazak, Of Faith & Reminiscences, “Winds of Salaya” (2012)

Mahidol Symphonic Band, Conductor

Performance

2010-present – Amass Chamber Ensemble (Director / Conductor)

3. Academic Services / Performance (outside)

Adjudicator

2004 – Unity Symphony Orchestra: Audition Adjudicator
2011-present – Thailand International Music Examination (TIME) (Adjudicator)
2012 – Settrade Competition

Conductor

2004 – Unity Symphony Orchestra (Guest Conductor)
2008 – Pesante String Chamber (Guest Conductor)
2009-present – Bangkok Silpakorn Wind Orchestra (Resident Conductor)
2009 – Silpakorn University, Faculty of Music Symphonic Band (Guest Conductor)
2009 – Christ Choir Christmas Celebration for the Vatican Embassy (Conductor and Trumpet)
2009 – Bangkok Youth Wind Orchestra (Guest Conductor)
2010 – Pop Orchestra Concert “Woman Project Women” (Conductor)
2011, 2012 – Ya-la Youth Symphony Music Camp (Guest Conductor)
2012 – Dr. Sax Chamber Orchestra Music Camp (Guest Conductor)
2012, 2013 – Young Thai Artist Award (World Premiere) (Conducting for composition competition)

Trumpet Clinician

2004 – Satee Samuthphagran School Samuthphagran, Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)
2005 – Official of Royal’s Cups Sukothai,Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)
2005, 2006 – Official of Royal’s Cups Nan, Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)
2006 – Chonburi, Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)
2006, 2007 – Tark, Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)
2007 – Official of Royal’s Cups Angthong, Thailand (Admire Brass / trumpet)

4. Thesis Advisor: –

5. Others

Conducting Professional Experience

2004-2013 – Assumption Convent Symphonic Band (Assistant Conductor)
2008 – Pesante String Chamber (Guest Conductor)
2009, 2011-present – Mahidol University Concert Band
2009-present – Bangkok Silpakorn Wind Orchestra (Resident Conductor)
2009 – Silpakorn University, Faculty of Music Symphonic Band (Guest Conductor)
2009 – Bangkok Youth Wind Orchestra (Guest Conductor)
2010 – present – Amass Chamber Ensemble (Director/Conductor)
2010 – 2012 Mahidol Wind Symphony (Graduate Assistant Conductor)
2011- present – Thailand Philharmonic Pop Orchestra
2011- present – Mahidol University Symphonic Band
2011, 2012 – Ya-la Youth Symphony Music Camp (Guest Conductor)
2012 – Dr. Sax Chamber Orchestra Music Camp (Guest Conductor)
2012 – Mahidol University Wind Symphony
2013 – present – Mahidol University Brass Band

Festival & Project

2012 – Thailand International Wind Band and Ensemble Competition (Arts Director and Project Manager)
2013 – Mahidol University Concerto Competition 2013
2013 – Thailand International Wind Band and Ensemble Competition (Project Manager)

Dr. Onpavee Nitisingkarin

Piano Department

Room Number: D202.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4211
Email: onpavee@gmail.com

Onpavee Nitisingkarin, is a native of Thailand, where she received her undergraduate degree in piano performance at College of Music, Mahidol University. After completed her Bachelor Degree, she attended WVU for her Master’s and Doctorate in piano performance under Prof. Dr. Peter Amstutz. Her dissertation focuses on the topic of “Composers as Parents: Selected Twentieth-century Piano Works Written by Fathers for Their Children.

Dr. Nitisingkarin is a certified Orff Schulwerk teacher from Goerge Mason University, Music Rhapsody Certified, and also in the Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certification program at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. She was awarded scholarships from the Valerie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation in 2011. Onpavee also appears in numerous concerts as well as several piano competition venue. She was WVU Young Artist concerto winner in 2012 and was selected to perform with WVU Symphony Orchestra. Moreover, she was also semi- finalist in the 3rd Intersection of Classical and Jazz Piano Festival at WVU. In February 2017, Onpavee was invited to perform the King Composition in “Concert in Remembrance of H.M. the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej” at Mater Dei School, Bangkok.

Besides being an active learner and performer, Dr. Onpavee also an experienced piano teacher. She starts teaching piano since 2000 in Bangkok, Thailand. Before relocated back in Bangkok, Onpavee was a senior piano instructor in WVU CMP program teaching piano, Eurhythmics (music and movement 1 and 2), Explore and Enjoy classes for toddlers. She was also a piano faculty at Washington and Jefferson College as well as at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Pennsylvania. Onpavee also conducted Eurhythmics workshop in the 3rd Intersection of Classical and Jazz Piano Festival at WVU as well as Toddlers class to the WV Early Head Start program in 2014. Additionally, she also served as a Vice President of West Virginia Collegiate Chapter of Music Teacher National Association in 2014 and also held the Trophy Chair position of West Virginia Music Teacher Association from 2014-2016. In November 2017, Onpavee was invited to lead a workshop presentation on the topic of “Nurturing Musical Abilities: A Creative Movement in Piano Lessons” at the 2017 Piano Pedagogy Conference, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as at the SWU Piano Festival II. In November 2019, she was also invited to conduct a masterclass for piano students at Kyungsung University, Busan, South Korea.

Onpavee has also served as a jury member in several piano competitions and festivals. Recently, she was a jury member for SET Youth Music Competition, Osaka International Music Competition (Bangkok regional round), the 3rd and 4th (2019) Singapore International Youth Piano Competition, and the 2nd Hong Kong International Music Competition for Young Pianists 2019, ClassicOn International Piano Competition 2019, Seoul, South Korea, And recently Online Popular Piano Competition and Music@e-Contest in 2020. Additionally, she also joined as an artist faculty at MusicFest Perugia 2018 in Italy. Currently, she serves as an Asst. Dean for Educational Services, Chair of Piano Department, Director of the
Thailand International Piano Competition (TIPC), and a piano instructor at College of Music, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. She is also an Artistic Director and a founder of Amstutz Music School, Bangkok, Thailand.

Dr. Boonyarit Kittaweepitak, Euphonium

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: D405.06
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34 #4424
Email: tee.euphonium@gmail.com

Dr. Boonyarit Kittaweepitak is an active euphonium soloist and a tenured professor of euphonium at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand. Boonyarit is also one of the founder and music director of Mahidol University Brass Band. As a native of Thai, Boonyarit, sought musical experiences including various national and international competitions, solo and ensemble performances, teaching, as well as earning his music degrees, not only in Asia, but also in Europe and Northern America.

In 2020, he graduated with a Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas under the instruction of Professor David Childs, and Dr. Brian Bowman from whom he took lessons, assisted, and worked alongside as a teaching fellow and Coordinator of UNT’s Tuba Euphonium Ensemble. He received a Master of Music degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Music degree from Mahidol University where he returned to teach. His primary teachers include Professor Steven Mead, and Kitti Sawetkittikul. Boonyarit began his euphonium studies at Assumption College, Thailand with Wichai Yongvanitjit and Jakkrit Ruenvuth in 1999.

As a soloist, Boonyarit was the first euphonium player who was invited to perform with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. He appeared as a soloist with Blackburn and Darwen Brass Band in the UK and the Dallas Brass Band, where he received the Player of the Year award. Also, Boonyarit performed a duet with a euphonium virtuoso, Steven Mead, which was accompanied by the Desford Brass Band in Singapore's Brass Explosion Festival in 2012. Boonyarit was featured in several ensembles including, WASBE International Youth Wind, UNT Wind Symphony, RNCM Wind Orchestra, RNCM Brass Band, and Manchester University Brass Band.

Boonyarit was invited as a faculty member of Asia Tuba Euphonium Festival, which was held in South Korea (2018) and in Beijing, China (2019). Some of his colligate students have competed and received recognitions among prestigious national and international platforms including International Tube Euphonium Conference (ITEC) and Falcone Festival. Boonyarit devoted himself to teach students of all ages. He taught at several schools in Dallas-Fort Worth area, namely Hebron HS, Frisco HS, Liberty HS, and Independent HS.

Boonyarit is a member of Incite euphonium quartet that were invited to perform at Stephen F. Austin, University of Memphis, University of Alabama, U of A at Birmingham, and ITEC regional at Kennesaw State University and University of Kentucky in 2020. Boonyarit is also a member of fLOW Quartet, the winner of the SCRTEC 2017. fLOW successfully went on a tour in Japan with a number of performances and masterclasses in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Saitama, and Yamaguchi. fLOW quartet has released 4 Dreams: The Quartet of Yuji Ono in January 2019, which is available to download on Spotify and iTunes. Moreover, Boonyarit was also a member of E-Tan Quartet (Thailand). The quartet performed at Sydney International Brass Festival in Australia, as well as Tuba Mania International Festival in Thailand. The quartet was featured at the Gala concert of ITEC 2012 in Austria.

Dr. Boonyarit Kittaweepitak is a Besson performing artist and performs on a Besson Prestige BE2052 Euphonium.

Jaruda Tirachomsri

Piano Department

Room Number: PC404.08
Phone: (662) 8002525-34 ##5479
Email: jaruda.tir@mahidol.ac.th , jaruda.tira@gmail.com

Born in 1993 in Bangkok, Thailand, Jaruda received her undergraduate degree in Piano Performance at Silpakorn University under the instruction of Prof.Jamorn Supapol. During her undergraduate, Jaruda was a Teaching assistant for an Aural Training class. She was also selected to play in numerous number of concerts with other universities in Bangkok and coordinated recital programs. She has attended and performed in several masterclasses and private class that include those of Dr.Peter Amstutz, Rebecca Penneys, and Mitra Alice Tham. Upon graduation, Jaruda started her master’s degree at West Virginia University in Piano performance with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy under Dr.Peter Amstutz and Dr.Lucy Mauro. Jaruda was also an active member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

Jaruda also participates in Jaques-Dalcroze Teacher Training program at Mahidol University as well as Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Program at George Mason University level I and II, where she received the scholarship from The Orff Schulwerk Scholarship Panel. Apart from that, she was also an interpreter at 3 days Orff workshop with Donna Fleetwood in Thailand by MMTT.

Jaruda has also served as a judge in several piano competitions including SET Youth Music Competition, Young Artist Music Contest, Osaka International Music Competition (Bangkok regional round), Thailand National Youth Contest 2019, and SET Youth Music Competition.

Jaruda joined the College of Music at Mahidol University in 2018 as a keyboard adjunct faculty, teaches keyboard skills, keyboard harmony, piano for non-piano major, and small ensemble. Jaruda currently becomes a full-time YAMP based piano instructor in 2019.

ARAKAWA Junta

Piano Department

Room Number: PC404.06
Phone: #5477
Email: wironta@gmail.com

ARAKAWA Junta is a pianist from Japan.

After he studied International Relations as his major in Nihon University, Mishima Japan for two years, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance and Business Minor from St. Norbert College, WI, USA in 2003. While studying with Elaine Moss, in 2002, he won the 2nd prize from both Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition and Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition.

He enrolled in Wichita State University, KS, USA as a full-scholarship Graduate Teaching Assistant, studied with Paul Reed and received his Master’s Degree in Piano Performance in 2006.

He moved to Thailand and became a full-time lecturer at School of Music, Assumption University in 2006, and organized solo and ensemble concerts, a lot of school activities, and performed with many musicians in Thailand and Japan. Throughout performing together, Paulo Zereu became one of his influential pianists. Junta was the chairperson of Department of Music Business, School of Music, Assumption University.

He is currently a piano lecturer at YAMP, College of Music, Mahidol University.

TSUCHIYA Haruna

Music Theatre Department

Room Number: D202.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4206
Email: haruna.tsu@mahidol.ac.th
Website: http://ameblo.jp/harunairis-theatre

TSUCHIYA Haruna has worked as a lecturer in voice and dance at the College of Music since 2014, and also is a performing artist, producer, and translator. Since 2006, she has been deeply involved with the true story of Hana’s Suitcase. In the U.S. premiere production, she played the lead at Metro Theater Company, and reprised the role at First Stage Children’s Theater. She also served as an interpreter/interviewer for the internationally acclaimed documentary film, Inside Hana’s Suitcase directed by Larry Weinstein, and produced the official Japanese premiere screening. Her work on stage has also been seen at Collaboraction/Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Lost Nation Theater in Vermont, Spark Theater in Colorado, and internationally at Shimoda Civic Center and Rosé Theatre in Japan. She initiated the Annual Shimoda Youth Festival, flourishing international artistic exchange between Japanese children and American artists. Her translation work includes Moonlight Modesty by Ryo Iwamatsu, which was read during The First Annual International Voices Project in Chicago.

Haruna is a founder and instructor of Momentum Workshop, and has taught theatre workshops and given lectures in the U.S. and Japan. She continues to create projects that speak strongly to people’s hearts, cultivating more opportunities for person-to-person connections through performing arts. Haruna is a native of Shimoda, Japan, and holds B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia, and M.F.A. in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University.

MATSUSHIMA Yoshimi

Piano Department

Room Number: D202.03
Phone: #4203
Email: yoshimi443310@hotmail.com

Education background

1995—Bachelor of Music (Piano Performance) Musashino Music Academy, Japan

Teaching areas:

Small Ensemble
Vocal Coaching
Accompanying for Voice
Instrumental Accompaniment
Coordinate ensemble for Students

Research/Creative Works

Private Study at Hochschule fuer Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany as auditor with Andre Boainain
Master Class of Piano Duo at International Summer School in Tokyo, Japan with Alexander Bakhchiev

Others

Instructor of Music at Kitakyushu High School, Fukuoka, Japan (1995-1999)
Instructor of Music at Toyo High School, Fukuoka, Japan (1999-2000)
Accompanist of Kitakyushu City, Kokura Junior Chorus in Japan (1993- )
Accompanist at Master Class in Voice and Piano Accompaniment by Prof. Franz Lukazovsky and Istvan Bonyhadi (2009-2012)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. NAKAGAWA Eri

Piano Department

Room Number: A403
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1417
Email: eri.nak@mahidol.ac.th

NAKAGAWA Eri, a native of Osaka, Japan, has been on the piano faculty of College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand since 1995. Previously to her appointment at Mahidol she was Assistant Professor of Music Performance at Ball State University, Indiana, USA. She has been invited as a guest pianist and professor at the University of Northern Colorado in USA, Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, Bösendorfer Saal in Vienna, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore, Corfu Festival in Greece, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in Perth, Moulin d’Andé International Masterclasses in Normandy, France, Piano Plus Festival in Corfu, Greece, etc.

She graduated from Osaka Kyoiku University and continued with her postgraduate studies at Mukogawa Women’s University in Japan. She completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in piano performance at Ball State University. Among her principal teachers were Koji Tanaka and the late Naoyuki Inoue, Mitchell Andrews and the late Pia Sebastiani.

Besides giving solo recitals regularly, she has performed more than ten concertos with numerous orchestras such as the Ball State Symphony Orchestra, Osaka Mozart Ensemble, Nusantara Symphony Orchestra in Indonesia, Budapest Chamber Symphony, Thüringen Gotha-Suhl Philharmonie, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, etc. She also enjoys working as a collaborative pianist and accompanist with distinguished musicians in Thailand and abroad.

Many of her students have won top prizes in national and international competitions, and her former students have received scholarships in prestigious schools such as Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Juilliard School, Mozarteum University Salzburg, Royal College of Music, etc. She received the Trinity Guildhall Award for Excellence in Music Teaching in 2010 and 2017, the Teaching Award in the 13th Chopin International Piano Competition in ASIA in 2013, and the Best Teacher Award in the Kawai Music Competition 2016.

Dr. Kom Wongsawat, Drum Set, Piano

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.01
Phone: #1408
Email: komjazz@gmail.com
Website: https://www.youtube.com/komjazz

Kom Wongsawat started his classical piano lessons at the age of six. Hıs strong interest in jazz during his high school days brought him to his formal jazz education at the College of Music, Mahidol University. While at Mahidol University, Kom studied jazz piano with Denny Euprasert, Darin Pantoomkomol, Krit Buranavitayawut, Noppadol Tirataradol.

Furthermore, Kom also took jazz piano lessons with several other great musicians such as Danilo Perez, Randy Cannon and Taurey Butler, etc. During his study at Mahidol University, Kom started to perform professionally with a leading jazz band “Arnon’s Jazz Band” at Saxophone Pub, one of the leading jazz rooms in Thailand. Kom also has a strong interest in the art of jazz rhythm, which led to him taking jazz drumset seriously as well. He started to take private jazz drum lessons with Shawn Kelly and Chanutr Techatananant.

Kom has won several music competition in Thailand, Wining the “Best Keyboard Player 2005” by Overdrive Magazine, “Best Outstanding Keyboard” in the Thailand Jazz Competition 2006, and his band received First Prizes from many Jazz Band Competitions (As a pianist and drummer). As a jazz performer, Kom has performed in various jazz festival with several international renowned jazz artists, including, Billy Drummond, Rich Perry, Peter Bernstein and Mike Richmond at Bluenote Jazz Club, NY, Mike Rodriguez at The Nuyorican, Brad Shepik and John Hadfield at The Nuyorican to name a few.

Kom also take a big part about jazz education in Thailand, with Krit, Darin and Noppadol. Kom is a member of the four member organizing committee. We decided to organize the three-day Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC). Since 2009, TIJC provides a much-needed platform for the talented young jazz students to perform in a live setting, as well as a rare opportunity to observe and learn from top international jazz artists in a series of workshops. The deeper aim of the TIJC, reflected in its motto: “Through jazz, a society of happiness.” Kom aided in the selection of the American musicians, visiting venues and clubs in the U.S. He networked to pick musicians who “are generous, caring and kind with the audience—the fans—and enjoy sharing their talent and knowledge.

In 2011, Kom pursued his jazz studies in Master’s degree at New York University, where he takes lessons with world renowned musicians such as Kenny Werner, Jean-Michel Pilc, Brad Shepik, Billy Drummond, Rich Perry, Mike Richmond, Michael Rodriguez and Gil Goldstein etc. Kom was also honored as a recipient of the prestigious Barney Josephson Award for Outstanding Jazz Studies Masters Student and won three downbeat student awards.

Currently, Kom finished his jazz studies in Doctoral degree at University of Miami, Frost School of Music and back to teach at College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Marcin Tomasz Szawelski, Cello

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D302.11
Phone: #4311
Email: mszawelski@hotmail.com

Marcin Tomasz Szawelski, a native of Gdansk, Poland, started his musical education at age of 7 with Andrzej Filar. He graduated with Master of Arts diploma from Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland (2005), where he studied cello performance, chamber music and music pedagogy under Krzysztof Sperski, Anna Prabucka-Firlej and Tadeusz Samerek. He also took masterclasses with Stefan Popov, Maria Tchaikovska, Peter Leisegang and Roman Jablonski.

Mr. Szawelski has received many awards, such as: 1st prize in Competition for young Cellists in Malbork (1992), 2nd prize in national Competition for Young Musicians in Wloszakowice (1995) and 4th award in national Competition for Chamber Ensemble in Wroclaw (1999).Currently Marcin T. Szawelski is a cello and chamber music instructor at the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand. He is a member of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) and Mahidol University Baroque Orchestra. With those ensembles he gave more than 200 concerts in recent years. Mr. Szawelski is a founding member of Salaya International Chamber Music Society (SICMS), a group of musicians devoted to chamber music. He is also a permanent member of Thailand Music Educators Association (TMEA). Since 2007 he serves as a cello instructor for SAYOWE (Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble).

Supawarat Chalermsub

General Education Department

Room Number: A206.10
Phone: #1224
Email: supawarat@gmail.com

ประวัติการศึกษา

ระดับบัณฑิตศึกษา: 2555 ศิลปศาสตรมหาบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาภาษาไทย มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ (มาตรฐานวิทยานิพนธ์ดีมาก)
ระดับอุดมศึกษา: 2550 ศิลปศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาภาษาไทย มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล (เกียรตินิยมอันดับ 1)

ประสบการณ์ทำงาน

ผู้บรรยายพิเศษวิชาการใช้ภาษาไทย ภาควิชาภาษาไทย คณะศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ ระหว่างเดือนมิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2556 ถึง กันยายน พ.ศ.2556
ผู้บรรยายพิเศษวิชาการใช้ภาษาไทย ภาควิชาภาษาไทย คณะศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ ระหว่างเดือนมิถุนายน พ.ศ. 2554 ถึง กันยายน พ.ศ.2554
อาจารย์ (ภาษาไทย) วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล

ภาระงานสอน

อาจารย์ประจำวิชาภาษาไทยระดับมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 4 วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
อาจารย์ประจำวิชาภาษาไทยระดับมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 5 วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
อาจารย์ประจำวิชาภาษาไทยระดับอุดมศึกษา วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล

ผลงานวิจัยที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์

เขียนบทความเรื่อง “พระสุธนคำฉันท์: รสตามทฤษฎีวรรณคดีสันสกฤต” ตีพิมพ์ในวารสารวรรณวิทัศน์ของภาควิชาภาษาไทย คณะศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์
เขียนบทความเรื่อง “การนำเสนอภาพแทนคนรักเพศเดียวกัน:โครงเรื่องและแก่นเรื่องในนิยายวายจากสื่ออินเทอร์เน็ต” ตีพิมพ์ในรวมบทความทางวิชาการ “สรรพศาสตร์-สรรพศิลป์” คณะศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์

ผลงานทางวิชาการ

การนำเสนอผลงานทางวิชาการ

นำเสนอบทความเรื่อง “ภาพแทนคนรักเพศเดียวกัน: กลวิธีการสร้างตัวละครในนิยายวายจากสื่ออินเทอร์เน็ต”
ประชุมทางวิชาการเพศวิถีศึกษาระดับชาติครั้งที่ 4 “สาธารณะ รัฐ เซ็กส์” ของสมาคมเพศวิถีศึกษา

Prof. Rolf-Dieter Arens

Piano Department

Room Number: PC404.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5474
Email: a.rd45@gmx.de

Born in 1945 in Zinnwald, Germany, Rolf-Dieter Arens began taking piano lessons at the age of five. He studied piano and chamber music at the music academy “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” in Leipzig and attended master classes given by Paul Badura-Skoda. From 1986 until 1991, he was a regular soloist with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, and toured Europe with them. He has also had concert appearances all over the world both as a soloist and in chamber ensembles. In 1995 he founded the chamber association “Weimar Soloists”. Arens has worked with such renowned conductors as Kurt Masur, Herbert Blomstedt, Marek Janowski and Neville Marriner. He has taken part in numerous radio broadcasts and has made recordings for television and CD productions. Arens has also been active as a jury member at important international piano competitions, such as the “Bach” of Lipsia, the “Beethoven” of Vienna, the “Casagrande” of Terni and the “Liszt” of Budapest, Utrecht and Weimar.

The name Franz Liszt also pops up frequently in the life of Arens: from 1986 until 2012, he was professor of piano at the Liszt School of Music Weimar, and served as the school’s president from 2001 until 2010. Since 2000, he is artistic director of the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition Weimar – Bayreuth, and has been artistic director of several Liszt festivals including the Thuringian Liszt since 2011. Since 2006, he is founding member of the New Liszt Foundation. In 2011, he was awarded the “Premio Liszt” in Grottamare (Italy). In addition, Arens was artistic director of the summer music academy at the Hundisburg castle from 1993 until 1999 and again since 2007. As president of the “Culture Foundation Leipzig”, his latest project was the creation of a permanent Wagner exhibition in the Nikolai church in the birth town of the composer that opened up in May 2013. In 2014, Arens was awarded the “Thuringian order of merit”. Since 2014 Arens has served as guest professor for piano at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he teaches applied piano, piano literature and chamber music.

Teerapat Jantob

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D302.13
Phone: #4426
Email: duckjan@gmail.com

Teerapat Jantob was born on 12th December,1987, Thailand. He started his first music lesson on the electone at age 7. In 2004 he came to study at College of Music Mahidol University majoring in classical piano with aj.Gudrun Mueller and aj.Signe Klava Later, he had the chance to study jazz music with Aj. Darin Punthumgomon After he graduating highschool he changed his major to jazz piano under the instruction of aj.Darin Punthumgomon And aj.Teerapoj Plitakul Now he’s a full time teacher at College of music mahidol university in popular music department.

Prize

-1st prize True Audition & Overdrive Instrumental Band Contest#2 Year 2006 (from Overdrive Magazine)

– Got Best Keyboard Player from True Audition & Overdrive Instrumental Band Contest#2 Year 2006

– 1st prize Thailand Jazz competition#2 Year 2006 (Junior) King cup

– 1st prize Thailand Jazz competition#4 Year 2008 King cup

– 1st prize Thailand Jazz competition#4 Year 2008 (Individual Performance,Open Division) King cup

– Got Best Soloist 1st Prize Certification (Junior Division)Thailand Jazz Conference Solo Competition#1 2009

– Got Best Soloist 1st Prize Certification (Open Division)Thailand Jazz Conference Solo Competition#1 2009

– Got Best Soloist 1st Prize Certification (Open Division)Thailand Jazz Conference Solo Competition#2 2010

Aswin Narintrakul Na Ayudhaya

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D405.01
Phone: #4419
Email: ob-_-@hotmail.com

Krichpol Inthanin

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D402.02
Phone: –
Email: jazzdarkside@gmail.com

กริชพล อินทนิน มีความสนใจและเริ่มหัดเล่นกีตาร์ด้วยตนเองในปี 1997 หลังจากที่สำเร็จการศึกษาในระดับมัธยมแล้ว ได้เข้ารับการศึกษาต่อในระดับอุดมศึกษาที่วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ในสาขาดนตรีแจ๊ส ระหว่างปี 2000 – 2004 ได้ศึกษาวิชากีตาร์แจ๊สกับ Dan Phillips และ อ.ดริน พันธุมโกมล หลังจากสำเร็จการศึกษาในระดับอุดมศึกษาแล้ว ได้เริ่มต้นทำงานทางด้านวิชาการและเป็นอาจารย์พิเศษที่มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร และมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดลในภายหลัง กริชพล ได้เข้ารับการศึกษาต่อในระดับปริญญาโทในสาขาดนตรีปฎิบัติที่วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดลจนสำเร็จการศึกษาในปี 2012 และเข้ารับตำแหน่งอาจารย์ประจำในสาขา ดนตรีสมัยนิยมในเวลาต่อมา

ประวัติการศึกษา

มัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย โรงเรียนหอวัง
ปริญญาตรี ศิลปศาสตร์บัณฑิต เอกดนตรีแจ๊ส วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
ปริญญาโท ศิลปศาสตร์บัณฑิต เอกดนตรีปฎิบัติ วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล

ประวัติการทำงาน

ปี 2005-2006 อาจารย์พิเศษ สาขาดนตรีแจ๊ส วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยศิลปากร
ปี 2005-2011 อาจารย์พิเศษ สาขาดนตรีสมัยนิยม วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดลปัจจุบัน เป็นอาจารย์ประจำ สาขาดนตรีสมัยนิยม วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล

วิชาที่สอน

วิชาปฎิบัติเครื่องดนตรีเอก
วิชารวมวงเล็ก

ความชำนาญ

กีตาร์ไฟฟ้า
เบส กลอง เปียโน
การวิเคราะห์เพลง
computer music
ภูมิศาสตร์

Tustawan Khaiseang

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D202.05
Phone: #4412
Email: tk_improvise@hotmail.com

Tawan began teaching himself; how to play guitar at the age of 12. In 1998, after finished his last year of high school, Tawan decided to continue his education at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he studied Classical Guitar with Mr. Suvich Klinsmith (his principle teacher). In 2001, Tawan graduated with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Industry and Technology.

In addition, during his undergraduate program, Tawan took a private lesson (1-year course) from Mr. Prart Aroonrungsi at Prart Music School as well as studied Jazz Guitar with Dan Phillips.

After completing an undergraduate degree, he began his first graduate work in the field of music education; as a music educator for Electric Guitar at Progress Center Rock School. Moreover, Tawan is working in the music industry as a member of the music team as well as a backup musician for many singers.

He was awarded the second prize from “Music Ensemble Competition”, which held by Thai itv channel, 1999

Currently he is a teacher for Practical Lessons (Electric Guitar) at Mahidol University, College of Music.

Poltarayuth Tippayuth

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D302.14
Phone: #4430
Email: am_bass@hotmail.com

ประวัติการศึกษา (Education)

คุณวุฒิที่ได้รับ :หลักสูตรศิลปศาสตรบัณฑิต
สาขาวิชา : Tuba
สถาบัน : College of Music Mahidol University
ประเทศ : Thailand
พ.ศ.(ที่จบการศึกษา) : 2549

ประสบการณ์การทำงาน (Work Experience)

นักวิชาการกิจกรรม(ดนตรี) ฝ่ายกิจกรรม วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2549-2555
วิทยากรค่ายดนตรีภาคฤดูร้อน MCGP Summer Music Camp 2008 วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2551
วิทยากรค่ายดนตรีภาคฤดูร้อน MCGP Summer Music Camp 2009 วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2552
ผู้ควบคุมวงลูกทุ่งศาลายา วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2549-2551
ผู้ควบคุมวง Mahidol Pop Orchestra วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2549-2554
ผู้ควบคุมวง TPO Pop Orchestra วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2554-2555
อาจารย์ประจำภาควิชาดนตรีสมัยนิยม วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล 2555-ปัจจุบัน

ภาระงานสอน (Subjects Taught)

ดศปบ 141 การรวมวงเล็ก 1 (Small Ensemble I) 1 (0-2-1)
ดศปบ 142 การรวมวงเล็ก 2 (Small Ensemble II) 1 (0-2-1)
ดศปบ 241 การรวมวงเล็ก 1 (Small Ensemble III) 1 (0-2-1)
ดศปบ 242 การรวมวงเล็ก 2 (Small Ensemble IV) 1 (0-2-1)

งานวิจัยและผลงานสร้างสรรค์ (Research and Creative Work Projects)
ผลงานสร้างสรรค์ (Creative Work Projects)

อัลบั้ม ฉลามขึ้นบก ค่าย RMS 2548
อัลบั้ม H.M. BLUES HERITAGE 2549
ศิลปินรับเชิญ(นักร้อง)รายการดนตรีกวีศิลป์ ไทยพีบีเอส 2551 – ปัจจุบัน
นักแต่งเพลง และ ผู้เรียบเรียงเสียงประสานให้กับโรงเรียนและหน่วยงานต่างๆ 2551- ปัจจุบัน
ศิลปินรับเชิญ(นักร้อง)รายการเพลงลั่นทุ่ง ไทยพีบีเอส ปัจจุบัน

ความสนใจหรือความชำนาญ (Interests or Expertise)

การวิเคราะห์ประวัติศาสตร์บทเพลงไทยลูกทุ่งในอดีต
การวิเคราะห์ประวัติศาสตร์เพลงสมัยนิยมในอดีค
วงโยธวาทิต
บิ๊กแบนด์
วงลูกทุ่ง

งานบริการวิชาการอื่นๆ (Other Academic Services)

เลขานุการภาควิชาดนตรีสมัยนิยม
ผู้ประสานงานกลุ่มก่อตั้งสมาคมศิษย์เก่า วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหิดล

Kitti Sripaurya

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: A305.10
Phone: #1303
Email: kitti1951@ymail.com

Education

High school : Benjamarachootit Nakornsithamarat
Certificate : Arranging 2-year course from Siam kolkarn Music school at Patumwan
Bachelor degree : Mass Comunication from Sukhotaithamatirat University.
Master degree : Cultural music from Institute of Mahidol University.

Working Experience

1974 – 78 : Member of Bangkok bank band as 3th trombone, Arranger and score copyist
1977 – 80 : Join the BEC band (TV 3) in variety show “Music square” as Bass trombone player, Arranger and score copyist
1981 – 87 : Playing Bass trombone, keyboard and leader of the Yamaha Sound, a big band under control of Siam kolkarn Co.,Ltd.
1987 – 92 : Run Home studio produce and record commercial music jobs

Subjects teaching

History and Literature of Popular music (Western and Thai)
Pop song writing
Instrumentation, and arranging
Jobs information for musician

Skills

Music Arranging
Singing for Demo music
Computer music production

Interesting

The Composition of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Music technology

Printed Works

King Songs music Notation for “Tha Stit nai duang jai niran” published by Jitrlada school, and office of Thai Identity and many more.

Music

Do arrangements of “Bhum pandin navanmin maha raja” for celebrating the 72th year, “Po hang pandin” for celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the king, and many more for charity and commercial works. Receive of countless awards and certificates

Akarawit Piriyodom

Music Entertainment Department

Room Number: D402.13
Phone: #4429
Email: piriyodom.che@gmail.com

Seri Harimpanich

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: PC405.02
Phone: #5405
Email: –

Suchao Harimpanich

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A305.05
Phone: #1315
Email: –

Duangduan Longsawas

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A305.13
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1306
Email: duangduan9@hotmail.com

Duangduan Longsawas has worked as a lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2007 and teaching Thai music performance (Thai Vocals), Thai Music Literature, Thai Vocal Techniques, Thai Musical Instrumentation and Tuning, and Sepha Voice-Over.

Duangduan received her Master of Arts (Music) degree in Ethnomusicology from the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University and Bachelor Degree in Thai Classical Music Performance from Chulalongkorn University. Her master’s thesis focused on Central Thai lullaby of Ban-Paklat,Khlongkhoen Subdistrict , Muang district , Samutsongkhram province

Duangduan has extensive experience with Thai classical singing; she has participated in a number of important Thai music performances as follows: Thai classical singer of Piphat Duekdamban launched by Chulalongkorn University (1992-2018), Thai classical singer of Chula Wathit project (2009-2012), Thai classical singer in Thai music record by Office of Art and Culture, Chulalongkorn University, and guest Thai classical singing of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Duangduan is a guest speaker in the area of Thai classical singing and Judge of Thai Music Competition conducted by Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Judge of SET Youth Musician Competition, College of Music ,Mahidol University.

Saharat Chanchaleum

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A305.09
Phone: #1302
Email: –

He started studying Sor Oo with Master Prapat Uankwan when he was 12 years old until 13 years old. He could perform “Pleng Khaek Morn Sam Chan” as a Sor Oo soloist.

When he was in a secondary school, he studied Sor Duang with Master Wan Onchan, Master Prayoon Fakpoo, Master Samnieng Fakpoo and studied Sor Oo with Master Chaluay Jiyachan. When he was 14 years old, he started playing Jakae instructed by Master Prayoon and Samnieng. When he was 15 years old, he could perform “Pleng Krao Nai” as a Jakae soloist. In the meantime he started studying Sor Sam Sai and Khim. He could perform advanced “Pleng Diew” songs as a soloist. When he was 16 years old, he studied Jakae solo for “Pleng Krao Nai”, Thang Piset with Master Siri Nakdontri. When he was in the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, he studied Jakae with Master Thongdee Sucharitkul and studied all “Pleng Diew” songs from the Master. He also studied piano with Master Choochat Pitaksakorn. He studied violin and joined with Faculty of Education Symphony.

While he was in Chulalongkorn University, he was selected to participate in the band competition by playing Sor Duang. He won the 1st prize for Sor Duang performance for 3 years in a row for Thai Musical Instrument Competition and Pin Thong Prize for the band. During his study in Chulalongkorn University he was a pianist of Mahoree Symphony Orchestra, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University and had piano performance accompanying dramas and singing in many important occasions of the faculty. He studied Popular Piano with Master Sukhum Kanchanapalin for 2 years and Classic Piano with Master Margit Haider Dechant who was Austria’s Chief Professor. Therefore he becomes skillful in classic and romantic performance. He achieved a master degree from Music Performance, College of Music, Mahidol University.

When he was 14 years old, he set up a band called “Nak Chaleum” and could perform advanced songs skillfully. He was invited to be broadcasted in many outstanding youth programmes. He was also invited by Master Sompot Rodboon to instruct Music Appreciation for Chulalongkorn University and posted an instructor at the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce, Phranakhon Rajabhat University (Communication Arts, Music), Kasetsart University for many years. Currently he is a music instructor at Aum Aree Music School and at the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Samrit Saravadee

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A305.07
Phone: #1317
Email: –

Dr. Nachaya Natchanawakul

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A305.02
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1310
Email: msnachaya@gmail.com

Nachaya Natchanawakul joined as the full-time faculty of College of Music, Mahidol University since 2016, where she serves as the chair of the Ph.D. program and teaches courses in Thai Music Theory, Thai Music history, Introduction to Music Research, and Performance Pedagogy. Before this she worked for 18 years at Department of Music, Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.

Nachaya received her Ph.D. in Musicology from College of Music, Mahidol University and a Masters and Bachelor degree in Thai Music from Chulalongkorn University, with support for her Masters degree from a scholarship funded by the Naresuan University as well as the Research Fund for Master dissertations from the King Prajadhipok and Queen Rampaipannee Scholarship Foundation, Thailand Parliament. She received a Ph.D. Scholarship funded by the Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Her dissertation focused on Western music in Siam: the development between A.C.1841 – 1941. In 2012 her dissertation was recognized with an award from the Graduate School, Mahidol University

Nachaya’s research, which covers varied topics such as the situation and function of Thai string ensemble in the period of King Rama V, An analysis of ja-khe solo song, Learning process for conservation and development of Mangkhala performance in the lower northern part of Thailand (Research Funded from The Thailand Research Fund.), The Development and Principle of
“ Ketduriyakom” Thai String Assembled Piano (Research Funded from Mahidol University) , Thainess in Thai Contemporary Music (Research Funded from The Thailand Research Fund.)

She received an Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia (at Bandung for 3 months in Sundanese Music and Dance program), 2005 Volunteer Thai Music Teacher by Wat Buddhasamakhee, Thai Buddhist Organization, Christchurch, New Zealand., 2006 Cultural Exchange Program (Music and Dance) with Sabah Cultural Board, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 2009 Thai Music Workshop and Music Symposium cooperative project of Mahidol University, Thailand and the Institute für Musikwissenschaft der Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar and University of Jena at Weimar, Germany, 2011 Balinese music workshop by the University of Hindu, Bali Denpasar, Indonesia, She performed Thai Music and Dance Program in a special occasion celebrating 2600 Buddha Jayanti,Nagpur, Maharashta, India, 2013-2014 THE 4th -5th TAWAU International Cultural Festival, Tawau, Borneo, Malasia.

Nachaya is a judge for the Thai Music Competition conducted by Khon Kean University and a judge of Thai Music Competition conducted by Office of the Basic Education Commission, Ministry of Education from 2011 – 2018. She participated the Conference by 2007 The ISME World Conference, on 16-21 July 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2015 The 3rd International Conference for Asia Pacific Arts Studies by Graduate School of Indonesia Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta, Indonesia., 2018 Presented paper Transitions and Transformations on Process Learning in Thai String Ensemble in The eight edition of The Future of Education, Florence, Italy by the Italian Ministry of Education and by the Tuscany Regional Government.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sanong Klangprasri

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: A 305.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1313
Email: ms_kaen@hotmail.com

Sanong Klangprasri has worked as a lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 1994 teaching courses in Thai music, Thai folk music, Southeast Asian Music, and Introduction to Ethnomusicology and Oriental Music

Sanong received his Ph.D. in Musicology from College of Music, Mahidol University, a Master of Arts (Music) in Ethnomusicology from the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University, and a Bachelor Degree in Thai Classical Music Performance from Chulalongkorn University. His dissertation focused on Thai Folk Music instruments and was titled Khaen: Sound System and Theory of Playing. He received a Thesis Award from the Graduate School, Mahidol University in 2012 and Thesis Award from National Research Council of Thailand in 2014.

Sanong’s research covers such varied topics as The Role of Music in the Treatment of Mind: a Case Study of the Kuang Ghost Dance Rradition – Sikhiu and Sung Noen district, Nakhon Ratchasima, Lao Duang Duen Song: Historical Research and Creative Art Research on Thyme Usakane Harmony (The Sound of Southeast Asia).

He has performed Thai music and Thai folk music at North Carolina, USA. , Japan, the United Kingdom and The Corfu festival Ionian Concert at Corfu, Greek in 2007. Thai Music Workshop and Music Symposium cooperative project of Mahidol University, Thailand and the Institute für Musikwissenschaft der Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar and University of Jena at Weimar, Germany in 2009, He also leader of E-sean Quintet in that received the Telenor Culture Prize at Oslo, Norway in 2013., In 2017 he performed with the E-Sean Quartet in The Festival Young Artist Bayrueth at Germany

He is active in many areas for the College including Editor for regular publications in the Music Journal in which he written more than 30 articles and for newspapers more than 65 articles. He is a radio host for the Parliament Radio Station, Radio station of Thailand. He organizes student internships and practicum in folk music, and advises students on research projects and a judge of Isarn Heritage Artist awards of Khon kaen University.

Paron Yuenyung

Thai and Eastern Music Department

Room Number: PC405.01
Phone: #5406
Email: Yuenyoong8@gmail.com

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Dr. Dhanyaporn Phothikawin

Music Education Department

Room Number: A106
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1112
Email: muk_than@hotmail.com

Dr. Dhanyaporn Phothikawin is a lecturer in Music Education who teaches courses in music education and music research and has worked at the College of Music since 2013. She has a strong interest in research regarding music education and Thai traditional music. Her most recent research projects included The Inheritance and Existence of Kaewbucha Ensemble In Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom, 2017 and The inheritance and existence of local wisdom for bells in the thai-yuan community: a case study of Bankhaoloymoonko Dontago sub-district, Muang district, and Ratchaburi province. College of Music, Mahidol University, 2018.

Dr. Phothikawin has a Ph.D in Educational Administration from Silapakorn University, a Masters in Development Education from Silpakorn University and a Bachelor of Art (Music) from the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Wipawan Jumneanpan

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: A206.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1214
Email: wipawan.jum@mahidol.ac.th

Wipawan Jumneanpan started her music study as a saxophonist in the Suranariwittaya School Band. The band participated the 12th World Music Competition in the Netherlands under the band “Suranari Suthiwararam Thailand Marching Band” winning the “Day Prize” and Gold Medal from the “Display” and “Marching Band” category. She was selected to be a youth representative in The “Music of Honor by Thai Youth” music recording Project.

She gained her bachelor degree in music education program from the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University with 2nd Class Honor and “Outstanding Teaching Practicum Award” and Master of Art in Music Education from the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Her expertise is in the Kodály teaching method, and she gained a Diploma in Kodály in Music Pedagogy from the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemet, Hungary under a scholarship of the International Kodály Society and Éva Vendrei Memorial Scholarship.

She has been teaching as a full-time faculty in the Music Education Department, College of Music, Mahidol University since 2010.

Wisit Chitrangsan

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: A206.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1212
Email: cwisit@gmail.com

Wisit Chitrangsan earned his Master degree in music education at the College of Music, Mahidol University and Bachelor degree in music education at Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University. He started to study music as a member of the Wat Sithiwararm school band playing sousaphone and switched to trumpet when he studied in Chulalongkorn University. Since 2006 he has served as a lecturer at the College of Music Mahidol University teaching courses in music education and ear training.

He previously has taught part-time at Chulalongkorn University and Kasetsart University. His has experience as a professional musician in the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the Yamaha Sound Big Band and professional choir singer in the Resonance Chorus. In the management field, he was the former general manager of Yamaha Music Academy, Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd. He owned a digital audio recording studio which was one of the very first home studios in Thailand. His produced many music productions recorded at the studio using many types of music software to operate the studio. He has translator credits for the books on Adobe Acrobat Professional 7 and Adobe Creative Suite CS2. He was music composer and arranger in many music productions. Currently, Wisit is a PhD candidate in Music Education at the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Surat Prapatrangsee

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: A206.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1212
Email: suratp_flute@yahoo.com

Surat Prapatrangsee is a lecturer in the Music Education Department at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he has worked since 2002. He is active in many areas for the College including regular publications in the Music Journal, organizing student internships and practicum classes, and advising students on research projects.

Prapatransee has a Bachelor Degree in Western Classical Music Performance from Chulalongkorn University, a Master of Arts (Music) in Music Education from the College of Music, Mahidol University and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Music Education at the College of Music.

Surat is also an active performer on the flute, and plays regularly in small and large ensembles around Bangkok. A chamber music enthusiast, he has been a performer in many regular ensembles including symphonic band, orchestra and woodwind quintet.

Ákos Szilágyi

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: D 402.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4401
Email: recakos@gmail.com

Hungarian born recorder player Ákos Szilágyi started his musical education at age of six. First he learned piano and recorder and later oboe. After he graduated from the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest he worked as a recorder and ear training teacher, later as a chair of the Recorder Department of Leo Weiner Elementary School Of Music and Music High School in Budapest.

Szilágyi specialized in Renaissance and Baroque music with helping of renowned Early Music performers/recorder players as Anneke Boeke, Peter Holstlag, Maurice van Lieshout, Monika Kaminski and baroque flute player Barthold Kuijken.

He is a participant of numerous concerts, Early Music Festivals and he also performed in Hungarian National Radio.

Ákos Szilágyi has been artist/teacher of recorder and ear training instructor at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2008.

Dr. Jessada Thammavanich

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: A108
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1105
Email: Jessada.thu@mahidol.ac.th

Dr. Jessada Thammavanich has worked at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2009, and is on the faculty of the Music Education Department. He serves as the College’s representative on the Mahidol Faculty Senate and teaches courses on higher education management.

Prior to joining the College, he worked at various faculties throughout Mahidol University in administration capacities. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Magadh University in India, a Masters of Education in Education Administration from Srinakharinwirote University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Mahidol University, a Bachelor of Education in Education Administration from Suan Sunandha Rajabaht University and a Bachelor of Education in Health Education from Srinakharinwirote University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sugree Charoensook

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: Museum 5^th floor
Phone: –
Email: sugree.cha@mahidol.ac.th

Sugree Charoensook is one of the most celebrated Thai music leaders of the past half century. His contributions in music leadership, music education, and music advocacy have inspired many, and he works continuously to advance the cause of music in society through his teaching and many research projects. Charoensook served as Director and then Dean of the College from 1994 until 2017. He received his Doctorate in Woodwind and Performance Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado. He also holds a Master in Music Education from Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Education in Thai Language from Srinakharinwirot University, Songkhla (now Taksin University).

A prolific author, Charoensook has written hundreds of articles for magazines, newspapers, and journals, as well as over a dozen books. He is the founder of several successful research projects including the Talent Education Project, which transformed the music education landscape of Thailand with the introduction of music into the community centers – the result is the Music Campuses for the General Public. He organized the first meeting of music leaders in southeast Asia, the outgrowth of which became the Southeast Asian Directors of Music Association (SEADOM). He worked to create the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and served as group’s first music director from 2005 until 2018.

The College of Music, Mahidol University campus is an example of his vision for a musical utopia in a borderless world. In 2011, Charoensook was honored by the German Goethe Institut with a recognition as being one of the most important world music leaders for development of music programs.

Dr. Preeyanun Promsukkul

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room Number: A206.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1214
Email: preeyanun_piano@hotmail.co.th

Preeyanun Promsukkul is a lecturer of music education and chair of the music education department at the College of Music, where she has worked since 2011. She teaches subjects in music education, music research, and keyboard skills. She earned her Ph.D. in Music Education in 2013, and also holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and a Master of Arts in Music Education.

Her recent research projects include Mapping the ways to alleviate music performance anxiety, a paper presented at the 29th ISME World Conference, Beijing, China, Aug 1-6, 2010, Developing musicianship through improvisation: An eclectic teaching module for pre-school children (2014) Fine Art International Journal, Srinakharinwot University, and The aural competency of music students in Thailand: A case study of Thailand International Music Examination Board (TIME), College of Music, Mahidol University. Paper presented at APSMER 2017, Melaka, Malaysia, July 19-22, 2017.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narongchai Pidokrajt

Musicology Department

Room Number: A 305.12
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1305
Email: narongchai.rajt@gmail.com

Professor Narongchai Pidokrat has been on the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University since 1989 and teaches and advises students in the field of Thai musicology. His specialty is in the music and culture of Thailand. Pidokrat has written more than 200 articles for newspapers, academic research papers and textbooks. His composition “Kamchanabhumnin” a work of Thai contemporary music, was written for 50^th anniversary celebration in honor of HM King Bhumibol coronation. It was performed for HRH Princess Soamsawali in 1996.

Pidokrat received his Ph.D in Musicology from the College of Music, Mahidol University, and his M.A. in Cultural Music from the Institute of Language and Culture for Rural Development at Mahidol University.

Dr. Ampai Buranaprapuk

Musicology Department

Room: D106.08/1
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34 #4116
E-mail: ampaiburanaprapuk@yahoo.com

Ampai Buranaprapuk was born and grew up in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Arts (French) from Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok and pursued her music studies in piano performance at the Victorian College of the Arts, the University of Melbourne, Australia, with the degrees awarded: Bachelor of Music Performance, and Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance. In 2006, she completed her Master of Music Studies (Performance and Teaching) at the Conservatorium of Music, the University of Melbourne.

During her Ph.D. study at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Ampai was awarded a Fulbright Junior Research Scholarship, which enabled her to work on her dissertation at Princeton University, USA, as a visiting student research collaborator during the 2012 academic year. She completed Ph.D. in Musicology in the year 2013.

Ampai teaches courses in western music history and literature and has worked at the College of Music since 2010.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anak Charanyananda

Musicology Department

Room Number: D202.12
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4212
Email: anak.cha@mahidol.ac.th

Asst. Prof. Dr. Anak Charanyananda teaches musicology at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where he has worked since 2001. He regularly gives lectures on Western and Thai music history, as well as qualitative music research, form an analysis, and counterpoint. He serves as an outside consultant and thesis examiner at universities throughout Thailand.

Charanyananda received his Ph.D. in Musicology from the College of Music, Mahidol University. He holds a Master Degree in Musicology from the University of the Philippines and a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Bansomdej Chaophrya Rajabaht University.

Borwonpong Supasopon

Musicology Department

Room Number: D106.08/1
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4116
Email: Tchaikovsky_BS@hotmail.com

Borwonpong Supasopon has worked as a lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2016 teaching music history, Western music literature, orchestra performance practice, and music criticism. Supasopon is considered to be a leader in the field of classical music criticism in Thailand. His experience includes decades of work writing hundreds of music reviews for the Siamrat, BangkokBizNews, and Matichon newspapers. He has also written program notes for both the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Supasopon’s popular article series “Introduction to Classical Music” has appeared in a variety of publications throughout Thailand. He hosts a regular classical music program for MCOT radio since 1994 on FM 95, FM 96.5 and FM 107. His radio program “Music Talk” appears every weekend on FM 100.5 and is a leading voice in sharing and educating about classical music.

Supasopon has served as a guest lecturer for a variety of universities and over the past two decades. He graduated with a Bachelor in Music Education from Chulalongkorn University in 1987.

Dr. Duangruthai Pokaratsiri

Musicology Department

Room Number: D202.13
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4213
Email: dpokaratsiri@gmail.com

Duangruthai Pokaratsiri obtained her undergraduate degree (piano performance) with Summa Cum Laude honors from College of Music, Mahidol University, under the guidance of Assistant. Prof. Dr. Noppanand Chanorathaikul. She continued her graduate studies at West Virginia University and received her Master’s and Doctor’s degrees under the coaching of Dr. Peter Amstutz. During her study at WVU, she was a piano faculty in community music program at West Virginia University as well as a member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association).

Duangruthai has served as adjudicator for several piano competitions including the 15th Osaka International Music Competition (Bangkok region), the 5th Thailand International Piano Competition (preliminary round), SET Youth Musician Competition, MCGP Piano Competition, and Young Artist Music Contest.

As a music educator, Duangruthai is an editor of the Music Journal and one of the founders and assistant editor of the Mahidol Music Journal (academic journal in music). She has also served on Thailand International Music Examination (TIME) committee.

She joined the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2012, where she serves as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and teaches courses in western music history, piano ensemble, and applied piano.

Dr. Rit Subsomboon

Conducting Department

Room Number: A206.04
Phone: #1215
Email: liszt150@hotmail.com

Yuttapon Sakthamcharoen, Pop Orchestra

Conducting Department

Room Number: PC405.08
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5408
Email: pamanui@hotmail.com

Starting at the age of 12, Yuttapon Sakthamcharoen began his musical studies as a trombone player at The Price Royal’s College, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He enjoyed taking part in many music activities with the band until completing his high-school; thereafter he joined Chiang Mai Youth Symphonic Band and performed with them every year for a period of 5 years. He also had the opportunity to perform in one of the most famous musical show “South Pacific” with the orchestra from Australia. Yuttapon Sakthamcharoen got his Bacheler of Music in trombone from Duriyasilp College of Music, Payap University, under the guidance of Somphong Wongdee in Trombone, Ayu Namthep in music theory and voice, and Dr. Sompan Wongdee in Choral conducting and Instruments conducting. Upon his graduation, he joined The Price Royal’s College as a full-time faculty where he led the college’s band to perform in front of the Queen Sirikit and in many more events around Thailand such as Chiang Mai Flower Festival and the 13th Asian Game’s closing ceremony. He has maintained his interests in trombone and later received his Master of Music Performance in trombone under the guidance of Kitti Sawetkittikul, Sukanit Sasomsin and Philip Brink. Yuttapon is a full-time faculty in conducting department at College of Music, Mahidol University. He is a conductor of Young Artist Music Orchestra, Mahidol University.

Dr. Thanapol Setabrahmana

Conducting Department

Room Number: A206.02
Phone: #1213
Email: thanapol.set@mahidol.ac.th

The second-place winner of the 2013 American Prize in Conducting, Thanapol Setabrahmana was praised by the judge as “a first class musician” with “good control over his scores and very solid technique”. He has recently been appointed as the Director of Bands at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where he currently serves as the conductor of Mahidol Wind Symphony.

Dr. Setabrahmana is a conductor whose experience and expertise cover a broad range of repertoire including orchestral, wind ensemble, operatic, choral, and contemporary music. He has conducted and led ensembles in performance in a number of different countries such as the Czech Republic, France, Romania, Spain, Thailand, and the United States. Through several international conducting masterclasses, competitions, and guest conducting invitation; he had the privilege to conduct prestigious ensembles such as the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chamber Philharmonic of Catalonia, the “Mihail Jora” Philharmonic Orchestra of Bacau, the Gwinett Chamber Orchestra, the members of West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Café Momus Contemporary Ensemble, and the Eastman Wind Ensemble.

Prior to his recent appointment, Setabrahmana held the position of an assistant conductor of the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. He was also on the faculty of the University of Cincinnti College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Preparatory Division, teaching conducting and musicianship. During his studies in the United States, he served as a doctoral conducting associate for CCM Wind Studies and a graduate assistant conductor of the New England Conservatory (NEC) Wind Ensembles. He regularly conducted the CCM Wind Orchestra, Chamber Winds, Chamber Players, Brass Choir, as well as the NEC Wind Ensemble and Jordan Winds. During his undergraduate studies at Mahidol, he was the assistant conductor for Mahidol Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, as well as the music director of Mahidol Young Artists Band.

His principal teachers include Charles Peltz, William Drury, Glenn D. Price, Terrence Milligan, and Christopher Hughes. He was coached by several internationally recognized conducting pedagogues such as Ovidiu Balan, Michael Haithcock, Donald Hunsberger, Leonid Korchmar, Gustav Meier, Larry Rachleff, Donato Renzetti, Timothy Reynish, H. Robert Reynold, Donald Schleicher, and Mark Shapiro, among others.

Thanapol Setabrahmana received a doctoral degree in conducting (with music history cognate) from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, a master’s degree in conducting (graduated with Academic Honor) from the New England Conservatory of Music, and a bachelor degree in music composition (graduated with first class honor) from the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Gritsada Huncharoen

Music Therapy Department

Room Number: PC405.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5407
Email: pu_gt@hotmail.com

Gritsada Huncharoen is a lecturer and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Music Therapy Department, College of Music, Mahidol University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University in 2004, and Master’s degree in Music Education, from the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2016. In 2018 he received a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Beck Institute, and in 2017 he earned a PGDip.CBT. (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

He attended several music education training and workshops such as Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Kodaly, and Suzuki Early Childhood Education. He applied these teaching techniques in his music lessons for children and children with special needs. He is also interested in music in special education, psychology of music, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychological problems and Disorders.

Wiputh Kehasuwan

Music Therapy Department

Room Number: D106.02
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4115
Email: fonput@gmail.com

Wiputh Kehasuwan has worked as a music therapist and a music therapy lecturer at College of Music,Mahidol University since 2015 where she teaches Principles, Philosophy and Theory, Clinical Techniques, and Practicum and Internships for Music Therapy.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in piano performance at College of Music, Mahidol University. During her final year of the Bachelor’s degree, she was interested in using music and her musical abilities to help other people. She continued her Master of Arts Degree in Music Therapy and obtained her degree in 2015. Now, she enjoys using music to promote health and to address people’s needs regardless of age and ability levels.

Michael David Brice

Music Technology Department

Room Number: PC204
Phone: #5250
Email: michael.d.brice@gmail.com

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in electronic music technology from Southampton Solent University, Michael Brice went on to work in the radio broadcasting industry, in his home country of Zambia, as a Radio Station Producer. A role that was rewarding, challenging and a major skill enhancing experience.

Following this Michael ran a self owned recording studio, specialising in the recording of radio advertisements and local recording artists. While running the studio Michael also gave private Digital Audio Workstation lessons to students interested in using digital media to create audio
recordings and productions. A role that he found quite rewarding and eye opening.

Not one to shy away from challenges, new experiences and opportunities presented, Michael found himself in Thailand working as a foreign language teacher and not long after this at College of Music Mahidol University as a Music Technology instructor for Pre-College students.

Michael hopes to impart all Pre-College students with the technological know how necessary to carve out a fruitful career as an artist in the 21st Century. While simultaneously making students aware of the various opportunities and career paths available to them outside the realm of music performance.

Patcharapon Mongkonsiriswad

Music Technology Department

Room Number: A409, A410
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1427, #4434
Email: jadesiriswad@gmail.com

Patcharapon Mongkornsiriswad began teaching at Mahidol University in 2015 and currently serves as a full time lecturer in the music technology department. He has experience teaching students to create their music project in digital audio workstation and working in audio production. He has published his music under the name “Siriswad” on worldwide steaming services such as Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music.

Patcharapon earned a B.F.A. in Communication Arts – broadcasting and film from Bangkok University and M.F.A. in Music and Sound Design for Visual Media at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. His main focus is on film sound and electronic music production. He has previous work experience as a boom operator, music composer, sound designer, sound editor, sound mixer, sound supervisor, college and private music instructor.

Chayut Jessadawaranon

Music Technology Department

Room Number: B209
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #2209
Email: chiyut.j@gmail.com

Chayut Jessadavaranon is a full time lecturer in Music Technology at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he has worked since 2012. In addition to teaching Overview Recording, Audio Engineering, Digital Mastering and Orchestral Recording, Chayut serves as department chair for the Music Technology Department and Technical Manager for Venue Management Department at the College.

Chayut has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology from the College of Music, and has extensive experience with live sound for world folk music, Thai traditional music, classical, opera, musical theater, rock and pop and jazz.

Dr. Pawat Ouppathumchua

Music Business Department

Room Number: Museum R211.03
Phone: –
Email: drpawat@yahoo.com, pawat.oup@mahidol.ac.th

Pawat Ouppathumchua has been a lecturer in the Music Business Department of the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2016 where he teaches courses on Finance. He also previously served as Associate Dean of Administration for the College. Ouppathumchua holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration (Public and Private Management) from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). He also has a Master Degree in Econonmics (Business Economics – Finance Economics) from NIDA and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Mahidol University.

Prior to joining the College. Dr Ouppathumchua had extensive private sector experience as a consultant, an Expert attached to the Members of the Thailand National Legislative Assembly, Senior Operations Project Manager for Tesco Lotus, Continuous Improvement Manager for Sony Device Technology, and Industrial Performance Superintendent for Nestle (Thai) Co., Ltd.

Ariya Charoensook

Music Business Department

Room Number: Museum R211.02
Phone: –
Email: acharoensook@gmail.com

Ariya Charoensook is a lecturer in the Music Business Department of the College of Music, Mahidol University where she has worked since 2006. Her music business background is extensive, having served previously as General Manager of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, General Manager of the Aum-Aree Music School (Winner of the Royal Quality Award in 2005), director of the Talent Education Research Center, etc.

At the College she has previously served as chair of the Music Business Department and Associate Dean for Educational Services. Charoensook has a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, USA, and a Bachelor Degree in Accounting (with Honors) from Chulalongkorn University.

Penyarporn Laothanasin

Music Business Department

Room Number: D502
Phone: #4503
Email: penyarporn@hotmail.com

Education:

2003 Master of Business Administration (Marketing) Honor, Bangkok University
2001 Bachelorof Business Administration (Marketing), Bangkok University
2002 Bachelor of Arts Program (Major: Mass Communication, Minor Marketing) Ramkhamhaeng University

Work Experiences:

Present

2005 – 2008 Assistant Manager, Business Consulting Center,Bangkok University
2006 – 2008 Guest Speaker Faculty of Management science Dhonburi Rajabhat University
2005 – 2008 Lecturer, School of Business Administration School of Business Administration, Bangkok University
2005 – 2008 Consultant, New Entrepreneur Support Project Department of Industry Promotion, Ministry of Industry
2005 – 2008 Assistant Manager, Marketing Section Siam Consumer Trading Co., Ltd.
2003 – 2005 Category Analyst Unicharm Thailand Co., Ltd.
2000 – 2008 Assistant Researcher Asst. Prof. Dr. Veerapong Malai and School of Business Administration School of Business Administration, Bangkok University

Surat Kemaleelakul

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: D402.08
Phone: #4408
Email: surat.kem@mahidol.ac.th

Dr. Jason Thorpe Buchanan

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: D405.05
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34
Email: jasontbuchanan@gmail.com
Website: www.jasonthorpebuchanan.com

Jason Thorpe Buchanan is an American composer, Artistic Director of the [Switch~ Ensemble], Curator for the San Francisco Center for New Music, and Full-Time Lecturer in Composition, Music Theory, and Electronic Music Composition at Mahidol University’s College of Music in Thailand. Commissions and international performances include work with Alarm Will Sound (USA), Talea Ensemble (USA), Gaudeamus (NL), Interface (DE), Nikel (Israel), Linea (FR), Insomnio (NL), EXAUDI (UK), Slagwerk Den Haag (NL), Eklekto Percussion (CH), Mivos Quartet (USA), NY Virtuoso Singers (USA), Royaumont (FR), Iktus (USA), Blue Water Chamber Orchestra (USA), The Industry (USA), wild Up (USA), Mizzou (USA), Tzlil Meudcan (Israel), International Horn Society (USA), and the Eastman Musica Nova Ensemble (USA), among others. Scenes from his multimedia opera Hunger have received performances at Darmstadt (DE), The Industry’s FIRST TAKE in L.A., and MATA in NYC with the [Switch~ Ensemble].

Additional Honors and awards include a Fulbright Fellowship at the Hochschule für Musik und Theatre, Hamburg (DE), nomination for the Gaudeamus Prize (NL), fellowships and commissions from Royaumont Académie Voix Nouvelles (FR, 2016 & 2017), Artist-in-Residence USF Verftet Bergen, Norway, American-Scandinavian Foundation Grant, ASCAP Morton Gould Award (2014 & 2015), Howard Hanson Orchestral Prize, winner of Iron Composer (USA), and 2018 Artist-In-Residence at the Embassy of Foreign Artists in Geneva, Switzerland. He served for three years as Executive Director of the VIPA Festival (Spain), and as course instructor in electronic music and composition, as well as assistant conductor for the Musica Nova Ensemble with Brad Lubman, as a Ph.D. candidate at the Eastman School of Music.

As a guest composer, curator, and educator, he has taught and presented internationally at Chamber Music Campania (Italy), the VIPA Festival (Spain), the University of Virginia, Stanford University, San Jose State University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Queens New Music Festival, MATA, Portland State University, University of Richmond, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Michigan State University, the Bergen Center for Elektronisk Kunst (BEK) in Norway, and at the University of Chicago. (2017).

Pinchanan Jaiprasong

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 02-1294542-6
Email: prin1412@hotmail.com

Pinchanan Jaiprasong has taught music theory at the Music Campus for the General Public, Siam Paragon, under the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2012. She graduated in 2007 from the College of Music with a Bachelors in Music Composition where she studied with composition with Aphipipat Deipaisarn and music theory with Valarie Rizeav. She then received her master degree in jazz piano, also at the College of Music.

An active performer, lecturer, and composer Pinchanan’s career has spanned a wide variety of styles and genres, which she embraces. She serves on the academic committee for the Thailand Higher Education Examination (TIME) and also teaches aural skills at the Young Artist Music Program.

Bordin Rattanasiri

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: PC405.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5411
Email: bordin.rattanasiri@gmail.com

Bordin Rattanasiri began his musical experiences as a classical guitarist. He studied guitar with Dr.Rattanai Bampenyou and Suvich Klinsmith in pre-college program, college of music, Mahidol university. By that time he found his interest in music composition therefore he attended composition major in bachelor’s degree at the college. He studied composition with Atibhop Pataradetpisan and was instructed in music subjects by Dr.Jiradej Setapandhu and Valeriy Rizayev. After graduated in first class honor, Bordin Rattanasiri continued his master’s degree at conservatory of music, Rangsit University in music composition and theory. Along the program he had a chance to be instructed by many great composers and theorists namely Dr.Jiradej Setapandhu, Dr.Narong Prangcharoen, Boonrut Sirirattanapan, and Dr.Wiboon Trakulhun. Beside the composition and theory, Bordin Rattanasiri is interested in developing ear training practice as he wrote many ear training exercises to be used in his teaching. He began his teaching career in 2011 at music campus for general public, college of music, Mahidol university as a music theory part time teacher. And in the present time he works as a full time teacher in music composition and theory department at college of music, Mahidol university.

Attakorn Sookjaeng

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: D405.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4425
Email: attakorn.composer@gmail.com

Attakorn Sookjaeng began his composition lessons with Dr. Daniel Eichenbaum and Dr. Brian Mills when he was a pre-college student at the College of Music, Mahidol University. During his undergraduate studies at Mahidol University, he had both composition and orchestration lessons with Atibhop Pataradetpisan and Valeriy Rizayev as well as Dr. Julia Lake Bozone during his graduate studies. He also had his private music theory lessons with Dr. Jiradej Setabundhu.

In addition to the academic courses, Attakorn was also a member of Mahidol University Pop Orchestra (2008 – 2009) as a pianist and participated in the musicals The Tale of Anazia (2009), In-Chan (2010) as a pianist and Cleopatra (2011) as a composer and arranger. He participated in the World Saxophone Congress XV (2009) in Thailand and Gala Concert of Yamaha Australian National Band Championships (2010) in Hobart, Australia as a clarinet player of Mahidol Wind Symphony. He also performed ‘The Art of Improvisation’ coached by Ken Ueno in Thailand International Composition Festival 2014 as a clarinetist.

He was commissioned to compose Chai Mon-kon Kaa-Taa for choir and chamber orchestra for the project “Lan Bodhi: Temple in the Cloud” at Siam Paragon in 2012. He arranged music for the album Plum Blossom Vol. 2 (Plum Village songs for the practice of mindfulness) in 2013. The piece Remoteness was selected and performed in Fürth, Germany as a part of the Thai Vision Ambassador Competition by Stefanie Waegner, cello and Pavarati Mani, piano. Most recently, he received the Grand Prize from Young Thai Artist Award Competition 2014 by SCG Foundation for the piece Bubbles of Time and had an opportunity to have a reading session for the same piece by Ensemble Mosaik (Germany) in 2015. Currently, he is a faculty of Composition and Theory Department at Mahidol University.

Valeriy Rizayev

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: A305.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1309
Email: Valeriy_rizaev@mail.ru

Valeriy Rizayev was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He received both Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Composition from Tashkent State Conservatoire (Uzbekistan) where he studied in the class of Professor Felix Yanov-Yanovsky. Among the other teachers he studied with at the conservatoire were Svetlana Ushnurtseva (piano), Irma Malmberg (music theory and history), Tulkun Kurbanov (polyphony), Vladimir Nechayev (orchestration) and others. Valeriy participated in various competitions and festivals including “Ilkhom-XX” (Uzbekistan), Gaudeamus (The Netherlands), Jihlava festival (Czech Republic). His compositions were performed in Uzbekistan, Israel, Russia, Czech Republic, USA and Thailand. At present time, Valeriy is a member of the Theory and Composition Faculty at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Valeriy wrote a number of works in various genres including the operas Agkon and his Mother, Dali and the Woman, opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex, 2 Pieces in Old Style for 14 string instruments and harpsichord, works for choir both a cappella and with various forces and other pieces. Some of his composition, such as Sleep in Heavenly Peace for symphonic band, Tango for 2 pianos (12 hands), Prelude, Interludes, Concerto(-ino) and Postlude for piano tuner, Responses for 2 woodwind quintets, Fanfares for 12 trumpets, Haiku by Matsuo Basho for mixed choir, Our Troops Cross the Bridge for wind ensemble, were performed at the college.

Dr. Thomas Hyuk Cha

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: D402.10
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4410
Email: thomascha77@hotmail.com
Website: www.thomascha.com

Thomas Hyuk Cha is a composer who writes acoustic and electronic music based on the ideas of nature, humanity, and faith (Roman Catholicism).

He is an active composer writing many pieces that have been featured at various concerts. He was a Composer in Residence of Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra performing his new orchestral works such as ‘Mass for Love’, ‘Dancin’g and ‘Brilliance and Beauty’. He also has participated in, and won a variety of concerts and competitions including the Pacific Basin Concert in Los Angeles, the 2nd prize in Seoul Computer Music Competition, the Chosun Daily Newspaper New Artist Concert at Sejong Arts Center in Seoul, Korea, the Dae-Gu International New Media Festival, the Boston Piano Quintet concert, the 60×60 orchestra competition in New York City, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra concert, etc…

Not only promoting his own music, he has been often invited as a jury member for international music competitions such as World Harp Competition by the Dutch Harp Festival and Thailand International Composers’ Festival Competition.

He currently teaches music composition and theory at Mahidol University College of Music in Thailand. He earned a Doctor of Musical Art degree in music composition from West Virginia University in USA with full scholarship and stipend, and has earned both a MM in computer music and BM in music composition from Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea.

Dr. Narong Prangcharoen

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: A209.03, D302.12
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1209, #1204, #4312
Email: narongcompo@gmail.com

Thai Composer Narong Prangcharoen’s success as a composer was confirmed by his receiving the prestigious 2013 Guggenheim Fellowship and the Barlow Prize. Other awards include the Music Alive, the 20th Annual American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Commission, the American Composers Orchestra Audience Choice Award, the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award, the Alexander Zemlinsky International Composition Competition Prize, the 18th ACL Yoshiro IRINO Memorial Composition Award, the Pacific Symphony’s American Composers Competition Prize, and the Annapolis Charter 300 International Composers Competition Prize. In his native country, Mr. Prangcharoen was recipient of the Silapathorn Award, naming him a “Thailand Contemporary National Artist”. He recently received Sugree Charoensook Award from The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) annual “Social Recognition Project” 2015.

Mr. Prangcharoen has, thus, established an international reputation and is recognized as one of Asia’s leading composers. He has received encouragement and praise from a number of important contemporary composers, such as Paul Chihara, Zhou Long, Augusta Read Thomas, and Yehudi Wyner. John Corigliano has called Prangcharoen’s music “contemporary and accessible,” and Chen Yi has written that it is “colorful and powerful.”

The press has also recognized Mr. Prangcharoen’s uniqueness as a composer. The Chicago Sun Times called his music “absolutely captivating”, and, of the October 2012 Carnegie Hall debut by the American Composers Orchestra of “Migrations of Lost Souls”, New York Times critic, Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim wrote, it is “an atmospheric work that weaves some of the spiritual and vernacular sounds of Mr. Prangcharoen’s native Thailand into a skillfully orchestrated tapestry [with] moments of ethereal beauty.”

Mr. Prangcharoen’s music has been performed in Asia, America, Australia, and Europe by many renowned ensembles such as the American Composers Orchestra, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic, the China Philharmonic Orchestra, the China NCPA Orchestra, the German National Theater Orchestra, the Grant Park Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, the Oregon Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, under many well-known conductors, such Carl St. Clair, Steven D. Davis, Carlos Kalmer, Jose-Luis Novo, Mikhail Pletnev, and Osmo Vänskä. His music has also been presented at many important music festivals and venues, such as the Grant Park Music Festival, the Asia: the 21st Century Orchestra Project, the MoMA Music Festival, the Maverick Concerts: “Music in the Wood”, the Beijing Modern Music Festival, the Lincoln Center, the Library of Congress, the Le Poisson Rouge, and the Carnegie Hall by distinguished performers such as, among others, The New York New Music Ensemble, the Imani Winds, saxophonist John Sampen, and pianist Bennett Lerner

Mr. Prangcharoen received his DMA from University of Missouri-Kansas City, where his primary teacher was Chen Yi. Narong is now a Dean of a College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand. He is also a composer-in-Residence of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Thailand,

an Artistic Director of Thailand International Composition Festival, an Artistic Committee of Beijing Modern Music Festival, an Artistic Advisor of Asia/America New Music Institute, and a Vice President of China-ASEAN Musicians Union. His works are published exclusively by Theodore Presser Company.

Dr. Tyler Capp

Music Composition & Theory Department

Room Number: D202.09
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4438
Email: tylercapp@gmail.com

Tyler Capp (b. 1983) writes relentless, tonally charged, trans-stylistic works in an attempt to reconcile his diverse influences with the curious predicament of being a concert music composer in the 21st century. Of his work, Lee Passarella (Audiophile Audition) writes: “Capp’s music suggests an attractive, viable rapprochement between . . . styles that are often seen as disparate (and that sound even more so when a less sensitive musician tries to yoke them together).”

Tyler’s music has been performed throughout the world, with works featured at the highSCORE Music Festival (Italy), June in Buffalo, and the Thailand International Composition Festival, among others. He has also received fellowships from CULTIVATE to compose for the Music From Copland House Ensemble, and the UC Davis Composition Workshop. In 2010, Tyler’s piece Stranger Variations for violin was released on Stony Brook Soundings, Vol. II (Bridge Records 9319), and his work Cryptogram for wind ensemble was the recipient of a 2013 Morton Gould Young Composer Award from the ASCAP Foundation.

Tyler has been awarded numerous residencies throughout the United States, including a coveted Copland House Residency Award, allowing him to live and work in Aaron Copland’s home studio for two months. Most recently he was the winner of the National Association of Composers, USA Young Composers Competition, and received a grant for a new piece from the Atlantic Coast Conference Band Directors Association.

Tyler holds degrees from the University of Delaware, Stony Brook University, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he was a Chancellor’s Doctoral Fellow. His composition teachers have included Jennifer Margaret Barker, Chen Yi, James Mobberley, Paul Rudy, Sheila Silver, Peter Winkler, and Zhou Long. In 2015, Tyler accepted a position as full-time lecturer in Music Composition and Theory at the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand. He serves as Chair for the Music Composition and Theory Department.

David Parente, Drum set

Jazz Department

Room Number: PC403.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5467
Email: parentedavid@yahoo.com

David Parente has spent his professional life as a performing musician traveling the world and sharing music. Music has been his passion from a very young age which inspired him to pursue a formal education. Parente holds a Bachelor Degree in Studio Music and Jazz Performance from the world- renowned jazz program at The University of Miami and a master degree in jazz performance from Thailand’s Mahidol University. Parente has over twenty years of experience performing as a jazz drummer. In addition he has continually maintained a private teaching studio as well as operated a professional recording studio. Having moved to Thailand in 2015, Parente is now currently the drummer at the Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as well as performing at various other Bangkok venues. Parente has been a frequent guest performaer with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and has now joined on as a full time faculty member at Mahidol University’s Young Artist’s Music Program

Kritsana Chitpreecha, Saxophone

Jazz Department

Room Number: A402
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1428
Email: hoy.chitpreecha@gmail.com

Kritsana Chitpreecha is a lecturer in jazz saxophone at the College of Music, Mahidol University, where he has taught since 2017. He earned a Bachelor Degree from the College of Music, Payap University in Chiangmai before moved to the United States for a Master Degree at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). While he was studying at UNC, Chitpreecha performed at the UNC/ Greeley Jazz Fastival from 2015-2017 with UNC Lab Band and Small ensembles. Chitpreecha studied jazz saxophone lesson with Dr. Andrew Dahlke and Kenyon Brenner, and also took classes with Steve Kovalcheck, Jim White, Joel Harris, Davis Caffey, and Socrates Garcia. After graduated from UNC, Chitpreecha has been focusing on jazz large ensemble writing in various styles.

Juthamas Saisaeng, Guitar

Jazz Department

Room Number: PC403.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5461
Email: the8thfeb@hotmail.com

Thai Jazz Guitarist Juthamas Saisaeng, born in 1991. Shestudied in College of Music, Mahidol University, Pre-College Program, majored in Classical Guitar in 2007. In 2009, she worked in Smallroom Record, being Bassist of Gene Kasitdit, Alternative Rock Band. While she was being in college, she had a chance to study Jazz since then. After finished her Pre-College, she changed her major into Jazz Studies. 2 years after, she had a good opportunity to be a professional music by working in Okura Prestige Hotel, Bangkok, since 2012 until now. In college life, she attended Coke Music Awards in 2010, Thailand International Jazz Conference, solo competition in 2013-2015 and Thailand Jazz Competition, Silpakorn University in 2014, She got First Runner Up for Thailand Jazz Competition. She graduated in 2014, Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies, First Class Honors. In 2015, she started her Master Degree at College of Music, Mahidol University, at that time, she started her teaching career for Pre-College, Jazz Studies.

Sarute Wijitwechakarn, Drum set

Music Technology Department

Room Number: D405.13
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4431 (Study)
Email: s.wijitwechakarn@gmail.com

An accomplished clarinetist and jazz drummer, Sarute Wijitwechakarn enjoys a wide range of music, from classical to jazz. He has been offered a scholarship for studying clarinet at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg, Austria in 2000. He has given many clarinet workshops and master classes in music camps such as Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition.

Sarute Wijitwechakarn holds a Master of Arts degree in Music Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado. He teaches drum set and coaches jazz small and large ensembles at the Mahidol University College of Music in Thailand where he earned his Bachelor degree in Jazz Performance. Besides teaching jazz improvisation seminar, jazz composition, and jazz style and analysis at a graduate level, Sarute supervises jazz big bands at the Mahidol University and has performed in major jazz events such as Hua Hin Jazz Festivals and Thailand International Jazz Conference as well as many others. On an international note, he had participated in many jazz workshops while attending university in The United States.

Aside from teaching music, Sarute also took part in college administration at Mahidol University. He served as Chair of bachelor degree program as well as Chair of the Music Technology department. He started his teaching profession as early as the age of twenty-three. Considered by many to be one of the best and most sought after drummers in Thai jazz industry, Sarute is also versatile in his style of playing, ranging from classical, popular music to a more complicated jazz rhythm which is his specialty. His drumming concept contains the varied influences of Roy Haynes, Bill Stewart, Marcus Gilmore, and Mark Guiliana. One of the albums he recorded was released in 2016, while the other is scheduled to be released in 2017.

Sarute Wijitwechakarn is currently working to complete a doctoral degree in Music Performance at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. His primary clarinet teachers include Prof. Emil Rieder, Bill Jackson, and Dr. Lauren Jacobson. He also studied drum set with Jim White at the University of Northern Colorado.

Taweesak Boonranapanitpan, Saxophone

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4445
Email: pipejazz@gmail.com

STUDIED WITH

Jazz Saxophone: Krit Buranavitayawut, Shuichi Komiyama
Classical Saxophone: Roger Greenberg
Composing / Arranging: Vijit Chitrangsan, Daniel James Phillips, Kazuo Suzuki, Shuichi Komiyama

EDUCATION

2004 Bachelor of Arts (Music), Jazz Studies, College of Music, Mahidol University
2008 Master of Arts (Music), Music Performance, College of Music, Mahidol University

AWARDS/COMPETITION

2006 Semi-Final Round, Ensemble Performance, Thailand Jazz Competition # 1, Silpakorn University
2007 Consolation Prize, Ensemble Performance, Thailand Jazz Competition # 3, Silpakorn University
2008 Consolation Prize, Individual Performance, Thailand Jazz Competition # 4, Silpakorn University
2010Consolation Prize, Individual Performance, Thailand Jazz Competition # 6, Silpakorn University

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

2004 International Saxophone Orchestra, performed in Thailand International Saxophone Conference, Bangkok Thailand
Mahidol University Jazz Ensemble, performed in Bangkok Jazz Festival, Sanam Suepha, Bangkok Thailand
2005 Mahidol University Wind Symphony, performed in International Trumpet Guild Conference, Bangkok Thailand
2006 Thailand Saxophone Ensemble, performed in World Saxophone Congress XIV, Ljubljana Slovenia
2007 A Love Supreme Concert: The Music of John Coltrane at The Stock Exchange of Thailand Buildind
Judprakai Concert Series 24 # Sax Madness with Pomelo Town at Thailand Cultural Center
2009 Fah Talai jone (Contemporary Jazz Band), performed in Thailand International Jazz Conference I, Thailand
Fah Talai jone (Contemporary Jazz Band), performed in World Saxophone Congress XV, Thailand
Sprite Nonet (Jazz Big Band), participated in the commemoration of H.M. The King at The Thai Consulate, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2010 Sprite Nonet (Jazz Big Band), participated in the commemoration of H.M. The King at The Thai Consulate, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2011 Performed with Pomelo Town (Mahidol Faculty Jazz Band), in Thailand International Jazz Conference III, Thailand

CD RECORDING

2007 Yellowtail, with Karn Suriyasasin (Jazz Composer)

WORK / TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2007 – 2010 Part-time Instructor at The College of Music, Mahidol University
2008 – 2009 Part-time Music Teacher at Plearnpattana School
2008 – Present Saxophone Teacher at Saxsociety School
2011 – Present Saxophone Teacher at Music Moment Studio
2011 – Present Full-time Instructor at The College of Music, Mahidol University

Sarit Tanpensuk, Trumpet

Jazz Department

Room Number: A305.14
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4420
Email: neomu_90@hotmail.com, sarittanpensuk@gmail.com

Sarit Tanpensuk (Andrew) has served as a lecturer in the Jazz Department of the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2010 where he teaches jazz big-band, jazz combos, ear training, jazz composition and private applied trumpet lessons. Sarit received his Bachelor and Master Degree in Jazz Studies from the College of Music, Mahidol University where he studied with Rustem Galiullin, David Hart, Joseph Bowman, Sompop Puengpreeda and James Sherry.

He has shown great talent and has been an in-demand trumpet performer since he was a college student. In 2006, Sarit won first prize from Thailand Jazz Competition with performing with Jazz Paknam Poo and in 2007 he was a finalist for the Thailand Jazz Competition with the Ja-Dobe jazz Quintet and was honored with the Outstanding Musician of the Year Award.

A member of T-Bone, Thailand’s very first and most renowned Reggae/Ska band, Sarit has toured with the band around the world. He has performed at Glastonbury Music Festival (England), WOMAD Music Festival (Singapore), Pentapot Music Festival (Korea), Chennai Music Festival (India), Smiley Fest International Ska/Reggae Music Festival (Thailand), just to name a few. His recent performances include performing at the Thailand All Star Big Band in Hua Hin Jazz Festival (Thailand). He joined Mellow Motif in 2010 and has performed with the band in many festivals and music events such as Miri Jazz Festival (Sarawak, Malaysia), Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia) and Kinestasia (Singapore).

Annawin Kerdteesud, Saxophone

Jazz Department

Room Number: A305.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4421
Email: annawin_k@yahoo.com

Annawin Kerdteesud is a lecturer in jazz studies in saxophone and conductor of the Mahidol Jazz Orchestra at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he has worked since 2011. Originally from Phitsanulok, Thailand, Annawin started played music at the age of 6. His first instrument was Electone and then changed to saxophone in secondary school at Taweethapisek School. Annawin played in his school marching band for 4 years then entered the Pre-College Program at the College of Music, Mahidol University.

His studies in Pre-College program in classical saxophone were with Siriwat Chatmathee, Nuttawut Suksangjan. Then he moved to the Jazz Studies Program for Bachelor level and studied with Shuichi Komiyama and his mentor Krit Buranavitayawut, During his school years at he performed in the Wind Symphony and Jazz Orchestra.

Annawin has won several prizes in national jazz competitions including 1st Prize in the Thailand Jazz Competition in 2006 (junior category) and the 1st Prize in the Thailand Jazz Competition in 2008 (open category). With various ensembles, Annawin performed at the World Saxophone Congress several times, including in the USA, Slovenia and several other cities in the world. In 2011, under support from the College of Music, he attended jazz workshops at the University of North Texas where he won high acclaim from many international masters and peers for his talent and professionalism. Currently, Annawin is lead alto saxophone in the Siam Jazz Orchestra.

Noppadol Tirataradol, Double Bass

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.08
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1402, #3107
Email: noppadol.0865@gmail.com

Noppadol Tirataradol is one of the most in-demand jazz double bassists in Thailand today. A full time lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 1998 where he teaches jazz bass, Noppadol first studied Visual Arts and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Chiang Mai University, before following his music passion and pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Musicology from the College of Music.

Tirataradol is co-creator and project manager for the acclaimed “Thailand International Jazz Conference” (TIJC), since its creation in 2009. As a jazz performer he is a member of the celebrated Mahidol jazz faculty group “The Pomelo Town”, with which has toured throughout Thailand and internationally, and appeared on several recordings.

Tiratarodol has served in many administration roles for the College of Music, and currently works as Associate Dean for Professional Services and General Manager of the Thailand Philharmonic.

Teerapoj Plitakul, Piano

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.09
Phone: #1403
Email: bumpjazz@hotmail.com

Graduate in Music Education from Chulalongkorn University continue Study at Swiss Jazz School(Bern) and Ecole de Jazz de Lausanne, Switzerland Join with Jazz department, Music Faculty, Mahidol University since 2001.Teach Jazz piano private lesson, Jazz Fundamental 1 and 2, Small band Ensemble, Jazz Literature. Performed with Brooki Gills (album Somwhere on Earth), Von Barlow, Kitt Lough, Silvia Howard, Koh Mr.Saxman(2nd Album), Groove Rider, Even of Love Album1-3, Kangsanova, Longineu Parsons etc….

Krit Buranavitayawut, Saxophone

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.10
Phone: #1127, #1404
Email: kritbu@yahoo.com

Krit Buranavitayawut received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. He has been working in both music and architectural fields for many years with his strong belief that every kind of arts is united into one. He joined College of Music, Mahidol University as a full-time faculty member since 1999. His duties include teaching jazz saxophone, jazz theory, jazz pedagogy and coaching jazz combos. Krit ’s other duties include planning and equipping educational music facilities for College of Music, and Bhumibol Sankeet Building construction project management.

As the first-call bebop saxophonist, he has appeared in many jazz festivals and jazz concerts, leads William’s Jazz Band for more than ten years. A member of Mahidol University Jazz Faculty Ensemble, he has recorded the CDs: Music of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Celebrating Jazz concert. He has formed a jazz group named The Pomelo Town, with Darin Pantoomkomol, Noppadol Tirataradol, Teerapoj Plitakul, Chanutr Techatananant, Kom Wongsawat, and the group’s first record, Chasin’ Sangrawee, was released in 2006.

Krit Buranavitayawut was a former member of the Bangkok Saxophone Quartet that has performed and recorded two CDs: Falling Rain,and Plaeng Sib Song Phasa. Guest performing artist with Mr. Monthien Buntun for the contemporary art exhibition “Shape of The Sound Project” at Nasunogahra Harmony Hall, Ohtawara, Japan(1999). He has also performed with The Bangkok Saxophone Quintet at the 2003 World Saxophone Congress XIII in Minneapolis, USA, with Thailand Saxophone Ensemble at the 2006 World Saxophone Congress XIV in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Krit has appeared as a soloist with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), and has recorded the CD: National Music – King’s Composition.

Krit Buranavitayawut is currently the Deputy Director for Administration and Head of Jazz Studies Program at College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Darin Pantoomkomol, Piano and Guitar

Jazz Department

Room Number: A405.02
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1409, #1124
Email: darinpa@hotmail.com

A jazz educator and performer, Darin Pantoomkomol was born in 1971 and began studying piano at the age of 8 and guitar at the age of 9. He graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Business Administration from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, and the University of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, respectively. Since his primary school days, Darin has had a strong interest in music, especially in the style of jazz. Accordingly, Darin started his first professional gig as a pianist at the age of 14, while studying in grade nine.

As a performing musician, Darin has performed with several international jazz musicians such as Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, Jakob Dinesen, Ulf Wakenius, Terumasa Hino, Tiger Okoshi, Jay Anderson, Lewis Nash, Randy Johnston, Pat Harbison, Fabrizio Bosso, Peter King, among others. Additionally, his various other musical interests have kept Darin active in Bangkok’s as well as southeast Asian mainstream music scene. Currently, he also enjoys his career on mainstream music composing/arranging, film music production, and studio musician.

Darin Pantoomkomol has performed both as a leader and with Thailand’s leading jazz group, “Pomelo Town”, in many international music festival and concerts, e.g. Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2014 (Copenhagen, Denmark), Lion City Youth Jazz Festival 2018 (Singapore), World Saxophone Congress 2012 (Saint Andrews, Scotland), East Meets West Concert: Corfu Festival, (Corfu, Greece), , a Pomelo Town’s Concert at Weimar School of Music (Weimar, Germany), Ufa Jazz Master (Ufa, Russia), and many more. The Pomelo Town has released four Jazz albums, namely Chasin’ Saengrawee, Highway Bebop, Passage to the Origin, and A Tale from Pomelo Town.

Darin Pantoomkomol joined the College of Music in 2005 and serves as a lecturer of applied jazz studies, Chair of the Jazz Department, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research.

Chorlada Suriyayothin

Classical Voice and Music Theatre Department

Room Number: D202.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4207
Email: csuriyayothin@gmail.com

Chorlada Suriyayothin graduated her Bachelor Degree in Music Performance (voice classical) with 2nd class honored from Silpakorn University and then continued her Master Degree in Music Performance at University of Chichester, UK. Since 2017, she has worked as a lecturer at College of Music, Mahidol University in Voice Department (Musical Theatre) where she teaches applied voice lessons.

Chorlada is a member of theatre group called “New Theatre Society” as an actor in many performances and also Directing “Freeze the Dream” in Bangkok theatre Festival (2009), “Marry me will you?” in Broken heart festival (2011). More than that, she joined in many Musical theatres Production in Thailand and many works in this area.

Cherryl J. Hayes

Music Theatre Department

Room Number: D402.04
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4404
Email: cherryl@cherrylhayes.com
Website: www.cherrylhayes.com

Cherryl J. Hayes is an accomplished, vibrant jazz vocalist with a voice and style to die for, especially when it comes to the vocalization of scat. Additionally she is a skilled interpreter of the great jazz singers who preceded her, such as Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald. A commanding presence in any setting, Cherryl often demonstrates her versatility by shifting gears in a heartbeat from the up—tempo scatted bebop of “Don’t Mean a Thing” to beautiful ballads like “The Nearness of You”. She has a phenomenal vocal range of three and a half octaves. For someone who has no formal training in music Cherryl has come a long way. Formerly, she was an accounting specialist at a Telephone Communication Company in Indianapolis. First discovered by a pianist friend who persuaded her to come on stage one evening about 19 years ago she has since netted accolades for her performances in the U.S. and overseas and has sang in musicals and plays such as Ain’t Misbehav’n’ and Nunsense

Hayes has performed in the United States, Europe and Asia. She has appeared at some of New York City premiere jazz clubs such as Tavern on the Green; in Thailand she performed at the Oriental Hotel’s Bamboo Bar. Most notably, since 1997, Ms. Hayes has had the privilege and pleasure to sing for the King of Thailand on 3 separate occasions and the Queen of Thailand on no less than 13 separate occasions. She was the opening act for the Royale Jazz Festival, Bangkok Thailand Sanam Suapa. Ms. Hayes has also performed with the renowned Duke Ellington Orchestra of New York in Bangkok Thailand.

On November 18, 2012, Hayes had the honor to perform for the newly reelected President Barack Obama at The Government House of Thailand.

Her popularity as a jazz performer is a result of her unique style as well as the warmth and energy she brings to classical jazz standards. Ms. Hayes is currently on her tour in Asia. Thus far, she’s performed in Istanbul, Bangkok, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia and Malaysia, Bahrain Middle East. She has also performed in New Zealand and Laos with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ms. Hayes joined the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2005 where she teaches voice for the Jazz Studies, Popular Music, and Music Theater Departments as well as the Young Artist Music Program.

Napisi Reyes

Napisi

Music Theatre Department

Room Number: D106.08/2
Phone: #4129
Email: napisi_r@yahoo.com

Napisi Reyes is a musical theatre book writer , stage director, composer/ song writer/ lyricist.

As a Stage Director and composer/ lyricist she wrote the song and lyrics for : Oodid and the Magic Picky Bank , the Musical; (Stock Market and Thai Cultural Centre), Dearest Moon (Stock Market and Queen Sirikit Convention Centre), Oodid and the Magic Picky Bank series2: the forgetful Mice at Stock Market and Kad Suankaew, Opera in Thai language “The Story of Long – Gone Animals” for Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra

As a stage director her works include Der Freichutz (Bangkok Metropilitan of the Opera) at the Thai Cultural Centre, The Mikado at Music auditorium , Mahidol University, The Marriage of Figaro (Bangkok Metropolitan of the Opera) at the Thai Cultural Centre, Hansel and Gretel , Bastien und Bastien and the Impresario, Cosi Fan Tutte (Mahidol University)

As a musical book writer/ stage director her work include Eng and Chang, the Musical (Mahidol University) and some other productions.

As a a composer/ lyricist she worked for many Thai theatre productions: Bussaba-Unakan, Pimpilalai, Raden-Lundai, I love Bangkok, Equus, Rachomon, Dearest Moon version 1, The Toothless Shark, Phaya Kunkark, Me – Myself, Rachomon Condomeneum, Heha Pakedron, Shanghai the Musical, I Shall Ride the Rainbow when I’m growing up, Arkansaw Bear,Dear Death,etc. Silent movie: Nanook of the North, The Cabinet of Dr. Calihari, Tales of Horror, other music for advertising, documentary, presentation, Light and Sound production, Institution’s songs, other TV.program

Other works include : TV producer and director, translator

Education background

B.A.(Drama) Department of Dramatic Arts, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
M.S. University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) Music Education
M.A. New York University (Educational Theatre) Educational Theatre

Teaching areas:

Drama and Movement
Stage Acting
Directing
Musical Theatre History

1. Research/Creative Works

2. Musical Book writing, Case study : Eng and Chang, the Musical

3. Academic Services (outside)

4. Thesis Advisor

5. Others

Manasanun Aksornteang

Voice Performance Department

Room Number: PC406.12
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5439
Email: a.m._angie@hotmail.com

Manasanun Aksornteang started her singing lesson at the age of 13 with Mai Kikkawa. In June 2006, she was admitted to the Pre-college Music Program at College of Music, Mahidol University studying voice with Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei. In 2009, she continued her undergraduate study in Vocal Performance in the same university studying with Colleen Jennings and Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei.

During her study, she has performed numerous concerts and recitals, including choir concerts and college’s opera projects. She has performed as Dorabella in Mozart’s opera ‘Cosi fan tutte’ in 2012. She also performed as a Priest in the college’s project ‘King Author’ by Purcell in 2010. In 2009, she has performed as Bastien in Mozart’s opera ‘Bastien un Bastienne’ and as a Snow White in the 3rd Annual Pre-college concert in 2008. She was also invited as a guest soloist performing with Yala City Municipality Youth Orchestra (YMO), Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) and Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO).

Meanwhile, she worked as a Voice Coach at Teeratada Phisanulok School presented several student’s Talent Shows in 2007-2009. She also worked as a part-time voice teacher at Yamaha Music School in 2010 and at MIFA Music School in 2011 prepared students for concerts, recitals and entrance auditions.

Manasanun was one of the merit scholarships recipients in 2007, 2009 and 2011. In 2012, she was the Second Prize Winner in the University Category of Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition in USA. In 2013, she won the OeAD Scholarship at University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna studying Voice with Prof. Franz Lukasovsky. During her study in Vienna, she has joined the university activities to perform concerts and recitals. She also had an opportunity to take a Voice Master Class with Ms. Sirrkku Wahlroos-Kaitila, a professor from Finland.

In 2014, Manasanun was back to Thailand and worked as a Voice Coach at PSU Wittayanusorn School prepared students for concerts. She also gave numerous concerts in the area of Songkhla and Yala. Manasanun gets chances to perform in front of Her Royal Highness Pricess Maha Chkri Sirindhorn. She is also one of the competitors who gets into the semi-final round (live performance) of the TV show; The Voice Thailand Season 4.

In 2015, Manasanun started working as a part-time teacher at College of Music, Mahidol University teaching Pre-college voice classes and vocal diction, and continuing coaching Talent Shows for Teeratada Phitsanulok School. Recently, she became a full time faculty member of Voice Department at College of Music, Mahidol University.

Kamonporn Huncharoen

Voice Performance Department

Room Number: PC406.13
Phone: #5438
Email: kmp.h@hotmail.com

Kamonporn Huncharoen was born in Bangkok in 1989. She started singing at the age of ten. Her initial vocal training was in Thai music with Ajarn Natchapong Korsuwan, and Thai classical with Ajarn Sittichi Tancharoen. During those years, she has won the ﬁrst prize from “Celebrating His Majesty Singing Contest” in 2005, and in the following year, she won the Second Prize from the “Musical Compositions of H.M.K. Bhumibol Adulyadaj Singing Contest”. She graduated master and Bachelor degrees (Honor) from the college of music, Mahidol university in Vocal performance under the guidance of Ajarn Nancy Tsui- Ping Wei. She has won a Silver Medal Prize (Undergraduate Level) from the Settrade Music Competition of Thailand in 2010, and she was also a Finalist for the College of Music Concerto-Aria Competition. She has joined the vocal masterclasses with world renowned vocalist such as Franz Lukasovsky, Mario Diaz, Loh Siew Taun, Sophie Herve and Maureen Scott from the Voice UK.

As a solo performer, she has performed often with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) under the baton of Maestro Alfonso Scarano, Dr.Dariuz Mikulski, Maestro Gudni A. Emilsson and Major Prateep Suphanrojn on national and international events such as broadcasted in the ASEAN celebration, the King Bhumibol’s Birthday Celebrations at Democracy monument, Concert at Thai Royal Goverment House, The Grand opening of Prince Mahidol Hall and including performed to the King Bhumibol Adulyadej in “Siriraj Concert in honor of the great artistic monarch” at Siriraj Hospital. She has been also performed to the Princesses of the Thailand Royal Family.

She was the member of the band “VIVA!”, the ﬁrst pop opera band in Thailand. She and her group had been continuing worked together under the band named “FIVERA” of BEC Tero music records. With the Band, she has been perfoming nationally and internationally with famous artist such as Jason Mraz, Engabert Humperdink in Chiang Mai, Pattaya music festival, Khao Yai music
festival, Phuket, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Germany, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, and Vietnam. Currently she is a vocal faculty member at the college of music,Mahidol University.

Pitchaya Kemasingki

Voice Performance Department

Room Number: PC406.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5440
Email: pkbelcanto@hotmail.com

Pitchaya Kemasingki is a professional recitalist, opera singer, theatrical actor, vocal coach and had theatrical training with Patravadi Majudhon (National Artist), Manop Meejamrat and Damkerng Thitapiyasak at the renowned Patravadi Theater.

He has performed with many professional opera companies include NUNI Production, Opera Siam, European Chamber Opera. Also performed in many concerts and recitals with Grand Opera Thailand such as “A weekend of Grand Opera and Culinary Art” at Anantra Riverside Bangkok, “A Celebration of Swiss Art Songs” at Swiss Hotel, “Mozart Magic & Musicals” at TCC Small Hall,” A Jubilant Evening of Operatic Treasures”, “Music of Love & Devotion: An Evening of Opera and Musical Favourites” at Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, Cancion and Zarzuela concert with Spanish Embassy at Siam Society and many mores.

His completed opera roles include: Dr.Bartolo (Le nozze di Figaro), Baron Mirko Popoff (The Merry Widow), Fisherman (Schubert’s Sakotala), Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutte), Zuniga (Carmen),Death (Savitri), Palemon (Thaïs), Benôit /Alcindoro (La Bohème), Mr. Bluff (The Impresario),Sorecerer (Dido and Aeneas),Emperor Altuom (Turandot), King of Eypt ( Aïda), Pork Merchant (Mae Naak), Bonze (Madame Butterfly), Monostatos (Die Zauberflöte), Ko-Ko (The Mikado) and Bass Soloist in Messe de Minuit pour Noël by Charpentier with BMS also as a Chansonnier in H.K. Gruber’s Frankenstein with Galani Vadhana Institute of Music.

His completed musical roles include: Conductor (Ghost Opera The Musical) with The College of Music, Mahidol University), Psychiatrist (Langkadang The Musical), King Midas (Viva PraSamut) by Vic Hua Hin) and Robert Hunter (Eng-Chang The Musical) with The College of Music, Mahidol University).

He graduated with a B.A. (Vocal Performance) from The College of Music, Mahidol Univesity and a Master degree in Music Business and Management at Silpakorn University.

Currently, Pitchaya is a full-time voice teacher at The College of Music, Mahidol University and soloist member of Grand Opera Thailand founded by Mr. Stefan Paul Sanchez.

Dag Erik Schantz

Classical Voice Department

Room Number: D202.08
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4208
Email: dag.schantz@gmail.com

Dag Schantz, bass baritone, was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and began studies at the Opera-studio of Stockholm in 1984-87. From 1987-91 hecontinued studying at the State Opera School of Stockholm. He had class studies with Nicolai Gedda Ingvar Wixell and Birgit Nilsson. Following this he studied in Italy for many years with Ferruccio Tagliavini, Antonio Tonini, and Vincente La Ferla.

Schantz has 3,000 performances in the following Operas: La serva padrona (Pergolesi), Le nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte, Don Giovanni (Mozart), Proserpin (Kraus), La scala di seta, Semiramide, Cenerentola (Rossini), I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Adelson e Salvini (Bellini), Don Pasquale, L´Elisir d´amore (Donizetti), Rigoletto, La Traviata, Il Trovatore (Verdi), Der Freischütz (Weber), Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor (Nicolai), Onegin (Tjajkovskij), Mefistofele (Boito), La Bohème, Tosca (Puccini), Les Brigands, Les Contes Hoffman, Le Fifre Enchanté (Offenbach), Die Fliedermaus (J. Strauss), Chérubin (Massenet), La commedia sul ponte/Komödie auf der Brücke (Martinù), Christmas Rose (F. Bridge), The Bear (Walton), The Phantom of the Opera (Lloyd-Webber).

Beside the classical opera compositions, Schantz had the opportunity to perform roles in premier performances including Invita (F. Högberg), Riket är ditt, Stadsmusikanterna (J.Forsell), Illusionisten (L-E. Rosell).

Schantz has taught singing and drama for 25 years. He has given master classes and teaching in Italy, and teaching in Sweden at the State Opera School and musical/pop style at the Sweden Academy of Ballet. He is well versed in the following languages: Italian, English, French, German, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Schantz joined the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2016 where he teaches applied voice, diction and voice literature.

Tsui-Ping Wei

Classical Voice Department

Room Number: D202.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4201
Email: nancytpwei@hotmail.com

Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei, a Taiwanese born American now resides in the Kingdom of Thailand. Nancy has been on the Classical Voice faculty of College of Music, Mahidol University since 1995. Teaching and nurturing young vocal talents has been her focus and passions. Under her studio tutorage, her students are the recipients of ASEA-UNINET Scholarships, HRH Princess Galyani Music Scholarships, Thai government scholarships, University scholarships, and Settrade Competition full music scholarships in Thailand. In the past decade and half, her students were the 1st and 2nd prize winners as well as the finalists of the international and national vocal competitions, namely Osaka International Music Competition, International Singing Competition of Toulous France, China International Singing Competition Ningpo China, Berry Alexander International Voice Competition USA, International Opera Singers Competition- Alcamo, Italy, and the prestigious Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition in Germany where her student are awarded full scholarships in Germany for master classes nurturing young vocal talents. In addition, her students were invited to perform concerts in Europe, USA, Japan and Southeast Asia concert halls such as Schönbruun Palace Vienna, Carnegie Hall, and Kosciuszko Foundation Auditorium in New York, USA.

From 2011 to 2016, among the scholarships awarded for further study, her students were the recipients of the prestigious ASEA-UNINET, the ASEAN European Academic University Network music scholarships to study Classical Vocal Performance in University of Mozarteum in Salzburg, and University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and Graz campuses in Austria. Besides being the soloists in the College’s opera productions and chorus concerts, her students are soloists in Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), Thailand Opera and Musical Theater Company (TOMC), Bangkok Opera, and Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO). In December 2015, her students received an honorary invitation by the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, to perform a concert in Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna Austria in honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s birthday celebration. In 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 her students were the 1st Prize Winners and Gold medalists in Thailand’s well known Settrade Music Competition where the gold medalists receive cash prizes and a year of full scholarships to study at College of Music, Mahidol University.

Since as a child, Nancy received many awards from Youth Vocal Competitions and Young Artist’s Singing Competitions in Taiwan. She started her vocal study at Tainan University of Arts and Technology and later immigrated to USA where she earned her Bachelor and Master degree at the University of Houston, and George Mason University respectively. Her principal vocal teachers include Chen Li-Shiang, Tsai Shun-Mei, Tzung Dau-Shong, Jean Preston and Charles Hausmann, and her composition teachers include David White, and Glenn Smith. Nancy has been on judging committees for several regional and international vocal and chorus competitions. In May 2011, she received the prestigious ASEA-UNINET scholarships of Thai-Austrian Teacher Exchange Program in University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria. She is a National Certified Collegiate Faculty by Music Teachers National Association, USA with which she has been a member since 1992. Besides giving voice lessons, Nancy gives master classes, workshops, and vocal training programs.

Kittima Molee, Bassoon

Woodwind Department

Room Number: PC404.10
Phone: #5481
Email: kittima.molee@gmail.com

Kittima Molee was taken under the wing of John Mostad, former principal bassoonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, in the beginning of her formal training in bassoon at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Eventually, Ms. Molee received both her undergraduate and graduate degree from the College of Music, Mahidol University and graduated with summa cum laude.

Following her academic excellence, Ms. Molee received a full scholarship from ASEA UNINET to further her studies at the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, where she performed regularly with the Bläserphilharmonie Mozarteum, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, Collegium Musicum Salzburg, and Traunstein Youth Symphony in Germany.

Ms. Molee’s regional performance experience came about in 2005, where she participated in the 12th World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference at Singapore, performing as principal bassoonist with the International Youth Wind Orchestra. Ms. Molee was also a part of the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (2004-07) and the Southeast Asian Youth Chamber Orchestra (2012-13). Ms. Molee’s performs also as a chamber musician. She is a sought after bassoonist and performs regularly with the Amass Chamber Ensemble and the Sawasdee Woodwind Quintet, which she co-founded. The quintet has curated highly successful recitals in Thailand, Singapore, Macao, and a recent debut in China.

Ms. Molee strives to pass on to younger generations of what she has learned over the years and extended her musical career beyond performance into academia where Ms. Molee currently teaches as a bassoon instructor at her alma Mater – College of Music, Mahidol University. Before joining Mahidol University, she held the position of adjunct instructor at Bansomdejchaophraya Rajabhat University, Kasetsart University and Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music.

Previously, Ms. Molee has been invited to be a guest instructor and hold masterclasses both nationally and internationally at the MCGP Youth Winds Ensemble, the Yala Municipality Youth Orchestra, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Silapakorn Music Summer School, Yamaha-Rangsit Youth Wind Orchestra, Nontri Youth Wind Orchestra and also the Singapore Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout Ms. Molee’s musical career, she has studied with Dr. Christopher Schaub, Yoshinori Honda-Tominaga, Krekkrai Tangnoi, Dr. Elizabeth Shoemaker, and John Mostard.

Sooksan Ratanapol, Clarinet

Woodwind Department

Room Number: PC404.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5482
Email: ratanapol@msn.com

Born in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Ratanapol received scholarship from ASEA-UNINET to study with principal clarinetist of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Prof. Stefan Schilling, at Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz Austria, there he also studied orchestra-playing with Prof. Gottfried Boisits, Prof. Gerald Pachinger and Chamber music with Prof. Chia Chou (Trio Parnassus). In 2010 he furthered his study with Prof. Norbert Kaiser at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart Germany. In addition to his study, he participated in various masterclasses by world-renowned clarinetists such as Wenzel Fuchs, Hans-Dietrich Klaus, François Benda, Michel Lethiec, Larry Combs, Norbert Kaiser, Martin Spangenberg, Ronald van Spaendonck, Steven Barta and Bil Jackson. During his orchestra-clarinetist career, he has performed with lots of orchestras such as Stuttgarter Kammerorchester, Junge Oper Stuttgart, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Siam Philharmonic, Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. Moreover, from 2004-2006, he spent his summer in Asian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Sergiu Comissiona and Maestro Okko Kamu. In Asian Youth Orchestra, he also studied clarinet with Steven Barta. Being an orchestra-clarinetist, it took him to many parts of the world, including Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Japan, Hongkong, China, Singapore, Mayasia, Taiwan, Lebanon and the Philippines. Sooksan is currently the Instructor of Clairinet at College of Music, Mahidol University.

Wisuwat Pruksavanich, Saxophone

Woodwind Department

Room Number: PC403.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5466 (Study)
Email: georgesaxophone@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wisuwat.com

Wisuwat Pruksavanich’s Hard Fairy released on November 2012. Performing magnificently to explore every possible sound of saxophone, he received high acclaim by James J. Ogburn, Chair of Music Composition and Theory Department at Mahidol University’s College of Music:

“…His sensitivity, comprehension, and the indisputable mastery of his

execution captivate me, not to mention his technical prowess in the

challenging musical language of contemporary composition…”

Wisuwat Pruksavanich is the first Thai saxophonist in contemporary classical music to become a Yamaha Artist. He has made his name on the world stages as soloist in Narong Prangcharoen’s world premiere “The Dawn of Darkness” at Ki Zu Na Concert 2012, Sumida Triphony Hall, Tokyo Japan. As a member of Siam Saxophone Quartet, he performed world premieres, Robert Lemay’s Ligne(s) médiane(s) and James J. Ogburn’s Gliese 581g at the 16th World Saxophone Congress 2012, St Andrews Scotland.

Born in Thailand in 1985, Wisuwat grew up in Hatyai, Songkhla and began saxophone practice in Saengthong Vitthaya School Marching Band at the age of ten. The passion for contemporary classical saxophone music led Wisuwat to move from Hatyai to the College of Music, Mahidol University where he met his inspirational professor, Mr. Shyen Lee, for pre-college, undergraduate and graduate programs.

Over the years, Wisuwat attended master-classes and workshops with world famous artists such as Jean-Marie Londeix, John Sampen, Roger Greenberg, Claude Delangle, Jean-Pierre Baraglioli, Chien-Kwan Lin, Richard Dirlam, William Street, Keiji Munesada, Joseph Luloff, Federico Mondelci, Eric Nestler, Eugene Rousseau, Yang, Jean Yves Fourmeau, Vince Gnojek, Richard Ducros, Christian Lauba and John Myung.

Christian Lauba, a French composer, while randomly watching youtube came upon a video performed by Wisuwat — Hard too Hard, one of Christian’s toughest compositions. He invited Wisuwat to join his master class in Lisbon, Portugal.

Wisuwat also obtained several prizes at national and international level in Saxophone related music competitions: 1st Prize from 9th Asian Symphonic Band Competition 2007, 1st Prize, Thailand Yamaha Big-Band Competition 2000, 2nd Prize, from 8th Osaka International Music Competition Osaka Japan 2007 and so on.

Today, Wisuwat is a saxophone instructor at Mahidol University’s College of Music and a saxophonist in Siam Saxophone Quartet, Sax and String Quintet as well as a contra-bassoonist in Mahidol Wind Symphony and a bassist (sideman).

Grzegorz Grzeszcyk

Woodwind Department

Room Number: D302.05
Phone: #4427
Email: g198811270047@gmail.com

Grzegorz Grzeszczyk is one of the few representatives of younger generation of bass clarinet players in Europe. He devoted his musical life to specialize in bass clarinet. To achieve this he decided to study in Rotterdam under a famous bass clarinet professor and a great performer – prof. Henri Bok. He also graduated the clarinet class of prof. Bogdan Ocieszak at the Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland.

Grzegorz Grzeszczyk began to play bass clarinet in secondary music school and soon he started being recognized on the Polish clarinet scene as one of the first Polish bass clarinet solo players. During his academic years he won many prizes in competitions and clarinet festivals including:

– 2nd prize in the clarinet ensemble category at the 2nd Clarinet Festival in Szczecin, Poland (2006)
– Special Prize in the soloist category at the 3rd Clarinet Festival in Szczecin, Poland (2008)
– 3rd prize in the clarinet ensemble category and a Special Prize in the soloist category at the 8th Clarinet Festival in Piotrkow Trybunalski, Poland (2009)
– Special Prize in the soloist category and 2nd prize in the clarinet ensemble category at the 4th Clarinet Festival in Szczecin, Poland (2010)
– 3rd prize in the soloist category and 2nd prize in the clarinet ensemble category at the 9th Clarinet Festival in Piotrkow Trybunalski, Poland (2011)
– 1st prize in the clarinet ensemble category at the 5th Clarinet Festival in Szczecin, Poland (2012)
– 3rd Prize at the first Bass clarinet competition in Avila, Spain (2012).

Mr. Grzeszczyk worked with many symphonic orchestras playing the bass clarinet: Symphony Orchestra of India (Mumbai), Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra (Gdansk), Baltic Opera (Gdansk), Wojciech Rajski Chamber Orchestra, Polish Philharmonic Orchestra in Kalisz just to name a few. He also worked with a great Polish jazz trumpet player Piotr Wojtasik in his project “Circle” (concerts in Berlin, Paris, Warsaw) and also with a Polish jazz pianist and composer Nikola Kolodziejczyk in his “Chord Nation” project, and “Progressive Baroque” project. In 2015 The Chord Nation CD was awarded a prestigious Fryderyk music award for recording debut of the year in the jazz category.

Since November 2012 Grzegorz Grzeszczyk is the bass clarinet instructor at the College of Music at Mahidol University in Thailand and the bass clarinetist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Shyen Lee, Saxophone

Woodwind Department

Room Number: D302.09
Phone: #4509
Email: shyenl@gmail.com

Shyen Lee is the saxophonist from Taiwan. He dedicates himself in pioneering toward developing pedagogy, traditional and modern repertoire and various forms for saxophone performance.

He currently serves as the professor of saxophone in Mahidol University, Thailand. Also he is appointed to be Organizer and Artistic Director of the 2nd International J-M Londeix International Competition and World Saxophone Congress XV.

Shyen Lee appeared as solo recitalist in various concert halls including Lincoln Center, Paine Hall in Harvard University as well in Montreal, Minneapolis, Paris, Fermo (Italy), Ljubljana, Kiev, Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei and other cities all over China and Taiwan. With Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, he was the soloist for the Concerto by H. Tomasi under the baton of Jeannine Wagar in the season of 2006-07.

Shyen Lee premiered pieces by John Harbison, Larry Bell, Gunther Schuller, and Bernard Rands. In addition to performing saxophone repertoire by western composers, he also commissioned pieces by leading Chinese composers including Lei Liang, Yiu-Kwong Chung, Tzyy-Sheng, and Che-Yi Lee.

To promote saxophone performance in Asia, he organizes saxophone summer camps in Bangkok, Taiwan and China every year. In 2006, he acted as the organizer and the composition presenter of Thailand International Composition for Saxophone.

Shyen Lee studied with Kenneth Radnofsky in New England Conservatory (BM, 96) and Dr. John Sampen in Bowling Green University (MM, 98).

Cooper Wright, Oboe

Woodwind Department

Room Number: D302.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4306
Email: cooper.wri@mahidol.ac.th

Cooper Wright is an active performer and educator in Asia. A member of the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2013, he teaches applied oboe, oboe literature and pedagogy and chamber music. Formerly Principal Oboe of the Thailand Philharmonic and a featured soloist, Mr. Wright is currently the Principal Oboist of the Bandung Philharmonic. Mr. Wright has taught masterclasses internationally in the United States, Indonesia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Cooper Wright completed his Bachelor’s of Music at Michigan State University, a Master’s at the University of Oregon, and will be completing his DMA in spring of 2019 at Arizona State University.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Christopher Schaub, Bassoon

Woodwind Department

Room Number: D302.08
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4508
Email: chrisschaub@gmail.com

Christopher Schaub joined the staff of the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2007, where he currently serves as instructor of bassoon and Assistant Dean for International Recruitment. He additionally teaches various lecture courses, including those in music theory, performance practice, music education, research methodology, and chamber music. Dr. Schaub is also an instructor for SAYOWE (Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble) and is a founding board member of the Asian Double Reed Association (ADRA). In August of 2011 he hosted the first international conference of the ADRA, held at the College of Music, Mahidol University.

Along with teaching duties, Schaub is active as a bassoonist. He is co-principal bassoon of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO), Thailand’s leading orchestral ensemble. The TPO performs 60 concerts per year and is often engaged to perform outside of Thailand. In February of 2009 Dr. Schaub performed the Weber Bassoon Concerto in F Major and in August of 2011 performed the Mozart Symphony Concertante, both with the TPO. Other playing opportunities include regular faculty recitals and chamber music concerts.

Schaub has many research interests, including bassoon pedagogy and literature, as well as the development of woodwind teaching and playing in Thailand. He was awarded a research grant from Mahidol University to publish a website devoted to the study of bassoon orchestral excerpts (www.bassoonexcerpts.org), which will be published in 2018.

Dr. Schaub received his B.S. degree in music education from Towson University. From Florida State University he received both the M.M. and D.M. degrees in bassoon performance, as well as the Music Theory Pedagogy Certificate. His principal teachers include Dr. Gene Griswold and Jeff Keesecker.

Dr. Phuttaraksa Kamnirdratana, Harp

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D402.09
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4409
Email: phuttaraksa@hotmail.com

Award-winning harpist and pianist Phuttaraksa Kamnirdratana is an active performer and educator. She was appointed the harpist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in 2014. She She also joined the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University that year, where she instructs the harp studio, coaches chamber music ensembles, lectures academic music classes and serves as a thesis advisor. Phuttaraksa has performed solo and chamber music all across Asia, Europe, and United States play everything from classical, jazz, and pop style.

She has shared the stage with such artists as Chick Corea, Dave Grusin, Bobby McFerrin, Prince Royce, and Pitbull just to name a few. In addition to her live performing Phuttaraksa has recorded commercial music and movie soundtracks as well as participated in many Grammy Award nominated albums. She previously performed as both harpist and pianist for several orchestras in Florida.

She was the mentor for the harp section of the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra. Prior to returning to Thailand, Phuttaraksa was a member of Miami Symphony Orchestra from 2007-2014. Phuttaraksa’s talents are not limited to the stage or studio. Some of her other work has included editing harp music for publishing companies.

Phuttaraksa received her Doctoral of Musical Arts degree in Harp Performance in 2012 and Master of Music degree in 2009, both from University of Miami. In addition to her diplomas, she received the Award of Merit and was granted a full scholarship with a graduate assistantship position. While at the University of Miami, she had opportunity to perform across the United States with wide array of ensembles including Chamber Music, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Pops Band, Pops Orchestra, Opera, 21st Century Ensemble and Electronic Music Ensemble. Phuttaraksa received her Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance in 2007 from the College of Music, Mahidol University, where she was recipient of the Merit Scholarship. During her undergraduate studies, she held a position as a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2005-2007, performing on both harp and piano. In 2006, Phuttaraksa won the Yamaha Asia Scholarship for Piano.

Phuttaraksa has studied privately with some of the finest harpists around the world which include Deborah Fleisher, Marguerite Lynn Williams, and Jie Zhou. In addition, she has participated in Masterclasses with acclaimed harpists including Helga Storck, Isabelle Perrin, Catrin Finch, and Elinor Bennett. For piano, her principal teachers include Signe Klava, Gudrun Mueller, Jun Komatsu, Amawasee Yuttawong and masterclasses with Boris Berman.

Kanin Udommana, Violin

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: PC406.09
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5443
Email: kanindan@hotmail.com

Kanin started learning piano and music fundamentals at the age of five, then 4 years later began his violin lessons with Rear Admiral Veeraphan Vawklang at Bangkok Symphony Music school (BSS).

In 1997-2003 he was a member of Thai Youth Orchestra and has been a member of Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO) since 2002, considered to be the youngest member at that time.

In 2003, Kanin was given a scholarship from HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana Classical Music Funds to participate the International Music Camp in Mannheim, Germany.

After graduated from Bangkok Christian College, Kanin continued his music studies at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, one of the oldest and the best music Universities in Europe. As the first Thai student there, Kanin has studied with Wolfgang David, an internationally known Austrian violinist, Prof.Jela Spitkova and Prof. Reiner Küchl, Concertmaster of Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Thereafter he pursued further studies in Master Degree Violin Performance at Music Academy Banska Bytrisca in Slovakia with Prof.Jela Spitkova and Viola Chamber music at University for music and performing arts Graz with Prof.Stephan Goerner (Carmina Quartet)

He has been selected to attend many master classes with famous violinists and performed often together with World-class musicians such as Alberto Lysy, Roman Nodel, Midori Goto, Mikhail Pletnev, Su-mi Jo, Jean-Bernard Pommier, etc. In 2006, he has served as principal second violin of the Niederösterreich Jugendorchestra and has performed under many orchestras in Austria such as Webern Symphony Orchestra, Korean-Austrian Philharmonic Orchestra, Recreation Graz etc. In 2016, Kanin and his Quartet was invited to perform in International Guitar Week Graz

Kanin was honored from Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna to perform in front of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, who was in Austria and Germany for a state visit. Likewise, he has performed in many other events for international relations, both in Austria and Germany.

Also currently, Kanin and his musician friends are having a project named “Jeeb Bangkok”, with intention to persuade Thai people to open their minds to classical music and make it easily accessible for everyone.

Maris Arents

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D402.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4406
Email: maris.arents@gmail.com

Maris Arents is lecturer of double bass and chamber music and has been on the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2002. He graduated from Latvian State Conservatory in Riga with a Master Diploma of Orchestra Soloist, Chamber Music and Pedagogy. From 1979 – 2009 he was a member of Latvian National Symphony Orchestra. In the same time he was member of chamber music groups as “ Modo”, “Via Tertia” and “Crazy Strings” (jazz and pop music) among others.

From 2000 – 2009 as a Principal of Double Bass section of Latvian National Symphony Orchestra he performed around the world under baton of the famous conductors as M.Jansons, J.Kakhidze, V.Sinaisky, K.Simonov, G.Rozdestvensky, K.Mazur, J.Panula, O.Eltss, T.Mikkelsen, N.Jarvi, P.Megi, A.Nelsons, K.M.Chichon and many others. As a member of Latvian National Symphony Orchestra he performed with world famous soloists as M.Rostropovich, D.Oistrach, S.Richter, M.Maisky, G.Kremer, V.Repin, I Monigetti, A. Brown, E.Garanca, B.Skride, V.Shimkus and many others.

Many of his double bass students are professional musicians at Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and other places in Thailand. From 2005 – 2017 he was Principal double bass of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Martin Grund

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D302.02
Phone: #4302
Email: martin.grund1@gmx.de

German cellist Martin Grund began studying the instrument with his father and at local music schools in his hometown, Stralsund. Early musical successes include a Third Prize at the “Central Competition of Young Talents” and an opportunity to perform with the Radio Music School Orchestra in the former German Democratic Republic. Mr. Grund’s formal studies took place with Prof. Brunhard Boehme at the Hochschule “Franz Liszt” in Weimar where in 1992 he obtained a degree in music performance and a pedagogical certificate. After a bonus year he also attained a postgraduate degree at the “Franz Liszt”. His training also encompassed participation in master classes in solo and chamber repertoire and a position as a substitute cellist in the Erfurt Philharmonic Orchestra.

As a freelance musician Mr. Grund has performed with many chamber, opera and symphony orchestras, notably the Staatskapelle Weimar and in the Berlin based “Quintetto de Camera”. In 1998 he became a member of the Thuringia Philharmonic Orchestra Gotha/Suhl, frequently recording and touring with group in well-know concert halls including the Philharmonie Köln and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

Mr. Grund’s teaching career began in local schools in Rudolstadt and Ilmenau. Since 2000 he has been an active international educator. Between 2000-03 he was a guest lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand where his duties included teaching a wide variety of performance subjects, mentoring, participation in recordings and special projects and serving as a department chair. From 2007 to 2013 he served as a guest professor of violoncello at the German School of Music Weimar at Kangnam University in South Korea. In 2013 Prof. Grund returned to College of Music, Mahidol University where he teaches violoncello, coaches ensembles, and performs in chamber music concerts.

Stefanie Waegner

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: A404
Phone: –
Email: squeakywaegner@hotmail.com

German-British cellist Stefanie Waegner grew up in a vibrant youth orchestra scene in her home town Fuerth in Germany. Her studies then took her to Manchester, UK (cello: Emma Ferrand) and Graz, Austria (cello: Kerstin Feltz, chamber music: Chia Chou), where she obtained a double Master’s Degree in cello performance and in chamber music. Further musical mentors have been Martin Hornstein (Vienna) and Michael Bochmann (London). She has performed chamber music in Europe, Asia, the USA and New Zealand, won prizes at international chamber music competitions in Greece and Austria, and was for many years sponsored to perform with her piano trio by the Menuhin Foundation “Live Music Now!”

Since 2011 Stefanie has been teaching chamber music at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand. Her students have won prizes at international competitions in Thailand and Japan, but above all a tangible spirit of teamwork, making-music-together and inclusion is establishing itself through the intensive study of chamber music at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Stefanie has enjoyed setting up many activities such as “Mahidol Chamber Music Days”, the internal “Vienna All Stars Chamber Music Competition”, the “Salaya Chamber Orchestra”, the “Rising Stars” chamber music series at the Goethe Institut Bangkok, or joint chamber music concerts given by teachers and students. She performs regularly together with other faculty members such as pianists Dr. Eri Nakagawa and Rolf-Dieter Arens, and is nurturing strong relationships with some of the College’s partner schools through joint chamber music activities, such as Weimar, Ho Chi Minh City, Zurich, Kuala Kumpur, Vienna or London.

Apart from classical music Stefanie has a passion for playing Tango and Celtic music. For the performances of her tango band together with students she has been appointed “Ambassador of Tango in Thailand” by the Embassy of Argentina, and she pursues her Celtic fiddling on a small Scottish island every year. In Germany she performs extensively with her string quartet “Cassiopeia”, as well as with the chamber orchestra “Klanglust” and the “Bamberg University Orchestra”, with whom she appears as a soloist regularly. Stefanie has been awarded the Talent Prize and the Culture Prize in her home town Fuerth.

Juris Lakutis, Cello

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D302.04
Phone: #4304
Email: jurislakutis@yahoo.com

Mr. Juris Lakutis, a winner of the Latvian National Competition, earned a Soloist, Orchestra Soloist and Pedagogue Diplome at Lavia’s Riga Conservatory . He studied cello performance under the Latvian professor Eleonora Testeleca, a winner of the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. Mr. Lakutis has performed as a soloist with the Via Tercia Ensemble and with the Latvian Philharmonic.

Mr. Lakutis has extensive experience as an orchestral player having been the principal cellist of the Latvian Philharmonic’s Chamber Orchestra and the Liepaja Symphony Orchestra, as well as a long time member of the Latvian National Symphony. Orchestral tours have taken him to perform around the world in countries such as Russia, USA, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, England, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Corsica, Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. Mr. Lakutis’s vaste international performing experience has led him to collaborate with many remarkable conductors and soloists such as Pavel Kogan, Mischa Maisky, Igor Zhukov, Gidon Kremer, Sviatoslav Richter, Terje Mikkelsen, and Gennady Rosdesvensky, among others.

An active chamber music player Ms. Lakutis has been a member of the Difference String Quartet and pursued chamber music studies in France with members of the Ysaÿe String Quartet. Currently he is a member of String Faculty in the College of Music at Mahidol University, and principal cellist in the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. His students have won international competitions in Latvia and national competitions in Thailand.

Dr. Daniel Jacob Keasler

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D202.10
Phone: #4210
Email: msdkl@mahidol.ac.th, hindemith28@gmail.com

Danny Keasler is the Lecturer in Viola and Artist in Residence at Mahidol University in Salaya, Thailand and is also a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. He also teaches string literature and pedagogy at Mahidol University.

Danny Keasler received his Doctorate in Viola Performance from Florida State University. At FSU, he was a graduate assistant. His duties were performance based, and he performed in over forty chamber concerts in addition to numerous solo and orchestral performances. While at FSU, he was Chairman of the Florida State College of Music Allocation Committee which was responsible for funding the colleges’ many student organization. Also an avid singer, he was selected for FSU’s top graduate Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Andre Thomas.

During his academic pursuits, Danny studied viola with Dr. Pamela Ryan, Dr. Alvaro Gomez, and Dr. Routa Kromouvitch-Gomez. He has performed in master classes for Patricia MaCarthy, Jeffrey Irvine, Kenneth Martinson, Daphne Gerling, William Goodwyn, and Robert Burns. He’s orchestral experience includes Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Augusta Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and Albany Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to his academic and performance experience, Dr. Keasler has also served as a quality assurance technician and musician with MakeMusic Inc. which creates the leading music notation program Finale and music practice program SmartMusic. He also served as Personnel Manager of Sinfonia Gulf Coast based out of Destin, Florida and was responsible for contracting and coordinating performances that were held throughout northwest Florida.

Giacomo Visintin

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: PC406.06
Phone: #5432
Email: 1154068520@qq.com

Born in a non-musician but cultured family, he attended his violin and piano music courses at Conservatory of Music of Milan from 1995 to 2003, when he switched to viola being graduated in 2007 at the same school. Later he attended the courses of Giulio Franzetti (concertmaster of Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano), Raffaele Mallozzi (Principal Viola at Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia), Claudio Pavolini and Iakov Zats (Principal Viola at Orchestra dell’Arena di Verona). In 2002 he was chosen by Maestro Gerardo Bizzarro to take part in an international tourneé in South America with the Youth Orchestra of Milan Conservatory. Successively he started a wide activity as orchestra player in Italy collaborating with many companies (I Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano, Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana, Orchestra Internazionale d’Italia, Orchestra del Teatro Donizetti di Bergamo, Orchestra dell’Università degli Studi di Milano, Orchestra Milano Classica) and Germany (Deutsches Kammerorchester Frankfurt) having occasion to perform with renowed musician as Salvatore Accardo, Enrico Dindo, Lilya Zilberstein, Riccardo Muti, Albrecht Mayer, Alexander Lonquich, Stefan Dohr, Lior Shambadal.

From 2007 to 2012 he was the viola of Gamma String Quintet, who performed the main string orchestra repertoire and had been invited in two international tourneé in U.S.A. (2008) and Portugal (2009). He also hold the Violin & Viola chair in the International Music School of Milan from 2010 to 2013.

He moved to China in 2013 winning the audition for section viola in Guiyang Symphony Orchestra and successively being made Principal Viola in Xi’An Symphony Orchestra from 2014 to 2015, when he joined the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dr. Yavet Boyadjiev, Violin

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D302.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4301
Email: yavetboyadjiev@gmail.com
Website: www.yavetboyadjiev.com

Described by the New York Music Review as possessing “great charm” and “exuberant virtuosity,” Cuban-born violinist Yavet Boyadjiev is a passionate chamber music collaborator, a devoted violin pedagogue, and an avid music researcher.

Dr. Boyadjiev has been a faculty member of Mahidol University College of Music in Thailand since 2009, and served as the institution’s String Department Chair from 2009 to 2012. She also teaches in Italy during the summer months, at the Cremona International Academy and Festival. Previously she taught at the Midori Foundation, the Juilliard School, Brooklyn College, the Kauffman Center, Hartwick College Music Festival, and the Manhattan School of Music Summer Camp. She has given master classes at the University of South Dakota, Special Music School of America at the Kauffman Center, and Payap University, and often adjudicates in competitions such as the Bangkok Regional Round of the Osaka International Music Competition, the Settrade Music Competition, and the Cremona International Academy String Competition.

Yavet Boyadjiev made her debut at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall as winner of the Artists International Presentation Award, and leads a diverse concert career that has taken her around the world. Some highlights include performances at the New York’s Music in Midtown Concert Series, the Niagara Falls International Music Festival, the international festival and conference Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958): Fifty Years On (New York), the Jewish Museum Concert Series, the Look and Listen Festival, and the Thailand International Composition Festival, among others. In Bangkok, she has performed with the new-music group Contemporary Enclave and as a founding member of the Bangkok Piano Trio. She is a member of the Boyadjiev/Cesarczyk violin and guitar duo and is currently commissioning music for the ensemble.

Dr. Boyadjiev’s musical training was shaped by great violin pedagogues such as her father Radosvet Boyadjiev, Grigory Kalinovsky, and Daniel Phillips. She studied chamber music with pianists Sara Davis Buechner and Robert McDonald, and theory and research with Nils Vigeland, Joseph Straus, and her mentor Allan Atlas.

Born into a family of prominent musicians, her studies began at the age of seven at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory for gifted children, in Havana. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree (Summa cum Laude) from the Instituto Superior de Arte (Havana) with special mention as “the most outstanding student in teaching.” She received a Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music under a full scholarship, and completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the City University of New York Graduate Center, where her dissertation, “José White Laffita (1835-1918): A Biography and a Study of his Six Études, op. 13,” was nominated for the Barry S. Brook Dissertation Award, in 2015. Dr. Boyadjiev’s scholarly work has appeared in the Journal of the Viola Society of America, Mahidol Music Journal, and the Encyclopedia of Cuba: People, History, Culture. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2003). Presently, she is preparing publications, which focus on the musical career of José White, Cuba’s most prominent violinist of the nineteenth century.

Inga Causa, Violin

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D302.03
Phone: #4303
Email: inga.causa@gmail.com

Violinist Inga Causa earned her musical education in Latvia. She started to practice violin at the early age of 6.Inga studied at the Riga Special Music School named after Latvian composer Emils Darzins .This school gives to the world famous cellist Misha Maisky,violinist Gidon Kremer and conductor Maris Jansons. For 11 years Ingas teacher was one of the best violin professors in the former Soviet Union, prof.Izrail Abramiss

.After Inga continued her education at the Latvian Music Academy with prof.Juris Shvolkovskis where she graduated with Merit at 1990. Ms.Causa received Master Degree at Violin Performance, Pedagogy and Chamber Music.

At the young age of 18 Inga started to work at the Latvian National Opera orchestra for 4 years. From 1993-2003 she was a principal of the II violin group at the Latvian National symphonic orchestra. Inga enjoys orchestra playing, she was a member to numerous chamber orchestra groups, including “Rigas Kamermuziki” and “ Rigas Philarmonic”.She also loves to play with a quartet. As a first violin of the string quartet” Difference” she won the prestigious opportunity to study with Ysaye String Quartet in France.

With different orchestra groups Inga has traveled through Europe and Asia.As a principal of II violin section of the Latvian National Symphonic Orchestra Inga performed under the baton of the world famous conductors as M. Jansons, J.Kakhidze, V.Sinaisky, K.Simonov, T.Mikkelsen and many others. On November 2003 she arrived to Thailand to became a teacher of violin, ensemble and quartet at the Mahidol University. Her students usually are between the winners of prestigious competitions in Thailand.

Currently Inga is a Concertmaster of II violins of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a member of this prestigious orchestra since it’s foundation at 2005.

Dr. Paraschos Paraschoudis

Strings and Chamber Music Department

Room Number: D402.05
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4405
Email: cma.mahidol@gmail.com

Paris Paraschoudis has been a lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2011. He served as the Head of the String & Chamber Music department from 2011 until 2018. He was also the general manager of the Southeast Asian Youth Chamber Orchestra (SEAYCO 2012-2013). He has been a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2011 and co-principal of the first violin section since 2016.

During his graduate studies in the USA (2005-2011) he had the opportunity to play as a member of various Symphony Orchestras such as Louisiana Philharmonic (2009-2011) Louisiana Sinfonietta (2008-2011), Baton Rouge Symphony (2008-2011), Acadiana Symphony (2008-2011), Dearborn Symphony (2006-2008), and Southern Great Lakes Symphony (2005-2007). During his studies in Germany he served as associate principal of the Tübingen Chamber Orchestra (2001-2005) with which he toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia. He is a founding member of the Greek-Turkish Oriental Ensemble “Trio Bros” (1999-2005) as well as member of the Contemporary Music Ensemble “Drama Ensemble” (2000-2005).

Dr. Paraschoudis began his musical studies at the age of 5 in Thessaloniki, Greece. He has earned Bachelor Degrees in Violin Performance & Violin Pedagogy from the Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg-Augsburg, Germany, a Master of Music Degree from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctorate of Music Degree in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University. He has performed in master classes for artists such as Leonidas Kavakos, Gustav Meier, David Kim, Angel Stankov, Yossif Radionov, Stelios Kafandaris, Ara Malikian, Csaba Erdelyi, Herbert Greenberg, Walter Verdehr, the Pacifica Quartet and others. His primary teachers include Valerie Rubin, Vasile Beluska, Espen Lilleslåtten, and Dr. Dinos Constantinides.

Dr. Michael Robinson Jr., Trombone

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: A405.04
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34 #1415
E-mail: mrobinsonjr@gmail.com

Dr. Michael Robinson, Jr. is originally from Charleston, SC where he attended Burke High School under the direction of Linard McCloud. He has been an active freelance trombonist in Michigan and South Carolina as well as a private low brass instructor in Dorchester District 2, Berkeley, and Charleston Counties.

From 2007-09, he was awarded a 2-year contract as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Fellow where his duties included playing principal and second trombone, along with community outreach services in the Detroit Metro Area. He has held positions such as acting 2 nd trombone with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Saginaw Bay Symphony, Canton Symphony, and Principal with the West Michigan Symphony. Also, he has subbed with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Charleston Symphony, and the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings. Aside from classical music, he has been in several Broadway pit orchestras at the Fisher Theater in Detroit, the Wharton Center in East Lansing, the Strahan Theatre in Toledo, and the Devos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids. He is also a member of the Variance Brass Quintet with members from his undergraduate studies. As an avid chamber music performer, he is a member of the Variance Brass Quintet, which started a summer brass camp in 2015 in Tucson, AZ. Most recently, he is a founding member of an African-American brass quartet named Pitch. He is currently the Lecturer of Trombone at Mahidol University College of Music, as well as Principal Trombone with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

His summer festivals include the Aspen Music Festival, Bay View Music Festival, National Repertory Orchestra, and the Spoleto Festival USA. In the summers of 2005 and 2006, he toured Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Margarita Island, England, France, Italy, Belgium, and Germany with the Youth Orchestra of the Americas under the baton of Carlos Prieto, the music director of the Louisiana Philharmonic, and Gustavo Dudamel, music director for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is the two-time winner of the Tuesday Musical Solo Competition in Akron, Ohio, and he won the concerto competition as a student at Shenandoah University and Michigan State University. In 1998, he was a member of the National Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall under the direction of H. Robert Reynolds, Former Music Director at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Dr. Robinson received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Shenandoah University, Master of Music along with an Artist Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University where was he was a University Distinguished Fellow. His teachers include Ken Thompkins, Randy Hawes, Steve Witser, Rick Stout, Per Brevig, Chris Matten, and Ava Ordman.

Kraisit Suwanlao, Percussion

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: PC405.06
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5401
Email: kraisitwin@hotmail.com

Kraisit Suwanlao is a full time lecturer at the College of Music, Mahidol University where he teaches applied percussion and percussion chamber music in the Young Artist Music Program. He is also a full time member of the percussion section of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2009. He was born in 1990 in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2008, he passed the audition and he was admitted to the college of Music, Mahidol University in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music performance he is studying percussion performance with Ms.Wannapha Yannavut and Mr. Kyle Acuncius. While studying at Mahidol University, he has many opportunities to play as a concert percussionist. He was percussionist in the Mahidol University Orchestra (2008), Mahidol Wind Symphony (2008- 2009), Southeast Asian Youth Wind Ensemble (SAYOWE- 2008), the Integrated Percussion.

Sompop Puengpreeda, Trumpet

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: A405.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1401
Email: mootrumpet@hotmail.com

Sompop Puengpreeda is Lecturer of Trumpet at Mahidol University College of Music, where he has taught since 1996. He teaches applied trumpet, studio class and small ensemble. Puengpreeda was a member of the trumpet section of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2005-2015. Prior to joining the TPO in 2005, he was a member of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra from 1987-2003

Equally comfortable performing jazz and commercial music, he has performed with well-known groups such as Chalermraj Big Band, Kasikorn Band, Charoenkrung Brass Ensemble, Maitai Chamber Orchestra, and the Siam Kolkarn Big Band. He is also in demand as a jazz pianist, and performs regularly for a variety of functions and events.

Since 2008, Sompop became conductor of the Bangkok Milal Missionary Choir, whom he has conducted and performed with in many provinces in Thailand and many countries around the world. Highlight performance have included a concert in 2003 at New York’s famous Carnegie Hall.

Puengpreeda received a Bachelor Degree in Music Education from Chulalongkorn University, and Master of Arts Degree in Solo Performance from the College of Music, Mahidol University. His major trumpet teachers include Dr. Joseph Bowman, Wisit Jitrangsan, Yuth Punsa-ard, Manu Hothai and Henry Nowak.

Kitti Sawetkittikul, Euphonium and Tuba

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: PC403.02
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5465
Email: boongy123@yahoo.com

Kitti Sawetkittikul has been on the faculty of the College of Music at Mahidol University since 2006 where he teaches applied tuba and euphonium and brass chamber music. He has served as principal tuba of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2005. Kitti and Mahidol University had the honor to host the Tuba Mania International Festival 2013 (TMIF). He is member of International Tuba Euphonium Association (ITEA). Kitti has a Master Degree in Performance from the College of Music, Mahidol University, and a Bachelor Degree at Chulalongkorn University. His major teachers include J.D. Salas, Christof Kiene, and Surapol Thanyawibul.

Dr. Wannapha Yannavut, Percussion

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: A401.1
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1426
Email: wyannavut@gmail.com

Dr. Wannapha Yannavut started her professional percussion education in 1989 at Regina Coeli College School in Chiangmai, studying with Mr. Chumpol Channarong and Ms. Nanhathai Vitayanantapornkul. Later she went on to study with Mr. Pinai Preechaporn at Montfort College High School. From 1997-2000, she veered away from music, studying Thai language and literature at Prince of Songkhla University, Pattani Campus. During that time, she was a member of the music club. After finishing her bachelor’s degree, she returned to music, earning the Master of Art (Music) Degree in Percussion Performance with Mrs. Kae Reed and Mr. Shane Constant at Mahidol University, College of Music. In 2016, she received the Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa, studying with Dr. Dan Moore. Additionally, she studied with Dr. John Parks for one month at the Florida State University in 2008.

Since 2006, she is an artist/instructor of percussion at Mahidol University and director of the Integrated Percussion Ensemble. She was also principal percussionist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2006-2012 and was promoted to timpanist in 2009-2012. In 2007, she was invited to play as a soloist with the Mahidol Wind Symphony.

Currently, she is an artist/lecturer of percussion at Mahidol University College of Music, directing the Integrated Percussion Ensemble, and also Principal Timpanist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Joseph Bowman, Trumpet

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: A405.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1414
Email: joseph.bow@mahidol.ac.th
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MUTrumpetStudio

One of Southeast Asia’s most prominent trumpet artists and educators, Joseph Bowman has been Professor of Trumpet at Mahidol University College of Music in Bangkok, Thailand since 2003, where he teaches applied trumpet, performs with the faculty ensemble BrassArts Bangkok, and teaches trumpet literature, pedagogy and orchestral repertoire. Prior to his appointment, he served on the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Martin, USA and as a graduate teaching assistant at Arizona State University.

A member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2008, Bowman has previously performed with the Memphis Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony, and many regional orchestras. He has given solo performances and master classes across the United States, Asia, and Europe. Recently, he performed as a soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, appeared in recital and in presentations at the International Trumpet Guild Conferences, and given master classes at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the National University of Singapore, and the Hanoi Conservatory in Vietnam. As a performer, Bowman has recorded for Summit, D’Note, and Naxos American.

Bowman has been a member of the Board of Directors for the International Trumpet Guild since 2009, and is also Vice President of the Thailand Trumpet Guild. In 2005, Bowman and Mahidol University had the honor to host the 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, which was a tremendous success and drew critical acclaim. He has served ITG in many capacities over the past decade, including as youth web editor from 2001-2008. An avid writer, he has over one hundred publications in the International Trumpet Guild Journal, The Instrumentalist, Mahidol Music Journal and the NACWPI Journal.

Dr. Bowman received a DMA and MM from Arizona State University, and a BM from the University of Cincinnati. His teachers have included David Hickman, Samuel Pilafian, Alan Siebert, Marie Speziale, Vince DiMartino, and Pat Harbison. He lives in Bangkok with his wife Lisa, and his son Alex.

Joseph Bowman is an endorsing artist for Bach trumpets.

Dr. Daren Robbins, Horn

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: A405.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1405
Email: darenrobbins@gmail.com

Daren Robbins has been on the faculty of the College of Music at Mahidol University since 2008 and a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2009-2017. At the College he serves as chair of the Brass and Percussion Department as well as professor of horn, brass literature and pedagogy, and chamber music. He is also the Assistant Dean for Professional Services and Orchestra Manager for the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Robbins is an active member of the International Horn Society where he serves as Regional Coordinator for Thailand, Editor of Online Music Sales library, and has performed at numerous regional and international IHS events. Daren is the creator of hornexcerpts.org which is the most visited horn-related website on the internet, coach of Horn Pure, the award-winning horn ensemble comprised of students from his studio, and founder and host of the Thailand Brass and Percussion Conference. He holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the University of North Texas, and the University of Iowa. His primary teachers include Douglas Hill, William Scharnberg, and Kristin Thelander.

Alongkorn Laosaichuea

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: PC403.04
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5463
Email: dizzonanz87@gmail.com

Alongkorn Laosaichuea is lecturer of trumpet at the College of Music, Mahidol University in the Young Artist Music program since 2015, where he teaches applied trumpet, trumpet and brass literature, and brass chamber music. A former member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra from 2007-2017, Laosaichuea began formal studies at the Pre-College Program, followed by Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Music Performance from the College of Music, Mahidol University. Laosaichuea’s major trumpet teacher was Joseph Bowman. He did additional studies with Sompop Puengpreeda, James Sherry, and David Hart.

Alongkorn has participated in master classes with trumpet artists such as Reinhold Friederich, Langston Fitzgerald III, Bill Pfund, Jeff Corner, and Carole Reinhart. He was the finalist of the ITG youth competition 2005 and won the ITG Young Artist scholarship in the same year. Alongkorn has extensive chamber music experience in ensembles such as iBrass, MU-TE, and the TPO Brass Quintet. He was a member of the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble (SAYOWE) from 2005-2007. Alongkorn was invited to perform at the 2007 ITG Conference in Boston, Massachusetts and the 2013 ITG Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan with the Mahidol University Trumpet Ensemble (MU-TE).

He hosts the Mahidol Trumpet Summer Camp and Mahidol Brass and Percussion Camp.

Kiatkong Subhayon

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: PC405.04
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5403
Email: kong_bgs@hotmail.com

Kiatkong Subhayon has been a full time lecturer in classical guitar at the College of Music since 2016 where he teaches applied guitar in the Young Artist Music Program. He has a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, The Netherlands, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Music, Mahidol University. His major guitar teachers Enno Voorhorst, Patric Van Deurzen, Zoran Dukic, Philippe Villa and Suvich Klinsmith

Kiatkong was invited to perform in various concerts throughout The Netherlands include the Spring Festival and School Open Day in The Royal Conservatorium, EGTA Guitar concert in Tilburg Conservatorium, Art Gallery in The Hague, Amstel.

He participated in a number of international Guitar Festivals where he attended master classes with José María Gallardo Del Rey, Hubert Käppel, Pavel Steidl, Izhar Elias, Laura Young, Marco Socías.

Jetjumnong Jongprasert

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: PC405.05
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5402
Email: jetjumnongj@hotmail.com

Jetjumnong Jongprasert was born in 1985 in Bangkok and raised in Chiang Mai where he began classical guitar studies at the age of ten.

His passion for classical guitar motivated him to pursue professional training at Robert Schumann Hochschule, Düsseldorf, Germany. There, he was the first and only Thai student, who completed bachelor degree with honors in Classical Guitar Performance under Prof. Alexander-Sergei Ramirez (a wizard at the guitar, The New Vision, USA) and Rafael Aguirre Minarro (the future of concert guitar, Kultur Post, Germany).

During his time in Düsseldorf, Jetjumnong was chosen as a guitarist member of “Live Music Now- Yehudi Menuhin” and was invited to perform at the “International Gitarrenmatineen Düsseldorf 2011 festival”.

Soon after graduating from Robert Schumann Hochschule, he pursued further studies in Künstlerische Reifeprüfung under Wolfgang Lendle (1948-2016) (a student of the legendary guitarist – Andres Segovia) and Boris Tesic at Musikakademie der Stadt Kassel “Louis Spohr”. He also had an opportunity to study Guitar Ensemble with Michael Troester.

Jetjumnong was invited to perform in various concerts throughout Europe, including ones in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Lichtenstein, etc. He participated in a number of international Guitar Festivals where he attended master classes with prestigious guitarists including Eliot Fisk, Thomas Müller-Pering, Judicael Perroy, Paolo Pegoraro, Marcin Dylla, Alvaro Pierri, Jason Vieux, Michael Lewin, Tadashi Sasaki, among others.

After 5 years in Germany, he decided to finally return to Thailand with the determination to develop and introduce classical guitar studies for the younger Thai generation. He began touring concerts throughout the country, performing master classes and has regularly been invited to be a judge for numerous competitions. He was also president for arranging the “Naissance Young Classical Guitarists Competition” and the “Classical Guitar Ensemble Competition” in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Currently, he is a co-author of the “Ekachai Jearakul Classical Guitar Book 1 and 2” with Ekachai Jearakul (the winner of the Guitar Foundation of America, GFA 2014).

Currently, he is a full-time classical guitar teacher at Young Artists Music Program, College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand.

First Prize Award Jetjumnong was bestowed over the past years:
1998    1^st prize of Thailand Yamaha Guitar Competition junior under 17-year-old
1999    1^st prize of Thailand Yamaha Guitar Competition junior under 17-year-old
2000    1^st prize of Thailand Yamaha Guitar Competition senior up 17-year-old
2001    Gold Medal from the 4^th Thai National Youth Music Competition (Mahidol University)
2003    1^st prize of Thailand Yamaha Guitar Competition senior up 17-year-old

1^st Prize of Thailand Yamaha Guitar Competition Chamber Music

Suvich Klinsmith

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: D402.07
Phone: #4407
Email: suvichk@gmail.com

Suvich Klinsmith graduated from American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. He started to play the classical guitar in his early teen with American guitarists Steven Klein, John Mavreas and Paul Henry. In an addition he studied music theory with Herman Spier and orchestration with the renowned composer William Ferris. His interest in the guitar music of the early nineteen century has led him to the performance practice of the period by using the historical instrument.

Education
– 1985 B.M. American Conservatory of Music

Teaching areas
–    Private Guitar Instructor
–    Small Ensemble
–    Guitar pedagogy

Research/Creative Works
– Personal research on guitar performance practice of the early 19thcentury
– Guitar pedagogy

Academic Services
–    Committee member for TIME
–    Guitar instructor MCGP camp
–    Guitar work shop at MCGP

Dr. Rattanai Bampenyou

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: A206.05
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1216
Email: ajarn_tikky@hotmail.com

Born in 1980, Rattanai Bampenyou started his first guitar lesson at the age of seventeen. In 1998, he attended College of Music, Mahidol University, where he studied guitar with Nalin Komentrakarn, Suvich Klinsmith, and Phillip Villa. When he was a Bachelor guitar student, he won Gold Medal prizes from National Youth Music Competition, the former name of SET Youth Music Competition, in 2000 and 2002.

Having received his B.A. (music) in 2002, he became a guitar and music theory instructor at the College. Two years later, he was awarded a full-scholarship from Office of the Higher Education Commission to study both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in music in the U.S. In 2005, he attended University of Miami, Frost School of Music and majored in instrumental performance (classical guitar). At the Frost School, he studied guitar with Dr. Rene Gonzalez, Rafael Padron, and Manuel Barrueco, who was the School’s visiting artist. In 2008, he also studied with Douglas Niedt, a three-time performer in Carnegie Hall, at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Rattanai obtained both Master’s and Doctoral degrees in instrumental performance (guitar) from University of Miami, Frost School of Music in 2007 and 2012. His doctoral essay “A Performance Guide to the Multi-Movement Guitar Sonatas of Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani” offers many new theoretical perspectives on Sor’s sonatas op. 22, 25 and Giuliani’s op. 15. Currently, Rattanai is a full-time guitar instructor and Chair of Master of Music program at College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand.

Nalin Komentrakarn

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: PC405.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5404
Email: nalin_mahidol@yahoo.com

Nalin Komentrakarn graduated her Master Degree from College of Music, Mahidol University in 2003 and Bachelor Degree from Kasetsart University. Her teachers are Vidhaya Vosbein, Tawee Maneejaruthas and Kamol Achariyasart. She took masterclasses with Eduardo Fernandez, Timothy Kain, Hucky Eichelmann and Irma Costanzo. She also received Performer’s Certificate (Guitar; 1994) and Licentiate Diploma (Guitar Performance; 1995) from Trinity College (London). Nalin was the second prize winner of Yamaha Guitar Festival 1994. She has appeared as a soloist with orchestra and also gave a regular solo and chamber music recital. Her works are CDs ‘Guitar Lai Thai I, II (Thai Traditional Music Arranged for Guitar). In 2007 and 2017 she was awarded “Excellence in Music Teaching”. Her next publication will be “Guitar Literature”.

Since 2003 she has served on the guitar faculty at the College of Music, Mahidol University where she teaches applied guitar lessons, guitar literature and guitar ensemble, and music theory. Her students are the prize winners of many guitar competitions. She is also a staff of Thailand Guitar Society.

Dr. Paul Cesarczyk

Classical Guitar Department

Room Number: A 206.07
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1218
Email: pcguitarist@gmail.com
Website: http://www.paulcesarczyk.com

Described by Guitar Review Magazine as an “artist of uncommon command and maturity, with a broad, singing tone,” the Polish-born American guitarist Paul Cesarczyk is an active exponent of both the contemporary and the traditional repertoire. He made his New York City debut at the age of seventeen at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and has been concertizing since then throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Paul Cesarczyk has appeared in concert with the Manhattan Guitar Quartet (as a founding member), the Speculum Musicae, the Cremona Festival Orchestra, The Claremont Ensemble, the New York City Opera Orchestra, the Manhattan Virtuosi, and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Cesarczyk has performed in many festivals including the Danish GuitarWave festival, playing the works of Per Nørgård, and the Long Island Guitar Festival, where he has performed Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece Electric Counterpoint, and David Leisner’s Sonata for violin and guitar. As a member of the Boyadjiev-Cesarczyk duo he performs alongside his wife, violinist Yavet Boyadjiev, and is currently expanding the contemporary violin and guitar repertoire with commissions.

Mr. Cesarczyk is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Andres Segovia Award, the Aaron Copland prize from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers), the Artists International Award, a Kosciuszko Foundation Prize, and an Artistic Excellence Award from the New York State Senate.

An active proponent of new music, Mr. Cesarczyk has worked with contemporary greats such as George Crumb, both at the George Crumb Festival in New York, and in collaboration with the composer for his “George Crumb 70th Birthday Album,” released by Bridge Records (1999). A composer in his own right, Mr. Cesarczyk’s Debut CD “Polish Folk Melodies” (2009), featured his arrangements of Polish music for the guitar. His most recent arrangements include music by the King of Thailand and can be heard on the CD “Ekachai Jearakul Plays the Music of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej,” Bangkok, Thailand (2011).

Mr. Cesarczyk began guitar studies with his father, and was educated in New York City, including at the prestigious La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts. He received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Manhattan School of Music, and earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree, at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. His most influential teachers were guitarists David Starobin and Jerry Willard.

Since 2009, Paul Cesarczyk serves as the Guitar Department Chair at Mahidol University College of Music, in Thailand. He is also on the faculty of the Cremona International Music Academy and Competition, in Italy, during the summer months. His dedication to teaching has produced numerous prize winners in national and international competitions. Mr. Cesarczyk performs on a guitar made by John Price and uses Augustine strings exclusively.

Kanyaluk Pukpom

Piano Department

Room Number: PC406.02
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5436
Email: pianodaizy@gmail.com

Kanyaluk Pukpom is a pianist who serves as a collaborative artist for the College of Music, Mahidol University in the Young Artist Music Program. Kanyaluk began piano study when she was 10 years old at Yamaha Music School in Ratchaburi. After passing the Trinity Examination, in 2007 Kanyaluk was accepted into the Pre-College Program at College of Music, Mahidol University. She received her Master Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy and her Bachelor of Music from the College of Music, Mahidol University. Her major piano teachers included Dr. Eri Nakagawa, Rolf-Deiter Arens, Dr. Wen Hui Lily Lin, Sebastien Koch, and Dr. Eun-Young Suh.

Kanyuluk has participated in several master classes with major pianists including Garlinde Ott, Lambis Vassiliadis. Her interest in piano pedagogy led her to complete training in the Suzuki Method in Taiwan. She also works as a part-time teacher at Aum-Aree School of Music and MCGP Mahidol, Seacon Bangkae.

Kwanchanok Pongpairoj

Piano Department

Room Number: PC404.08
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5479
Email: kwanchanok.ppr@gmail.com

Kwanchanok has joined the piano faculty at College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand since July 2016. She received her Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester and her Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance with first- class honours from College of Music, Mahidol University. She received a Licentiate Diploma in Piano Recital together with the Trinity Award for achieving the highest mark in Thailand in 2014 from Trinity College London.

Kwanchanok’s previous piano teachers were Asst. Prof. Dr. Eri Nakagawa, Sally Ann MacLeod, Dr. Ramasoon Sitalayan, Sebastien Koch, Mayuree Tansangngam, Dr. Anothai Nitibhon and Thirabutr Jantararat. She has taken lessons and masterclasses by many international artists including Michel Beroff, Rolf-Dieter Arens, Nelson Goerner, Tomasz Herbut, Phillipe Cassard, Dr. Robert Palmer, Istvan Bonyhadi, Hui-Ying Tawaststjerna and Dr. Woohyung Yang. Kwanchanok was awarded the First Prize in the Piano Trio Category from the Princess Galyani Vadhana International Ensemble Competition 2014 and the Second Gold Medal Prize together with a scholarship for lessons with Klaus Kaufmann at Mozarteum University of Salzburg from the Settrade Thailand Youth Music Competition 2010. She was also selected for an award from Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali for her contributions in music activities to Thailand by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand in 2014.

Kwanchanok’s performance highlights included concerto performances with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra over the past few years. She was invited to perform with TPO in the concert, “A Tribute to the Golden Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Thailand’s visit to New Zealand”, at King’s College, Auckland in 2012 and in the fundraising concert for Prem Auditorium for General Prem Tinsulanonda in 2013. Most recently, she performed Ravel Piano Concerto with TPO in the orchestra’s seasonal concerts in 2015.

Kwanchanok was also invited by the Princess Galayani Vadhana Institute of Music to perform in a piano quintet in the concert, “Musique de la Vie et de la Terre”, for Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali in 2013. In January 2017, she is going to perform a cello and piano recital with Tapalin Charoensook at Carnegie Hall as a part of Velia Festival and Classicariano in New York.

Siri Sranoi

Piano Department

Room Number: PC406.01
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5437
Email: siri.sra@mahidol.ac.th

Siri Sranoi started his music lesson at the age of 5 at Yamaha Music School. In 1998, he won the First Prize in piano four hands category in Yamaha Music Competition Thailand. In 2001, he won Third Prize in the Thailand Piano Competition by Australian Music Examination Board. In 2003, He completed with Advanced Certificate in Yamaha fundamentals grade 5. In 2005, He was accepted to be a piano major student for Undergraduate program, College of Music, Mahidol University, where he graduated the Bachelor degree in 2008 and graduated the Master degree in 2015. He played in masterclasses with international pianists including Prof. Istvan Bonyhadi, Prof. Lambis Vassiliadis and Prof. Rolf-Dieter Arens. His piano teachers are included Mrs. Chavalida Krueasingha, Ms. Jung Ming Lee, Dr. Ramasoon Sitalayan, Mrs. Yoshimi Matsushima and Assist. Prof. Dr. Eri Nakagawa. He is currently a full-time collaborative pianist for Young Artist Music Program (YAMP) at College of Music, Mahidol University, and also a part-time piano teacher at Music Campus for the General Public, Mahidol Unniversity (MCGP).

Rasikamon Siyapong

Piano Department

Room Number: –
Phone: –
Email: rasikamon5@hotmail.com

Rasikamon Siyapong was born on 13^th May, 1992. She started her piano lesson at the age of 5. In 2006, she received The Best Performance of Bach 3-part Inventions Prize in the Nat 8^th Studio Piano Competition.

Then, she was accepted to be a piano major student at the Pre-College Program, College of Music, Mahidol University with Young Artist Scholarship in 2007. Later in 2008, she received Special Prize in the 8^th Bangkok Chopin Piano Competition. She graduated from the Pre-College Program with the Valedictorian Awards in 2010. In the same year, she was awarded Silver Medal Prize in the 14^th Settrade Youth Music Competition. In 2013, she participated in the 1^st Summer Piano Institute in Corfu, Greece, organized by Piano Plus Festival and Ionian University, Department of Music, and performed in The Thai Piano Recital at Attiko Conservatory of Athens. In 2014, she graduated from College of Music, Mahidol University majored piano performance with a first-class honors.

Her piano teachers are included Mr.Boonlhong Nithiuthai, Miss Akiko Fujie, Miss Eri Higashide and Assist. Prof. Dr. Eri Nakagawa.

She has performed in many solo and chamber music concerts. She has also played in numerous masterclasses with many international artists including Prof. Rolf-Dieter Arens, Prof. Tomasz Herbut, Dr. P’ng Tear Hwa & Dr. Lim Pei Sien, Prof. Kemal Gekic, Prof. Julie Bees, Prof. Susan Gray, Prof. Gustavo Romero, Mag. art Istvan Bonyhadi, Prof. Lambis Vassiliadis, Dr. Robert Satterlee and Prof. Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy.

She is currently a staff accompanist at College of Music, Mahidol University. Also, she received a scholarship within a framework of ASEA-Uninet and went to study as an exchange student at Mozarteum University in October, 2014.

Bakhtiyor Allaberganov

Piano Department

Room Number: D202.04
Phone: #4204
Email: Bakh72@mail.ru

Born to a musical family (his father was a renowned traditional Makom singer), Mr. Bakhtiyor Allaberganov started piano studies at the Special Music School for gifted children in Khorezm region, and shortly thereafter won the Young Pianist Competition of Uzbekistan. Later on he again won recognition in the International Piano Competition in Ashgabad, Turkmanistan. Mr. Allaberganov holds diplomas from the Tashkent State Conservatoire where he fulfilled his college and graduate studies as piano performer, piano teacher, chamber music major,consertmeister. Mr. Allaberganov has participated in several festivals and competitions such as the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and the International Piano Competition in Sao-Paulo, Brazil in 2001.

His experience as a piano teacher and collaborative pianist is extensive, having been staff accompanist at several musical institutions such as the Tashkent state Conservatoire,, the Mannon Uygur Tashkent State Institute of Arts and the The Glier Republican Music Academic Lyceum, as well as an assistant director and staff accompanist at the College for Stage and Circus Performers. Mr. Allaberganov has supported and coached numerous singers and string players through recitals and competitions in the former Soviet Union, Uzbekistan, as well as in Thailand. His main teachers have been Sarimsakova Rimma, Ofelia Yusupova, Marat Gumarov, and Nargiz Polatkhanova.

Currently, Mr Allaberganov is a piano teacher at Mahidol University College of Music, resident staff pianist of the Mahidol Symphonic and Chamber Choirs, and a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dr. Sornsuang Tangsinmonkong

Piano Department

Room Number: A405.13
Phone: #1407
Email: Sornsuang.tan@mahidol.ac.th

Dr. Sornsuang Tangsinmonkong is a native Thai pianist. She joined the faculty since May 2011. She is a piano department secretary, a coordinator of group piano classes and keyboard skills and a coordinator of the piano performance practice courses. Her responsibility includes teaching keyboard classes, piano performance practice, small ensemble and private piano lessons.

Dr. Tangsinmonkong was invited to join masterclasses and perform in Chopin Festival 2000 Busko-Zdrój, Poland conducted by Prof. Barbara Hesse-Bukowska. During studying Bachelor degree at Chulalongkorn University, she was the accompanist of CU Chorus and also the vice president of CKT (Chulalongkorn, Kasetsart and Thammasat Universty) Concert for the King Bhumibol’s 60^th Anniversary of His Majesty Accession to the Throne in 2006, chorus concert of the top five universities in Thailand. Dr. Tangsinmonkong was received the certificate of recognition of the professionalism and skill from Trinity Award Thailand from teaching her student who received the second highest marks in ATCL (Recital) in 2013. She was invited to be an adjudicator for many competitions such as the V TIPC (the 5^th Thailand International Piano Competition) in 2018, the piano competition held by The Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education in 2013 and 2018, and MCGP (Music Campus of General Public, College of Music, Mahidol University) Piano Competition in 2017.

Dr. Tangsinmonkong received scholarship from Mahidol University to study DMA (Piano Performance) and she graduated in 2017. While she was studying at the West Virginia University, she was also awarded scholarships from the Valarie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation in three consecutive years: 2013, 2014 and 2015. She was a vice president of West Virginia University Music Teacher National Association Student Chapter in 2015. Her doctoral dissertation is “The Pedagogical Study of Selected Piano Music of Miguel del Aguila”. The most remarkable performance is the premiere of “Half of Me” for the piano left hand composed by Miguel del Aguila in April 2017 at Bloch Learning and Performance Hall, West Virginia University; this piece was commission by Van Cliburn Foundation for the 2000 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

Education background

2011 B.A. (Piano Performance), Mahidol University
2007 B.Sc. (Statistic majoring Information Technology for Business), Chulalongkorn University
2017 Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, West Virginia University, Morgantown WV, USA

PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Piano Instructor (May 2007 – 2018), College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand

Teach private lesson for major and non-piano majors
Instruct small ensemble class for undergraduate piano majors
Instruct group piano classes for undergraduate and pre-college piano and non-piano majors
- Undergraduate
  - Keyboard Harmony for Piano Major I-III
  - Keyboard Skills for Non-Piano Major I-IV
  - Minor Piano Performance for Non-Piano Major I-II
- Pre-College (High School)
  - Keyboard Skills for Non Piano Major I-IV
  - Basic Piano for Non-Piano Major I-II
  - Piano Performance Practice I
- Design and implement group piano curriculum for undergraduate and pre-college programs
- Teach fundamental music theory and piano lesson to general public participating in the university’s music campus

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Trinity College of Music, London

Trinity Awards Thailand 2013 in teaching of the 2^nd highest marks student in ATCL Recital (Feb 2014)
LTCL (Recital) in Piano Performance with distinction (Dec 2004)
ATCL (Recital) in Piano Performance (May 2001)
Performance Certificate (May 2000)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

Trinity College of Music, London

Trinity Awards Thailand 2013 in teaching of the 2^nd highest marks student in ATCL Recital (Feb 2014)
LTCL (Recital) in Piano Performance with distinction (Dec 2004)
ATCL (Recital) in Piano Performance (May 2001)
Performance Certificate (May 2000)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Final round competitor of “Young Artist Competition” at WVU School of Music, Morgantown, WV (January 2015)
Semi-final round competitor of the “The Intersection of Jazz and Classical Music” Piano Festival and Competition at WVU School of Music, Morgantown, WV (June 2014)
Final round competitor of the 8th Bangkok Chopin Piano Competition (Fourth-Age Category age 19-25) (Nov 2008)
The “Nocturne Prize” Winner (Second Age Category age 15-18) from the 6^th Bangkok Chopin Piano Competition (Oct 2002)
YAMAHA Piano Festival awards in three consecutive years (1994-1996)

MASTER CLASSES

Miguel del Aguila (January 21, 2017), Prof. Christopher Taylor (2014), Prof. Gustavo Romero (2012), Dr. Sang Woo Kang (2009), Dr. Robert Palmer (2008), Antony Peebles (2001), and Prof. Barbara Hesse-Bukowska (2000)

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Guest Lecturer: “Meet the Pianists”Chintakarn Music Institute, Thailand (May 2011)

Trained music school teachers about music interpretation and playing techniques in the comprehensive seminar

Recitals

Piano Faculty Concert, A 407, College of Music, Mahidol University (Sep 2017)
DMA Piano Recital, Bloch Learning and Performance Hall, College of Creative Arts, West Virginia University (Feb 2014, Nov 2014, Jul 2015, Dec 2015 and April 2017 (including World Premiere Half of Me for piano left hand by Miguel del Aguila))
Piano Faculty Concert, Music Auditorium, College of Music, Mahidol University (Dec 2012)
Piano Student Concert, Music Auditorium, College of Music, Mahidol Universtiy (Jan 2009 and Jul 2007)
Debut Piano Recital, Thai-German Cultural Auditorium, Thailand (Dec 2001)
Piano Recital, The 6th Chopin Festival by Prof. Barbara Hesse-Bukowska, Busko, Poland (Jul 2000)
Piano Recital Chopin Concert, Thai-German Cultural Auditorium, Thailand (Aug 1999)

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

West Virginia University Music Teacher National Association Student Chapter (2015)

Vice president (2015)

Member of Chulalongkorn University Chorus Club (2003 – 2007)

Conductor (2007): Programmed, rehearsed, and conducted the CU Chorus in major concerts of the university
Chorus accompanist (2003-2007): Accompanied in major concerts, including CKT concert for the King Bhumibol’s 60th anniversary of His Majesty Accession to the Throne, chorus concert of the top five universities in Thailand

Academic Services (outside)

Guest speaker of Dontretip, CU Radio FM 101.5 (Jun 3, 2018)
Juror of the 5^th Thailand International Piano Competition (May 2018)
Juror of MCGP Piano Competition (Jul 2017 and Jul 2018)
Juror of Piano Competitions: Judged piano competition held by The Office of the Private Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand (Apr 2013 and May 2018),
Guest Lecturer: Prepared and rehearsed members of the Yala City Municipality Youth Orchestra, Thailand for their major concerts

RESEARCH PROJECT

Tangsinmonkong, Sornsuang. “A Pedagogical Study of Selected Piano Music of Miguel del Aguila.” DMA diss., West Virginia University, 2017.
Tangsinmonkong, Sornsuang. “Gradudate Recital by Sornsuang Tangsinmonkong.” MA thesis. Mahidol University (Thailand), 2011.

JOURNAL

Tangsinmonkong, Sornsuang. “TPO New Year’s Concert 2018,” Music Journal 2, no. 6 February (2018): 70-73.
Tangsinmonkong, Sornsuang. “Italian Reflection,” Music Journal 23, no. 8 April (2018): 66-69.

Suparchai Sorathorn, Horn

Brass and Percussion Department

Room Number: PC403.03
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5464
Email: suparchai04@hotmail.com

Suparchai Sorathorn has been on the faculty of the College of Music at Mahidol University since 2013 and a member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2006. He served as Principal Horn from 2006-2017 and continues as a member of the section today. At Mahidol he serves as a professor of horn and chamber music such as Horn Quartet. He is an active member of the International Horn Society. Suparchai is now coaching for Patumwilai High School Band. Suparchai has been a musician for Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and many chambers in Thailand. He holds degrees from the Sripatum University and is now studying for his Master Degree degree at Bannsomdej University. His primary teachers include Vanich Potavanich, Surapol Thanyaviboon, Nipat Kanchanahud, Vichan Chinnavirojpaisarn and also took course with Hans Pizka, Philip Mayer, Stefan Dohr, and Douglas Hill.

Benjapa Dangintawat

MCGP Project (Seacon Square)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2721 9894-7
Email: Jooneyben@hotmail.com

Witaya Jareonpiem

MCGP Project (Seacon Square)

Room Number: –
Phone: 081 742 6005
Email: witayatorn@gmail.com

B.A. (Music Education) Graduated from Chulalongkorn University. Mr. Witaya Jareonpiem began to learn the Thai Music when he was 15 years old with his friends in the school, the first instrument was Klui. He could play many kind of instrument including Thai and Western Music such as Violin, Guitar, Keyboard, Ranard, khim and Jakhe. When he graduated from Chulalongkorn University he performed in Coffee Shop and Hotel in Bangkok and Surattanee. Mr. Wittaya is a member of The Resonance Band. Faculty since September 1996. Currently he is a Head of Academic of MCGP.

Promwut Sudtakoo

MCGP Project (Seacon Square)

Room Number:
Phone: (668) 464-3998-2 (662) 721-9894-7 ext.122
Email: spromwut85@gmail.com

Promwut Sudtakoo, A Native of Thailand who studied at the College of Music, Mahidol University. He has studied with Professor Shyen Lee, Professor Shuichi Komiyama, Professor Nuttawut Suksangjan and Capt.Passakorn Suwannaphan

He has joined and performed in numerous music festivals and music competitions in Italy, Slovenia, Spain, Hungary, Netherland, Scotland, Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Promwut has had lessons and master classes with world-renowned artists such as Jean-Marie Londeix (Conservatoire National de Bordeaux, France), Eugene Rousseau, Roger Greenberg, Arno Bornkamp (Conservatorium van Amsterdam), William H.Street, Keniji Munesada, Richard Dirlam, Jean-Pierre Baraglioli, Federico Mondelci, Vince Gnojek, Chien-Kwan Lin, Eric Nestler, Kenneth Tse, Nobuya Sugawa (Tokyo University of Fine Arts), Masato Kumoi, Lars Mlekusch (Konservatorium Wien University), Vincent David (Conservatoire National de Région de Versailles) and Claude Delangle (Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris)

He currently serves as the Head of Academic Affairs and the Saxophone Instructor in Music Campus for General Public College of Music, Mahidol University (Seacon Square Campus) and examiner of Thailand International Music Examination (TIME). He was also appointed to be the Organizer and Artistic Director of the Mahidol Saxophone Camp.

Sita Bunnag, Piano

MCGP Project (Seacon Square)

Room Number: –
Phone: 081-8030703
Email: ploy.ploy.ploy@hotmail.com

Sita started to work at Music Campus for General Public, College of Music Mahidol University (Seri center) as a piano part time teacher since 1999 and she had promoted to the full time teacher on March 2009.

Lila Mahavinitchaimontri

MCGP Project (Seacon BangKae)

Room Number: –
Phone: 081 9789532
Email: krunat@hotmail.com

B.A. (Thai Music) Graduated from Chulalongkorn University. She began to worked at MCGP Seri Center as a Instructor since March 2000.

Nuttawut Suksangjan

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: nuttawut79@gmail.com

เริ่มเรียนดนตรีที่วงดุริยางค์ของโรงเรียนวัดสุทธิวรารามในปี พ.ศ. 2534 กับอาจารย์สุรพล ธัญญวิบูลย์ โดยเลือกเรียนแซกโซโฟนเป็นวิชาเอก ในปี พ.ศ. ๒๕๓๖ ได้เข้าร่วมการแข่งขันในระดับนานาชาติที่ประเทศเนเธอร์แลนด์ รวมถึงทำกิจกรรมต่างๆ ที่โรงเรียนได้มอบหมาย

เมื่อจบชั้นมัธยมศึกษาในปี พ.ศ. 2539 ได้สอบเข้าศึกษาต่อที่ภาควิชาดนตรีศึกษา คณะครุศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย โดยเรียนแซกโซโฟนกับอาจารย์ชูวิทย์ ยุระยง ขณะที่ศึกษามีโอกาสแสดงคอนเสิร์ตที่ทางมหาวิทยาลัยได้จัดขึ้นอยู่เป็นประจำ รวมถึงการแสดงในรูปแบบวงแชมเบอร์ โดยเล่นในตำแหน่งเทเนอร์แซกโซโฟนในวงแซกโซโฟนควอเต็ทของคณะครุศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย นอกจากนี้ ยังเรียนแซกโซโฟนกับอาจารย์ลักขชัย กฤชน้อย และเรียนวิชาการอำนวยเพลงกับผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์พันเอกชูชาติ พิทักษากร

ปี พ.ศ. 2544 เข้าทำงานที่โครงการศึกษาดนตรีสำหรับบุคคลทั่วไป วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล (สาขาศูนย์การค้าเสรีเซ็นเตอร์) โดยสอนวิชาปฏิบัติแซกโซโฟน และควบคุมวงปป๊อปออร์เคสตร้า พร้อมทั้งงานกิจกรรมต่างๆ อาทิเช่น โครงการอบรมครูดนตรีมือเปล่า ค่ายดนตรีภาคฤดูร้อน และคอนเสิร์ตใหญ่ประจำปีของโครงการฯ

นอกจากนี้ ในปี พ.ศ. 2546 ได้เข้าร่วมแสดงคอนเสิร์ตที่งานประชุมแซกโซโฟนโลก ครั้งที่ 13 (World Saxophone Congress XIII) ที่เมืองมินาโพลิส รัฐมิเนโซต้า ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา (Minneapolis, Minnesota) โดยเป็นสมาชิกวง Bangkok Saxophone Quitet

ปี พ.ศ. 2549 ศึกษาต่อระดับปริญญาโท สาขาดนตรีศึกษา ที่วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ศึกษาต่อด้านปฏิบัติแซกโซโฟนกับอาจารย์ Shyen Lee และเรียนการควบคุมวงกับอาจารย์ Jeannine Wager ผู้อำนวยการและวาทยกรประจำวง North Arkansas Symphony Orchestra อาร์คันซอว์ ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา และได้เข้าร่วมแสดงคอนเสิร์ตที่งานประชุมแซกโซโฟนโลก ครั้งที่ 14 ที่เมืองลูบีจานา ประเทศสโลเวเนีย (Liubljana, Slovenia)

ประวัติการทำงานที่วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล

ผู้จัดการงานกิจกรรมและกิจการพิเศษ
ผู้จัดการงานประชุมแซกโซโฟนโลก ครั้งที่ 15 ณ กรุงเทพ
ผู้จัดการโครงการอบรมครูดนตรีเปล่า
ผู้จัดการโครงการบันทึกจดหมายเหตุวิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์
อาจารย์วิชาทักษะแซกโซโฟน

Pornnapim Thonglor

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: pimband29@gmail.com

Poonsant Tainchaivanich

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: poonsant@hotmail.com

Namfon Srisomboon

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: pizzicato_violinist@hotmail.com

Sarunpong Dechsangworn

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: nemovoice@hotmail.com

Dr. Somchai Trakarnrung

Music Education Department (Dusdi Baribatra Institute)

Room: A107
Tel.: Ext. 108
E-mail: tsomchai@gmail.com
Facebook: Somchai Trakarnrung
Line ID: Dr. Chai

Education

2004 – 2007 Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Music Education

Ph.D. (Music Education) (University of Toronto Fellowship)

Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada

2014 – present Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Executive M.B.A.

Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

2003 – 2004 Master of Music Degree in Music Education

Mus.M. (Music Education) (University of Toronto Fellowship)

Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada

2002 Master of Music Studies Degree in Music Performance/Teaching

M.Mus.Stud. (Performance/Teaching)

Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia

1999 – 2002 Master of Arts Degree in Language and Communication

M.A. (Language and Communication)

School of Language and Communication,

National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand

1995 – 1997 Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

B.A. (English)

Faculty of Humanities, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand

1989 – 1993 Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto

ARCT (Honors) Diploma (Piano Performer) with First Class Honors

Professional School, Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada

1992 – 1993 Full-time special student

Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada

Executive Development Education

2014 Certificate of Training in Balanced Scorecard

Thammsat Business School, Thailand

2013 – 2014 Executive Mini MBA (Class III)

NIDA Business School, National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand

2013 – 2014 Deans for Change (Class III)

Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand

2013 Advanced Management Program (MU – AMP) (Class III)

Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

2011 Talent People for Mahidol Leadership Program

Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

2010 Executive Development Program (MU – EDP) (Class VI)

Office of the President, Human Resource Division, Mahidol University, Thailand

2007 Music Management and Administration Program for Music Administrators

School of Music, DePaul University , USA

2003 – 2005 Kodaly Pedagogy Teacher Certificate level I-III

Under apprenticeship of Edith Lantos (Kodaly’s student)

Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada

1994 Early Childhood Music Education Certificate

Under apprenticeship of Katarin Forrai (Kodaly’s student) & Donna Wood

Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada

1990 – 1994 Orff-Schulwerk Teacher Certificate level I-III

Under apprenticeship of Lois Berkenshaw-Flaming

Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, Canada

Professional Experiences

2014 – present Chair of Academic Promotion of College of Music

2014 Chair of Master of Arts in Music Education (Special Program)

2013 – present Associate Dean for Music Education for General Public

2011 – present Chief Executive Officer, Thailand International Music Examination

2009 – present Graduate Academic Committee of Mahidol University

2008 – 2013 Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research

Chair of Academic Committee

Head of Music Education Department

2009 – 2012 Chair of Ph.D. Program in Music

2008 – 2009 Deputy Director for Research and Academic Affairs

Chair of M.A. Program in Music

2006 – 2008 Assistant Director for Academic Affairs

1997 – 2001 Piano Instructor

International School Bangkok, Thailand

1993 – 1997 Piano Instructor & Accompanist

The New International School of Thailand (UN related), Thailand

1993 – 1995 Piano Instructor

Chintakarn Music Institute, Bangkok, Thailand

1984 – 1989 Piano Instructor

Yamaha Music School, Bangkok, Thailand

Scholarship and Awards

2012 Supervisor Recognition of Doctoral Student’s Distinguished Thesis Award

Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

2004 – 2007 University of Toronto Fellowship (Ph.D.)

2003 – 2004 University of Toronto Fellowship (Mus.M.)

Research

“Synthesis of music therapy intervention and test instruments of music therapy research in Thailand”. (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2010

“Survey and synthesis of publication and citation of Thailand music therapy research in national and international research database”. (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2010

“History of Music Therapy in Thailand.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2011

“A comparative study of music therapy undergraduate curricula in selected countries.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2011

“Hand injuries from piano playing and treatments.” (In Progress). Research granted by National Research University Project, Office of Higher Education Commission, Mahidol University, Cluster Music Therapy, 2012

Publications and Academic Presentations

“Thai Pre-service Music Education Students’ Perception of Their Future in Music Education and Its Role in Society”; Dr. Lindsey Williams & Dr. Somchai Trakarnrung

Paper presented at the 30th International Society for Music Education World Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 15-20, 2012

“Educating Global Musicians: Multiple Musical Cultures Curriculum Model for 21st Century”

Paper presented at the Sixth QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference and Exhibition, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, November 17-19, 2010

“Research on Spirituality Relating to Thailand’s Ceremonial Music” (2007), Author in “The New International Handbook in Arts Education,” Lilora Breslor (Editor)

“Envisioning Doctoral Education”

Paper presented at the Fifth International Research in Music Education Conference (RIME), University of Exeter, UK, April 10-14, 2007

“Developing Future Music Educators for 21st Century Thai Society: An Introduction to the Issues of Music Teacher Education in Thailand”

Doctoral project presented at Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Canada, November 24, 2005

“Canadian Music in Education: Sounds like Canada”

Paper presented with Patricia Martin Shand, Lee Bartel, Lori-Anne Dolloff, Ben Bolden, Lynn Tucker, and Nancy Dawe at the “Music Education in Canada: What is the State of the Art” Symposium, University of Western Ontario, Canada, May 25-27, 2005

“Traditional vs. Non-traditional Music Education: Lessons Learned from Thai Music Teacher Education”

Paper presented at the Annual Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Conference, Stanford University, California, USA, March 22-26, 2005 and at the Fourth International Conference for Research in Music Education (RIME), University of Exeter, UK, April 5-9, 2005

“Integrated Arts in Music Education”

Workshop presented with Lori-Anne Dolloff at the Ontario Music Educators’ Association Conference (OMEA), Toronto, Canada, November 12-13, 2004

Technical & Scholarly Works

Trakarnrung, S., Subhayon K., & Jaiprasong, P. (2013). Syllabus of Western Music Theory. Thailand International Music Examination, College of Music, Mahidol University. ISBN: 978-616-279-290-8

Graduate Supervisions

Doctoral Dissertation Major Advisor:

Plitakul, P. (2014). A study of analytical and critical thinking behaviors about music. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Kongtuk, K. (2014). Thai music in series of archaeological dances: An interpretation of historical symbolic meaning. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Promsukkul, P. (2014). Developing musicianship through improvisation: An eclectic teaching module for pre-school children. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Chiengchana, N. (2013). Examining the effects of Kodaly-based music experiences on social communication responses and musical learning for children with autism spectrum disorders. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Laovanich, V. (2013). Marginalization of music subject in Thai basic education curriculum: Archeology of knowledge approach. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Leeswadtrakul, S. (2013). Dr. Sugree Charoensook: Music education reformist. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Pitupumnak, K. (2013). A narrative study of professional artistry in selected Thai music teachers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Promsukkul, M. (2011). Acquisition of absolute pitch in Thai traditional music training. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Songned, K. (2011). The inheritance of Sa-Law in Lanna music culture.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Research in Progress:

Promsukkul, P. (In Progress). Parental involvement in the development of young piano students.

Suriyonplengsaeng, C. (In Progress). Parent and teacher partnership in supporting children musical learning.

Tayrattanachai, N. (In Progress). A study of piano pedagogy course content at undergraduate level in Thailand.

Thummarattana, P. (In Progress). Contemporary commercial music vocal training for Thai singers.

Doctoral Dissertation Co-Advisor:

Roongruang, W. (2014). Television and Thai music: Khanthapsala program 1960-1973. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Meepom, D. (2013). The inheritance of Pleng Dio Ranad Thum (solo piece) of Khru Phum Bapuyawat.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Suwannaphachana, P. (2011). Mutto Taek: Improvisational indigenous knowledge in traditional Phleng Khorat.Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Charanyananda, A. (2011). Education for music teachers in Thailand: A case study of Buriram Rajabhat University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Hirunrux, S. (2011). Model standards for Thailand’s music education. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Research in Progress:

Pum-In, P. (In progress). An analytical study of music education research during 2022-2011.

External Doctoral Appraiser:

Wangphanich, C. (2013). The integration of e-learning in higher music education in Thailand. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of New South Wales, Australia.

Masters Thesis Major Advisor:

Suksangjan, N. (2010). A study of selected recorder expert’s opinions on writing recorder method books for Thai students. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Fuangaugsorn, N. (2010). A comparative study of the selected Bachelor of Music programs majoring in Jazz Studies in the United States of America, England, Canada, Australia, and Thailand. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Promsukkul, P. (2009). Mapping the way to alleviate music performance anxiety. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Jumneanpan, W. (2009). An analytical study of the grade one music textbook at the Kecskemet Kodaly Zoltanenek-Zeneiiskola, Hungary. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Phukphan. A. (2008). A meta-pedagogical study of teaching posture and gesture in piano playing. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Pitupumnak, K. (2008). A phenomenological study of the existence of Pi-Phat ensemble in contemporary Thai urban life. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Pongpradit, P. (2008). Graduate guitar recital. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Julaopas, S. (2007). A comparative study of the royal bandsman curricula of the Royal Thai military schools of music. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Numtee, W. (2007). A call for curriculum design of music industry technicians for Thailand vocational education institutions. Unpublished masters thesis, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Masters Thesis Co-Advisor:

Wuthiwan, T. (2014). Graduate piano recital. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Sukittiworakul, R. (2011). The effect of musical learning on spatial ability. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Supajitra, P. (2009). A study of improvisation techniques of Sonny Rollins. Unpublished masters thematic paper, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Subjects Taught

MSAP 111 Major Performance 1
MSAP 112 Major Perfomance 2
MSAP 211 Major Performance 3
MSAP 212 Major Performance 4
MSAP 311 Major Performance 5
MSAP 312 Major Performance 6
MSED 503 Principles of Music Teaching and Learning
MSED 505 Psychology of Music Education
MSED 624 Seminar in Comparative Music Education
MSED 625 New Paradigms in Music Education
MSED 626 Administrations of Music in Educational Institutions
MSMS 501 Music Research Methodology
MSMS 503 Music Research Seminar II
MSMS 697 Thematic Paper
MSMS 698 Thesis
MSMS 699 Thesis

Research Interests

Music Administration and Management
Music in Higher education and Teacher Education
Music in Childhood
Comparative Music EducationPiano Pedagogy

Professional Music Affiliations

International Society for Music Education (ISME)
International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM)
Ontario Music Educators’ Association (OMEA)
Canadian Music Education Research Centre (CMERC)
Thailand Music Educators’ Association (TMEA)

Languages

Thai – native language
English – second language with high proficiency
Chinese; Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew – basic

Kiatkong Subhayon

Deputy Principal for Music Studies

Room Number: PC405.04
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5403
Email: kong_bgs@hotmail.com

Dr. Daren Robbins

Assist. Dean for Professional Services

Room Number: A405.11
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1405
Email: darenrobbins@gmail.com

Richard Ralphs

Pre-College and Boarding School

Room Number: PC317
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5301
Email: richard.ral@mahidol.ac.th

Richard Ralphs graduated from Leeds University. Bretton Hall College of the Performing Arts with a Double Major Bachelor Degree in Education (English and Drama) and a Honours Degree in Drama. His professor was John Hodgson, who was for many years the Head of the School of Drama and Theater studies at Bretton Hall, part of the faculty of music, visual and performing arts of the University of Leeds. Hodgson taught and studied the works of Rudolf Laban for more than 25 years, and was leading authority on drama and movement. During his studies he won prizes at the National Student Drama Festival, including the best lighting design award for John Godber’s production of ‘Potter’s Wheel’.

This was followed by a period working in stage management in professional theater in the UK, including the Old Vic and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, Solent Theatre, Southampton and Lyceum Theater Crewe. One of the most influential parts of his younger years was first as a student and then a teacher/director at the Cheshire Country Youth Drama Courses. He directed several “Improvised through to performance presentations” involving over a hundred actors and appeared as an actor in many Shakespearean plays, performed at the Chester Gateway Theater. For the celebration of 400 years of Chester, Richard appeared as King Edward in the Chester Mystery plays performing in front of both Prince Charles and Princess Margaret. During his period of work outside the UK from 1987 to present Richard has worked with Singapore Broadcasting, MTV Sri Lanka, as a writer and on screen presenter. Richard’s directing experience covers many musicals including “The Fantasticks”, “West Side Story”, “The Pirates of Penzance”, “Man of La Mancha”, “The Wiz” and “Mikado”. His most recent directing experiences at the College of Music, Mahidol University are “Blood Brothers “,” The Wiz”, “Into the Woods.” Bernstein’s “Peter Pan” and Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.”

Richard worked with UNICEF and the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka, using drama and music to create locally produced plays to help with health, HIV awareness, conflict resolution and other education projects. He also collaborated with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation when they set up Sri Lanka’s first independent TV company and worked as an editor and continuity presenter. His professional teaching career began in England in 1983 as an English/Drama teacher and he was also appointed Director of the South Yorkshire South Theatre, directing several large scale plays and musical. Richard has been a School Principal at the Overseas Community School (OCS), Sri Lanka, New International School of Thailand (NIST), School Director of Stephen’s International Schools (Bangkok and Khao Yai), before becoming Principal of the (Pre-College), Young Artist Music Program, College of Music, Mahidol University in 2008.

Jane Dillon

General Education Department

Room Number: PC313
Tel: (662) 800-2525-34
E-mail thejdillon@gmail.com

Jane Dillon is originally from Bangkok, Thailand. She works as a general education lecturer for the Young Artist Music Program at the College of Music, Mahidol University. She completed her secondary education in the United States and undergraduate studies in social science at Mahidol University. Jane has received a Master of Arts degree in Political Science, major in International Relations from Thammasat University. Currently, she is working on her post-graduate degree in Religious Studies at Mahidol University and has taken Ph.D. coursework in Applied Linguistics at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). At KMUTT, she was working as a Foreign Language Unit Manager at School of Liberal Arts and as a lecturer teaching intercultural communications for the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities. Academically, Jane has a socio-political background and her current focus is in religious studies. In the future, she hopes to develop a more insightful understanding of the connections between religion and politics among different religious groups in this region.

Dr. Wen-Hui Lily Lin

Piano Department

Room Number: A405.05
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1424
Email: wenhui.lily.lin@gmail.com

Dr. Wen-Hui Lily Lin joined the faculty of the College of Music, Mahidol University in 2010. She teaches private lessons, small ensembles, and keyboard literature classes.

Dr. Lin has performed in Russia, Argentina, Spain, New York City, Stony Brook, Connecticut, Boston in the United States, Taipei, Kaoshiung, I-Lan in Taiwan, and Bangkok, Thailand as a soloist and collaborator. She has performed in recital halls including the Steinway Hall, Winter Garden in New York, Rachmaninoff Hall in Russia, Teatro Alberti in Argentina, and Benton Museum in Connecticut. In 2006, Dr. Lin was invited to Argentina to perform with the Tucumán Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Roberto Buffo. Her extended interest in Contemporary Music has led her to premiere works in the United States and also performed with the Hartt School Bass Ensemble at the “Bang on a Can” Contemporary Music Marathon in New York. In 2012, Dr. Lin performed as a soloist for the Asian Premiere of Dr. James Ogburn’s Piano Concerto with the Contemporary Enclave Chamber Orchestra. Other performances include solo, chamber, collaborative concerts, and appearances at the Thailand International Composition Festivals. She was invited to be the collaborative artist in the Asian Double Reed Association conference in 2011.

Dr. Lin received her D.M.A. in Piano Performance from the University of Connecticut in 2009. She was a recipient of the Evelyn Bonar Storrs piano scholarship, University of Connecticut scholarship, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Collaborative Piano. She received her M.M. from The Hartt School in Connecticut, and B.M. from Fu-Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. Her principal teachers include Dr. Tongsuang Israngkun, Dr. Neal Larrabee, Dr. Paul Rutman, and Dr. Michael Dellinger. She has participated in master classes with acclaimed musicians including Tigran Alikhanov, Alexandre Kobrin, Menahem Pressler, Oxana Yablonskaya, Miami String Quartet, Vermeer String Quartet, and Ida Kavafian.

Benjamin James Dooley

Voice Performance Department

Room Number: D202.14
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #4437
Email: eagleararmy@hotmail.com

A powerful lyric tenor, Ben Dooley has sung many operatic roles that range from Baroque to Contemporary works. His operatic roles include Lurcanio in Ariodante, Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore, Tamino in Die zaubeflöte, Mr.Ford in Salieri’s Falstaff, Prince charming in Viardot’s Cendrillon, and Edoardo in Rossini’s La cambiale di matrimonio, and principle roles in The Vanishing Bridegroom. He has performed concert arias with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.

Ben Dooley graduated with a Master degree in Vocal Performance from Azusa Pacific University, California where he also did 2.5 years in the post-graduate Artist Certificate Program under the tutelage of Dr.Melanie Galloway.

He is well versed in pop singing as he has produced three albums in Thailand as the lead singer of Gear Knight and Silent Scream where he received multiple national rewards including Best new group from Seed awards 2006, Best Rock Album of the Year from Season award 2009. His first band, Gear Knight also had three songs that made it to the top of the national radio chart. He participated in the TV show “The Voice Thailand Season 6” where he blended his rock and operatic voice and finished second in close national vote.

Ben has been teaching at the College of Music, Mahidol University since 2016. The courses he teaches include Speech and Diction for singers, Voice Literature I & II, Vocal Pedagogy, and applied voice lessons. He also serves as chair of the Voice Performance Department.

Kalteera Supaniti

General Education Department

Room Number: A1111.5
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #1103
Email: nunnmusic@gmail.com

After earned a Bachelor degree in Sports Science with 2^nd class honour from Chulalongkorn university, Kalteera pursues her passion in Music Education by continue her study at College of Music, Mahidol university. She has been working at College of Music, Mahidol university, for six years as a teacher assistant of Pre-college program and a student affairs officer for B.A. program respectively. Currently, her position is a full-time faculty of the college. For her career development, Kalteera engaged in a number of trainings to enhance her repertoire of knowledge. She acquired a certificate in Student Volunteer Management for Education and Corporate Social Responsibility from Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand and another certificate in the Therapeutic Uses of Music from the College of Music, Mahidol university. To guarantee her proficiency in English, Kalteera also got a certificate IV in spoken and written English for Upper Intermediate level from Bayside International English College, Melbourne, Australia. Kalteera is specialized in creative lesson planning, curriculum knowledge, classroom management, learner assessment and individual counselling. Her strength is teamworking which require skills such as communication and conflict resolution. She can handle a situation under pressure and does not mind to create something innovative to support her work. She is interested in various topics, include curriculum development, special needs student, CSR projects, musician injury and sport events.

Nitima Chaichit

General Education Department

Room Number: C105
Phone: (662) 800-2525-34 #5413
Email: nitimachaichit@gmail.com

Nitima Chaichit graduated from Mahidol University International College (MUIC) with a B.Sc.degree in Social Science concentrating on International Studies. After graduating from MUIC, Nitima went on to gain employment at a law firm based in Bangkok working in the litigation department as an assistant. Following this she went on to work for the Ministry of Justice Thailand, working on cases in illegal debt outside the banking system. This was a deeply informative experience as it involved working with people who had been taken advantage of and highlighted the importance of a basic education. At the same time she worked as translator and transcriber for documents shared between the United Nations and the Ministry of Justice. Following this she went on further her education by entering a master program in International Politics at City University London. After graduating she returned to Thailand and worked as an academic consultant for Thai students studying aboard, while simultaneously teaching English as a foreign language. She also has experience having worked as a lecturer for Teacher Council Seminars on Thai culture and etiquette for foreign teachers working in Thailand.

Mauro Pasquale Andrea Monti

MCGP Project (Siam Paragon)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2129 4542-6
Email: mauro.pianist@gmail.com

Wongsathorn Narumit

MCGP Project (Seacon Square)

Room Number: –
Phone: 0 2721 9894-7
Email: wongsathorn_n@hotmail.com

Thanpisa Jantanakool

General Education Department

Room Number: A206.08
Phone: #1226
Email: thanpisagift@gmail.com

Educational Background

Master Degree: MSc International Politics Course concentrations: China studies and Chinese

Politics (Merit) from University of Glasgow, The United Kingdom

Bachelor Degree: Faculty of Liberal Arts major Southeast Asia Studies (Second Honor) from Thammasat University

Work Experiences

– Full time Editor for foreign languages and ASEAN issue at Amarin Printing and Publishing Company

– Part time teacher for social subjects at Satrinonthaburi School (English Program)

– Part time tutor for foreigners at Thailand Language School ( TLS )

– Part time tutor at ECC Thailand and Tutor House

Published Works

– Survivor English , published in 2013

– Chinese Mind Pictures (หนังสือจีนจำง่าย mind pictures ), published in 2014

– Survivor English Plus, published in 2016

Other Courses / Trainings

– Teaching Workshop Joining a workshop “How to teach English for primary school level” by

Handy Kids company under the control of Thai Wattana Panit in April 2009.

– Chinese language 3 Studying short-term Chinese language Programs at the International School

of Beijing Union University [From March 19, 2006 – June 10, 2006 & From March 12, 2007 – June1, 2007]

Dr. Kanyupa Jittiwattana

General Education Department

Room Number: A111.3
Phone: #1134
Email: karnyupha.jit@mahidol.ac.th

ประสบการณ์การทำงาน (Work Experience)

สถาบันนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ตำแหน่ง อาจารย์ (พ.ศ. 2552-2554)
ศูนย์พันธุวิศวกรรมและเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพแห่งชาติ สถาบันพัฒนาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งชาติ กระทรวงวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี ตำแหน่ง ผู้ช่วยนักวิจัย (พ.ศ. 2543-2546)

ภาระงานสอน (Subjects Taught)

ปีการศึกษา 1/2555 รายวิชา MSSC001 กายวิภาควิทยา สำหรับนักเรียนอุดมดนตรี ชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 4 และรายวิชา MUGE101 สำหรับนักศึกษาปริญญาตรีชั้นปีที่ 1วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์
ปีการศึกษา 2/2554 รายวิชา MSSC004 ทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและอุตสาหกรรม สำหรับนักเรียนอุดมดนตรี ชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 5 และรายวิชา MUGE101 สำหรับนักศึกษาปริญญาตรีชั้นปีที่ 1วิทยาลัยดุริยางคศิลป์
ปีการศึกษา 1/2554 และ 1/2553 รายวิชา นววศ 609 ธรรมชาติ ประวัติศาสตร์และปรัชญาทางวิทยาศาสตร์ รายวิชา นววศ 612 วิทยาศาสตร์ศึกษาทั่วไป และรายวิชา นววศ 631 ชีววิทยาศึกษา สำหรับนักศึกษาระดับบัณฑิตศึกษา สถาบันนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้
ปีการศึกษา 2/2553 และ 2/2552 รายวิชา นววศ 605 โครงการวิจัยขั้นสูงขนาดเล็กทางวิทยาศาสตร์และคณิตศาสตร์ศึกษา และรายวิชา นววศ 610 สัมมนาทางวิทยาศาสตร์ศึกษา

งานวิจัยและผลงานสร้างสรรค์ (Research and Creative Work Projects)

งานวิจัย (Research Projects)

การพัฒนาสื่อซีดีมัลติมีเดียเพื่อการเรียนรู้การช่วยฟื้นคืนชีพขั้นพื้นฐานสำหรับนักศึกษาพยาบาล (Development of an interactive basic life support CD for nursing students)
การสร้างสื่อการเรียนการสอนที่มีนวัตกรรมเพื่อเสริมสร้างการเรียนรู้สรีรวิทยาระดับเซลล์อย่างมีบูรณาการ (Development of innovative instructional materials to promote integrated learning of cell physiology)
การสร้างสื่อการเรียนรู้ที่มีนวัตกรรมเพื่อเข้าใจมหชีวโมเลกุลดีขึ้น (Toward a better understanding of biological macromolecules: creating innovative instructional materials)

ผลงานวิจัยที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์ (Published Research Articles)

Jittivadhna, K., Ruenwongsa, P., & Panijpan, B. (2010). Beyond textbook illustrations: Hand-held models of ordered DNA and protein structures as 3D supplements to enhance student learning of helical biopolymers. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 38, 359-364.
Jittivadhna, K., Ruenwongsa, P., & Panijpan, B. (2009). Hand-held model of a sarcomere to illustrate the sliding filament mechanism in muscle contraction. Advances in Physiology Education 33, 297-301.
Jittivadhna, K., Ruenwongsa, P., & Panijpan, B. (2009). Making ordered DNA and protein structures from computer-printed transparency film cut-outs. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 37, 220-226.
Kiatpathomchai, W., Taweetungtragoon, A., Jittivadhna, K., Wongteerasupaya, C., Boonsaeng, V., & Flegel, T.W. (2005). Target for standard Thai PCR assay identical in 12 White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) types that differ in DNA multiple repeat length. Journal of Virological Methods 130, 79-82.

ผลงานสร้างสรรค์ (Creative Work Projects)

สื่อการเรียนรู้วิทยาศาสตร์: แบบจำลองดีเอ็นเอ โครงสร้างทุติยภูมิของโปรตีน และหน่วยการทำงานของกล้ามเนื้อ เพื่อเสริมสร้างความรู้ความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับมหชีวโมเลกุล โดยได้รับรางวัลสภาวิจัยแห่งชาติ: รางวัลผลงานประดิษฐ์คิดค้น ประจำปี 2554 รางวัลประกาศเกียรติคุณ สาขาสังคมศาสตร์ (การศึกษา)
สื่อการเรียนรู้วิทยาศาสตร์: ภาพประดิษฐ์เพื่อการเรียนรู้โครงสร้างค้ำจุนในเซลล์
สื่อการเรียนรู้วิทยาศาสตร์: ชุดเกมต่อภาพเพื่อการเรียนรู้เคมีแห่งชีวิต

ผลงานทางวิชาการ (Academic Works)

การนำเสนอผลงานทางวิชาการ (Academic Presentations)

Oral presentation: Instructive and edible decomposition column in the 2007 Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Conference, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Poster presentation: Development of learning materials in biology: A wandering through the muscle world – with a difference in the 17th FAOBMB Symposium/ 2nd IUBMB Special Meeting/ 7th A-IMBN Conference on “Genomics and Health in the 21st Century”, the Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2004.

ที่ปรึกษาวิทยานิพนธ์ (Thesis Advisors)

นางวิมลศรี อิทธิกิจไพศาล นักศึกษาปริญญาเอก สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีศึกษา (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)สถาบันนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล วิทยานิพนธ์เรื่อง การพัฒนาสื่อการเรียนรู้เรื่องการไหลเวียนแบบคู่ควบในมนุษย์สำหรับนักศึกษาวิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพระดับต้น (Development of instructional materials for the learning of human dual blood circulation appropriate for beginning undergraduate life science students)
นางสาวชื่นจิตร จันทร์สว่าง นักศึกษาปริญญาเอก สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีศึกษา (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ)สถาบันนวัตกรรมการเรียนรู้ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล วิทยานิพนธ์เรื่อง การพัฒนาสื่อซีดีมัลติมีเดียเพื่อการเรียนรู้การช่วยฟื้นคืนชีพสำหรับนักศึกษาพยาบาลระดับปริญญาตรี (Development of interactive life support CDs for nursing students)

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Social Sciences (Education & Educational Research)
Life Sciences (Biology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology)

งานบริการวิชาการอื่นๆ (Other Academic Services)

วิทยากรบรรยายหัวข้อเรื่อง การทำวิจัยในชั้นเรียน ในงานกิจกรรมเวทีนักวิทยาศาสตร์รุ่นเยาว์แห่งชาติ ครั้งที่ 7 จัดโดยคณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ร่วมกับสมาคมนักวิทยาศาสตร์แห่งประเทศไทย วันที่ 11 ตุลาคม 2554 ณ อุทยานวิทยาศาสตร์ประเทศไทย
วิทยากรบรรยายหัวข้อเรื่อง การวิจัยทางการศึกษา ในการประชุมเชิงปฏิบัติการเพื่อพัฒนาการเรียนการสอน จัดโดยคณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล วันที่ 6 กันยายน 2554 ณ ห้องประชุม K-102 คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล
ผู้ตรวจประเมินผลงานเพื่อนำเสนอแบบโปสเตอร์ด้านการศึกษาวิทยาศาสตร์และคณิตศาสตร์ สำหรับการประชุมวิชาการวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยีแห่งประเทศไทย ครั้งที่ 37 จัดโดยคณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ร่วมกับสมาคมนักวิทยาศาสตร์แห่งประเทศไทย
อาจารย์ที่ปรึกษานักศึกษาแลกเปลี่ยนตามโครงการความร่วมมือของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดลและ University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA ได้แก่ Miss Michelle J. Lee ระหว่างวันที่ 20 พฤษภาคม 2554 ถึงวันที่ 27 สิงหาคม 2554

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