 Dr. Denny Euprasert — Jazz Piano/Composition
www.myspace.com/dennyjazz
Dean, Conservatory of Music
D.A. (Music Theory, Composition & Jazz Pedagogy), University of Northern Colorado, USA
M.M. (Jazz Studies), University of North Texas, USA
B.F.A. (Jazz Piano Performance), Cornish College of the Arts, USA
Education: Jazz piano study with Dan Haerle, Dana Landry, Dave Peck, and Randy Halberstadt. Composition study with Dr. Evan Copley, Dr. Gene Aitken, Paris Rutherford, Ralph Towner, and James Knapp. Selected Awards: The Silpatorn Award, the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, the IAJE Outstanding Piano Soloist Award, and the Downbeat Award for Outstanding Performance. Professional Experiences: Performances with David Liebman, Nicholas Payton, Maria Schneider, Bob Brookmeyer, Deborah Brown, and Kenny Wheeler; Associate Director for Academic Affairs, College of Music, Mahidol University.
 Asst. Prof. Dr. Wiboon Trakulhun — Composition/Theory
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research
D.A. (Music Theory, Composition, and Conducting), Ball State University, USA
M.F.A. (Composition), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
M.A. (Musicology), Mahidol University, Thailand
Mini M.Ed. (Teaching in Higher Education), Rangsit University, Thailand
B.A. (Western Music), Kasetsart University, Thailand
Education: Composition study with Narongrit Dhamabutra, Weerachart Premananda, Eleanor Trawick, Vera Stanojevic, Keith Kothman, and Jody Nagel; conducting study with Duane Karna and Andrew Crow. Professional Experiences: Composition instructor, Ball State University; "Sound of Unity", Grand Opening Ceremony of the 24th World University Sport (UNIVERSIADE) 2007; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University; editor of Rangsit Music Journal; guest leturer, Chulalongkorn University and Chankasem Univerity; conductor, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Muncie, IN, USA; many professional presenatations and articles publications (invited and refereed); music instructor (Piano and Junior Music Course), Yamaha Institute; sound engineer and studio musician, Glissando Studio and Grammy.
 Sittikul Boon-itt — Jazz History
Associate Dean for Perfomance Management and International Affairs
Cert. (Jazz Saxophone Performance), Bloom School of Jazz, USA
M.A. (Mass Communication), University of Akron, USA
B.A. (Broadcasting), Rangsit University, Thailand
Professional Experiences: Lecturer, Department of Radio and Television, Faculty of Communication Arts, Rangsit University; columnist, Jazz Seen Magazine; international jazz concerts and workshops organizer.
 Nob Prateepasen — Piano/Composition
Associate Dean for Student Affairs
M.M. (Music Composition), Boston Conservatory, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Additional study in Orchestration and Arranging at Berklee College of Music. More info here. Professional Experiences: Soloist with the Royal Thai Navy Symphony Orchestra; Piano Accompanist, conductor and arranger for various artists including Danu Huntrakul, Denny Euprasert, Boy Kosiyapong, Jim Brickman and the Suanplu Chorus; composition includes Precious Prince of Hearts for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, Soul of the Nation and Fire in the Sky for the 24th Universiade, an international multi-sport event.
 Sukchai Pawakarnkadee — Music Education
Associate Dean for Administration
M.A. (Music Education), Mahidol University, Thailand
B.A. (Western Music), Kasetsart University, Thailand
Professional Experiences: Part-time instructor (Big Band Ensemble) at the Boromarajonnani College of Nursing, Bangkok. More info here.
 Apichai Leamthong — Cello
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Post Grad. Dip. (Cello), Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK
Professional Dip. (Cello), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
B.F.A. (Thai Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Professional Experiences: Cellist, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the RSU Piano Trio.
 Dr. Jiradej Setabundhu — Composition/Theory
www.art-prinda.com
Head of Academic Studies
D.M. (Music Composition), Northwestern University, USA
M.M. (Music Composition), University of Southern California, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Composition study with Bruce Gaston, M. William Karlins, Michael Pisaro, Amnon Wolman, Marta Ptaszynska, Stephen Syverud and Donald Crockett. Selected Awards: The Composers Guild Award, the NSCO Composer Award, the William T. Faricy Composition Award, and the Yoshiro Irino Prize. Professional Experiences: Member, Fong Naam ensemble; head, guitar department, Chintakarn Music Institute; part-time lecturer, Northwestern University and Chulalongkorn University; Associate Director for Academic Affairs, College of Music, Mahidol University; composition performed in Italy, Japan, Poland, Slovenia, Thailand, and the USA.
 Boonrut Sirirattanapan — Composition/Music Technology
www.myspace.com/boonrutsirirattanapan
Head of Music for Film & Multimedia
B.Comm. Art (Film & Photography), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Composition study with Bruce Gaston. Professional Experiences: Member: Fong Naam ensemble and Korphai Ensemble. Music score for films, events and multimedia: Music for National Sport and National Youth sport Opening and Closing Ceremonies since 2001, Countdown to Year 2000 Ceremony by the Bangkok Metropolitan, Music for Theatre Production of Patravadi Theatre since 2000, Music for Feature Film "Season Change" by GTH co., ltd., The Legend of Angkor Wat-Light and Sound Production by Bayon CM Co., ltd.
 Changton Kunjara — Jazz Guitar
www.myspace.com/changton
Head of Jazz Studies
Dip. (Professional Music), Berklee College of Music, USA
M.A. (Cultural Studies), Mahidol University, Thailand
B.A. (Ecomonic), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Study with Ted Pease, Bret Willmott, Jim Kelly, Jon Damian and David Feuzynski. Selected Awards: Many Thai classical music performance awards. Professional Experiences: Band leader of the "Contigo", Boston.
 Werapat Ungampon — Music Production
Head of Music Production
Dip. (Music Production and Engineering), Berklee College of Music, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Selected Awards: Professional Experiences: Producer, GMM Grammy.
 Jittapim Yampria — Music History
D.A. (Music History and Literature), University of Northern Colorado, USA (In progress)
M.A. (Musicology), Mahidol University, Thailand
B.A. (Business English), Assumption University, Thailand
Education: Selected Awards: Professional Experiences:
 Napat Piriyakitsaran — Drum
B.Ed (Music Education), Rajabhat Chandrakasem University, Thailand
Education: Selected Awards: Outstading Drummer Achievement Award, Thailand Drum Contest. Professional Experiences: Performances with Mike Stern; freelance jazz drummer performing in many jazz clubs all around Bangkok and Thailand; drum instructor, Rajabhat Chandrakasem University.
 Parichat Euprasert — Voice
Cert. (Music Therapy), Aims Community College, USA
B.I.D. (Industrial Design), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Voice study with Melissa Malde, Darlene Mueller, Kazuo Inoue, June Schock, Dusadee Banomyong and Anuchid Nantakowa. Selected Awards: Graduated First Class Honor, Presidential Gold Medallion, Aims Community College, USA.
 Asst. Prof. Dr. Pawalai Tanchanpong — Piano
Director of Graduate Studies and RSU Music Academy
D.M.A. (Piano Performance), West Virginia University, USA
M.M. (Piano Performance), West Virginia University, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Piano study with Miranda Songsiridej, Norie Chinwanich, Tongsuang Israngkun na Ayudhya, Piyabhand Sanitwongse, and James Miltenberger. Professional Experiences: Performances with Thai National Symphony Orchestra and Rangsit Philharmonic Orchestra as well as solo recital and chamber music in Thailand and USA.; specialist in senior piano teaching; Head of Master of Fine Arts in Music program, RSU Conservatory of Music.
 Pradit Saengkrai — Music Technology
B.Ed. (Thai Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Thai classical music study with Chatree Ob-nuan, Sujintr Fuengfoong, Suchao and Seri Rimpanich and Boonyoung Ketkong. Western music study with Nongluck Prasobsuk, Colonel Chuchart Pitaksakorn and Choowit Yurayong. Selected Awards: many thai classical music competition awards, 3rd prize in contemporary music composition contest from university of southern california. Experiences: member of Bangkok Xylophone thai contemporary music band, music score for documentary and events : a 911 documentary produced by the state of california, National Sport games opening performance. Part-time lecturer in Chiang Mai University and Silpakorn University. Composition performed in England, Indonesia, Thailand and the United States of America. Multimedia and sound installation artist.
 Siripong Tiptan — Violin
Head of Instrumental and Orchestral Studies
M.M. (Violin Performance), University of Oregon, USA
Adv. Dip. (Violin), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
B.Mus. (Violin), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong
Education: Violin study with Chuchart Pitaksakorn, Michael Ma and Katherine Luchtenberg. Master classes with Isaac Stern, Pinchas Zukerman, and Cho-liang Lin. Selected Awards: various Concerto Competition Awards, the Duchess of Kent scholarship. Professional Experiences: Concert master, the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra; performances with numerous orchestras such as The Eugene Symphony Orchestra and the Oregon Mozart Player.
 Suwiwat Thitiwatthanarat — Percussion/Thai Music
M.A. (Cultural Studies), Mahidol University, Thailand
B.A. (Thai Music), Kasetsart University, Thailand
Education: Selected Awards: Professional Experiences: Part-time percussion instructor, Yamaha Music School. More info here.
 Teerus Laohverapanich — Saxophone
www.myspace.com/cooksax
B.A. (Music), Mahidol University, Thailand
Education: Jazz study with Denny Euprasert, Shuichi Komiyama, Daniel Phillips, Krit Buranawitayawut and Noppadol Tirataradol. Selected Awards: First prize, 3rd SetTrade Youth Musician Competition; 2nd prize, 2nd SetTrade Youth Musician Competition. Professional Experiences: Member, T-Bone.
 Komsun Dilokkunanant — French Horn
BMus – Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong SAR
Professional Dip. – Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong SAR
MMus – Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK
Master in Music Performance (Guildhall Artist) – Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Education: horn study with Richard Bissill, Jeff Bryant, Hugh Seenan, David Pyatt, Joe Kirtley and natural horn with Andrew Clark and Anthony Halstead as well as performed in masterclass with Stefan Dohr, Tim Jones and Han Xiao-Ming, among others. Selected Awards: included Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, Macao Orchestra, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and Sawasdee Woodwind Quintet Professional Experiences: Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Concerto Competition, winner
 Aree Kunapongkul — Piano
M.M (Piano Performance), Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Piano study with Vera Young, Tongsuang Israngkun, Piyabhand Sanitwongse, Luiz de Moura Casto, and Gary Steigerwalt. Selected Awards: The Evelyn Bonar Storrs Scholarship Award, the Musical Club of Hartford. Professional Experiences: Performances with Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra, The Hart Contemporary Players, as well as solo recital and chamber music in Thailand and USA.
 Kittinant Chinsamran — Voice (Classic)
Operastudio Vlaanderen, International Vocal Arts Institute
M.M. and Post Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
B.Ed. Music Education (First class honor), Chulalongkorn University
Education: Voice study with César Ulloa. Voice masterclass with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Sir Thomas Allen, Thomas Hampson, Sherill Milnes, Graham Johnson, Sarah Walker, Robert White, Joan Dorneman, and Jake Heggie. Professional Experiences: Solo Performances with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, California Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Sinfonietta, Santa Cruz Symphony, San Francisco Bach Choir, San Francisco Choral Society, Bangkok Opera, Operastudio Vlaanderen. Former voice faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music (Preparatory and Extension Divisions), San Francsico School of the Arts.
 Saovanit Navapan — Voice (Jazz)
www.gobsaovanit.com
Dip. (Professional Music), Berklee College of Music, USA
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Voice study with Sara Kasemsri, Dussadee Bhanomyong, Donna McElroy, Lisa Thorson, Larry Watson, Ann Dolan, Ron Murdock. Selected Awards: the Winner of Nissan Awards 1989 Thailand Singing Contest, Winner of the Music Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage Professional Singing Contest 1994, Best Female Artist of Kom Chud Luek Award 2004. Professional Experiences: Former Recording artist of GMM Grammy with many recordings albums, Guest singer with many international orchestras and artists such as Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Philips Symphony Orchestra, Manhattan Jazz Quintet, Dave Coz, Jim Brickman, Frances Yip, etc., Voice Curriculum Writer and Instructor of Academy Fantasia 6 and 7, Director of Private Studio Voice Training Studio.
 Vanich Potavanich — Trumpet/Conducting
M.F.A. (Music Composition), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
B.F.A. (Western Music), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Education: Selected Awards: Professional Experiences:
 Zurasak Utsa, Music Composition
M.F.A. (Music Composition), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
B.M. (Music), Rangsit University, Thailand
Education: Education: Composition studied with Asst. Prof. Dr. Wiboon Trakulhun and Narongrit Dhamabutra.,studied composition with Liza Lim, Vladimire Tanolpolski and Enno Poppe at Internationale Ferienkurse für Neue Musik, Darmstadt 2010 Selected Awards: Finalist Young Thai Artists Award 2006, First Prize Young Thai Artists Award 2008, Finalist The Goethe Young Composer Award for Malaysian Contemporary Music Festival 2010 Professional Experiences: Instructor Conservatory of Music Rangsit University, Music Instructor at KPN Academy Bangna, Theory and Ear-training Instructor at Bangkok Christian College, "Life Light for World Peace" for Orchestra and Chorus for Closed Ceremony Universiade 24th, Arranger and Orchestrator for many public concerts, Conductor 123 Unity Thailand Youth Orchestra, Rangsit University Symphony Orchestra.
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