Bachelor of Music Program Admissions Handbook Academic Year 2015-2016

College of Music, Mahidol University

Admissions Schedule, Academic Year 2015-2016

Schedule Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 1. Application forms available From July 14, 2013 2. Application submission deadline - Internet submission (5:00 pm.) Fri. 8 Aug. 2014 Fri. 10 Oct. 2014 Wed. 10 Dec. 2014 Tue. 10 Feb. 2015 - Document submission (5:00 pm.) 3. The list of eligible applicants and examination Sat. 30 Aug. 2014 Fri. 24 Oct. 2014 Tue.30 Dec. 2014 Thu. 26 Feb. 2015 venues announcement 4. Examination dates Sun. 7 Sep. 2014 Thu. 30 Oct. 2014 Sun. 11 Jan. 2015 Thu. 5 Mar. 2015 5. The list of eligible applicant for interview Thu. 25 Sep. 2014 Sat. 15 Nov. 2014 Tue. 27 Jan. 2015 Sat. 21 Mar. 2015 announcement 6. Interview dates Wed. 1 Oct. 2014 Sat. 22 Nov. 2014 Sat. 31 Jan. 2015 Wed. 25 Mar. 2015 7. Exam results announcement Tue. 7 Oct. 2014 Tue. 2 Dec. 2014 Sat. 7 Feb. 2015 Sat. 4 Apr. 2015 8. Registration - Complete information in internet system. 9-10 Oct. 2014 2-5 Dec. 2014 7-11 Feb. 2015 4-8 Apr. 2015 - Document submission to the College of Music. Message from the Dean

The College of Music, Mahidol University, is an educational institution with programs specific to the study of music. This includes study at the pre-college, undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral levels. Organizing entrance exams is the responsibility of the College and in previous years the College offered entrance exams 3 times per year, in September, December and March. In each round, applicants were able to keep exam scores to use in a later round. The year 2013 was the first year that the College of Music, Mahidol University opened 4 rounds of admissions per year, in the months of September, November, January and March. This provided more opportunities for applicants to test for admissions, which includes measuring knowledge, measuring ability, and seeing if applicants are truly dedicated to the study of music. The College of Music is also ready to make changes necessary to enter the ASEAN community in the year 2015. For entrance to the College of Music, Mahidol University, applicants must take equivalency exams (Thailand International Music Exams, TIME) to test 3 previous music skills. These skills include music theory, ear training, and sight singing. These 3 subjects can be tested at the Music Campus for the General Public, located at the Siam Paragon, Seacon Square Srinakarin, and Seacon Square Bangkae shopping malls. Applicants can test these subjects at any round that follows the schedule of the College of Music, Mahidol University. One aspect of music performance for all instruments includes students auditioning for a committee at the College of Music, Mahidol University. This is necessary to see if the student can pass the audition, and also because music performance has standards necessary for the profession. If students are not skilled in performance, they will not be able to create a career in the field. If students are skilled in performance, they can do what they want and studying anything related to music would be suitable. Students that pass the entrance exams are able to enter the first semester of the academic year. This occurs in June of every year. The College of Music, Mahidol University will accept every student that passes the entrance exams, with no limit on the number of students. This will give students the opportunity to realize their potential and find the excellence in themselves, including being personally diligent in their abilities. Also, the College of Music is not changing to the ASEAN semester system, but rather to keep the traditions, culture, nature and environment of Thailand. Music is a profession that requires dedicated practice and a high investment in terms of time, support, energy, commitment, and finances. If applicants only have passion for music at this moment, it will not be enough because it is necessary to have ability in playing music, have a true interest in practicing, have discipline, have patience, have aptitude, have intelligence, and have imagination. Those who will be successful in the field of music must have the highest level of abilities, have a good heart, have humility, understand the world, understand changes, and be able to satisfy listeners. The College of Music, Mahidol University, also gives opportunities for students to pass the entrance exams several times, until they have succeeded or until they have proven that music is an appropriate field of study for them. This will occur if applicants personally decide to keep studying, and not if they abandon hopes of studying music. Music is a subject related to knowledge, understanding, skills, and intelligence. Students will need support from their family and peers, however, the most important is that students understand themselves. The College of Music, Mahidol University, has professors that have high abilities in music, have responsibility in their duties, teach music from their heart, and include both Thai and international members. Students that truly focus on their studies, have good teachers, have good equipment, good study environment, and receive support from their parents will have an opportunity to study music with a high level of success. Music is a profession that can be self-supporting. Music is not a field that is appropriate for people that have lots of conditions, have lots of demands, are selfish, and make problems. People like this will create a heavy load for themselves and others, and will create obstacles for development. These things are not appropriate for someone who studies music because the study of music requires people of good heart, who are attentive, have creativity, have courtesy for others, a mind for the public, and have the feeling of wanting to help others. Aside from this, applicants that are able to enter the College of Music, Mahidol University, will need to have a high confidence in themselves, courage in making decisions, prove that they have true intent to study music, and are ready to be dedicated, ready to invest, ready to contribute, and are committed. This is necessary for the development of excellence in the music in the future. Also, don’t forget that there is no one that can defeat us, it is only ourselves that allow defeat by giving up.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sugree Charoensook Dean College of Music, Mahidol University June 30, 2014

Contents

Page Chapter 1 Bachelor of Music Program 1-2 1.1 B.M. Program Structure 1 1.2 Thailand International Music Examinations (TIME) 2 Chapter 2 Application Information 3-6 2.1 Application and Exam Procedures 3 2.2 Applicant Qualifications 3 2.3 Application Method 4 2.4 Registration and Exam Fees 5 2.5 Important Things to Know and Do 6 Chapter 3 General Entrance Exam Information 7-9 3.1 Overall Exam Information 7-8 3.2 Exam Details and Instruments Open for Admissions 9 Chapter 4 BM Program Audition Requirements 10-31 4.1 Western Classical Instruments 10 4.2 Thai and Eastern Instruments 11-12 4.3 Jazz Instruments 13-14 4.4 Music Entertainment Instruments 15 4.5 Music Composition 16 4.6 Musical Theater 17 4.7 Music Education and Pedagogy 18 4.8 Music Business 19 4.9 Music Technology 20 • Audition Requirements for Classical Performance Chapter 5 Information for International Applicants 5.1 Differences for International Applicants 32 5.2 Summary of Application Process for International Applicants 32

1 Chapter 1 – Bachelor of Music Program

1.1 B.M. Program Structure The B.M. program aims to produce quality graduates in the field of music who are able to play a musical instrument, sing, or compose music at an international standard. The program of study takes 4 years to complete (but not more than 8 years). The program contains the following 9 majors: Thai and Eastern Music, Classical Music Performance, Jazz, Music Entertainment, Music Composition, Musical Theater, Music Education and Pedagogy, Music Technology, and Music Business. Program Structure (1) General Education 30 Credits A. General Education Group 7 Credits B. Language Group 12 Credits C. Science and Math Group 4 Credits D. Social Science and Humanities Group 7 Credits (2) Music Specific Courses 103 Credits A. Required Music Group 49 Credits B. Required Department Group 48 Credits C. Music Elective Group 6 Credits (3) Electives not less than 6 Credits Total number of credits 139 Credits

2 1.2 Thailand International Music Examination (TIME) Purchasing an Exam Application Applicants are able to purchase exam applications with handbooks at one of the following TIME Exam Centers: 1. TIME Exam Center, Music Shop, Seacon Square Srinakarin, 02 721 9894 ” 7 2. TIME Exam Center, Music Shop, Seacon Square, Bankae, 02 458 2680 3. TIME Exam Center, Music Shop, Seacon Square, Siam Paragon, 02 129 4542 ” 6 4. College Shop, College of Music, Mahidol University, Salaya, 02 800 2525 ” 516 Using Exam Scores for Applying to the College of Music Applicants choosing to study at the College of Music, Mahidol University, will have to take entrance exams for Thai Music, Western Music, and Aural Skills at an official TIME center. Those with TIME exam scores that pass the criteria of the College of Music can use their exam scores as evidence for entrance into the College of Music, Mahidol University. The exam requirements for each department of study are as follows. Exam Score Requirements by Department TIME Thai Theory TIME Western Theory TIME Ear Skills Classical Performance - Grade 6 Grade 6 Jazz - Grade 6 Grade 6 Thai and Eastern Music Grade 6 Grade 1 - Music Entertainment - Grade 6 Grade 6 Music Composition - Grade 6 Grade 6 Music Theater - Grade 6 Grade 6 Music Education and Pedagogy B.M. Program - Grade 6 Grade 6 (Western) Music Education and Pedagogy Grade 6 Grade 1 - (Thai) Music Business (Western) - Grade 6 Grade 6 Music Business (Thai Music) Grade 6 Grade 1 - Music Technology (Western) - Grade 6 Grade 6 Music Technology (Thai Music) Grade 6 Grade 1 - • In case that applicants do not yet have TIME exam scores, they will need to show evidence of applying for the TIME exams and will need to have exam scores by the time of the final entrance announcement for the round the applicant applied for. • In case that the applicant has taken the TIME exams, but did not get passing scores, they can still apply for consideration to the College of Music, and may be given ‚pass with conditions‛ • The College of Music will not accept applications in case that the exam evidence is not complete.

www.timemusicexam.com 3 Chapter 2 – Application Information

2.1 Application and Exam Procedures Applicants must apply by the following procedures: Step Details 1. Request an Application Request an application code from the internet system on the following website: Code http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th/stu_new/login/login_curri.php 2. Apply Online After receiving the application code (Application No. and Reference Code), applicants can enter the application system on the following website: http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th/stu_new/login/login_curri.php 3. Announcement The announcement of exam names, exam times, exams rooms, interview names, final selection announcement, and other related announcements will be made on the website of the College of Music, as follows: http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th Announcements will also be posted in front of the Admissions Office (room A103) at the Salaya campus. 4. Exam Location College of Music, Mahidol University (Salaya), Nakhonpathom province

Additional Information 1. The College of Music offers 4 rounds of admissions per year. For applicants that do not pass admissions, the College will keep the scores of any passed exams, and the applicant will not need to take passed exams again. In this case the applicant will only need to take exams not passed. Note that exam scores are only kept for the current year of admissions. 2. For subjects that the College requires submitted exam scores, applicants must have passing exam scores, or evidence that shows that the exams were applied for at an approved exam center. In this case it means that the application is not complete and this may have effect on acceptance consideration.

2.2 Applicant Qualifications 1. Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from high school or equivalent, or are currently studying in the final year of high school. 2. Have ability in playing a musical instrument or singing. 3. Have evidence of knowledge of Thai or Western music theory and aural skills. 4. Have evidence of specific subject knowledge (as required for some majors). 5. Have good behavior, agree to study as diligently as possible, and follow the rules of the College of Music or penalties will be strictly enforced. 6. Not have any medical conditions that are an obstacle to study and not do drugs. Note: The final consideration of admissions is up to the discretion of the selection committee of the College of Music. 4 2.3 Application Method The College of Music uses a special internet system for application, using the following method: 1. Applicants should check the exam information and qualifications of the program and major they are interested in in this handbook or on the website www.music.mahidol.ac.th, under the admissions menu. 2. Enter the website at http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th, select the admissions menu and select apply now, followed by clicking on the link to apply, followed by the link to apply for the application code. Follow the directions on the website to get the application code. 3. Using the application code, log into the application system and proceed to fill in all the information correctly and completely. 4. Print the bank statement (invoice) and pay it at an SCB bank (in Thailand). 5. Submit application evidence as follows: o Send the documents requested in step 3, printed out from the system, along with the evidence of application payment in step 4 (including all copies and signatures), by mail to the following address: Admissions Office, College of Music Mahidol University 25/25 Phuttamonthon Sai 4, Salaya Nakhonpathom, 73170, Thailand 6. Applicants must send application evidence by the application deadline. Late submissions will not be considered (packages must be postmarked by the application deadline). 7. When the College of Music has checked the applicant’s qualifications and application evidence, the situation will be announced on the College website (http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th). This includes the exam location, room, and things to bring to the exam. Application Evidence 1. Application form with complete information (printed from the online system). 2. Two 1‛ pictures that are the same (attached to the application documents where indicated). 3. One recommendation letter from an instructor (printed from the online system and given to an instructor). 4. Copy of official academic transcript or copy of an academic record book (report card). 5. Copy of house registration. 6. Copy of official identification card or passport. Notes: 1) All the required documents are necessary and please make sure to sign every page. The College of Music reserves the right to keep all documents submitted for application. 2) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Method for Re-Applying Applicants can use the Application No. and Reference Code for log-in to re-apply for a later round (in the same admissions year). In this case applicants will not need to request another application code. When re-applying, applicants will need to re-apply and pay the exam fees. In this case only the application form (printed from the online system) and evidence of the exam fee payment will need to be mailed to the College. 5 2.4 Registration and Exam Fees 2.4.1 Application Code: The rate for the application code is 1,000 Baht. 2.4.2 Exam Rates: As follows. Composition TIME TIME TIME Composition Music Ed. Music Ed. Music Music Music Exam Fee Major of Study Exam Exam Audition Thai Western Aural Exam Exam (Group Business Business Techno- Total Selected Fee (Work Theory (Written) Theory Skills Review) (Written) Perform) (Written) (Computer) logy (Baht) Classic 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 ------800 Performance Jazz 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 ------800 Thai and 500 300 Grade 6 Grade 1 ------800 Eastern Music Music 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 ------800 Entertainment Music 500 - - Grade 6 Grade 6 300 300 - - - - - 1,100 Composition Music Theater 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 ------800 Music Ed and Pedagogy 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 - - 300 300 - - - 1,400 (Classic) Music Ed and Pedagogy 500 300 Grade 6 Grade 1 - - - 300 300 - - - 1,400 (Thai) Music Business 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 - - - - 300 300 - 1,400 (Classic) Music Business 500 300 Grade 6 Grade 1 - - - - - 300 300 - 1,400 (Thai) Music Technology 500 300 - Grade 6 Grade 6 ------300 1,100 (Classic) Music Technology 500 300 Grade 6 Grade 1 ------300 1,100 (Thai)

Note: For the various theory exams, use the TIME exam system.

6 2.5 Important Things to Know and Do 1. Applicants need to check the details and various types of evidence and make sure that everything is correct and complete, following the application procedure of the College of Music. 2. Exam Code and Exam ID Card When an application has been received and is complete and correct (with payment made), the system will announce ‚Exam Code and Exam ID Cards,‛ to give applicants the location and time of the exams. Applicants are able to print their Exam ID Cards from the system. For asking about the exam and entering the exam room, applicants need to bring their Exam ID card printed from the system and an government issued ID card, for example a government ID card, student ID card, driver’s license, and use them together every time you contact the College about an exam or to enter an exam room. 3. Exam Code - The first two numbers are the year of study - The third number is the round of admissions - The fourth and fifth numbers are for the major and level - The sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth numbers refer to the applicant’s order of application 4. Things to Prepare for the Exam Day - Exam ID card - Government issued ID card, for example a government ID card, student ID card or driver’s license - Music you will use in an audition - Your musical instrument (except piano, percussion, ranard, or kong wong) - Audition form (printed from the system after the exam announcement has been made) 5. On the exam day, applicants need to wear their complete student uniform, or will not be allowed to enter the exam room. 6. Those who pass the admissions process will need to report and register as required. If not, applicants will forfeit their right to enter the College. To do this the student will need to enter information in the online system and send documents to the College. 7. In case that applicants pass the admissions process, but do not report, register, and pay for registration by the specified deadline, the College of Music considers that the student’s right to study has been forfeited. 7 Chapter 3 General Entrance Exam Information

3.1 Overall Exam Details Thai Music Theory, Western Music Theory, and Aural Skills Applicants should review section 1.2 (Thailand International Music Examinations ” TIME) and review the TIME website at http://www.timemusicexam.com

Music Composition Exam The special exam for music composition is separated into the 2 following sections: 1. An exam where the faculty members will evaluate and discuss no less than 2 works of the applicant (sent on the day of the exam). The pieces should feature several different instruments and must not be less than 3 minutes or 50 bars. 2. A written composition exam using questions.

Music Education and Pedagogy Exam The special exam for music education and pedagogy as the following 2 sections: 1. Written exam ” an exam to measure knowledge and ideas about teaching music. Qualifications of music teaching include critical thinking, fixing problems, managing, leadership and creativity. 2. Group Performance ” a performance exam in a group setting to show attitudes about music education, work ethic, abilities as a teacher in terms of communication skills and working with others. This includes fixing problems, managing, leadership, and creativity.

Music Technology Exam The music technology exam is a written exam to measure various knowledge related to music technology. For example, mathematics and general knowledge pertaining to the principles of sound, including sound waves, sound pressure, sound reflection, knowledge about microphones and speakers, as well as general knowledge about the computer.

Music Business Exam The special exam for music business is used to test basic knowledge of music business, and is in the following 2 sections: 1. Music Business Written Exam - Basic math. - General knowledge, for example Thai language, culture, and other basic ideas. - Introductory information about business. - Cognitive thinking. Note: On the exam day exam day applicants are allowed to use a calculator. 2. Music Business Computer Exam Those interested in studying for this exam are able to study from the handbook from the Music Business Department (available from the College Shop, every location). 8 Auditions Auditions are exams for music performance. Applicants should study the audition requirements that are found in chapter 4 of this handbook.

Interviews Interviews are specifically for applicants that pass the various written exams and auditions. The College of Music will announce the interview list and information on the specified days.

English Exam The English exam is used for the College to select the applicant’s English level. It is used for applicants who have passed the admissions process. The English exam date will be announced at a later time. The exam is usually scheduled for the first week in the month of May. The English exam tests grammar, listening, conversation, reading, and writing (1.5 hours). High school students at the College that continue to study at the undergraduate level will need to take the exams.

Students that pass admissions and are selected to study at the College of Music include the following: 1. Normal Students ” Applicants selected for admissions are those who pass the entrance exams and pass the entrance interview according to the criteria of the College of Music. 2. Students with conditions ” Applicants who pass the performance exam and their department exams but have not met requirements for aural skills and/or the theory exam. Undergraduate students that ‚pass with conditions‛ are able to correct their conditions as follows: - Take the TIME exams until receiving a passing grade (before the start of the first semester of study. This will give the student the right to register for aural skills and/or theory classes according to the structure of the program. - In case the TIME exams are not passed before the start of the first of study, students will be assigned 2 additional basic courses and must earn a passing grade in both before being allowed to take the regular aural skills and theory classes in the program.

Note: The consideration of exam points and grades is the decision of the exam committees of the College of Music, Mahidol University, and is the final word in every case.

Keeping of Exam Scores for Applicants Not Selected for Admissions The College of music will keep exam scores in subjects passed and give the student the right to only take unpassed exams in a later admissions round. Applicants are only able to do this for the current year of admissions.

9 3.2 Exam Details and Instruments Open for Admissions

1) Western Classical Instruments Department Instruments Open for Admissions Exams Needed TIME Scores Requirement Western Classical Woodwinds, Recorder, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Harp, Music Piano, Voice (Classic), Classical Guitar Musical Theater Voice (Musical Theatre) 1. Audition Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Electric Jazz 2. Interview* Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Drum Set 1. Aural Skills : Grade 6 Music Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Piano, 2. Western Theory : Grade 6 Entertainment Keyboard, Electric Bass, Drum Set, Voice 1. Compositions (2 pieces) Woodwinds, Recorder, Brass, Percussion, String, Piano, Composition 2. Composition written exam Classical Guitar 3. Interview* 1. Audition Music Education 2. Music Education written test and Pedagogy 3. Practical test (group exam) (Western Music) Applicants’ choice of instrument. Choose 1 style from 4. Interview* the following 1. Audition 1. Classical performance 1. Aural Skills : Grade 6 Music Business 2. Music Business written test 2. Jazz 2. Western Theory : Grade 6 (Western Music) 3. Computer proficiency test 3. Entertainment 4. Interview* 4. Musical theatre 1. Audition Music Technology 2. Music Technology written exam (Western Music) 3. Interview*

2) Thai Instruments Department Instruments Open for Admissions Exams TIME Score Requirement Thai and Eastern 1. Audition Music 2. Interview* 1. Audition Music Education 2. Music Education written exam and Pedagogy 3. Practical test (group exam) (Thai) 4. Interview* Jakhae, Sawsamai, Saw Ou, Saw Duang, Khim, Ranad ek, 1. Thai Theory : Grade 6 1. Audition Ranad thum, Khongwong yai, Khongwong lek, Pinai, 2. Western Theory : Grade 1 Music Business 2 Music Business written test Khlui, Percussion, Thai Folk Instruements (Thai) 3. Computer proficiency test 4. Interview* 1. Audition MusicTechnology 2. Music Technology written exam (Thai) 3. Interview* Note: * The applicants names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview 10 Chapter 4 BM Program Audition Requirements

4.1 Western Classical Instruments (page 10) 4.2 Thai and Eastern Instruments (page 11-12) 4.3 Jazz Instruments (page 12-14) 4.4 Music Entertainment Instruments (page 15-16) 4.5 Music Composition (page 16) 4.6 Musical Theatre (page 16-17) 4.7 Music Education and Pedagody (page 17-18) 4.8 Music Business (page 19) 4.9 Music Technology (page 20)

4.1 Western Classical Instruments (for Classical Performance Applicants, Music Business/ Music Technology/ Music Education and Pedagogy Applicants who play in the Classical Music style) Requirements 1. Music audition: applicant’s choice of instrument to demonstrate musical skills. 2. Interview (The applicant’s names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview). 3. Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME). 4. Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME).

Instruments and Requirements for Performance Recorder (refer to page 21 for requirements) Oboe (refer to page 21 for requirements) Clarinet (refer to page 21 for requirements) Bass Clarinet (refer to page 21 for requirements) Flute (refer to page 22 for requirements) Saxophone (refer to page 23 for requirements) Bassoon (refer to page 23 for requirements) Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, French Horn (refer to page 24 for requirements) Percussion (refer to page 24 for requirements) Violin (refer to page 25 for requirements) Viola (refer to page 25 for requirements) Cello (refer to page 26 for requirements) Double bass (refer to page 26 for requirements) Harp (refer to page 26 for requirements) Piano (refer to page 27-29 for requirements) Classical Guitar (refer to page 29 for requirements) Voice (Classic) (refer to page 30-31 for requirements) 11 4.2 Thai and Eastern Instruments (for Thai and Eastern Music Applicants, Music Business/ Music Technology/ Music Education and Pedagogy Applicants who play in a Thai and Eastern Music style) Requirements 1. Music Audition: applicant’s choice of instrument to demonstrate musical skills. 2. Interview (The applicant’s names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview). 3. Thai Music Theory and Thai Music History Grade 6 (TIME). 4. Western Music Theory Grade 1 (TIME).

Requirements the for Thai and Eastern Music Performance Exam Instruments Repertoire 1. Thai Voice - Required: Pleng 1 Tub, Pleng Tub Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan consisting of 1) Pleng Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan 2) Pleng Jaw Ra Kae Haang Yao Sam Chan 3) Pleng Duang Pra Tad Sam Chan 4) Pleng Nok Ka Min Sam Chan - 2 pieces of the applicant’s choice (Choose from traditional Thai music level 4-6) 2. Thai Winds - Required: Pleng Deaw Nok Ka Min Sam Chan - Pi - 1 piece of the applicant’s choice - Khlui phiang aw 3. Thai Keyboard and - Required: Rua Sam La Gongs - 1 solo piece - Ranat Ek - Ranat Thum - Khong Wong Yai - Khong Wong Lek 4. Thai Strings Jakhe - Jakhe - 2 required pieces - Khim 1. Pleng Home Roang Jom Su Rang - Saw Sam Sai 2. Pleng Nang Kruan Sam Chan - Saw Duang - 1 piece of the applicant’s choice - Saw u Khim - 2 required pieces 1. Pleng Tub Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan consisting of - Pleng Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan - Pleng Jaw Ra Kae Haang Yao Sam Chan - Pleng Duang Pra Tad Sam Chan 12 - Pleng Nok Ka Min Sam Chan 2. Pleng Naang Kruan Sam Chan - 1 piece of the applicant’s choice Saw Duang/ Saw U - Required: Pleng 1 Tub, Pleng Tub Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan consisting of 1) Pleng Don Pleng Ching Sam Chan 2) Pleng Jaw Ra Kae Haang Yao Sam Chan 3) Pleng Duang Pra Tad Sam Chan 4) Pleng Nok Ka Min Sam Chan - 1 piece of the application’s choice Saw Sam Sai - 1 required piece: Pleng Bu Lan Loy Luen Song Chan - 1 piece of the application’s choice 5. Thai Percussion - Glong Khaek -Tone Ram Ma Na 6. Thai North Eastern Folk 1. Required Music - Khaen : Lai Tang Yao or Lai Tang San - Khaen - Pin Prong : Lai Yai Lai Noi or Lai Sood Sa Nan - Pin Prong - Pong Lang : Lai Lam Plern Lai Yai or Lai Noi - Pong Lang - Saw Kantruem : Om Took - Saw Kantruem - Wot : Lai Lam Plern or Lai Aan Nang Sue - Wot Other Folk instruments (requirement will be based on applicant’s skill) 2. 1 piece of the applicant’ss choice (for all instruments)

4.3 Jazz Instruments (For Jazz Performance Applicants, Music Business/ Music Technology/ Music Education and Pedagogy Applicants who play in Jazz style)

Requirements 1. Music audition: applicant’s choice of instrument to demonstrate musical skills. 2. Interview (The applicant’s names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview). 3. Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME). 4. Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME).

13 Instruments 1. Winds: Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone 2. Keyboards: Electric Guitar, Piano 3. Bass: Electric Bass, Double Bass (electric bass applicants must take double bass as a major instrument) 4. Drum set

Jazz Performance Exam There are 3 exam sections: Technique, Pieces, Sight Reading

Technique 1. All applicants must perform scales & arpeggios as follows Scales: 1. Major Scales ” All Keys, 2 Octaves 2. Harmonic, Jazz Melodic, Natural Minor Scales ” All Keys, 2 Octaves Arpeggios: 1. Major 7th ” All Keys, 2 Octaves 2. Dominant 7th ” All Keys, 2 Octaves 3. Minor 7th ” All Keys, 2 Octaves Notes “ Scales and Arpeggios should be played in eighth note ‚swing feel‛ with the metronome on beats 2 and 4, at a range of 40-60 beats per minute (MM. 40-60). “ Drum set applicants must perform scales and arpeggios on the piano. “ In case of some certain instrument limitations, applicants are allowed to play 1½ octave scales instead of 2 octaves depending on the keys. 2. Drum set applicants must demonstrate basic rudiment technique by performing a single stroke exercise at 60 beats per minute (MM.60)

Pieces Choose 1 piece to be played in swing style from the following list: F Blues: Billie’s Bounce (Charlie Parker) or Au Privave (Charlie Parker) Bb Blues: Sonnymoon for Two (Sonny Rollins) or Tenor Madness (Sonny Rollins) AABA: Take the ‚A‛ Train (Billy Strayhorn) or Scrapple from the Apple (Charlie Parker) ABAC: Just Friends (Sam Lewis/John Klenner) or Out of Nowhere (Edward Heyman/John Green) Note: Applicants must provide accompaniment (live or CD).

Format 1. Winds “ Head in 1 chorus “ Solo Improvisation at least 2 choruses “ Head out 1 chorus 14 2. Electric Guitar, Piano “ Head in 1 chorus “ Solo Improvisation at least 2 choruses “ Accompaniment at least 1 chorus “ Head out 1 chorus 3. Bass “ Head in 1 chorus “ Accompaniment with walking bass at least 2 choruses “ Solo Improvisation at least 1 chorus “ Head out 1 chorus 4. Drumset “ Accompaniment for head in 1 chorus “ Accompaniment at least 2 choruses “ Solo trade 4’s at least 1 chorus “ Accompaniment for head out 1 chorus

Sight Reading 1. Winds “ Reading the melody in eighth notes swing feel with the metronome on beat 2 and 4 “ Solo Improvisation from chords provided 2. Electric Guitar, Piano “ Piano - Play hands together, with a right hand melody and left hand chords in swing feel with eighth notes. The metronome is on beat 2 and 4 “ Guitar - Play the melody in swing feel with eighth notes. The metronome is on beat 2 and 4 - Play chords in swing feel with eighth notes. The metronome is on beat 2 and 4 - Chord reading then play solo Improvisation 3. Bass - Play the melody in swing feel with eighth notes with the metronome on beat 2 and 4 - Play a walking bass in swing feel with eighth notes with the metronome on beat 2 and 4 - Chord reading then play solo improvisation 4. Drum set - Read a drum set chart with a swing feel pattern at the same time - Read a rhythmic pattern for drum set

15 1.4 Music Entertainment Instruments (For Entertainment Music Applicants, Music Business/ Music Technology/ Music Education and Pedagogy Applicants who play in a Popular Music style)

Requirements 1. Music audition: applicant’s choice of instrument to demonstrate musical skills 2. Interview (The applicants names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview) 3. Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME) 4. Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME)

Requirements for Entertainment Music Instruments E. Guitar E. Bass Drum Set Keyboard Wind Ins. 1. Applicant’s choice of music (30 points)

Applicants perform one piece of music to demonstrate musical skills. Applicants must povide their own backing track (CD, Flash Drive, iPod, Smart Phone, etc.) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The piece should be 3 - 5 minutes long. 2. Performing in a variety of styles (30 points)

Please visit the website for details to download backing tracks. Backing tracks are based on 4 different styles: Shuffle, R&B, Rock and Bossanova.

The committee will select the repertoire for the applicants to play with the backing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes tracks. 3. Technique (30 points)

Scales ” Major, Melodic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic

Minor, 2 Octaves in all Keys Yes Yes Yes* Yes Yes Arpeggios ” Major 7, Minor 7, Dominant 7, Minor7flat5, two Octaves in all Keys 4. Sight Reading (10 points) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 piece selected by the committee 5. Others (The points in this section might be included in Technique) No No Yes** No No * Drum Set applicants must take a scales and arpeggios test on the Piano. ** Drum Set applicants must take a rudiment test. Please download the requirements from the website.

Requirements for Entertainment Music, Voice

1. Sing 2 pieces: One jazz piece in English and one pop piece (backing track from an audio file or with an accompanist). 2. Sight singing in major keys up to 2 sharps and 2 flats. 3. Sing major and minor scales (harmonic minor and melodic minor). 4. Sing arpeggios. 5. Sing from memory: the committe will play a two measure long phrasefor applicants to sing back.

Additional information: please submit the backing track for ‚applicant’s choice of music‛ to the following email address before the exam date.

16 Email Addresses: Electric guitar applicants: [email protected] Electric bass applicants: [email protected] Keyboard applicants: [email protected] Drum set applicants: [email protected] (Other applicants not mentioned above can bring the backing track on the day of the exam) **Applicants who already submitted a backing track via email are recommended to bring a backing track on the day of the exam.

4.5 Music Composition Classical Music Composition Requirements 1. Submit Music Composition - Submit 5 copies of at least 2 music compositions on the audition day. Each composition should be written for different instruments and should be at least 3 minute or 50 measure long. 2. Two Composition Exams 2.1 Composition Exam 1 - In a closed room with a piano, applicants will be given several melodies from which to select one. Based upon qthis melody, they will compose a brief composition for instruments and accompaniment or multiple-voice texture. In addition to providing harmonic/contrapuntal lines, they should extend the melody to at least a few phrases, complementing it with at least one more section in the same style. 2.2 Composition Exam 2 - Submit recordings of the pieces, or arrange a live performance, or perform the pieces on the piano. - Play scales (hands together, two octaves, in major and minor keys up to 2 sharps and 2 flats), Tonic-Dominant- Tonic authentic cadences (I-V-I in major and minor keys up to 2 sharps and 2 flats), tonic triad arpeggiation (hands together, two octaves, in major and minor keys up to 2 sharps and 2 flats), and sight reading (4 parts, 1 phrase). 5. Interview (The applicant’s names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview). 6. Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME). 7. Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME).

4.6 Musical Theatre (For Musical Theatre Applicants and Music business/Music technology Applicants that Perform Musical Theatre)

Requirements 1. Music audition: applicant’s choice of instrument to demonstrate musical skills. 2. Interview (The applicants names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview). 3. Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME). 4. Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME).

17 Audition - The Music Theatre Department offers a three-part audition process for potential candidates. Each candidate has the opportunity to present a live audition that represents his/her abilities in singing, dancing and acting. - Taped accompaniments or a capella performances are not acceptable. - Candidates should provide their own pianist. - Candidates may be asked to sing all or part of their prepared repertoire. - The faculty will speak with applicants about their academic and performance experience, immediate and long-term goals, and expectations of the program. The candidate will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program, university, and community. - Candidates are encouraged to provide a head-shot or recent photograph, a resume listing theatre training and roles played and a current repertoire list. Scrapbooks, press-clipping and videotapes are not accepted.

The Vocal Audition: Candidates must prepare three pieces that include the following: 1. One classical selection; an aria or art song not in English. 2. One ballad (slow music theatre selection with a sustained vocal line). 3. One up-tempo (fast music theatre selection that provides a contrast in rhythm, mood, characterization, style and approach). It may show special skills such as comic timing, dramatic flair, ability with patter, or, for women, the "belt" voice. Both songs must be in English.

The Acting Audition: Candidates may prepare a monologue in English under 2 minutes or they will participate in improvisatory acting exercises during the audition.

The Dance Audition: A brief combination will be taught to the candidate to assess movement ability. Applicants need to wear comfortable clothing for the vocal audition. There is time to change after the vocal and acting parts of the audition.

4.7 Music Education and Pedagogy

This program is designed to help students develop musical and teaching skills, enabling students to work or further their studies in the music education field. Students will learn and practice the planning and sequence of music instruction, music courses, music education evaluation, music education psychology, research and developments for music education, among others.

18 Requirements 1. GPA 2.50 or higher 2. Portfolio (submit on the day of the interview) 3. Two recommendation letters (sealed) - One from the applicant’s music teacher** - One from the applicant’s adviser** Note: 1. **Along with application form 2. College of Music, Pre-college students GPA must be above 3.00

Requirements for the Music Education 1. Music education and pedagogy (2 portions) 1.1 Written exam To evaluate applicants knowledge in music teaching, music teacher’s criteria, analytical skills, problem solving skills, management skills, leadership skills and creativity. 1.2 Practical test (group exam) To demonstrate applicant’s abilities to teach and abilities to work with others, communication skills, problem solving skills, management skills, leadership skills, and creativity. 2. Music audition (applicant’s choice of instrument and choose 1 style: Classical, Thai, Jazz, Pop) 3. Interview (The applicants names will be announced once they are qualified for the interview) 4. Muic Theory 4.1 For Western musical instrument applicants - Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME) - Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME) 4.2 For Thai and Eastern musical instrument applicants - Thai music theory and history Grade 6 (TIME) - Western music theory Grade 1 (TIME)

Music Audition Requirements Style Page Classical 10 Thai Music 11-12 Jazz 13-14 Music Entertainment 15

19 4.8 Music Business In this program, students will develop business management skills along with musical skills. The business aspects of this program includes marketing and advertising for music business, international music business, accounting, fund management, cost analysis, risk management and music business law, among others. Students will practice managing special projects in the school and also train in music organizations in Thailand. Applicants must perform a music audition by choosing one style from the following: Classical, Thai, Jazz, Pop, or Musical Theatre.

Requirements 1. Music Business Exam 1.1 Music Business Written Exam - Math - General subjects: Thai language, social studies, general knowledge - Basic business knowledge - Aptitude test Note: Calculators are allowed 1.2 Computer Proficiency Note: The music business exam preparation handbook is available at the College of Music stores. 2. Music audition 3. Interview (The applicants names will be announced once qualified for the interview) 4. Music Theory 4.1 For Western Musical Instrument Applicants - Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME) - Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME) 4.2 For Thai and Eastern Musical Instrument Applicants - Thai Music Theory and History Grade 6 (TIME) - Western Music Theory Grade 1 (TIME)

Music Audition Requirements Style Page Classical 10 Thai Music 11-12 Jazz 12-14 Music Entertainment 15 Musical Theatre 16

20 4.9 Music Technology The program focuses on recording technology. The goal is to produce sound engineers or sound designers to work in a recording studio. The students will learn basic theory, the nature of sound, software and hardware, recording processes in analog and digital music, MIDI, as well as the process of working with performers, composers and producers. Students also practice in high-quality studio facilities. Applicants must perform a music audition by choosing one style from the following: Classical, Thai, Jazz, Pop, or Musical Theatre.

Requirements 1. Music Technology Written Test Demonstrate knowledge in music technology equipment (i.e. microphones). Applicants must explain how equipment works and be able to make comparisons and explain the differences of microphone types. Applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of the differences between the work before and after the process of editing, mixing and mastering, including the nature of signal flow. Applicants must also explain the recording process in detail. Applicants should be able to name the instrumentation after listening to a piece with multiple instruments or voices. References: Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber Mixers Signal Processors, Microphones, and more by Bill Gibson Music, Sound, & Technology by John M. Eargle Sound Reinforcement Handbook by Yamaha, Gary Davis & Ralph Jones 2. Music audition 3. Interview (The applicants names will be announced once qualified for the interview) 4. Music Theory 4.1 For Western Musical Instrument Applicants - Western Music Theory Grade 6 (TIME) - Aural Skills Grade 6 (TIME) 4.2 For Thai musical Instrument Applicants - Thai Music Theory and History Grade 6 (TIME) - Western Music Theory Grade 1 (TIME)

Music Audition Requirements

Style Page Classical 10 Thai Music 11-12 Jazz 12-14 Music Entertainment 15 Musical Theatre 16

21 Audition Requirements for Classical Performance

RECORDER Scales Major and minor scales till 2 sharps and flats with the Alto or the Soprano Etudes Chose 2 exercises from the following Collette 12 exercises (Soprano) Berger Studien (Alto) Pieces Choose two 2 movements from a Baroque sonata (Soprano or Alto parts) and bring an accompanist to the audition Sight Reading One short sight-reading exercise

OBOE (Classical Music Performance Major & Music Education and Pedagogy Major) Technique Scales & Arpeggios: major not more than 4 sharps and 4 flats in the full range of the oboe Etude A.M. R. Barret: Progressive Melody No. 12 Pieces Marcello, Concerto for Oboe in C minor, movement 2: Adagio Sight Reading One short sight-reading exercise

OBOE (Music technology Major & Music business major) Technique Scales & Arpeggios: major up to 3 sharps and 3 flats in the full range of the oboe Etude A.M. R. Barret: Progressive Melody No. 7 Pieces Handel: Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op.1 no. 8, movement 1: Largo Sight Reading One short sight-reading exercise

CLARINET Technique Scales & Arpeggios: all major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, 2 octaves; keys of E, F, F#/Gb, G, 3 octaves, and play from memory the scales and arpeggios selected by the audition committee Etude Play the two following exercises: C. Rose, 32 Etudes for Clarinet. Etude #1 and #2 Pieces Play the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. Movement 1, Exposition (bar 57-155) Sight Reading One short sight-reading example

BASS CLARINET Technique: All major and minor scales, arpeggios and other scale exercises, 3 octaves, legato and staccato. Etudes: One chosen etude from C. Rose 32 etudes for clarinet numbers: 26, 30, 32, or any chosen Etude from Sauro Berti’s twenty studies for the bass clarinet. Solo Piece: Eugene Bozza Ballade for bass clarinet and piano Or Dietrich Erdmann Monolog for Bass clarinet solo. Sight Reading: A medium long fragment chosen from the bass clarinet orchestral repertoire, possibly also Transposition (Bass cl. In A) . Reading in Treble and Bass clef. 22 FLUTE (Classical Music Performance Major & Music Education and Pedagogy Major) Technique Scales and Arpeggios: all major and melodic minor scales to be performed in following pattern by memory. Keys and Articulations (Tongued and Slurred) will be designated by the audition committee members. MM =120

Etude No. 1, Moderato from ‚18 studies for the flute, Op. 41‛ (Joachim Andersen) Piece Piece: One work from following: a) 1st movement ‚Allegro‛ from ‚Concerto in G major, Op. 29‛ (Carl Stamitz) b) 1st movement ‚Allegro‛ from ‚Concerto in G major, QV5:174‛ (Johan Joachim Quantz) *Piano accompaniment is NOT compulsory for these works *Cadenza is NOT required Sight Reading Up to 4 sharps and flats, about 16 to 32 bars, simple and compound meter

FLUTE (Music technology Major & Music business major) Technique Scales and Arpeggios: all major and harmonic minor scales to be performed in following pattern by memory. Keys and Articulations (Tongued and Slurred) will be designated by the audition committee members. MM=98-120

Etude No.2, Allegro moderato from ‚15 Easy Exercises Op.33-1‛ (Ernesto Köhler) Piece Piece: Andante in C-major, K.315 (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) *Piano accompaniment is NOT compulsory for these works *Performance of the Cadenza is not required

Sight Reading Up to 3 sharps and flats, about 8 to 16 bars, simple and compound meter

23 SAXOPHONE Technique prepare to perform 1. Scale of all 12 major and minor keys, starting and ending from tonic note, full -range, with legato and staccato articulation. 2. Arpeggio of all 12 major and minor keys and inversions, starting and ending from tonic note, full range, with legato and staccato articulation.  Candidates have to perform the test from memory. While auditioning, jury may pick any scale and it’s correspond arpeggio from major or minor keys. Etude selection from Eighteen Etudes, for oboe or saxophone #3 by Eugene Bozza (Leduc) Pieces Solo repertoire, candidate may choose the following repertoire or other piece of equivalent or higher level. Performance with piano accompaniment is recommended. Divertissement by Pierre Max Dubois (Leduc) Concerto by Alexandre Glazunov (pub. Leduc) Sonata by Paul Creston (Pub. Shawnee) Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud (Pub. Salabert) Tableaux du Provence by Paule Maurice Sight Reading One short sight-reading exercise

BASSOON (Classical Music Performance Major & Music Education and Pedagogy Major) Technique Scales: all major and natural minor, 2 octaves (B-flat scale 3 octaves) Arpeggios: all major and minor, 2 octaves (B-flat arpeggio 3 octaves) All scales should be performed as follows: Quarter note = 72 BPM

Etude Etude: Bassoon Studies, Volume 2 ” For Advanced Students, by Weissenborn, Exercise No. 8 Solo Premeir Solo, by Bordeau OR Solo de Concert, by Pierne Sight Reading One sight reading piece of medium difficulty. The difficulty will be equivalent to Lesson XX from the Weissenborn Method for Bassoon

BASSOON (Music technology Major & Music business major) Technique Scales: major and natural minorup to 3 sharps and 3 flats, 2 octaves Arpeggios: major, minor up to 3 sharps and 3 flats, 2 octaves All scales should be performed as follows: Quarter note = 72 BPM

Etude Etude: Bassoon Studies, Volume 2 ” For Advanced Students, by Weissenborn, Exercise No. 8 Solo Premeir Solo, by Bordeau OR Solo de Concert, by Pierne 24 Sight Reading One sight reading piece of medium difficulty. The difficulty will be equivalent to Lesson XX from the Weissenborn Method for Bassoon

TRUMPET, TROMBONE, TUBA, EUPHONIUM, FRENCH HORN Prepare two contrasting selections that demonstrate your musical and technical strengths. The selections should be from the standard solo or etude repertoire;. Excerpts from your school ensemble music are not acceptable. Prepare all major scales and arpeggios. The focus should be on presenting a warm characteristic sound and an error free performance at a moderate tempo. Perform two octaves whenever possible.

PERCUSSION 1. One Snare Drum Solo or Etude from the following: Keith Aleo - Advanced Etudes for Snare Drum Warren Bensen - Three Dances for Solo Snare Drum Mitchell Peters - Advanced Snare Drum Studies 2) One 4-Mallet Marimba Solo from the following: Mathias Schmitt - Ghania Ney Rosauro - Preludes, Concerto for Marimba Paul Smadbeck - Rhythm Song Clair Omar Musser - Etudes for Marimba J.S. Bach - Sonatas and Partitas for Violin, Suites for Cello 3) One Timpani Solo or Etude from the following: John Beck - Sonata for Timpani, Etude from Concepts for Timpani Saul Goodman - Etudes from Modern Method for Timpani Richard Hochrainer - Etudes for Timpani (Book 2 or 3) 4) Sight Reading on Marimba and Snare Drum

25 VIOLIN Requirements Scales 1 major and 1 minor melodic scale in 3 or 4 octaves and arpeggios (MM 60-80) Scales-Arpeggios-Double Stops Bow techniques: legato (4,8,16,24,32 notes per bow), spiccato (2,1) arpeggios legato from Carl Flesh’s Scale System (3,6,9,12) Double stops: 3rds, 6ths, 8ves, played legato (4,8) (MM 60-80)

Etudes 1 Etude from: Kreutzer, Dont, Wieniawsky, Fiorillo, or Rode Repertoire 2 contrasting movements from the following: -Sonata by Mozart, Beethoven, or Brahms Concerto and solo Bach should be memorized AND

-Concerto by Mozart, Haydn, Bruch, Lalo, Saint Saens, or equivalent.

VIOLA Requirements Scales 1 major and 1 minor melodic scale in 3 octaves (MM 60-80) with arpeggios. Bow techniques: scale legato (4,8,16 notes per bow), spiccato (4,3,2,1) arpeggios legato Scales-Arpeggios-Double Stops (3,6,9,12) from Carl Flesh’s Scale System Double Stops: Flesh’s exercises No. 6,7,8 (MM 60-80) Etudes 1 Etude from the following methods: Kreutzer, Mazas, Dont Repertoire 2 contrasting movements from: Bach’s Solo Suites (orig. for cello), Bach and concerto should be memorized AND

Casadesus/Bach’s Concerto in C minor, Hoffmeister’s Concerto in D major, Hindemith’s Trauermusik, Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, Faure’s Elegy.

26 CELLO Requirements Scales 1 major and 1 melodic minor scale with arpeggios in 4 octaves (MM 60-80) Bow techniques: detaché, legato (2,3,4,8), staccato (2,3,4) Method book for scales not specified

MM: double stops required (MM = 60-80) Etudes 1 Etude from the following: Duport, Popper, or any other etude of equivalent level. Repertoire 2 contrasting movements from Bach’s 6 Solo Suites

BM and MM: memorization of either the AND Bach Suite or the Concerto is required, both preferred 1st mov., or 2nd and 3rd movs. from a concertino or concerto by: Haydn, Popper, Klengel, Breval, Romberg, Monn, J.Ch.Bach, Golterman, Boccherini, or 2 contrasting movs. from sonatas by: Francour, Tessarini, Eccles, Bocherini, Bach,Valentiti, or Locatelli.

DOUBLE BASS Requirements Scales 1 major and 1 minor melodic scale with arpeggios in 3 octaves (MM 70-90) up to 4 sharps or 4 flats in the key signature. Scales and Arpeggios from F. Simandl’s Bow technique: New Method for the Double Bass legato (4,8), arpeggios legato (3,6)

Etude 1 Etude from: Simandl’s Etudes for String Bass (No. 10 -30) Repertoire 1 work of the following list: Vivaldi’s Sonata No. 1 in B flat, or Marcello’s Sonata No. 2 in E minor, or Capuzzi Concerto (1st movement only)

HARP Etude: 1 etude from Bochsa op. 34 Repertoire: 1 Sonata by Nadermann, Parry and 1 virtuoso piece by Tournier, Glinka, Hasselmans. 27 PIANO Classical Music Performance Major & Music Education and Pedagogy Major 1. Technique - Scales of all major and minor keys in 4 octaves, hands together in parallel motion, 4 notes to M.M. 100, followed by the cadence (a chord progression: I ” IV ” I64 ” V7 ” I in 3 positions) of the same key as the scale. (See the example.) 2) Grand Scales of all major and minor keys (only harmonic) in 4 octaves, hands together in parallel motion, 4 notes to M.M. 100, followed by the cadence. (See the example.)

- Arpeggios of all major and minor keys in 4 octaves, hands together in mixed parallel and contrary motion, 4 notes to M.M. 80, followed by the cadence (a chord progression: I ” IV ” I64 ” V7 ” I in 3 positions) of the same key as the arpeggio. 2) Dominant 7th and Diminish 7th of only white keys in 4 octaves, hands together in parallel motion, in root position, 4 notes to M.M. 80. Scales and arpeggios with cadence must be performed by memory. 2. Pieces Four pieces of the following genres will be required to perform.  All pieces must be performed by memory. Do not take repeats. Any substitution of the required pieces will not be allowed.  If you take more than one audition round, at least one piece (or more pieces) from following items needs to be changed. 1) a study (one from the list) - Any Etude from Frederic Chopin, Op. 10 or Op. 25 - Any Etude by Carl Czerny Op. 740 - Any Etude by Moritz Moszkowski Op. 72 2) a Baroque piece - One of the 48 preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II by J. S. Bach 3) a sonata movement by composers in Classical period - 1st movement of any sonatas by any composers in Classical period 4) a Romantic or Contemporary piece (one from the list): - One piece from Drei Klavierstücke, D.946 by Franz Schubert - One of Impromptus, Op.90 and Op.12 by Franz Schubert - Rhapsody, Op.79 No.1 or No.2 by Johannes Brahms - One of Ballades, Op.10 except No.4 by Johannes Brahms - Two pieces from Carnaval, Op.9 except Replique, Estrella, Valse Allemande and Aveu by Robert Schumann 28 - One piece from Fantasiestücke, Op.12, Noveletten, Op.21, Faschingschwank aus Wien, Op.26 by Robert Schumann - One of Polonaises or Impromptus by Frederic Chopin - Two pieces from 24 Preludes, Op.28 by Frederic Chopin - Sonetto 47 or 104 or 123 del Petrarca by Franz Liszt - One of Preludes, Books I & II (except La fille aux cheveux de lin) by Claude Debussy - I. Prelude or III. Toccata from ‚Pour le Piano‛ by Claude Debussy - Sonatine in F-sharp Major, 1st movement, by Maurice Ravel - One of 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op.87 by Dmitri Shostakovich - One of preludes by Sergei Rachmaninoff 3. Sight-reading

NOTES: The candidate will be asked first to play scales and arpeggios with the cadence at the audition. If the playing of those is not satisfactory, the jury committee will not hear pieces and sight-reading.

* Live auditions are preferred for overseas applicants. For those students who are unable to audition live, they need to send a DVD of non-edited, continuous playing of all required pieces. Do not make separate tracks for each movement or piece. The entire audition should be recorded/filmed as one track. Overseas candidates are exempt from playing scales and sight-reading.

Music Technology Major and Music Business Major 1. Technique - Scales of all major and minor keys in 4 octaves, hands together in parallel motion, 4 notes to M.M. 88, followed by the cadence (a chord progression: I ” IV ” I64 ” V7 ” I) of the same key as the scale. (See the example.)

- Arpeggios of all major and minor keys in 4 octaves, hands together in parallel motion, 4 notes to M.M. 72, followed by the cadence (a chord progression: I ” IV ” I64 ” V7 ” I) of the same key as the arpeggio.  Scales and arpeggios with the cadence must be performed by memory.  If you take more than one audition round, at least one piece (or more pieces) from following items needs to be changed. 2. a study (one from the list) - Carl Czerny, Op 299: any from #31 ” 40 - Stephen Heller, Op. 46: any from #12- 15 or #20-27 (except No. 17, No. 22) 3. a Baroque piece (one from the list) - One of 15 Three-Part Inventions by J. S. Bach 29 - One of the 48 Preludes from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II by J. S. Bach - Any fast tempo sonata by Domenico Scarlatti 4. One of the following pieces - Any fast movement of sonata by Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Any piece from ‚Song without Words‛ by Felix Mendelssohn (except Op. 85, No. 4 and Op. 102, No. 4) - Any piece from these selections by Frederic Chopin  Op. 64, No. 1, No. 2  Op. 69 No 1, No. 2  Op. 70 No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 - Any piece from Mikrokosmos Vol. VI, by Bela Bartok (except No. 141 (Subject and Reflection), and No. 143 (Divided Arpeggios) - Any preludes by Dmitri Shostakovich  If the applicant would like to substitute any of the requirements with other pieces, he/she must contact the chair of piano department and obtain permission to do so before the audition. 5. Sight-reading

NOTES: The candidate will be asked first to play scales and arpeggios with the cadence at the audition. If the playing of those is not satisfactory, the jury committee will not hear pieces and sight-reading.

CLASSICAL GUITAR Requirements 1) Scales and Arpeggios 1 major scale, 1 harmonic minor and 1 melodic scale in three octaves (MM 80-100)

Segovia Scales or equivalent Major and Minor Arpeggios (Three octaves) (MM 60-80)

2) Sight Reading Applicant will be asked to read an excerpt of intermediate level: changing positions, up to two accidentals 3) Etudes 1 Etude from: Villa-Lobos (no.1, 3, 4, 5, 11) or Brouwer (Estudios Sencillos 10-20) or Sor/Segovia (1-20). 4) Repertoire 2 contrasting movements from the intermediate to advanced repertoire: Bach, Brouwer, Weiss, Sor, Giuliani, Turina, Albeniz, Granados, Barrios etc. All repertoire must be played from memory

30 VOICE (Classic) The applicants should have acquired a reasonable level of technique and musicianship, and they will be expected to demonstrate this at the audition. The chosen pieces must be sung in the original languages; simplification or arrangement of the original composition is not acceptable. All pieces must be performed by memory except the unaccompanied technical exercise (1. b.). The candidates should provide their own accompanists. Required technical exercises and some songs from the lists A and B can be acquired by contacting the Voice Department at the College. Classical Music Performance Audition Requirements: The audition consists of the following: 1. Two technical exercises (one accompanied, the other unaccompanied) 2. Four selections to be offered in contrasting languages and styles 3. Sight singing test 4. A brief interview. The Requirements are: 1. Two Technical Exercises: (sung in a sustained vowel ‘Ah’) a. Accompanied: Concone, OP. 10, 25 Lessons: No. 1 or No. 2 or No. 3 or No. 4 b. Unaccompanied: No. 7, Concone, Op. 9, 50 Lessons 2. Four Songs: a. One Italian Aria b. One old English Song c. One German or French art song by representative composer d. One aria from opera, operetta, cantata or oratorio. 3. Following the audition, the candidate will be asked to do a sight-singing test. The candidate will sight-sing one or two short pieces with or without accompaniment, then he/ she may be asked to sing scales and passages of vocalises. Instruction will be given during the test. 4. A brief Interview

Music Education and Pedagogy Audition Requirements: 1. One technical exercise 2. Four selections to be offered in contrasting languages and styles 3. Sight-singing test of short passage 4. A brief interview The Requirements are: 1. One technical Exercise: (sing in a sustained vowel ‘Ah’). a. Concone, OP. 10, 25 Lessons: No. 1 or No. 2 or No. 3 or No. 4 2. Four Songs: a. One old Italian Song b. One old English Song c. One German or French art song by representative composer d. One song of candidate’s own choice. 31 3. Following the audition, the candidate will be asked to do a sight-singing test. The candidate will sight-sing one or two short pieces with or without accompaniment, then he/ she may be asked to sing scales and passages of vocalises. Instruction will be given during the test. 4. A brief interview.

Music Technology & Music Business Audition Requirements: 1. One technical exercise 2. Three selections to be offered in contrasting languages and styles 3. Sight-singing test of short passage 4. A brief interview The Requirements are: 1. One technical Exercise: (sing in a sustained vowel ‘Ah’). a. Concone, OP. 10, 25 Lessons: No. 1 or No. 2 or No. 3 or No. 4 2. Three Songs: a. One old Italian or English song b. One German or French song by representative composer c. One song of candidate’s own choice. This selection must be in a different style and language from the two above required songs. 3. Following the audition, the candidate will be asked to do a sight-singing test. The candidate will sight-sing one or two short pieces with or without accompaniment, then he/ she may be asked to sing scales and passages of vocalises. Instruction will be given during the test. 4. A brief interview. 32 Chapter 5 Information for International Applicants

5.1 Differences for International Applicants 1. The entire admissions process can be done in the applicant’s home country. See information in the following section for how to do this. 2. International applicants will need to pay a one-time fee of 120 US dollars during the application process (instead of the two payments for residents of Thailand).

5.2 Summary of Admission Steps for International Applicants 1. Register for Code (username and password) at http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th a. Change the language to English in the upper right corner. b. Click on ‚New Students‛ c. Click on ‚Purchase Application‛ d. Click on ‚International Applicants‛ e. Fill in the information and select ‚USD‛ for payment. After finishing, click save. f. Print the invoice. 2. Pay the Fee a. Take the invoice to a bank and make the international transfer. The fee of $120 USD covers the registration fee and application fee. The payment details are on the invoice. b. The applicant system code will be sent by email within 3 working days of receiving the bank transfer. 3. Apply 3.1 Apply Online a. Go to http://commas.music.mahidol.ac.th b. Click on ‚New Students‛ and then under ‚Apply‛, pick the program you wish to apply for. c. Enter the login information that was sent by email to enter the application system. d. Complete the application as specified in the system. Note: at completion of the application there will be an additional invoice. This fee was paid already and can be disregarded. For any questions, please email [email protected] 3.2 Mail the completed application form with all documents to: Student Admissions Section College of Music, Mahidol University 25/25 Phuttamonthon 4 Rd., Salaya Phuttamonthon, Nakhonpathom 73170 THAILAND Tel: +66 (0) 2800-2525 # 109, 128, 123, 122, 126 Fax: +66 (0) 28002530 E-mail: [email protected] 33 3.3 Documents 1. One (1) completed application form. 2. One (1) recent photograph. 3. One (1) recent copies of certified academic transcript or grade report from your school. 4. One (1) copy of ID/Passport 5. A letter certifying music experience. 6. Entrance exam substitute submission (Only for some majors. Contact the following email address to get details for how to do the entrance exam in the applicant’s home country: [email protected]