Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University

Conservatory of Music
Rangsit University

Type	Private
Established	2002
Dean	Denny Euprasert
Students	200
Undergraduates	160
Postgraduates	40
Location	Pathum Thani, Pathum Thani (Greater Bangkok), Thailand
Campus	Urban
Website	www.rsu.ac.th/music

The Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University or Wittayalaidontri (Thai: วิทยาลัยดนตรี) is a music school in Thailand, along with Duliyasilp College of Music, Duliyangkasilp College, and Silpakorn University. It was established in 2002 by Arthit Ourairat, President of Rangsit University.

The present dean is Denny Euprasert. Wittayalaidontri focuses solely on Western music, especially classical, contemporary and popular music. Wittayalaidontri does not offer Thai music courses. Every freshman must be on the same class and select their major on second year.

History

Prior to the conservatory, a student in Rangsit University could study music as an optional course at the Institute of Cultural Affairs, with Tanet Sriwong and Suwiwat Thitiwattanarat as their teachers.

The Conservatory was established in 2002. Ourairat invited Srikaranonda to act as a temporary dean, while Euprasert, a doctoral student at University of Northern Colorado, had already filled the role.

Initial courses included Composition, Jazz, Performance and Music Production. In 2007, the Conservatory began offering classes in Music Therapy and Music Business. However no students enrolled in these courses. In 2009, Boonrut Sirirattanapan offered a Scoring for Film and Multimedia course.

Ten students each year are awarded the Princess of Naradhiwas scholoarship.

Suryadhep Music Hall was completed in 2015.^[1] The hall contains 1,300 seats, innovative sound reflection, and a liftable stage for opera performance.

List of Deans

• 2002-2003: Dr. Pathorn Srikaranonda
• 2003–present: Dr. Denny Euprasert

Degrees

Bachelor of Music

• Jazz Studies - Requires Music Theory and Major Instrument classes in Freshman year
• Composition - Requires Music Theory and Aural Training classes in Freshman year
• Music Performance - Requires Major Instrument class in Freshman year
• Vocal Performance - Requires Major Instrument class in Freshman year
• Music Pedagogy - Requires Music Theory and Piano classes in Freshman year
• Music Production and environmental control - Requires Computer and Music Theory classes in Freshman year
• Scoring for Film and Multimedia - Requires Aural Training class in Freshman year

Master of Music

• Jazz Studies
• Composition
• Performance
• Performance and Pedagogy
• Music Theory

Music Preparatory School

In cooperation with Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University

Band and activity

• Symphony Orchestra
• Chorus
• Chamber Orchestra
• String Quartet
• Wind Ensemble
• Brass Choir
• Percussion Ensemble
• Jazz Ensemble
• Guitar Ensemble
• Opera and Musical Theatre

Service Center

• Music Academy
• Music Production
• Artist Management

References