NRCT-funded music research / Chulalongkorn

From the Rings to the Reeds

Music inspired by Muay Thai dances. Fourteen woodwind compositions shaped by Wai Kru postures.

new works for the extended woodwind family

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Henry McNamara performs Spear Echoes

Congrats to Henry McNamara for playing "Spear Echoes" for solo bass clarinet at the International Bass Clarinet Competition at Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto in Italy recently.

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Project

Experience Muay Thai through music

Bridging tradition with contemporary sounds.

Welcome to From Ring to the Reeds research project, a groundbreaking project creating 14 unique woodwind compositions inspired by Thai boxing postures. Our goal is to promote Thai musical culture on a global scale and enhance the skills of Thai musicians. By leveraging the emotive qualities and cultural significance of woodwinds, we draw inspiration from the Wai Kru Muay Thai ceremony. Our research combines theoretical studies, innovative composition techniques, and diverse dissemination strategies. These include live concerts, high-quality recordings, and distribution across popular digital platforms. This initiative fosters international knowledge exchange and sets the stage for expanding the concept to other instruments, further promoting Thai identity in global music.

From the Rings to the Reeds project poster

woodwind compositions

2023-24

research timeframe

NRCT

funded research

30+

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Unveiling Creations

Bring innovative music research to life at conferences and concert venues, where groundbreaking ideas resonate through captivating performances.

Acclaimed Concert

A celebration of traditional woodwind mastery, enthusiastically received by the audience.

Crafting Recordings

Meticulously crafted with collaboration between musicians, these 14 pieces are recorded to perfection. Each recording invites audiences to experience the album's intricate artistry.

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