Creative Environment

Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music has initiated a number of public projects in order to advance the musical life of Thailand. These include both projects that support the development of high-standard musicians as well as projects that expand and develop classical music audiences in Thailand. With our aim to help students perform at their best, the Institute constantly seeks out new discoveries and creates an environment that leads to learning, understanding, and sharing the art of music making. Here at PGVIM, students are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities held by the Institute which includes:

The Princess Galyani Vadhana Youth Orchestra (PYO), a semi-professional youth orchestra that comprises over 60 of the finest young Thai musicians from various schools and universities. PYO gives four concerts per season, with competitions for young soloists as well as new compositions. (www.pyo.pgvim.ac.th)

Princess Galyani Vadhana International Symposium (PGVIS) provides an important opportunity for academic cooperation between various music institutes. The symposium brings together music scholars, fellows, researchers, performers, and educators for a creative discussion to promote classical music in Southeast Asia focusing on the direction, development, and significance of classical music in the region and its relation to the global community. (www.pgvim.ac.th/pgvis)

Musique de la Vie et de la Terre Concert Series presents an opportunity for full-time faculty to showcase their works. With concerts occurring regularly throughout the year, the objective is to engage the concert-going community with exciting and innovative performances. These events are well-attended by classical music enthusiasts and the wider public. The series remains a crucial part of the Institute's program. It contributes to our ongoing efforts in audience development and reflects our commitment to raising the quality of classical music performance in Thailand.

The Princess Galyani Vadhana International Ensemble Competition (PGVIEC) has been held annually since its inauguration in 2013. This competition provides an international platform for young musicians to showcase and exchange their performing experiences and artistic abilities. It also provides an opportunity for members of the general public to listen to talented youths performing together at their best, exposing the public to wonderful masterpieces from the chamber music repertoire. (www.pgvim.ac.th/pgviec)

PGVIM's Music and Society Programme has followed the philosophy of Musique de la Vie et de la Terre. The Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music is nurturing the wish of the Princess to share her love of music with the people by exploring possibilities to communicate and discover the full potential of our arts as it is reflected in our social context. (Music for Society Course: https://www.suppabhorns.com/ mussoc)

Princess Galyani Vadhana International Music Festival was inaugurated in 2020 as part of a new project initiative by Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music to continue its mission in realising Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana’s vision to promote and support classical music in Thailand. The second edition of the festival is part of a threeyear plan to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Princess Galyani Vadhana in 2023 by being an international stage for classical music performance. Furthermore, the festival aims to support musicians and artists by providing platforms to show their creativity and challenging them to be more proactive in promoting their works to Thai society. In order to achieve an ecosystem that supports musical creations, the business model pitching competition seeks ideas from promoters and creators in collaboration with the business sector to fulfill the goal. (www.pgvim.ac.th/musicfestival)