Piphatsepha Wangna

Abstract

This was a qualitative research. The primary data were collected through field-trip interview at Somdet Phra Pinklao Monument Courtyard, National Museum. The secondary data were analyzed from the related documents and researches. The results of the research were that Piphatsepha Wangna was founded by Ajarn Seri Wangnaitham. Piphatsepha Wangna was performed by music players from the Office of Performing Arts, Fine Arts Department. Piphatsepha Wangna Festival 1^st was started on January 7^th, 2002 Until now, there had been Piphatsepha Wangna Festival 17^th. Piphatsepha Wangna Festival had been popular for the music players and the audiences because it was the only one stage in Thailand in performing the music of Piphatsepha ensemble. They have earned knowledge about Thai music from their experiences. The Thai musicians of the government agencies from all regions in Thailand have incorporated to present their abilities of playing music in Piphatsepha ensembles where the players can perform the music with their own styles but they still held on the traditional patterns of playing. The professional music players, the students and Thai youth who liked Thai music gain benefit from these performances. In terms of Songs, patterns, adjustments, the ways of playing, and the melodies, there were both conservative and creative which appropriate to the era. The audiences felt satisfied, got knowledge and be proud of their roots from the traditional playing styles. In order to preserve and inherit this festival, The government has been supported budget and the gathering of the music players from other organizations that effect to the development and change of Thai music in various aspects. The players have the opportunity to share their skills and knowledge that can help them to develop their ability continuously. All of these, the benefits from Piphatsepha Wangna Festival were having the idea and concept of the playing Thai music seminars in various topics including the development and sustainability of Thai music for the next generation.