THESIS

CONCERTINO FOR MARIMBA AND PERCUSSION BASED ON RAMAYANA EPISODE "CATCH UP"

This research project aims to create and perform concertino for Marimba and percussion based on Ramayana episode “Catch up” in a modern interpretation by studying methods of combining Khon with the medium of western percussion instruments, adapting playing techniques of Ranad (Thai xylophone) to marimba and, merging Thai and Western percussion sounds to accompany the modern style of Khon performance. By interviewing and gathering information from five experts on Thai music and Thai dance (Khon), who have great experiences and worked with Khon and classical musicians to create modern music.

The study reveals that the Khon’s episode “Hanuman chases Nang Suphanna Matcha” is divided into three parts, by using the songs Cherd Nok, Tiew, and Cherd Chan Diew to assemble the actions of the characters through the use of Thai music techniques to show the characters' emotions and dance movements. The researcher has also employed the procedure of developing diverse moods and tunes of Thai music to create a composition that merges Blues style and Rhythmic of Western music in harmony with the aura of Thai melody in this creative work.