Music and folk songs: the development of music activities to support the aging society in Buriram province.

Abstract

          This research aimed to develop and study the results of music learning activities and folk songs and music to create a social force to support the aging society in Buriram Province. This research was qualitative research and used the participatory action research process. The target group was elderly people in the Isan sub-district municipality of Mueang Buriram District, Buriram Province. Fifteen people voluntarily participated in the activity. Information was collected through interviews and participatory observation.

          The results showed that: 1) The music learning activities were developedusing the melody of the Khmer folk song “Kaewrorin”. The form of learning activities for music and folksongs for the elderly consisted of topics, objectives, content, activities, and duration. Angklung was used as a musical instrument in organizing the activities. 2) The results of the music learning activities for the elderly were achieved through the participation process that arose from the cooperation of the elderly in the community, municipality, and other network partners. The senior citizens who participated in the activity expressed their opinions on the activities in the curriculum. Their opinions reflected the results of the activities and their satisfaction with the activities. They also expressed their desire to continue using the curriculum for seniors in senior schools.