Management Model of Traditional Thai Music Learning Center by People Sector in the Central Local Region of Thailand

Abstract

This research aims (1) to study conditions and problems of the management of the Thai music learning center by public sector and (2) to establish and evaluate the Thai music learning center management model by the local people. The study areas of Pi Phat band in the central region are 4 provinces, 1 band per province, namely Phatyarat Band from Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya, Sonthibanleng Band from Singburi, Khok Tum Wittaya Discipleship Band from Lopburi, Somchaomitsampan Band from Angthong. The sample groups were band leaders, musicians, community leaders, government officials, local people, and experts. The research instrument used to collect the data were interviewed form, observation form, recorded discussion, and the model evaluation form. The data was analyzed by content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation.

The results showed that (1) the conditions and problems of the Thai music learning center management model by public sector in the central region in the dimension of the persistence and inheritance of Thai musical knowledge and skills were found that Pi Phat band still has a legacy and does not change according to the trend as well as still has a role in society. Nowadays, it is still performed in various rituals. In terms of inheritance, there are 2 characteristics: inheritance from ancestors to descendants in the family line, and inheritance from a love of Thai music. (2) The Thai music learning center management model by public sector for the inheritance of Thai music knowledge and skills consists of the context of the center, principles and rationales, objectives, activities, contents, management processes (4Ms) and PDCA quality management processes. (3) All issues of the evaluation of the Thai music learning center management model by public sector for the inheritance of knowledge and skills were overall at a high level. Considering each issue, it was found that the teacher's transmission method was consistent with the Thai’s way of life. Overall, appropriate transmission style was at a high level. When assessing the inheritance activities of Thai music, it was found to be at a high level. Sorted in descending order, Thai music teachers were experienced and able to express them appropriately at the highest level, children could perform Thai musical instruments, children would be suggested to practice Thai music, and activities to develop Thai musical instruments should be promoted at a high level, respectively.