A Dream Come True!
The 43rd Thai Music Instrument Contest, Primary Year, Eastern Region, competing for the trophy of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, took place on March 14th and 15th, 2024, at Burapha University.
This marked the second time that Don (G7) and Dol (G7) have participated in the Ranad Ek instrument solo contest (Thai Xylophone), and also the first time for Rin (G5), who competed in Khim.
Our three representative students performed very well on the stage, especially Don and Dol who have dreamed of winning the trophy. They both started the season by setting their goal again, they learned from their mistakes, tried to improve all skills and practiced more than last year. Finally, Dol achieved The First Place, with a score of 98.00, while Don achieved The Second Place, with a score of 96.33, from the total of 149 competitors. Dol received the trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Srapathum Palace in August 2024.
At the same time, Rin, although she was very excited for her first competition, because of her effort and determination placed in the top 20 from 100 competitors. Her score was 86.67 and she achieved The Gold Medal Award.
The students would like to share their great experience from the contest with us:
“Winning the Ranad competition holds immense significance for me, and I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my school, teachers, and parents for their steadfast support and guidance throughout this journey. Mastering the Ranad has been a challenging yet rewarding endeavor, and I owe much of my progress to the solid foundation provided by my school. Their dedication to promoting cultural arts and providing access to traditional instruments has been invaluable in honing my skills. Kru A has played a pivotal role in my musical development, serving not only as an instructor but also as a mentor who has inspired me to strive for excellence. The expertise, encouragement, and unwavering belief in my abilities have been instrumental in my growth as a Ranad player. I am equally indebted to my parents for their support and encouragement. Their sacrifices and tireless dedication to nurturing my passion for music have been a source of strength and inspiration throughout this journey. To my school, teachers, and parents, I am profoundly grateful for your guidance and support. Your collective efforts have enabled me to achieve success in the Ranad competition, and I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to represent our school and showcase the beauty of Thai traditional music.”
Dol Decharin
“After years of dedicated practice and study of the Thai Xylophone, known as the Ranad, I have always harbored the dream of winning a trophy in a Ranad competition. While I did not secure first place this year, achieving second place surpassed my expectations. The countless hours of practice have proven to be worthwhile in light of this accomplishment. I am deeply appreciative of all those who have supported me throughout this journey. I extend special gratitude to Kru A and my parents; without Kru A’s guidance and the time spent practicing together, as well as my parents’ support and encouragement, this achievement would not have been possible. I am very proud of my twin brother Dol, who secured first place and received the trophy from Princess Sirindhorn. I am filled with joy at the opportunity to bring pride and honor to our school.”
Don Decharin
“For a very long time, I wanted to check my khim skills. I went to ask Kru A for help. She told me that I should participate in a Thai Musical Competition, and I felt delighted. Participating in a contest means lots of practice. It was a perfect opportunity to both check and improve my skills on matching the rhythm, learn new techniques, overcome my fear and perform in front of everyone. I had to practice a lot, and I tried my best in the contest. I learned a lot from every stage of this contest, and for the next time, I will try to put all my efforts into it. I would like to thank Kru A, the school and my parents for giving me such a fantastic opportunity! Thank you!”
Rin: Nawarin Owaritkul
“Hard work makes dreams come true.” It was a proud moment for them, their families and Concordian International School. Congratulations again Dol, Don and Rin.