Choral and Orchestral Arrangements for “Luk Thung Esan Chorus with Orchestral Accompaniment”: Sai Wa Si Bo Thim Kan

Abstract

Abstract

Choral and Orchestral Arrangements for “Luk Thung Isan Chorus with Orchestral Accompaniment” of the song Sai Wa Si Bo Thim Kan is a creative research in music orchestration. The objectives are: 1) to create arrangements of the song entitled Sai Wa Si Bo Thim Kan for a choir and an orchestra; 2) to analyze the choral arrangement of the song; and 3) to analyze the orchestral arrangement under investigation. The research has created a combination of Isan country music and classical music, resulting in "Isan classical music" in another dimension. It is a unique style of Isan country music that enhances aesthetics and creates value for Isan country songs, with a combination of folk culture with universal culture.

            With regard to the choral arrangement of the song, all 4 types of the musical texture for orchestration are employed, namely, melody and accompaniment, two-part writing, four-part writing, and contrapuntal texture.

In terms of the orchestral arrangement of the song, all 4 types of the musical texture for orchestration are used: melody and accompaniment, secondary melody, four-part writing, and