Held on 3rd November at Chualalongkorn University’s main hall, the Thai Government Savings Bank (GSB) Symphonic Band Contest saw the participation of eight bands from Thailand.
Results are as follow:
Winner – ‘Rajavinit Bangkhew‘
1st runner up – ‘Suranaree‘
2nd runner up – ‘Horwang‘
Compliment (Honourable Mention in no particular order)
Rajavinit Maathayom
Bodin Decha
Assumtion Lumpang
Triamudomsuksa Nam Khow
Satri Watrakang
The adjudication panel of six includes Dr. Vinai Phanturak, President of Music Association of Thailand, Dr. Weerachart Premanon, Western music at the Faculty of Arts, Chualalongkorn University, and Sarun Nakrop, lecturer at Kasertsart University.
It is to note that there are no scores awarded for the various bands.
A contributing editor at TBP.