Invitation to Celebrate “King Rama IX’s Royal Music Memorial Day” at Chulalongkorn University
Chulalongkorn University invites all to attend the “The King Rama IX’s Music Memorial Day,” an annual event commemorating His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s musical performances at the university from 1958 to 1973. The celebration will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Chulalongkorn University Auditorium.
This year’s program features performances by the CU Band and alumni from the OCU Band, showcasing music composed by King Bhumibol as well as timeless classics such as “Dok Ruang Phueng,” “Yam Yen (Love at Sundown),” “Falling Rain,” “March of the Royal Marines,” and “Royal Guards March.” Additionally, enjoy a special performance of the “Kinnaree Suite” ballet by actors from the Department of Dance, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, and a marching band performance by students from the Chulalongkorn Demonstration School, Secondary Division.
Pre-registration is available at https://www.eventpop.me/e/50386/commemoration-day-of-his-majesty-rama-9-s-music-forstudents.
Admission to the concert is FREE. Donations will be accepted during the event to support the Ananda Mahidol Foundation through Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited. Donations can be made to the account “สมทบทุนอานันทมหิดล วันที่ระลึกวันทรงดนตรี,” account number 045-2-98139-9.
“The King’s Music Day” began with the generosity of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, who kindly granted the professors and students of Chulalongkorn University an audience in the pavilion at Amporn Gardens on September 6, 1957. The professors and students came to extend their best wishes to Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, who was born on July 4, 1957. Later, His Majesty mentioned to Mr. Santhat Tandhanand, head of the student’s western music band at the time, that he would bring his Lai Kram band to perform at the university. This led to the first “King’s Music Day” concert on July 16, 1958.
From 1958 to 1973, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej regularly performed at Chulalongkorn University. Though his growing royal duties eventually prevented him from continuing, Chulalongkorn University now celebrates his legacy by holding King Rama IX’s Music Day every year on September 20. The event honors His Majesty’s passion for music and memorable performances at the university.
For more information, please contact: Line Official: @240wuccm
Office of Student Affairs at 0-2218-7041
Chulalongkorn University Communication Center at 0-2218-3364-6
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