Conducting Guide for the Wind Band Repertoire Composed by Thai Composers: Full Phase of the Moon by Jinnawat Mansap

Abstract

The conductor's primary role is to interpret and transform the composer’s written score, decoding its musical symbols and conveying its intended message through sound. This process involves translating the composer’s vision into auditory reality during rehearsals, enabling musicians to produce music aligned with the composer's intent. Full Phase of the Moon by Assisitant Professor Jinnawat Mansap is a programmatic wind composition inspired by Loy Krathong Day, incorporating the traditional melody of the "Loy Krathong" song. The piece exemplifies the composer’s mastery of music composition, instrumentation, and harmonization tailored to a wind band setting. This study provides performance guidance for conductors, derived from the preparation of the piece’s world premiere and recording sessions, with direct input from the composer. This analysis aims to bridge the composer’s vision and the conductor’s interpretive responsibilities, ensuring an authentic and effective realization of the work.