Development of a Traditional Mahori Boran Ensemble Training Package for Music Education Students at Uttaradit Rajabhat University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) develop an Ancient Mahori Ensemble Skill Training Package for students in the Music Education Program at Uttaradit Rajabhat University; 2) determine the efficiency of the Ancient Mahori Ensemble Skill Training Package; and 3) evaluate its appropriateness. The research instruments consisted of the Ancient Mahori Ensemble Skill Training Package, formative tests, and an achievement test. The sample group comprised 10 students from the Music Education Program at Uttaradit Rajabhat University, selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using basic statistical methods, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that
1) the developed Ancient Mahori Ensemble Skill Training Package consisted of content related to the historical background, musical instruments and ensemble arrangement, beliefs and rituals, basic music notation reading, repertoire, and practical training in Ancient Mahori ensemble performance. The package was validated by experts, with an Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) ranging from 0.80 to 1.00;
2) the efficiency of the Ancient Mahori Ensemble Skill Training Package was 92.74/86.42, exceeding the established criterion of 80/80; and 3) the expert evaluation indicated that the overall appropriateness of the package was at a high level, with a mean score of 4.46 and a standard deviation of 0.16.