Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music

Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand, is a unique conservatory of music with a contemporary approach to classical music. Initiated in 2007 as a royal project celebrating the occasion of the 84th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. The Princess has graciously gave her name to the new endeavour, the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music or PGVIM.

Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana's interest in music was not only focus on her support for musicians, but she was an exemplary audience with unmatchable understanding of music. With a spirit of an exceptional teacher and her vision, she also emphasized on the educational aspect of music as well as the artistic development. Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana has consistently supported musical organizations and activities through various sources of funding including "The Fund for Classical Music Promotion under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana." The "Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music" was also established after her graciously grant her name to the institute in 2007 during the occasion of her 84th birthday, with the goals to develop new talents in music as well as educating and expanding knowledge of music to general audiences in Thailand.

Following her royal vision to educate new audiences as well as developing an international standard for Thai musicians, through our Youth Orchestra, Community Choir, Education Populaire and Audience Development Project, the institute aims to create platforms for students, musicians, professionals and general audiences in order to exchange their musical experiences, make dialogues and share their love of music together.

The Institute’s goal is to be a leading international conservatory of music, with our mission to develop young talents, our creatively designed curriculum shall provide the opportunities for the students to learn the skill of music making while developing their understanding of music as a tool for an advancement of man and harmony of society. Starting from 2014 the Institute will recruit 30 qualified students per year, alongside with our many activities aim to promote deeper understanding of classical music, within the contemporary context of the World.

In this auspicious occasion to honour Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the gracious patron of classical music in Thailand, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music creates regular musical activities for musicians and general audiences. Following her vision to educating new audiences as well as developing an international standard for Thai musicians, the institute has established platforms for students, musicians, professionals and general audiences, in order to allow them to exchange their musical experiences, make dialogues and share their love of music together.

This music conservatory has continuously received full support from the government. The Act of Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music was graciously announced on the 25th May 2012. The institute is from now on ready to fulfill the aspiration of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhivas Rajanagarindra at full capacity."