Rakan Muzik: Youth Brass 2025

Trumpet

Prof. Paul Archibald

International Artist Advisory Council, College of Music, Mahidol University

French Horn

Ms. Kotchakorn Samphalang

Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Thailand

Trombone

Ms. Riyo Soejima

Associate Principal Trombone, Sun Symphony Orchestra, Hanoi

Euphonium / Tuba

Dr. Boonyarit Kittaweepitak

Music Director, Mahidol University Brass Band

12 DECEMBER 2025 (FRIDAY)

13:00 – 13:30 Registration

13:30 – 14:30 Opening Circle & Icebreaker

14:30 – 16:30 Instrumental Workshop 1

16:30 – 17:00 Break

17:00 – 18:00 Alexander Technique

18:00 – 19:30 Dinner break

19:30 – 22:00 Youth Brass Rehearsal 1

13 DECEMBER 2025 (SATURDAY)

10:00 – 11:00 Morning Warm-Up Circle 1

11:00 – 12:00 Ensemble & Leadership Coaching

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 – 15:30 Instrumental Workshop 2

15:30 – 16:30 Mentor Talk / Panel Discussion

16:30 – 17:00 Break

17:00 – 18:00 Orchestral Side-by-Side

18:00 – 19:30 Dinner break

19:30 – 22:00 Youth Brass Rehearsal 2

14 DECEMBER 2025 (SUNDAY)

10:00 – 11:00 Morning Warm-Up Circle 2

11:00 – 13:00 Youth Brass Rehearsal 3

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break

15:00 – 17:00 Rakan Muzik: Youth Brass 2025 Showcase

Rakan Muzik: Youth Brass 2025 is a 3-day immersive experience designed for young brass musicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, who want to improve their musicianship. Led by renowned brass artists from Malaysia and beyond, participants will explore ensemble playing, hone their technical abilities, and cultivate greater musical expression and confidence.

Limited to 40 participants, the workshop provides an engaging learning environment. Through masterclasses, rehearsals and performance opportunities, participants will connect with like-minded peers, gain valuable artistic insights and experience the joy of collaborative music-making.

Rakan Muzik: Youth Brass is an initiative powered by Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) through its Rakan Muda programme and in collaboration with Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sunway University.

This initiative is designed primarily for youth under 30, but participants of all ages are welcome to register.