Setabrahmana Conducting Honor

Congratulations are in order for Thanapol Setabrahmana ’11 M.M., who has won second place nationally in the band/wind ensemble division of The American Prize in Conducting. Setabrahmana, who studied wind ensemble conducting at NEC with Charles Peltz, was selected from applications reviewed this year from all across the United States. The American Prize is a series of new, non-profit competitions unique in scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, ensembles and composers in the United States based on submitted recordings. The American Prize was founded in 2009 and is awarded annually in many areas of the performing arts. Complete information on the website.

Recently graduated from the doctoral conducting program at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Setabrahmana was recently appointed Director of Bands at College of Music, Mahidol University in Thailand. He serves as the music director and conductor of its premiere ensemble, Mahidol Wind Symphony.

A native of Thailand, Setabrahmana received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition from Mahidol University. His previous positions include member of faculty at CCM Preparatory Department, Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, Graduate Conducting Associate of CCM Winds Studies, and Assistant Conductor of Mahidol Symphony Orchestra.

Among judges' comments: "I like that he focuses on the long line. Quite accomplished."