Abstract:
This document is a qualitative research. The research aimed: 1) to investigate content in piano accompanying for trombone, and 2) to present content in piano accompanying for trombone course for undergraduate piano performance student in Thailand context. The researcher applied qualitative method through gathering data by semi-structured interview and documentary research. To achieve the objectives of the research, the informants were specifically selected via purposeful sampling. A total of 11 collaborative pianists were interviewed. The researcher used the information obtained from the interview to interpret, analyze and synthesize data based on the perspective, concept and experience of informants and documentary research. The results indicated that essential instructional content in piano accompanying for trombone course for undergraduate piano performance student in Thailand context consisted of 1) theoretical contents included knowledge of trombone, knowledge of trombone solo repertoires, a study and analysis of trombone repertoires, preparation and practicing, knowledge of teamwork and good management, and the qualifications of a good collaborative pianist, and 2) practical contents included piano accompanying skill for trombone, the role of piano accompanying as an actor and adviser. These contents can be presented by 4 instructional styles: 1) theoretical section or lecture 2) group discussion 3) practical section and 4) performance practice. However, when applying these contents to instructional in Thailand context, it should consider factors and conditions, such as attitudes and perspectives towards piano accompanying of the music personnel, the existing of group instruction, the basic of learners, and limited period of time, where in teachers will need to have an instructional planning for presenting various contents