Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music (PGVIM) continues to advance its mission of Academic Service to Society by deploying a group of student representatives to perform classical music in a string quartet formation as part of the event “SCG Happy Sati Space (Gift Give Fest).”
The event, a happiness and mindfulness marketplace aimed at fostering well-being and awareness, was held at the Main Hall of SCG Headquarters Buildings 1–2, Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited (SCG), Bang Sue, on 17–18 December 2025.
The SCG Happy Sati Space event this year was held under the theme “Gift (Give) Fest,” a festival of giving. The event was collaboratively organized by the Mental Development for Well-being Club, Sati SPACE, and partner networks, with the aim of creating a space where organizational personnel could pause from their routines and reconnect with self-care.
The event featured a marketplace highlighting Thai organic lifestyle products and community-based goods under the concept “Conscious Living with Known Origins,” sourced from networks of farmers and community enterprises (such as Hanada and Phu Jaemsai). It also promoted waste reduction and the use of environmentally friendly materials, in alignment with SCG’s sustainability policies.
Recognizing the significance of music as a powerful medium, PGVIM emphasized the role of music in creating a relaxing atmosphere and enhancing the spiritual and emotional well-being of event participants.
For this performance, PGVIM string quartet, creating an atmosphere in harmony with the event’s theme and the year-end festive season welcoming the New Year. The students carefully curated a diverse repertoire, organized into several categories to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds, as follows:
Royal Compositions
Performed in remembrance of His Majesty’s musical genius and in tune with the cool December ambience, including “Still on My Mind,” “Love in Spring,” and “Oh I Say.”
Festive and Christmas Selections:
Bright and joyful pieces celebrating the Christmas season, such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” “The Christmas Waltz,” and the charming tune “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.”
Contemporary Thai and Luk Krung Songs:
Expressing warmth and nostalgia through string arrangements, highlighted by the song “Chan Ja Fan Thueng Thoe” (I Will Dream of You).
International Classics and Jazz Standards:
Creating a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere with pieces such as “Blue Moon,” “Over the Rainbow,” “When I Grow Too Old to Dream,” “Theme from New York, New York,” and “Siboney,” along with lively tango rhythms in “Tangos for String Ensemble.”
Classical Repertoire:
The timeless masterpiece “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel, renowned for its calming effect and its ability to promote focus and tranquility.
Participation in this activity not only provided students with valuable opportunities to develop and refine their musical performance skills in real-world settings, but also reaffirmed the role PGVIM as a leading institution of higher music education. The Institute remains firmly committed to applying musical knowledge and aesthetic values in service to society, contributing to the enhancement of people’s quality of life in accordance with its enduring institutional mission.
