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F a c u l t y o f M u s i c a n d P e r f o r m i n g A r t s U n i v e r s i t i P e n d i d i k a n S u l t a n I d r i s , T a n j o n g M a l i m , P e r a k , M a l a y s i a

3rd International Music and Performing Arts

Conference (IMPAC2018) 13-15 November

2018

08Fall

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Name Title Page

Abdul Hamid Chan

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

8

Affendi bin Hj. Ramli


8

Ahmad Faudzi Bin Musib

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

8

Ahmad Munir Mahazair

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

8

Alia Farahin Abd Wahab

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia 9

Alisha Aprilia

Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia

9

Alla @ Azura Abal Abas

University of Malaya, Malaysia

9

Anna Christina Abdullah

Wawasan Open University, Malaysia

9

Anggayu Lintang Pertiwi

State University of Surabaya, Indonesia

9

Anita Oktariana Dewi

Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

9

Ayu Niza Machfauzia

Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

9

Bahizal Abu Bakar


10

Busra Aini Zulkifly Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

10

Cai Sin Tan


10

Camellia Siti Maya Mohd Razali

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

10

Chayuti Tassanawongwara


11

Christine Augustine Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia 11

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 3 Clare Suet Ching Chan


11

Colleen Wong

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia 12

Donie Fadjar Kurniawan

Institute of The Arts (ISI), Surakarta, Indonesia 12

Doreen Hui San Chai

University of Malaya, Malaysia 12

Elissa Miller-Kay Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand

12

Esther Akumbo Nyam

Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria

12

Fara Dayana Mohd Jufry


Farah Pauline Yong Abdullah


13

Fazlinda Md Fadzil

University of Warwick, United Kingdom 13

Fitri Nurdiansyah

Surabaya State University, Indonesia 13

Hanafi Hussin


Herry Djahwasi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

14

Hersapandi

Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 14

Hiroko Nagai

Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines 14

James Cruz Diaz

University of the Philippines, Philippines 14

Jan McMillan

Independent Researchers, Australia 14

Jason Kong-Chiang Tye

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

14

John Stephen

KDU University College, Malaysia. 15

Junita Batubara


Juriani Binti Jamaludin


Juwairiyah Zakaria


Kah Heng Chua

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia 16

Kamarulzaman Mohammed Karim


Kim Chen Lim


Kok Chang Pan


Kong Yau Yau


Kristophorus Divinanto Adi Yudono

Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia

17

Ku Wing Cheong


Lakshmi Permal

Universiti Pendididkan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

17

Lena Farida Hussain Chin


17

Li Wen Lim


18

Mahayuddin Abdul Rahim


18

Mario Suryopranoto Santoso

Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia 18

Mei Foong Ang

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 18

Mohamad Safri Shaharuddin

University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 19

Mohd Nizam Nasrifan


Monang Asi Sianturi


19

Muhamad Hafifi Bin Mokhtar


19

Mohd Azizul Ibrahim


IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 5Muhammad Amirul Asyraf Rozali


Muhammad Fauzan Nordin


Muhammad Fazli Taib Bin Saerani


Mohd. Kipli Abdul Rahman


Muhammad Khairul Izwan, Mohd Basri


Muralitheran Munusamy

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

21

Murina Pawanteh KDU University College, Malaysia.

21

Nadhilah Suhaimi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

21

Nikolay Demerdzhiev


22

Nor Shuradi Bin Nor Hashim


22

Nur Arina Zulkifli


22

Nur Nabila Michael Luang Abdullah


22

Nur Amalina

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia 23

Nurezlin Mohd Azib

Kadenza Music Academy, Malaysia

23

Nurulakmal Binti Abdul Wahid


23

Nutthan Inkhong Mahidol University, Thailand

23

Oluwanifemi Bolatito Oteh

Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria

24

Oriana Tio Parahita Nainggolan

Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, Indonesia 24

Ow Wei Chow Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

24

Patcharin Rompochuen

Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Thailand

24

Patta Ariffin Husin

Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia 25

Poh Gee Leng Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

25

Raja Mohammad Adnan Raja Mohammad Alif

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

25

Raja Morgan Veerappan


26

Rifa Fitriana Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

26

Roselina Johari Md.Khir

KDU University College, Malaysia.

26

Salman Alfarisi


Samuel Hsien Chih Tan

Sunway University, Malaysia

27

Sang Woo Ha


27

Sarupong Sutprasert

Thammasat University, Thailand 27

Shafizan Sabri Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

27

Sharifuddin Zainal


28

Shuraifa Asmah, Shad Saleem Faruqi

New York University, USA

28

Siew Ling Lim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

28

Siti Nur Hajarul Aswad Shakeeb Arsalaan Bajunid


29

Suflan Faidzal Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia 29

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 7Arshad

Sumathi Maniam


Suppabhorn Suwanpakdee

Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand

30

Swee Foong Liau

IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik, Malaysia 30

Syarul Azlina Sikandar


Topan Bagus Permadi

State University of Surabaya, Indonesia 31

Vijayamalar Gonushakran


Violetta Ayderova


31

Wan Fei Soon


31

Yan Yee Chen


Yen-Lin Goh Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

32

Yeon Amsalie @ Amsalib Pisali

Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia 32

Yi Feng Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia

32

Yuanda Diea Choirum Anissa

Surabaya State University, Indonesia

32

Yudiaryani

Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta, Indonesia

33

Yumi Yoshioka

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia 33

Yunike Juniarti Fitria

Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia 33

Zaharul Lailiddin Saidon


33

Zolkipli Abdullah


34

Abdul Hamid Chan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Abdul Hamid Chan holds a Diploma in Dance from National Arts Academy (now National Academy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage – ASWARA), Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts (Drama), and Master of Arts (Performing Arts – Dance) both from University of Malaya. He is currently a dance lecturer at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. Prior to this, he teaches Malay traditional dance at the Dance Department, University of Malaya. He is also an award-winning choreographer in local and international dance competitions. Affendi bin Hj. Ramli Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Affendi bin Hj. Ramli is a lecturer the Music Department, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. He is also an audio artist that had produced a number electroacoustic and commercial compositions. Ahmad Faudzi Bin Musib Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. [email protected] Dr. Ahmad Faudzi Musib graduated in Bachelor of Music (Music Synthesis) from Berklee College of Music Boston Massachusetts in 1990, Masters of Music (Electronic and Computer Music Emphasis) from University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida in 1992 and obtained his Ph.D. (Audio Field Recording and Sound Preservation) from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2015. His research is on Contextual Sound Preservation focusing mainly approaches to audio field recording that forms contextual sound preservation under present-day conditions of wide-spread electro-acoustic enforcement applied on musical instruments, which were traditionally played in rural and/or communal settings in its special sound environment. He has published many book chapters and scientific research articles in reputable national and international journals such as Journal of IASA (International Association of Sound and Audio-visual Archive), ICTM (International Council of Traditional Music) and MMJ (Malaysia Music Journal). He had lectured at Shanghai Conservatoire of Music, and Soochow University, Suzhou CHINA. Ahmad Munir Mahazair Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia [email protected] Ahmad Munir Mahzair is currently a violin lecturer at the UiTM Faculty of Music and heads the Bachelor of Music Performance Department. A well-qualified musician, Munir holds a Diploma in Music and a Bachelor in Music Performance from UiTM where he studied violin with Radzali Mustaffa and Mustafa Fuzer Nawi. He pursued his Master of Music Performance in the United States under several renowned violin Professors such as Stephen Miahky, Solomiya Ivakhiv and Dawn Wohn. He has

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 9performed both locally and internationally under various renowned conductorsincluding Mustafa Fuzer Nawi and Dato’ Johari Salleh as well as recorded with renowned local artists such as Yuna, Aizat Hamdan, Syamel and many more. Munir regularly conducts masterclasses and violin coaching at the invitation of the Ocean Institute of Audio and Technology and Putrajaya Presint 16 Committee, to name a few. He also founded the Moon Air Quartet where he actively performs. Alia Farahin Abd Wahab Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia [email protected] Alia Farahin Abd Wahab is currently a music lecturer in the Faculty of Music, Universiti Teknologi MARA. She holds a master in music (performance) from the University of News South Wales, Australia. Her first degree is a Bachelor in Music Composition (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA. She has been doing a lot of music arrangements since then for the orchestra and also performances throughout the years. Seindah Lautan was her first attempt at composing a Malaysian Art Song in the year 2016. This year, she managed to write her first song cycle with the theme "Malam" or Night. The poetry of this song cycle is written by Siti Hajar Aznam. The song cycles consist of 3 art songs; Sepi Malam, Irama Malam and Kala Malam. Alisha Aprilia Atma Jaya Catholic University, Indonesia [email protected] Alisha Aprilia Wave Consulting, Jakarta, Indonesia Alla @ Azura Abal Abas University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected]

Anna Christina Abdullah Wawasan Open University, Malaysia [email protected]

Anggayu Lintang Pertiwi State University of Surabaya, Indonesia [email protected] Anita Oktariana Dewi Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia [email protected]

Ayu Niza Machfauzia Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia [email protected]

Bahizal Abu Bakar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Bahizal Abu Bakar is an assistant registrar of Faculty of Arts and Cultural Management Aswara. Completed his Master in Arts from Aswara in 2016. Gain 12 years of experienced in orchestra management as orchestra manager at Istana Budaya from 2002-2014. At the moment he also a composer and music producer publishing Memori Cinta Suci sang by Jamilah. Busra Aini Zulkifly Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Busra Aini Binti Zulkifly, student of Master Performing Arts in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. She has degree in Performing Arts in Faculty Music and Performing Art UPSI. She has involve in Several Theater performance as a actress Theater Cinderella, (2017), Mak Yong Raja Besar Ho Gading (2015) and Assistant Director Mergas Tua (2017) and Magika Cinta (2018). Cai Sin Tan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Born in Kelantan in 1993, Tan Cai Sin started learning piano with Mr Andrew Lim when she was 6 years old. She passed her ABRSM Grade 8 examination at the age of 17 and achieved distinction for her ATCL (Associate of Trinity College, London) in the category of Recital Diploma. After completing STPM (Malaysian Higher School Certificate), she entered UPSI and received her Bachelor of Education (Music) in 2013, where she studied piano with Dr. Andrew Stewart Blackburn and Dr. Goh Yen Lin. In 2016, she received her recital diploma of LTCL (Licentiate of Trinity College London). She is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in Performance under the supervision of Dr Goh Yen Lin and Dr Tham Horng Kent. Camellia Siti Maya Mohd Razali Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected] Camellia Mohamed Razali is currently a lecturer at the Music Department of Universiti Putra Malaysia, pursuing her PhD at the University of Bristol, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Ellison. Camellia Mohamed Razali’s music are inspired by Asian nuance and Western European music combined through transcultural contemporary ideas. Her interest in music composition lies in composing for contemporary acoustic orchestral, chamber and vocal music. Performances of her compositions at major international music festivals and concerts include Bristol New Music Festival, Contemporary Music Venture Concert Series and University of Bristol’s New Music Ensemble Concerts. Camellia Mohamed Razali has worked and collaborated with prestigious music ensembles and musicians namely, Ensemble Variances, Quatuor Bozzini, and New Music Ensemble. Since 2016, she has

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 11presented papers and written book chapters concerned with addressing through music, the possibilities and questions raised by music and text, and issues of colliding and interacting cultures in today’s music world. Chayuti Tassanawongwara University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Chayuti Tassanawongwara obtained bachelor's degree in Music Education at Srinakharinwirot University Bangkok Thailand. He is studying Master of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies at University of Malaya. Christine Augustine Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Christine Augustine has a Doctor of Education (EdD), Masters in Performing Arts (Music Education), Bachelor’s Degree of Education (Music), LTCL and ATCL (piano). Christine Augustine is currently a senior lecturer at the Music and Music Education Department, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, Malaysia. She is a music educator who previously taught music in a private music school for five years. She has been an academic staff at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris for more than 10 years. Christine’s research interests include music education, Instructional Leadership, music in preschool and music and literacy. She was formerly a church musician and also a violinist/violist in the Malacca Youth Orchestra. She also performed in the Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia Orchestra concerts at Istana Budaya and the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Clare Suet Ching Chan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected]

Clare Suet Ching Chan completed her PhD in Music (Ethnomusicology) from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa in 2010; Master of Arts (Ethnomusicology) in 2002 and Bachelor of Arts (Music) in 1998 at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship (2005-2007), the Asia–Pacific Graduate Fellowship in Ethnomusicology from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa (2005-2007), the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship (2008-2010) and the Sumi Makey Scholars Award for Arts and Humanities (2008) for her PhD studies. Her research interest includes issues of identity, nationalism, tourism, globalisation and modernisation in the performing arts of Malaysia. Clare is currently the chief editor of the Malaysian Journal of Music (2015 onward). She served as the deputy dean of research and innovation from 2011 to 2017 at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia.

Colleen Wong Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Wong Huey Yi @ Colleen Wong is a music educator in the Department of Music and Music Education at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, Perak. She holds a double music degree from the National Arts Academy and the University of Malaya (with distinction), and received her M.A in Performing Arts from the University of Malaya. Colleen completed her EdD specialising in Instructional Leadership under Nova Southeastern University, Florida. In addition to teaching, she is a regular gamelan player with Rhythm in Bronze (RIB) and has conducted workshops using Malay gamelan with both adults and children. Her passion towards educating school children in music has led her to undertaking significant research in this field. Donie Fadjar Kurniawan Institute of The Arts (ISI), Surakarta, Indonesia [email protected] Doreen Hui San Chai University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Doreen Hui San Chai is a Postgraduate student of University of Malaya, currently carrying out a research on music education under supervision of Dr Pan Kok Chang. Elissa Miller-Kay Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand [email protected] Dr. Elissa Miller-Kay is a lecturer in Piano Performance and Musicology at the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in Bangkok, Thailand. Her principal research areas are Beethoven reception, nineteenth-century performance practices, and piano pedagogy. Recent performance engagements include Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra in Ontario, Canada and solo recitals at the Goethe Institute and Siam Ratchada Auditorium in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Miller-Kay holds degrees in Piano Performance from New York University (PhD), Mannes (MMus), and Oberlin College (BMus). Esther Akumbo Nyam Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria [email protected]

Esther Akumbo Nyam (PhD) is a lecturer in the department of Theatre Arts, Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria. She holds a PhD in community theartre for development (Kenyatta University Kenya). Her research focuses on conflicts and teaching that resolves around women, children and youths in violent conflicts, community theatre performances and developmental community oriented projects in

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 13Nigeria and Kenya. She has published several articles, book chapters on gender and violent conflicts, Theatre for development practices, children’s play series and oral performances Fara Dayana Mohd Jufry Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Fara Dayana Mohd Jufry merupakan tenaga pengajar di Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, UPSI yang kini sedang melanjutkan pengajian di peringkat PhD. Beliau menamatkan Ijazah Sarjana dalam teater dan muzik tradisional di Universiti Sains Malaysia. Selaku pengamal Wayang Kulit Kelantan di Malaysia, beliau berhasrat ingin mengetengahkan Wayang Kulit Kelantan ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi bagi memastikan persembahan tradisional ini tidak ditelan zaman. Selain itu, beliau yang merupakan generasi keempat kepada dalang Amat Ismail menguatkan lagi pemahaman tentang Wayang Kulit Kelantan. Oleh yang demikian, melalui pembelajaran beliau diperingkat Ijazah Sarjana Muda (grafik Komunikasi), beliau menggabungkan Wayang Kulit Kelantan dan reka bentuk untuk mendalami reka bentuk gambalan. Farah Pauline Yong Abdullah University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Fazlinda Md Fadzil University of Warwick, United Kingdom [email protected] Fitri Nurdiansyah Surabaya State University, Indonesia [email protected] Fitri Nurdiansyah was born in Tuban, 20 Juli 1998. She was a 4th semester student Surabaya State University Hanafi Hussin University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Dr.Hanafi Hussin is Associate Professor at Department of Southeast Asian Studies and Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malay

Herry Djahwasi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Herry Rizal Djahwasy is a music lecturer in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. He is well experienced in the teaching of classical guitar. An author of 5 volumes of classical Guitar method books. He has transcribed more than 50 songs. He regularly performs for recitals Hersapandi Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta, Indonesia [email protected] Hiroko Nagai Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines [email protected] Hiroko Nagai is Assistant Professor at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines as well as Senior Lecturer at College of Music, University of the Philippines. Her publication includes Transnationalizing Cultural of Japan in Asia: Dramas, Musics, Arts and Agencies (Ateneo de Manila University, 2009). She is a koto player, too, who studied under the Sawai Koto Academy. Aside from musical performances, she contributes her compositions to theater and film productions using acoustic and computer music. Her scores gained awards in the Philippines. James Cruz Diaz University of the Philippines, Philippines [email protected] Assistant Professor, Musicology Department Jan McMillan Independent Researchers, Australia [email protected] Jason Kong-Chiang Tye Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected]

Jason Tye is Senior Lecturer of Music at The School of Arts, Science University of Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Mount Union University , Ohio, USA, and a Performance Diploma from L’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris/ Alfred Cortot, where he was recipient of a French Government scholarship. He was awarded a prestigious Fellowship from Butler University in Indiana, where he received a Master of Music, under the tutelage of Steven Roberson and Martin Marks. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at The University of South Carolina, USA, where he also received a certification in Early Childhood Music Education from The Edward Gordon Institute of Music Learning where he studied with Edward Gordon, Wendy Valerio and Stephen Zdinski. His current research

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 15interests are in Multicultural Piano Pedagogy and the Social Psychology of Music with a special interest in Early Childhood Music Education. John Stephen KDU University College, Malaysia. [email protected] Junita Batubara Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Juriani Binti Jamaludin Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia [email protected] Juriani Jamaludin is a senior lecturer in the Music Education Department, Faculty of Music, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She started her teaching career as a music tutor in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Shah, Tanjong Malim, Perak in 2001 after graduating from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam with the Bachelor of Music. She obtained her masters degree in the field of Music Education from Universiti Putra Malaysia. She is currently in the final semester as a PhD candidate at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang under Dr Jason Tye Kong-Chiang supervision in the area of Early Childhood Music Education. She has written and presented many papers in conferences locally. Her research interests include music teacher in primary and secondary school, early childhood music education, music and creativity, psychology of music and teaching pedagogy. Juwairiyah Zakaria Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia [email protected] Juwairiyah Zakaria holds Master of Music (M.Mus) in Piano Pedagogy from West Virginia University, USA (2014). She is an alumni of Faculty of Music in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) for Diploma (2009) and Bachelor Degree (Hons) in Music Performance (2011). She was awarded the Young Lecturer Scholarship in 2012 from UiTM and Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia to pursue her master program. For her post-graduate study in USA, she gained more exposure and experience in both teaching and performing (solo and chamber) under the supervision of Professor Dr. Peter Amstutz and Professor Dr. Lucy Mauro. Juwairiyah was appointed as an instructor and accompanist for Permata Seni Koir in 2016. As for academia, she has presented and published three journal articles. Currently, she is a lecturer specializing in piano performance and pedagogy in the in Faculty of Music, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam Malaysia since March 2015 till present.

Kah Heng Chua Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected] Dr. Chua Kah Heng is presently the Science Education Specialist at the Research and Development Division, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM). He obtained his Ph.D and Master’s degree in the area of science education from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).Dr. Chua has published more than 10 reference books and workbooks in secondary science and chemistry, as well as numerous articles, book chapters on science and chemistry education. His research interests lies in chemistry and science pedagogy, laboratory activity, social scientific issue, attitude in learning science/chemistry, and relevance of chemistry education. Kamarulzaman Mohammed Karim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Kim Chen Lim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] C. K. LIM has earned her doctorate from the School of Computer Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2014 with an attachment with University Joseph Fourier (UJF), France under the MFUC scholarship (2012 -2014) at INRIA Grenoble (https://team.inria.fr/imagine/team/). Currently, she is a senior lecturer in Computing Department, FSKIK, Sultan Idris Educational University. She was also a deputy director II for assessment and instrumentation in UPSI Educational Research Lab (UERL). She specialises in computer graphics, visual informatics including plant modelling and music rendering, crowd simulation and rendering, virtual reality and preservation of digital heritage. She has published various proceedings and journal articles. Kok Chang Pan University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Kok Chang Pan is a Lecturer and Head of Department in Music, Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. Area of expertise including Music Education and Pedagogy; Music Education Technology.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 17Kong Yau Yau Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Kong Yau Yau is a full time music teacher in a Malaysia Chinese primary school. He serve as trainer (Jurulatih Utama) for KSSR music education since 2013. Now he is pursuing Master of Education (Music) at Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University. His interests in Music Education syllable structure, Assessment in Music Education and Classroom management. Kristophorus Divinanto Adi Yudono Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia [email protected] The proximity of the performing arts, literature and customs of his grandfather walks down the tree-lined area since childhood, forming Divin has a sense of caring nature in each of his works. Nature has always been the mother in any stretch of the imagination which Divin pour into each work. Ranging from poetry, short stories and theatre. By forming the Hujan Theater Group in 2014, Divin carries the story of nature in various performances. At a relatively young age and already managed to bring up many works, making Divin became PhD candidate of Creative Art Primary Education Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta-Indonesia. Ku Wing Cheong University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Lakshmi Permal Universiti Pendididkan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Lena Farida Hussain Chin Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Lena Farida binti Hussain Chin completed her MA in Arts (Drama) from University of Malaya in 2008, Bachelor of Performing Arts from MARA University of Technology in 2003, Bachelor of Writing with Honours (Creative Writing) from National Academy of Arts Culture and Heritage in 2001, Postgradute Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education in 2011 from Roehampton University. Lena is currently a theatre lecturer in the Performing Arts Department, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University. As a prolific theatre and drama activist in Malaysia, Lena has produced many theatre works in various task in directing, playwright, stage craft and production management. Her research interest includes issues of Malaysian modern and traditional theatre and drama studies.

Li Wen Lim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Lim Li Wen is a full-time Music teacher in Chinese primary school. He is currently pursuing Master in Education (Music) at Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University. He obtained his Bachelor of Teachership (Music Education) with Honour at Ilmu Khas teacher’s training institute under Open University Malaysia’s syllabus and certification in 2009. He experiences teaching Music for eight years in public school. He is also experience teaching in private music schools for nine years as Piano and Violin Instructor. His interests varied from music teaching sequence in the classroom, Information Technology in teaching, contemporary music education pedagogy, and cross-curricular Music education. Mahayuddin Abdul Rahim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected]

Mahayuddin b Abdul Rahim Senior Lecturer, Music department, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Educational University, (UPSI), Tg Malim, Perak, Malaysia. Pengalaman bertugas sebagai guru di sekolah rendah, sekolah menengah, Sekolah menengah Sains, Maktab rendah sains Mara, dan sekarang di UPSI. Mario Suryopranoto Santoso Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia [email protected] Mario Santoso currently serves as an assistant professor of piano at Universitas Pelita Harapan. He has performed extensively in the United States, Malaysia, Thailand, and virtually every important major cities in Indonesia. Mario received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Abilene Christian University, where he received a full scholarship and was honored in the dean’s list virtually almost every semester; Mario studied with Gustavo Tolosa and graduated in 2004 with cum laude. He then continued his Master of Music Study to Indiana University with Dean’s scholarship under tutelage of Arnaldo Cohen and Jean-Louis Haguenauer. In 2010, he was offered scholarship to study his doctorate at West Virginia University with Peter Amstutz. Mei Foong Ang University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected]

Mei Foong is a professional vocalist and an active performer of Western Classical Music. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU, Taiwan), had her further vocal studies at Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia (Rome, Italy) and subsequently gained her master’s degree at the University of Melbourne (Australia). She is now a PhD candidate at University Putra Malaysia (UPM), in which her present research focuses on the effects of singing for voice rehabilitation on people with Parkinson’s Disease.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 19Mohamad Safri Shaharuddin Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected] Mohd Nizam Nasrifan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Mohd. Nizam NASRIFAN attained his Diploma in Music Education from Batu Pahat Teachers Training College. He also received Music Specialist Teacher Certificate from Kuala Lumpur Special Teachers Training College (MPIK). Mohd Nizam then studied for Bachelor of Education (Music) at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia and later continued his study for Master of Education (Music) at the same university. Mohd. Nizam graduated in Doctor of Education (D. Ed. –Educational Leadership) from Nova Southwastern University, Florida USA. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in Faculty of Music and Performing Art, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) teaching Instructional Media in Music Education, Assessment in Music Education and Music Conducting. Monang Asi Sianturi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Muhamad Hafifi Bin Mokhtar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Muhamad Hafifi bin Mokhtar is a noise music artist. He performed under the moniker of "Anak Bukit" and had released multiple releases. He used a multidisciplinary techniques in his art. Currently, he is a Master of Music (Creative Music Technology) student at the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Mohd Azizul Ibrahim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Mohamad Azizul Ibrahim merupakan pelajar sarjana dalam bidang kajian seni persembahan teater di Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan (FMSP), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim, Perak. Bidang kajian beliau ialah sinografi yang terarah kepada seni persembahan teater tradisional Sabah. Beliau juga lepasan ijazah sarjana muda dalam bidang seni kreatif di Fakulti Kemanusiaan, Seni dan Warisan (FKSW), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Kini beliau bertugas sebagai tutor Seni Persembahan Teater dalam program Seni Kreatif di universiti yang sama. Beliau mempunyai minat dan kecenderungan dalam pengarahan artistik dan sinografi. Selain itu beliau juga aktif bergiat dalam produksi-produksi teater terutamanya sebagai pelakon. Pernah tercalon sebagai akhir tiga pelakon lelaki terbaik Malaysia di Festival Teater Malaysia 2016. Selain aktif teater, Mohamad Azizul Ibrahim juga aktif dalam menghasilkan filem-filem pendek dan skrip-skrip filem. Beliau kini berminat dalam penyelidikan Teater yang berasaskan ritual khusunuya di Sabah.

Muhammad Amirul Asyraf Rozali Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Muhammad Amirul Asyraf Bin Rozali. Pelajar Lepasan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Seni Persembahan (Teater). Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana Sastera Kajian Persembahan. Muhammad Fauzan Nordin Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Muhammad Fauzan Bin Nordin, student of Master Performing Arts in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. He has degree in Performing Arts in Faculty Music and Performing Art UPSI. He has Directed Several Theater performance such as Theater Cinderella(2017), Mergas Tua(2017), Magika Cinta (2018). Muhammad Fazli Taib Bin Saerani Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Muhammad Fazli Taib Bin Saearani, graduated summa cum laude from Universitas Gadjah Mada with a Doctorate in Performing Art and Visual Art Studies in the field of dance education in the classical court dance heritage of Yogyakarta. He received his Masters degree (Drama & Theater) in creative movement education at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang in 2014, Bachelors Degree in Creative Arts with dance concentration at Universiti Malaysia Sabah in 2007 and Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) in 2004 at Universiti Teknologi Mara . His research focuses on dance education, dance heritage through non-formal education, creative movement education and sociology of dance. Currently, he is the Deputy Dean of Academic and Internationalization at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts in Sultan Idris University of Education in Malaysia). Mohd. Kipli Abdul Rahman Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Mohd Kipli Bin Abdul Rahman is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. He holds a Ph.D in ‘Malay Letters’ (through a study of Kuda Kepang Mabuk Ritual Theatre as Performance Text) at UKM, Bangi. Wayang Wong as a theatre research for his Master thesis and B.A Performing Arts at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He is an academician by profession as well as theatre and performance activist (as a director, choreographer, actor, dancer, and facilitator). He appeared in many theatre and dance productions at national and international level and actively involved as an academic writer, editor, researcher as well as performer. The main research interest is the study of trans-disciplinary performing arts. His expertise is in the Theatre and Modern Drama, Theory of Performance, Traditional Theatre, Performance Studies and Ethno-Performance. Current research is the study on the indigenous ritual performance.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 21 Muhammad Khairul Izwan, Mohd Basri Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Ijazah Sarjana Muzik (Persembahan), Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, Universiti Pendidikan Sulta Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak Muralitheran Munusamy Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected] Muralitheran or better known in the music industry as MuraleeMS@astacfunk is an AIR Awards & AIM award winning sound engineer turned producer who has numerous years of comprehensive experience leading companies from start-up, through revitalization, to turnaround, and accelerated growth - to almost the same in years of experience in the field, from live sound to studio recordings and post production. He has both recorded and engineered for several big name artiste such as Altimet, SleeQ, Reshmonu, Joe Flizzow, Aman Ra (Kraft), Sheila Majid, Ning Baizura and Ruffedge etc. Aside from music, he has also engineered for numerous TV commercials, documentaries and films. His cores of expertise are in Live Sound, Location Recording, Recording, Mixing, Mastering and Audio Pre/Post Production. Currently pursuing his Master in Science Music at Universiti Putra Malaysia to fulfill his dreams. Murina Pawanteh KDU University College, Malaysia. [email protected] Nadhilah Suhaimi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Nadhilah Suhaimi merupakan seorang guru di SMK Dato Haji Mohd Nor Ahmad di Pulau Pinang. Beliau merupakan seorang penggiat puisi dan teater yang aktif sebagai seorang pelakon, penerbit dan pengarah di Malaysia. Selama lebih sepuluh tahun sepanjang penglibatan beliau, Nadhilah telah merangkul pelbagai kejayaan antaranya ialah sebagai Pelakon dan Pengarah Terbaik di dalam pertandingan Festival Teater Malaysia. Pada tahun 2015, Nadhilah mewakili Malaysia ke Majlis Sastera Asia Tenggara yang telah diadakan di Indonesia. Hasil daripada itu, karya beliau berjudul Pasir Salak telah diterbitkan di dalam antologi skrip drama pentas MASTERA. Beliau juga merupakan Pengurus Bilik Sastera (Wakil Malaysia) yang menghimpunkan penyair dan pengkarya dari Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapura dan Brunei. Dalam bidang puisi pula, Nadhilah telah dinobatkan sebagai Johan Deklamasi Puisi Kemerdekaan Peringkat Kebangsaan pada tahun 2014. Kini beliau sedang melanjutkan pelajaran di peringkat sarjana di dalam program Sarjana Teater Dalam Pendidikan di Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, UPSI.

Nikolay Demerdzhiev Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected]

Nikolay Demerdzhiev graduated his Doctoral studies at the University of Music in Vienna with distinction. He also studied in Austria and graduated from the Graz Arts University in 2007 with two Masters Degrees in viola performance and music pedagogue. In 2008 he moved to Japan to teach viola and violin at the invitation of the Johann Sebastian Bach Music School of Utsunomiya. Nikolay returned to Austria in 2010 to complete his PhD at the University of Music in Vienna while continuing to teach at the Johann Sebastian Bach Musikschule Wien. As an experienced orchestral and chamber musician, he has performed with Maribor Philharmonic Orchestra (Slovenia), Macau Philharmonic Orchestra, City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. He is also an author of several publications on music educational research. He is now head of Johann Sebastian Bach School of Music in Hong Kong. Nor Shuradi Bin Nor Hashim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Nor Shuradi bin Haji Nor Hashim was educated at Faculty Film, Theatre and Animation, Universiti Technology Mara (UiTM), where he attained his Degree in Perfoming Arts (Screen Arts Studies) in first class holder recognization. Then, he had complete his Master In Performing Arts, at Culture Center, Universiti Malaya with focusing in theatre and drama studies during his course work. He also construct his researched by focusing on gender studies in performing arts during submitting his fully desertations. Recently he attached with Performing Arts Department, Faculty of Music and Performing Art, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), teaching in theatre studies. Now he will continuing his study in Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) at Universiti Sains Malaysia, focusing his research on Estetic Styles of Malay Postmodern Theatre in Malaysia Nur Arina Zulkifli Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Nur Nabila Michael Luang Abdullah Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Nur Nabila from Kuching, Sarawak went to the Centre of Preparatory Studies, MARA Institute of Technology, Shah Alam, Selangor for her Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL) Matriculation Programme before graduating her B. Ed (TESL) with honours degree at the National University of Malaysia in 1996. After completing her MA in Dance Studies : Dance in Education, Choreological Studies and Sociology of Dance from City University, London in 1997, she dedicated 20 years of teaching at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (1997-2010) and Sultan Idris Education University (2010

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 23till present). Her research interest includes dance ethnography and dance costume design. As co-authors, she has published a book entitled ‘Inventory of Traditional Games and Sports’ in 1998. She has also made contributions as panel members to the development of dance curriculum for Sekolah Seni Malaysia. She is also the advisor for the dance society club: Kelab Warisan Tari UPSI (WARIS). Nur Amalina Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia [email protected] Nurezlin Mohd Azib Kadenza Music Academy, Malaysia [email protected] Nurezlin Mohd Azib has graduated in Master of Arts (Performing Arts - Music) from University of Malaya in 2017. She also holds the Bachelor of Music degree from University of Southern Queensland (Australia), as well as Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology) from University of Science (USM), Penang. She is currently a music teacher in Kadenza Music Academy, Bangi, Selangor, teaching piano, keyboard, and music theory. Nurulakmal Binti Abdul Wahid Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Nurulakmal, berkelulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Seni Persembahan (Tari) dan Sarjana Pengajian Melayu (Seni Persembahan) dari Universiti Malaya. Beliau terlatih dengan pelbagai genre tari, antaranya Tarian Tradisional Sarawak, Melayu serta moden dan kontemporari. Beliau aktif dalam penyelidikan dan pembentangan tentang Begendang Sarawak dalam dan luar negara sejak tahun 2013. Sebuah repertoire tari iaitu Tandak Lamak dipertandingkan dalam Festival of Colors of The World 2015 dan memenangi koreografi yang terbaik. Antara karya tari kontemporari yang dihasilkan seperti Rail, Similar, Try, Which Room are You, Similar 2, Their Journey, She Simply Disappears, Only One, Wah!Ehh..Sshh.., Workaholic and He Simply Dissappears. Pada 2014, karya Their Journey mendapat anugerah Best Overall Production dan penarinya mendapat Best Supporting Female Dancer di Short & Sweet Festival (Dance). Beliau juga berkhidmat sebagai seorang penari profesional pada Kumpulan seni persembahan Petronas pada tahun 2009 dan kini berkhidmat sebagai seorang pensyarah di Jabatan Seni Persembahan, Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, UPSI. Nutthan Inkhong Mahidol University, Thailand [email protected] Nutthan Inkhong is a Ph.D. candidate in Music at the College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand. She began her study of Music Education in the year 2000 (Bachelor’s degree) and her study of Musicology in 2005 (Master’s degree) and 2010 (Doctoral degree). She started her career as a singing teacher in a private music school in 2002 and currently, she teaches singing, music theory, and ear training in her

private studio. Her areas of interest include popular singing in several styles, music therapy, music history, music business, and music education. Oluwanifemi Bolatito Oteh Plateau State University Bokkos, Nigeria [email protected] Oteh Oluwanifemi Bolatito is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Jos and also holds a Masters degree in Theatre Arts from the same University. Her major areas of interest include: Children's Theatre, Theatre for development, Women Theatre and Nation Building. She is an associate of the Nigerian institute of Management. She has attended Theatre related courses in the UK. Oriana Tio Parahita Nainggolan Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, Indonesia [email protected] Ow Wei Chow Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. [email protected] Chow, a PhD graduate and a lecturer from Universiti Putra Malaysia, is actively engaged in academic researches that focus on cultural musicology, virtual ethnography and digital cultural studies. He has contributed numerous articles in academic journals and publications for which he wrote on topics ranging from Buddhism-related music to online media and social identity in local music movement. Having previously worked as a newspaper columnist and a lecturer, he switches roles frequently as administrator, editor, translator, photographer, graphic designer and cultural researcher in his multidisciplinary undertakings. He has vast interests in subjects related to music, culture, ethics, humanity, philosophy, and the scientific ways of knowing. Patcharin Rompochuen Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Thailand [email protected] Patcharin Rompochuen is a lecturer at Branch of Performing Arts, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rajabhat University Valaya Alongkorn under the Royal Patronage. She began her study of Thai Dance and Drama in the year 2004 (Bachelor’s degree) and her study of Cultural Resource Management in 2010 (Master’s degree). She started her career as a Thai dance teacher in a private school in 2007 and currently, she teaches Thai dance and Thai contemporary dance in her private studio.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 25Patta Ariffin Husin Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia [email protected] Patta Ariffin Husin berasal dari Semporna Sabah dan sedang melanjutkan pelajaran di peringkat sarjana dalam bidang kajian seni persembahan teater di Fakulti Kemanusiaan Seni Dan Warisan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Sabah. Bidang kajian beliau ialah pemerkasaan wanita melalui fungsi dan struktur dalamm persembahan teater tradisional sabah. Patta Ariffin Husin merupakan pelajar lepasan ijazah sarjana muda dari Twintech international university college dalam bidang pentadbiran perniagaan. Beliau kini berkerja sebagai tutor sambilan di university Malaysia Sabah dan aktif mengikuti produksi – produksi teater dan tari. Selain itu juga, beliau aktif mengikuti persembahan teater dan tari anjuran badan kerajaan dan NGO. Poh Gee Leng Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Leng Poh Gee holds a Master of Arts (Performing Arts) from University of Malaya and Bachelor of Science (Human Development) from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is currently a dance lecturer in Sultan Idris Education University and he was one of the founding lecturers for Dance Department, University of Malaya (2005-2016) where he served as Head. He is currently the Vice President of My Dance Alliance; and one of the editors cum translator of LANGKAH, a bilingual online journal for local contemporary dance. He has been nominated as The Best Choreographer (Music Category) for BOH Cameronian Arts Awards on 2013 and 2015. He has been appointed as dance notator for the Johor Heritage Foundation (2011-2012); and one of the dance judges for BOH Cameronian Awards (2011-2016). Raja Mohammad Adnan Raja Mohammad Alif Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia [email protected]

Raja Mohamad Alif is a music composition lecturer at Faculty of Music, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He has acquired a Master of Music Degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, majoring in music composition. Prior to that he studied at UiTM, graduating with a Vice Chancellors Award for his bachelor’s degree also in music composition. Throughout his career as an educator and composer, several of his compositions were performed by various professional performers from around the world including performers from Vietnam, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. He has recently represented his country for the 34th Asian Composers League Young Composers Competition. His compositions are often based on Malaysian historical subjects and focuses on timbre to paint his sound world.

Raja Morgan Veerappan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Raja Morgan Veerappan is an English Language lecturer with Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia International Languages Campus. He holds a Masters and PhD in Performing Arts (UM), B.Ed (Hons) TESL/ literature (UPM), Graduate Diplomas in Public Relations, Tamil Language and Literature. As a former cultural consultant & choreographer for MAS and as an ex-model, actor, dancer he has won several titles and contributed vastly at national and international arenas. He is a television personality and judge for several reality shows. Rifa Fitriana Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia [email protected] Roselina Johari Md.Khir KDU University College, Malaysia. [email protected] PhD in Creative Arts, MA in Theatre and Drama, BA in English literature. Now a senior lecturer at the School of Communications and Creative Arts, KDU University College. Teaches Entertainment Arts. Salman Alfarisi Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Salman Alfarisi, or also known as Salman Faris, completed his doctorate in Cultural Studies Performing Arts Dance Studies at the University of Udayana in Denpasar Bali, Indonesia (2014). He has published six books throughout his career that includes "Tuan Guru" in 2007, "Perempuan Rusuk Dua" in 2009, "Guru Dane” in 2010, "Guru Onyeh" in 2011, "Kenari Mentaram" in 2013 and "Tuan Guru Umar Kelayu: Lombok Poros Makkah-Nusantara" in 2016. He was the best theater playwright for the national level in Indonesia in 2002 entitled "Putri Mandalika". At present he has published quite a number of writings in the media. His focus and expertise is on the Performing Arts in the context of identity, cultural politics, cultural diplomacy, post-colonial and postmodern. Since joining the Sultan Idris Education University, he contributes his expertise as a senior lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI Malaysia.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 27 Samuel Hsien Chih Tan Sunway University, Malaysia [email protected] Samuel Tan is a collaborative pianist devoted to the fields of teaching, opera, art song, chamber music, musical theatre, and contemporary music. He has a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Accompanying with Distinction and an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Performance with Distinction from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology at University Malaya, focusing on the research of the sociocultural and historical background of the Malaysian Chinese art song. Samuel has been working with various music departments of tertiary institutions. He has been involved in a variety of projects, from helming curriculum development to program leadership. He is now a full time lecturer at Department of Performance and Media, Sunway University. Sang Woo Ha Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Dr. Sangwoo Ha is a senior lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts at Sultan Idris Education University. She holds a Ph.D. in Critical Dance Studies from UC, Riverside. She received an Ed.M in Physical Education and a B.A. in Dance from Ewha Women’s University. Her interesting research area is about ways of embodying dance, issues of gender and sexuality and analysis of socio-political and cultural structures through lens of dancing bodies. She also concentrates on researching for kinesthetic learning-based education in dance field. Sarupong Sutprasert Thammasat University, Thailand [email protected] Sarupong Sutprasert is full-time lecturer at Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Thammasat University. Shafizan Sabri Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Shafizan Bin Sabri received his PhD in music at the Faculty of Music, Universiti Teknologi Mara and MMus in Performance at the School of Arts & Culture, Newcastle University. He is a lecturer at Faculty of Music & Performing Arts at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. His research interest includes issues related to teaching string instrument.

Sharifuddin Zainal Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Sharifuddin Zainal merupakan pensyarah Seni Persembahan (teater) di Fakulti Kemanusiaan, Seni dan Warisan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Beliau sedang melanjutkan pengajian di peringkat Doktor Falsafah dalam bidang pengajian teater dan drama di Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultah Idris. Kecenderungan penyelidikan beliau adalah bidang Seni Persembahan Tradisional khususnya persembahan teater tradisional Sabah. Sharifuddin Zainal memperolehi ijazah sarjana Pengajian Skrin-TV dan Filem, dari Universiti Sains Malaysia. Beliau juga mendapat Ijazah Sarjana Muda Seni Halus dalam bidang Lakonan dan Pengarahan Teater. Selain aktif dalam penyelidikan, Sharifuddin Zainal juga merupakan aktivis teater yang aktif di Sabah. Beliau banyak menampilkan karya-karya arahan beliau dan terlibat dengan produksi di peringkat kebangsan dan antarabangsa. Sebagai pengerusi STAGE (Sabah Theatre and Arts Management) Production, beliau telah membawa kumpulan tersebut membuat persembahan di pelbagai tempat dan peringkat. Bidang kecenderungan dan kepakaran beliau adalah pengarahan, pengarahan artistik dan juga persembahan tradisional berasakan ritual. Shuraifa Asmah, Shad Saleem Faruqi New York University, USA [email protected] Shuraifa Asmah Shad Saleem Faruqi earned her Master of Music in Music Technology from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. Additionally, she holds both a Diploma in Music and a Bachelor in Music Performance (Hons.) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Having had the opportunity to experience the cacophony of city life in both Kuala Lumpur and New York City, her interest lies in the study of urban soundscapes and its impact on the urban dwellers quality of life. Her current focus is on the analysis of spatiotemporal patterns and soundscape components of the urban acoustic environment, and its relation to the socio economic and racial/ethnic demography of metropolitan cities, with the hopes of improving the urbanites standard of living as well as to preserve its sonic heritage. Siew Ling Lim Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Lim Siew Ling holds a Master of Arts (Performing Arts) from University of Malaya. Trained in Ballet, contemporary and traditional dance, she worked as fulltime dancer under the Petronas Performing Arts Group in 2009-2010 and work as academician under Sultan Idris Education University in 2010-2016. She performed in various contemporary dance performances since 2007, and actively performed in various musicals since 2008. Siew Ling also produced full-length contemporary dance performances since 2010. She won The Best Female Dancer Award in Short+ Sweet Dance (Penang) 2014. She was the working committee member and also presenter in International Conference on Dance Education (2014) and International Music and

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 29Performing Arts Conference (2014). Siew Ling also an ordinary committee member of MyDance Alliance since 2013 until now. Siti Nur Hajarul Aswad Shakeeb Arsalaan Bajunid Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Siti Nur Hajarul Aswad’s enthusiasm as an educator and pianists involves an output in musical performances, compositions and music arrangement for solo piano, orchestra and small ensembles. Her wide variety of recent works in classical and popular music had brought her to perform in venues locally and internationally. Equally active in performing an assortment of works for solo piano and ensembles, she regularly performs as a pianist and a keyboardist. Siti Nur Hajarul Aswad divides her time as an academician and was previously the Co-ordinator of Music Performance at the UiTM Faculty of Music. Upon completion of her Masters degree from the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, majoring in Western Classical Piano Performance, she had produced and co-produced successful concerts like the Music Rendezvous, Eximious and also presented her paper on pianism and improvisation at APSMER 2017 and 4th Rhythm Changes: Jazz Utopia 2016. Suflan Faidzal Arshad Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Suflan Faidzal Bin Arshad telah mula berkecimpung dalam seni persembahan sejak tahun 90an lagi. Beliau melanjutkan pelajaran dalam bidang seni muzik peringkat diploma hinggalah ke peringkat ijazah sarjana seni kreatif (MA) di Akademi Seni Kebangsaan dan ASWARA Kuala Lumpur. Melalui pengalaman yang dikumpul sewaktu berkhidmat di Kompleks Budaya Negara, beliau mengutip banyak pengalaman dengan membuat pelbagai persembahan pentas. Di antara persembahan teater dan muzikal yang pernah diterajui sebagai pemain muzik, penggubah, konduktor dan juga pengarah muzik ialah Wangi jadi Saksi, Cindai, Tikar Mengkuang, Tiang Seri Tegak Berlima, Muzikal Rubiah, Bangsawan Raja Laksamana Bentan dan Dramatari Tumasek. Beliau pernah bertugas sebagai penggubah lagu dan jururakam di PakNgah Production dari tahun 1998 hingga 2006. Dan kemudian menjadi pensyarah muzik di Fakulti Muzik Aswara dari tahun 2007 hingga 2016, dan kini beliau merupakan pensyarah sepenuh masa di Fakulti Muzik dan Seni Persembahan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Tanjong Malim. Sumathi Maniam Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Sumathi Maniam Raj is senior lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. She has a Masters and PhD in Performing Arts (UM), B.Ed (Hons) TESL/ literature (UPM), Diploma in Teaching and certificates in music theory and practice. She has taught Semester Courses at University Malaya and University Islam Antarabangsa. She has written several

academic articles and continues contributing on her areas of interest such as South East Asian folklore, traditional theatre, mythology and education. Suppabhorn Suwanpakdee Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Thailand [email protected] He currently works as an Assistant to the President for Student Affairs at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music (PGVIM) where he also is the project manager of the PYO (Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music Youth Orchestra). Suppabhorn has explored other musical paths such as experimental music and film music. He is a pioneer of Ensemble Music Makers, a collective proposing novel approaches to performance, experimenting with the interpretation of many musical styles, from classical music to new contemporary compositions. Suppabhorn has performed in several orchestras including Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Bangkok Pro Musica. In 2008, Suppabhorn received Bachelor degree in music performance (first class honour) from Silpakorn University. Then he received master degree in performance at Mahidol University. In 2017, Suppabhorn received Doctor of Fine Arts (Music) from Chulalongkorn University which he granted government scholarship. Swee Foong Liau IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik, Malaysia [email protected] Mimi Liau Swee Foong received her PhD. in Music Education from the University of Malaya in 2014. Mimi completed her Master of Science in 2001 (Universiti Putra Malaysia) and BA (Music) in 1999 from University of Science Malaysia, Penang. She is a senior lecturer in the Social Science Department of IPG Kampus Pendidikan Teknik, Bandar Enstek. She was awared the “Pensyarah Cemerlang” in 2014 by the Ministry of Education. She lectures in music education, voice, and education studies. Her research interest includes issues in music education, curriculum, and teacher education. Syarul Azlina Sikandar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Syarul Azlina Bt Dato’Haji Sikandar is senior lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts in the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, UPSI. She has a PhD in Drama And Theater (University Sains Malaysia), Masters in Malay Letter (Univercity Kebangsaan Malaysia), Degree Performing Arts in Film Studies (Univerity Teknologi Mara) and Diploma in Theater (Akademi Seni Kebangsaan). She has taught theater and management in theater from 2007-2014 in UITM and ASWARA. She has written several academic articles and continues contributing on her areas of interest such as the management in theater, acting and directing in theater.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 31Topan Bagus Permadi State University of Surabaya, Indonesia [email protected] Vijayamalar Gonushakran Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia Vijayamalar Gunushakran is a full-time Music teacher in Tamil primary school. She has completed her Master in Education (Music) at Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Sultan Idris Education University. She obtained her Bachelor of Teachership (Music Education) with Honour at Ilmu Khas teacher’s training institute in 2013. She experiences teaching Music for six years in public school. Her interests are in music teaching sequence in Music Education syllabus structure and Assessment in Music Education. Violetta Ayderova Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Violetta Ayderova attended the Uspensky Music School for Gifted Children in Tashkent and later obtained her Master of Viola Performance from the Tashkent State Conservatory of Uzbekistan in 1998. She has performed extensively as Assistant Principal Viola with the Navoi State Opera and Ballet Theatre, and the ‘Turkistan’ Chamber Ensemble in Uzbekistan. She has presented research papers at the International Music and Performing Arts Conference (IMPAC) in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia (2016), and the Asia-Pacific Symposium for Music Education Research (APSMER) in Melaka, Malaysia (2017), the 1st Lombok International Edu-Tourism Conference (LIETC) in Lombok, Indonesia (2017). Her research interests focus on viola pedagogy and performance, including the design of music books and scores based on traditional Malay music. Ms. Violetta Ayderova is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Music and Music Education, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia. Wan Fei Soon University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Yan Yee Chen University of Malaya, Malaysia [email protected] Yan Yee Chen, a PhD candidate at the University of Malaya. Currently working actively with children with autism using music, movement and A.N.R.M. technique (Active Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Medicine）

Yen-Lin Goh Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Pianist Yen-Lin Goh has premiered numerous solo and chamber works in concerts and festivals across North America, Europe, Africa, and Malaysia. In 2015, she was invited as one of two musicians for the Brush Creek Arts Foundation residency in USA. Her other awards include the Tunisian/American Embassy Piano Fellowship that took her to Tunisia in 2009. A full scholarship recipient, Yen-Lin earned her Master of Music in Piano Performance with high honors from Oklahoma City University, USA, and subsequently received her Doctor of Musical Arts from Bowling Green State University, where she was awarded a full teaching assistantship. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. Her passion for teaching brought her to Tanzania 2013-15, working as a teaching fellow at Umoja Music School and a lecturer at Tumaini University Makumira. She is currently a senior lecturer at UPSI. (youtube.com/c/yenlingoh) Yeon Amsalie @ Amsalib Pisali Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia [email protected] Beliau merupakan pelajar Doktor Falsafah dari Fakulti Kemanusiaan, Seni dan Warisan Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) dalam bidang seni persembahan yang tertumpu kepada pengajian pemasaran dan perniagaan teater. Beliau menamatkan pengajian di peringkat ijazah Sarjana dalam bidang pengajian Seni Kreatif yang mengkhusus kepada kajian teater tradisional Sabah dengan fokus terhadap masyarakat Bajau Laut di Daerah Semporna. Kini beliau, berkhidmat sebagai tutor dalam Program Teater di Fakulti yang sama dan bergiat aktif dalam persatuan teater universiti serta menyandang jawatan tertinggi dalam Sabah Theater, Art’s and Management (STAGE) sebuah organisasi badan bukan kerajaan yang bergiat aktif di Sabah. Yi Feng Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected]

Feng Yi is a student of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris' Master of Music in composition. She also received her Bachelor's in Music Education at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in 2015. She is a singer and songwriter from Chongqing, China and has performed around Malaysia and China. Yuanda Diea Choirum Anissa Surabaya State University, Indonesia [email protected] Yuanda Diea Choirum Anissa was born in Pacitan, 28 May 1998. She was a 4th semester student from a Surabaya Sate University.

IMPAC2018BIOGRAPHY 33 Yudiaryani Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta, Indonesia [email protected] Yudiaryani is a leading Indonesia Woman Theatre Lecturer and Director. She finished her Graduate Degree in French Department at Universitas Gadjah Mada, and her Postgraduate Degree in Theatre and Film Studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Australia. She also completed her Doctoral Degree of Performing Arts at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Currently Senior Professor at Theatre Department, Faculty of Performing Art, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta. She is also Artistic Director of the Yogyakarta Woman Theatre. She works as a play interpreter from English and French version to Indonesian language. She has researched several actual problems based on traditional theatre in Indonesia. She has directed for all plays produced by Yogyakarta Woman Theatre. Yumi Yoshioka Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia [email protected] Yumi Yoshioka is from Osaka, Japan. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy with emphasis in Performance and Musical Research at the University of South Carolina. She has presented, taught, performed and accompanied in the US, Japan and Malaysia. She has also conducted research on the development of teaching strategies in piano using Comprehensive Musicianship through Performances. Dr. Yoshioka is a founder of the Community Music Program in School of the Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She is currently an adjunct music faculty in USM and is maintaining a very active involvement in the music community as a part time music lecturer, clinician, presenter, performer, presenting at seminars and guiding potential young pianist p in Penang, Malaysia. Yunike Juniarti Fitria Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia [email protected] Zaharul Lailiddin Saidon Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Zaharul Lailiddin Saidon is an associate professor of Music Education at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, where he teaches courses in music education and marching band techniques. Zaharul currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts at the university. He received his undergraduate degree in music from Southern Illinois University, United States of America (USA), and his master’s degree in education from the University of Houston, Texas, USA. Zaharul is one of the founding members of the Malaysia Band Association and the Malaysian Association for Music Education

Zolkipli Abdullah Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia [email protected] Zolkipli Bin Abdullah. Pensyarah Jabatan Seni Persembahan Fakulti Muzik Dan Seni Persembahan Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Berkelulusan Dalam Bidang M.A (Performing Art). Kepakaran Dalam Sinografi Dan Visual Art.

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