UPM Music Department

Tahniah kepada Ahli Akademik Kami yang Dihormati ✨

Jabatan Muzik merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Prof. Madya Dr. Clare Chan Suet Ching, Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Faudzi Musib dan Prof. Madya Dr. Loo Fung Chiat atas pencapaian serta pengiktirafan yang diterima sempena Majlis Gemilang Putra (MGP) 2026.

Dedikasi, kepimpinan serta sumbangan berterusan dalam bidang akademik dan seni amat membanggakan serta menjadi inspirasi kepada warga universiti dan masyarakat. Semoga pengiktirafan ini menjadi pemangkin kepada kejayaan yang lebih gemilang pada masa hadapan.

Sekalung tahniah dan syabas! 🎉👏

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✨ Congratulations to Our Esteemed Academicians ✨

The Department of Music extends our heartfelt congratulations to Associate Professor Dr. Clare Chan Suet Ching, Associate Professor, Dr. Ahmad Faudzi Musib and Associate Professor Dr. Loo Fung Chiat on their remarkable achievements and recognition at the Majlis Gemilang Putra (MGP) 2026.

Your dedication, leadership, and continuous contributions to academia and the arts continue to inspire the university community and beyond. May this recognition become a catalyst for even greater success in the future.

Once again, congratulations and syabas! 🎉👏

Jabatan Muzik amat berbesar hati menerima penghargaan bersama para pendidik dan rakan sekerja yang berdedikasi di Majlis Apresiasi FEM 2026 ✨

Pengiktirafan ini mencerminkan semangat, komitmen, kerjasama, dan usaha berterusan di sebalik setiap pengajaran, persembahan, kolaborasi, dan sumbangan sepanjang tahun ini.

Terima kasih kepada semua yang sentiasa menyokong perkembangan pendidikan muzik dan seni di fakulti kami. Semoga kita terus berkembang, memberi inspirasi, dan mencipta impak yang bermakna melalui muzik dan pendidikan 🎼🤍

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The Music Department is truly honoured to be recognised alongside many dedicated educators and colleagues within the Faculty of Human Ecology. This achievement reflects the passion, commitment, teamwork, and continuous efforts behind every lesson, performance, collaboration, and contribution throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who has continuously supported the growth of music education and the arts within our faculty. May we continue to inspire, grow, and create meaningful impact together through music and education! 🎹🎻

Tahniah dan syabas diucapkan kepada Profesor Madya Dr. Clare Chan Suet Ching, atas penerimaan Anugerah Fellowship Naib Canselor (Kategori Penerbitan Buku) sempena Majlis Gemilang Putra (MGP) 2026, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Pengiktirafan berprestij ini mencerminkan dedikasi, kecemerlangan akademik serta sumbangan beliau yang amat bermakna dalam bidang penerbitan ilmiah dan penyelidikan. Pencapaian ini turut menjadi inspirasi kepada rakan sekerja dan para pelajar.

Kami amat berbangga atas pencapaian cemerlang ini dan mendoakan semoga beliau terus maju jaya dalam semua usaha pada masa hadapan.

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Warmest congratulations to our Associate Professor, Dr. Clare Chan Suet Ching, on receiving the Anugerah Fellowship Naib Canselor (Kategori Penerbitan Buku) at the Majlis Gemilang Putra (MGP) 2026, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

This prestigious recognition reflects her dedication, academic excellence, and invaluable contributions to scholarly publication and research. Her achievement continues to inspire both colleagues and students alike. We are truly proud of this remarkable accomplishment!

🎶 Lecturers’ Concert Series @ UPM
The Masters Series

Jabatan Muzik, Fakulti Ekologi Manusia, Universiti Putra Malaysia dengan bangganya mengumumkan siri konsert pensyarah yang menampilkan keunggulan artistik pensyarah akademiknya.

Konsert ini membawakan gabungan karya klasik dan kontemporari daripada komposer tempatan dan antarabangsa, resital-syarahan yang pertama akan disampaikan oleh:

✨ Dr. Ang Mei Foong (Soprano)
✨ Dr. Sin Yee Elaine Yap (Pianist)

📅 21 April, Selasa
🕛 12.00 – 1.00 tengah hari
📍 Dewan Al-Farabi, Fakulti Ekologi Manusia UPM

The Masters Series menonjolkan kehalusan interpretasi muzik, ekspresi artistik serta profesionalisme persembahan dalam satu pengalaman konsert yang intim dan bermakna.

Terbuka kepada semua warga kampus dan pencinta muzik.
Jom hadir dan sokong bakat serta kepakaran pensyarah UPM!

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The Department of Music, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia proudly presents a concert series featuring the artistic excellence of its academic staff.

This concert showcases a blend of classical and contemporary works by both local and international composers.
The first lecture-recital in the series will be presented by:
✨ Dr. Ang Mei Foong (Soprano)
✨ Dr. Elaine Yap Sin Yee (Pianist)

📅 21 April, Tuesday
🕛 12.00 – 1.00 PM
📍 Dewan Al-Farabi, Faculty of Human Ecology

The Masters Series highlights refined musical interpretation, artistic expression, and professional performance in an intimate and meaningful concert experience.
Open to all members of the university community and music lovers.
Do come and support the talent and expertise of UPM lecturers!

The Universiti Putra Malaysia Music Department was delighted to host the “Legacy Tour: Meet the Experts” session, presented in collaboration with Kakiseni as part of the outreach programme of the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards.

The round-table discussion was moderated by our Head of Department, Dr. Ang Mei Foong, a past recipient of the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. Joining the panel was our own young lecturer and award recipient, Dr. Bernard Tan, alongside industry leaders Ian Chow from The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre and Danny Chen from Kuala Lumpur City Opera.

Together, the speakers shared candid insights into the realities of building careers in the performing arts — from navigating different industry pathways to developing resilience and adaptability in an evolving arts ecosystem. Students also had the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists through an open discussion, gaining valuable perspectives on the many possibilities within the music profession.

We are grateful to Kakiseni for bringing this meaningful legacy initiative to our campus, creating an inspiring platform where students can connect with leading practitioners and better envision their future in the arts.

As the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards marks 20 extraordinary years, the Legacy Tour: Meet The Experts makes its next stop right here at Universiti Putra Malaysia—and we at the UPM Music Department are honoured to host this special gathering.

Join us for an open conversation with voices from across the performing arts sector—where practice meets process, and stories from the field take centre stage. From producing work to nurturing the next generation of artists, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look into Malaysia’s ever-evolving arts ecosystem.

Whether you’re a student, an aspiring practitioner, or simply someone who believes in the power of the arts—come, listen, and be inspired by those shaping the industry today.

📍 Venue: Dewan Seminar Al-Farabi, Faculty of Human Ecology, UPM Serdang
📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM

We look forward to welcoming you! 💚🎵

🎶 Call for Speakers – Gongsi Ilmu Series 3 🎶

The Department of Music, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) invites musicians, researchers, practitioners, and creative professionals to share their ideas and experiences with our students in the Gongsi Ilmu Sharing Series.

✨Next-Gen Music: Skills, Aesthetics, and Innovation

We welcome sharing sessions on topics such as interdisciplinary collaboration, music technology, AI-assisted creativity, experimental practices, traditional music in contemporary contexts, and live sound or performance technology.

🗓 Wednesdays | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Semester 2, 2025/2026

📩 Interested speakers may contact:
Associate Professor Dr. Clare Chan, at [email protected]
Deadline: 15 March 2026

Join us in inspiring the next generation of musicians! 🎼

Happening on 1st April!

We are deeply honoured to share that we have recently received newly published music scores written by Bapa Muzik Malaysia, Allahyarham Tan Sri Dr. Ahmad Nawab, handed over by Tan Sri's family.

Tan Sri Dr. Ahmad Nawab was a towering figure in the Malaysian music industry. With a career spanning decades, he composed and arranged more than 2,000 songs, shaping the golden era of Malaysian popular music. His works transcended generations, blending artistry, cultural identity, and musical excellence. He was not only a prolific composer and arranger, but also a visionary who elevated Malaysian music onto the international stage.

To receive these newly published scores is truly significant. It is more than a collection of music, it is a preservation of national heritage. Having access to his written scores allows students, educators, performers, and researchers to study his craftsmanship, orchestration, and musical language in its authentic form. This is an invaluable resource for the continued growth of Malaysian music scholarship and performance practice.

We are grateful for the opportunity to preserve, study, and bring these masterpieces to life for future generations.

May the legacy of Allahyarham Tan Sri Dr. Ahmad Nawab continue to inspire and resonate in our hearts and concert halls for years to come.

Hari ini kita meraikan satu detik yang penuh bermakna-- persaraan Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Faudzi Musib.

Dr. Faudzi, setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih atas segala jasa, dedikasi dan perkhidmatan cemerlang sepanjang bertahun-tahun berkhidmat.

Semoga fasa baharu kehidupan ini dipenuhi dengan kebahagiaan, kesihatan yang baik serta masa berkualiti bersama keluarga dan insan tersayang. 🌿✨

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Today we celebrate a remarkable milestone — the retirement of Associate Prof. Dr. Ahmad Faudzi.

Dr. Faudzi, thank you for your years of unwavering dedication and excellent service.

It has been a privilege to work alongside you and to witness your commitment to education and service throughout the years. Your contributions will continue to inspire us long after your retirement.

May this new chapter of life bring you joy, good health, precious time with loved ones, and the opportunity to pursue all the things you love.

With deepest appreciation and heartfelt congratulations on your well-deserved retirement. 🌿✨