Director of Collaborative Audio Arts and Associate Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Graham Spice, M.S., and his wife, Ashley Spice, served as judges at the Rangsit Music Competition 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Graham served as a judge for the Contemporary Commercial Music competition, while Ashley judged the Classical Music – Chamber Music category.

“Judging the Rangsit Music Competition has been a highlight of my time here in Thailand,” said Spice. “I was deeply impressed by the high quality of the performances and was particularly inspired by several groups that combined the sounds of traditional instruments within a modern context. Their creativity actually motivated me to purchase an electric phin (a traditional Thai lute) so I can begin learning the local Molam style of music myself.”

Professor Spice is currently on a year-long sabbatical from Shenandoah Conservatory, teaching at the Rangsit Conservatory of Music while living in Thailand with his family. Their participation in the international competition reflects the ongoing global engagement and professional leadership of Shenandoah Conservatory faculty.