Abstract
In the years after 1975, the governmental system of Lao PDR was transformed into socialism. A main question is how music and performing arts in Khwaeng Champasak of Lao PDR adapt themselves to this change. The purpose of this research is to investigate the history, current situation and the method of developing management of music and performing arts in Khwaeng Champasak. The research method is qualitative research using the integration of documentary study and field study. Research instruments are an observation and an interview. The sample consisted of 40 people who are 5 experts in the field of management, 5 artists, 5 academics, 15 people concerning music and performing arts, and 10 general people. A qualitative research method is used for searching the findings. An research method is used for searching the findings. An observation and an interview are main instruments. The research found that when Lao PDR was ruled by the monarchy, traditional Laos music was patronized by the king but the music in the form of Mor Lam, Mor Khab (folk singer performance), and tribal music was the entertainment for general people. The Lao government used the performances of Lam Som and Lam Sipandon (the two kinds of folk singer performances) as the media to publicize the policy, information, knowledge and to create social harmony. The study of current situation has revealed that the state sector plays a role in preserving and carrying on the traditional music, tribal music, and various kinds of musical performances by organizing their performances in the important events. General private organizers also employ Mor Lam groups to perform in traditional fairs of communities. As for the method of developing management of music and performing arts in Champasak, it has revealed that the state sector emphasizes the important of developing both state artists and private artists parallel to the tourism development. Thus, the artists have a good chance to develop themselves in order to please the audience and responded the policy of the government
Highlights
The science and art of managing organization is necessary for all types and scales of organizations
A main question is how music and performing arts in Khwaeng Champasak of Lao PDR adapt themselves to this change
In terms of the history of the management of music and performing arts in Khwaeng Champasak of Lao PDR, it has revealed that in the past traditional Lao music and performing arts were supported by the king, all people under the patronage of the king were the people of honor and had adequate property so everything they presented, they did it for the king and royalties
Summary
The science and art of managing organization is necessary for all types and scales of organizations. The organizations performing art performances need the efficiency of managements since it will enhance art performances succeed perfectly. The process of management involves all sections in each organization so all staff should learn to manage their works efficiently. Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Thailand have maintained a close relationship with each other for long time. Both countries sometimes were ruled by the different regimes but the relationship did not change. In terms of music and performing arts, there are many differences in details between both countries (Mapecht, 2012)
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