Siam Saxophone Quartet (SSQ)

Supat Hanpatanachai is an accomplished saxophonist and educator with a distinguished background in performance and saxophone pedagogy. Born on September 2, 1987, in Bangkok, Thailand, Supat began his musical career at age 13 with the trombone in the Wat Rajabopit School Band. His commitment to the saxophone soon followed, leading him to study with Chanon Hengsakul at Yamaha Music School before enrolling in the Pre-College Program at Mahidol University’s College of Music.

Supat trained with eminent saxophonists, including Nuttawut Suksangjan, Siriwat Chatmathee, and Krit Buranavitayawut, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Saxophone Performance from Mahidol University under Shyen Lee. He further enriched his expertise through master classes with renowned saxophonists such as Jean-Marie Londeix, Eugene Rousseau, Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and others, whose mentorship influenced his developing artistry.

In recognition of his skill, Supat was awarded First Prize in the inaugural Mahidol Concerto and Aria Competition, marking his debut with the Mahidol Symphony Orchestra. As a member of the Siam Saxophone Quartet, he earned First Prize in both the Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition and the Osaka International Music Competition, achievements that led to an invitation to perform Jérôme Naulais's Saxtory with the Mahidol Wind Symphony.

Continuing his advanced studies, Supat earned a Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées (D.É.S.S) from the Université de Montréal, studying with Jean-François Guay and participating in workshops with leading figures like Marie-Bernadette Charier, Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and the Quasar Saxophone Quartet.

A respected soloist, Supat has performed with major ensembles, including the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, presenting works such as Pierre-Max Dubois’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra. Currently, Supat is completing his Doctor of Music degree in Performance and Pedagogy at Mahidol University.

He performs with prestigious ensembles, including the Siam Saxophone Quartet, Bangkok Saxophone Collective, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, Mahidol Wind Orchestra, and Million Wind Philharmonic. As an educator, Supat teaches saxophone at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok, Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Humanities, and Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.

Supat is an endorsed artist with D’Addario Woodwinds and Yamaha Saxophones.

Originally from Thailand, Metawut Pimphapatang has created his reputation as an active and virtuoso concert saxophonist of the new generation.

Methawut Pimphapatang has graduated the master degree in the Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy Program at the College of music, Mahidol University under the tutelage of Prof. Shyen Lee. He has performed in many international events. Mr. Pimphapatang was selected to be the soloist in Play-off recital at Singapore Saxophone Symposium 2018. With Poongizina Saxophone Quartet and Salaya Saxophone Ensemble he participated the premiere of the news works in the 17th World Saxophone Congress of Strasbourg. With Siam Saxophone Quartet, he appeared in Zagreb, Croatia, the 18th WSC. Methawut taught in masterclasses and workshops in Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition Performance Camp, 2018.

Methawut Pimphapatang took masterclasses and workshops with many prominent maestros including Jean-Marie Londeix, Chien-Kwan Lin, William Street, Rodrigo Villa, Lars Mlekusch and Kerius Saxophone Quartet. He is the prizewinner of many competition, including Stock Exchange Thailand Young Musicians Competition in 2012, the Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition in 2013, the Thailand International Wind Symphony Competition, and the finalist of the Osaka International Music Competition with the highest score in 2017 and 2018.

Currently, Methawut Pimphapatang is the Adjunct Instructor Classical Saxophone at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Methawut is currently Yamaha Artist Thailand and D’addario Woodwind Artist.

Monkanesh Siripapassara was born in Bangkok, Thailand 1995. He has attended College of Music, Mahidol University since 2013 with a full scholarship under tuition of Prof. Krit Buranavitayawut.

In 2017 Monkanesh recieved a Bachelor Degree of Music in Jazz and has continuously been studying toward a Master of Music in Jazz (M.M) with Prof. Darin Pantoomkomol as a principal teacher. Currently Nattakit is a adjunct instructor of jazz saxophone at College of Music, Mahidol University.

Monkanesh won many award and honors such as 1st prize of Thailand Jazz Competition in 2016, in the same year he won the 3rd Prize of The First Asian Saxophone Congress at Taiwan, Thailand Jazz Competition Outstanding Musician in 2018 and 5 times finalist of Thailand International Jazz Conference.

Currently, Monkanesh is a part-time instructor of jazz saxophone at College of Music, Mahidol University and working with many Thai artist such as 4Zien, Mahidol Jazz Orchestra, Siam Saxophone Quartet (SSQ), Bangkok Saxophone Collective (BSC), Million Wind Philharmonic, tutti for Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bowky Lion, SafePlanet, Nont Tanont, Getsunova, Bright Vachirawit, Nanon Korapat, Win Metawin, Kris Perawat, Ice Paris, MetalMars, Ninew and MEAN Band.

Kittikun Jungate, was born in 1989 he studies music when he was 10 years old in school marching band. In 2004, he studies at College of Music, Mahidol University in Pre-College program and continue studies Bachelor and Master degree. He studies saxophone with Prof. Shyen Lee, Nattawut Sooksangjan and Low Chee-Meng. Kittikun has currently completed his PhD in Music Education from the College of Music, Mahasarakham University.

Kittikun has performed in the master classes of John Sampen, Chen-Kwan Lin, and the legendary saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix.

Kittikun has participated and performed in the World Saxophone Congress XIV, 2006 (Slovenia), World Saxophone Congress XV, 2009 (Bangkok), World Saxophone Congress XVI, 2012 (Scotland), World Saxophone Congress XVII, 2015 (Strasbourg), World Saxophone Congress XVIII, 2018 (Zagreb) and 2nd Asian Saxophone Congress, 2019 (Shanghai) He has also performed with the Southeast Asia Youth Wind Ensemble in 2007, 2008 and 2010. As a soloist, he performed with Bangkok Silpakorn Wind Orchestra in 2010 and Million Wind Philharmonic in 2019 with Siam Saxophone Quartet.

As a soloist recital and member of the ensemble, he performed in Singapore Saxophone Symposium in 2011. As a Competition candidate, he participated in the 2nd Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition (JMLISC) in 2008. Kittikun participated again in the 3rd JMLISC in 2011 where he advanced to the semi-final round and received the special prize of “Thai Semi-finalist”. He also received 1st prize from South-Wind Competition 2011, 3rd Prize from Osaka International Music Competition 2012, 2nd from Thailand International Wind Ensemble Competition 2012 and 2nd Prize from Yokaohama International Music Competition 2013 with Jaws Saxophone Quartet.

Since 2015, Kittikun join Siam Saxophone Quartet (SSQ) received “Special Award for Outstanding Thai Musician” from Chiangmai Ginastera International Music Festival in 2018, 2nd Prize from Thailand International Wind Symphony Competition in 2019.

Kittikun is currently saxophone instructor at College of Music, Mahasarakham University since 2014, and member of Siam Saxophone Quartet, Jaws Saxophone Quartet, Bangkok Saxophone Collective and Million Wind Philharmonic. He also founding Mahasakham Wind Ensemble and Mahasarakham University Saxophone Ensemble.

Kittikun is a Yamaha Performing Artist as well as a D’addario Woodwind Artist. And he performs on Yamaha Saxophone (YSS-875EXHG, YAS-875EX, YTS-875EX and YBS-82) and D’addario Reeds exclusively.