PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Professional with more than 40 years experiences in the Music Industry
• Efficient and proven abilities in assessing and tailoring music programmes.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills.
SKILLS
• Music Syllabus and Curriculum Development, Modular System and Management.
• Music Arranging and Composition.
• Instrumental Studies: Technical, Interpretative and Reading skills.
• Musical Software: Sequencing and Notation skills
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
• Currently served as Director of Innovation, Strategic Networking and Marketing Division, 2021 –
• Dean of Music Faculty since August 2013-2021
• Founder of The Performing Arts Preparatory Academy(PAPA) since 2007
• Founder of Pertubuhan Warisan Seni Persembahan Malaysia(WARISMA) since 2001
• Head of Music Department with National Academy of Arts(ASK) from 1995-2007
• Managing Director, Era Music Sdn.Bhd – Events & Recording Studio(1986-1994)
• Music Arranger, Producer, Conductor(1978-1990)
• Resident Composer for National Symphony Orchestra(1986-1990)
• Guest Conductor for National Symphony Orchestra (1990-1995)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Music Syllabus and Curriculum Development, Modular System and Management.
• Educate, motivate and nurturing the existing students and identifying new opportunities for career .
• Identifying strength / weaknesses and improving the standard of education.
• Supporting the teaching professionals and students in achieving international recognition by participating international and domestic performing arts programs.
b) Music Arranging and Composition
• Promote musical scoring: duet, trio, quartet, pop and big band and Symphony
• Focus on Artistic Development and Creative Imagination: Orchestra and Artist
c) Construction of Syllabus for Jurulatih Seni Budaya Negara(JSBN)
• Level 1-4 for music
d) Badan Peneraju Industri(ILB) Seni Budaya , JKKN
• Develop and construct Proficiency Skill Level 1-10
PUBLICATION
a) Books
1. Irama Tanah Pusaka. Ramlan Mohd Imam, Ahmad Merican Dato’, Ibrahim Yahya; Layar Embun
Sdn Bhd, 2005.
2. Bahasa Muzik – Teori & Praktis 1: Ramlan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan ASWARA, 2013
3. Antologi Irama dan Lagu Melayu; Ramlan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan ASWARA, 2013
4. Simfoni Warisan; Ramlan Mohd Imam, Ruslan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan ASWARA, 2016
5. Occupational Framework, MSIC 2008 CODE R 90, Creative, Arts and Entertainment Activities;
Contributor: Ramlan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan Department of Skills Development, 2018
6. I Nostri Canti; Ramlan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan ASWARA, 2019
7. Alunan Biola: 20 Melodic and Progressive Studies for Solo Violin; Ramlan Mohd Imam, Ruslan
Mohd Imam, Azlan Che Othman, Penerbitan ASWARA, 2020
8. Successful People In Malaysia(2nd Edition), Index: Education: Ramlan Mohd Imam, Penerbitan
BritishPedia Media Group Sdn. Bhd/ British Publishing House Ltd, London, 2020(on progress)
b) Musical CD’s
1. Tun Perak Muzikal: .Ramlan Mohd Imam(Composer/Producer), Penerbitan Istana Budaya, 2001.
2. The Sound and Spirit of Wayang Kulit. Ramlan Mohd Imam(Producer), Penerbitan Akademi Seni
Kebangsaan(ASK) 2006.
3. The Sound and Spirit of Mak Yong. Ramlan Mohd Imam(Producer), Penerbitan Akademi Seni
Kebangsaan(ASK) 2006
4. The Sound and Spirit of Terinai. Ramlan Mohd Imam(Producer), Penerbitan Akademi Seni
Kebangsaan(ASK) 2006.
5. Album Hari Raya. Ramlan Mohd Imam(Composer/Producer), Penerbitan ASWARA, 2014
6. Visit Malaysia 2020 Official Song , Ramlan Mohd Imam(Composer/producer) Penerbitan TM, 2020
7. Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Teratai Menjelma, (Arranger/producer), Universal Record, 2020.
c) Articles/Presentation
1. PGVIM’s International Symposium, Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Bangkok:
Classical Music of ASEAN On The World Stage 2015, AYE Music Expert: Ramlan Mohd Imam,
Bongai Music, 2015
2. Pengilmuan Seni dan Industri Kreatif; Developing Young Instrumental Players, Ramlan Mohd
Imam, 2016.
3. The International Journal of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Vol. 4), Adaptation of Bongai Music In
Classical Language, Ramlan Mohd Imam, 2015/2016
4. The International Journal of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Vol. 5), The Effect of Traditional Gamelan
Music Therapy on Anxiety and Depression: An Observation Study in Outpatient Post Stroke
Patients; Ramlan Mohd Imam, Dr.Nur Farihin Ruslan, Dr. Manohari Balasingam, Dr.Siti Dalila
Adnan, Dr.Alia Zubaidah Bahtar, Mohamad Fazli Dani, 2017/2018
5. The International Journal of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Vol. 6), Buatan Malaysia: Standard Alat
Muzik, Ramlan Mohd Imam, 2018/2019
6. Cambridge Festival, Musical Mosaic Virtual Concert, curated by Centre for Intercultural Musicology
at Churchill College( CIMACC): Merbau & Kelok 9, Geretah Caklempong Concertino, Ramlan
Mohd Imam(arranger & composer), 2021.
SYMPHOSIUM/FESTIVAL/WORKSHOP/CONCERT
- 1977-1980 Malaysia Youth Music Camp
- 1978 RTM Orchestra MalaysiaTour
- 1979 RTM Orchestra Indonesia Tour
- 1980 ASEAN Youth Music Workshop(KL)
- 1981 ASEAN Youth Music Workshop(Manila)
- 1982 ASEAN Youth Music Workshop(Singapore)
- 1983 ASEAN Composers Workshop(Singapore)
- 1984 ASEAN Composers Workshop(Jakarta)
- 1991 ASEAN Festival of Songs(Singapore)
- 1993 NorthSea Jazz Festival, Haag, Holland
- 1993 Jazz trio Tour – Germany, Belgium, Holland and United Kingdom
- 1997 ASEAN Composers Forum on Traditional Music(Bangkok)
- 2000 Pak Hamzah Awang Amat, Arts and Culture Prize Laureate, Fukuoka Prize 2000, Fukuoka Island , Japan(ASK Wayang Kulit Troupe)
- 2002 The Asian Performing Arts Festival, Tokyo, Japan. (WARISMA Dance Troupe)
- 2006 Cipta Ekspres Song Competition, MACP. Winner 1st Place(Joget Si Bunga Kekwa
- 2010 Suara Tulus..What a journey….(Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS)Composition for National Laureate, Datuk A.Samad Said
- 2013 Poetic Inspiration in Europe and Malaysian Music, In cooperation with the Embassy of Malaysia in Prague, Czes. Recital in support of the cultural Heritage, Praque Conservatory Concert Hall
- 2014 The ASEAN Youth Ensemble Concert(AYE), Ministry of Culture, Thailand and the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, Bangkaok, Thailand.
Appointed as AYE Music Experts - 2017 Asia-China Arts Colleges Alliance, Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Centre, initiated by Quangxi Arts University(GXAU), ASEAN-China Centre(ACC), and The Regional Centre of Higher Education and Development of Southeast Asian Ministers of education Organisation (SEAMEO RIHED), China
- 2017 Min-On and ASWARA – Legacy Concerts celebrating 60 Years of Malaysia-Japan Friendship. Fascinating Cultural Exchange Concert of Traditional Music and Dance between Japan and Malaysia
- 2019 Invited Speaker for MU2IC: Music Education for 21st Century Conference, Ministry of Human Resource. New NOSS for the Music Teaching industry in Malaysia
- 2020 Asian Premium Concert. Gustavus Symphony Orchestra(USA), Collaboration between ASWARA, Gustavus Adolphus College and TAPIO Management Advisory
- 2020 Official Song of Visit Malaysia 2020, Visit Truly ASIA
- 2020 Appointed as Artistic Consultant, The 8th International Vocal Competition
- 2020 International Journal of Applied and Creative Arts(IJACA) Volume 3, issue 1, UNIMAS Publisher Composition: Putera
- 2021 CIMACC, Cambridge Festival, UK Hong Kong. International Musician Association.
INSTRUMENTS/PERFORMANCE/WRITING/ARRANGING/COMPOSITION
- 1984 Azlina Aziz- Duniaku(WEA)
- 1985 Ahmad Jaiz – Hanya Tinggal Sepi(Warnada)
- 1987 Herman Tino – Persimpangan(ASP)
- 1989 Tatty(2) – Jangan Biarkan Hatiku Menangis(MEGA Record)
- 1989 Muhaini Suratman – Aku Yang Kau Tiggalkan(HMR production)
- 1994 Variuos – Buatmu Wanita(EMI)
- 2013 Antologi Irama & Lagu Melayu(ASWARA)
- 2016 Irama Tanah Pusaka, Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan(KKWM)
- 2016 Simfoni Warisan In Full Score(ASWARA)
- 2017 Sheila Majid – Kekasih Baru(EMI, Universal)
- 2017 Finale Dendang Rakyat, Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan(KKWM)
- 2018 Rindu – Hari Raya(ASWARA)
- 2019 Truly Asia Malaysia – Visit Malaysia Theme Song (MOTAC)
- 2021 Cambridge Festival, Musical Mosaic Virtual Concert, curated by Centre for Intercultural Musicology at Churchill College( CIMACC): Merbau & Kelok 9, Geretah Caklempong Concertino, Ramlan Mohd Imam(arranger & composer), 2021.
- 2023 Voices; Pulse of Life – World Voice Day (ASWARA, UKM & NIOSH)
STUDIO SESSIONIST/ARRANGER
EMI, WEA, SONY, POLYGRAM, GUO, WARNADA, UINVERSAL RECORD
Artist: Siti Nurhaliza, Sharifah Aini, Sudriman Hj. Arshad, Sheila Majid, Fransesca Peters, Ahmad Jais, Hal Amir & Uji Rashid, Ahmad Nawab, Rohana Jalil, Jamal Abdillah, Ibnor Reza, Nosheila Amin, Elly Noor & Mastura, DJ Dave, Rahim Maarof dll.
