Degrees Offered
Certificate & Diploma
Certificate & Diploma
Certificate & Diploma
BA Honours in Music
Certificate & Diploma
Certificate & Diploma
Masters of Performing Arts (MPA)
Masters of Performing Arts (MPA)
Masters of Performing Arts (MPA)
M.Phil & PhD
Masters of Performing Arts (MPA)
Masters of Performing Arts (MPA)
Subjects offered for BA program in Indian Music
Theory
1. Introduction to Theory of Indian Music
2. Music Education
3. Pedagogical Theory
4. Didactics
5. Raga Harmony
Practical
1. Abhyasagana- 1 to 3 semesters
2. Compositional Forms- 1 to 6 semesters
3. Practical approach to Music Theory – 1 to 4 semesters
4. Manodharma Sangeeta- 4 to 6 semesters
Discipline Specific Electives (DSE)
1. Melodic and Rhythmic Application – 1 OR Practical Placement in Classrooms – 1
2. Global Music OR Khanjira – 1
3. Melodic and Rhythmic Application – 2 OR Practical Placement in Classrooms – 2
4. Dissertation OR Khanjira – 2
5. Concert OR Songwriting
General Electives (GE)
1. Entertainment Management OR Computer Fundamentals
2. Business Law OR Journalism
3. Acoustics Technology OR Indian Constitution
4. Ethics OR Foreign Language
Skill Enhancing Courses (SEC)
1. Mind Management and Human Values
2. Indian Music Composers OR Introduction to European Music
3. Western Music Composers OR Musical Instruments and Maintenance
4. Ensemble Playing OR Recording Techniques
Ability Enhancing Compulsory Courses (AEC)
1. Environment Studies
2. Communicative English
Language
1. Sanskrit for Music – 1
2. Sanskrit for Music – 2
Subjects offered for MPA program in Indian Music
Theory
1. Origin and Evolution of Indian Music
2. Evolution and Classification of Ragas and Talas
3. Musicology
4. Indian Musical Instruments
Practical
1. Abhyasa gana
2. Sabha gana
3. Manodharma Sangeeta
4. Advanced Compositional forms
5. Interpretation of musical forms
6. Melodic improvisations on music compositions
7. Coordination, Participation and analysis of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival concerts
8. Raga Improvisation and Ragam Tanam Pallavi
Specialization Core (SC)
1. Raga Tana Pallavi OR Alap and layakari in Vilambit, Konnakkol
2. Research Methodology OR Ethnomusicology
3. Project - Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival Internship OR Audio Video project
4. Tillana- Tarana OR Ragamalika compositions and Improvisation
5. Dissertation
General Electives (GE)
1. Sanskrit for music 1 OR Introduction to Western music
2. Sanskrit for music 2 OR Global Music
Specialization Electives (SE)
1. Music Education OR Rhythmic Improvisation on Compositions
Certificate Courses in Carnatic Music (Vocal) - 6 months
Theory
1. Origin of Music
- Meaning
- Scope (Vyaapthi)
2. Terminology of musical sounds
- Swara Prakruthi, Vikruthi differences
- Shruthi, Adhara Kruthi, Sthaayi
- Taala, Taalangagalu, Graha
3. Raga
- Janaka Raga, Janya Raga, Audava, Shadava, Vakra, Sampoorna
4. Raaga Lakshana
- MayamalavaGoula, Malahari, Mohana, Hamsadhwani
5. Instruments and its Classifications
6. Biography of Purandara Daasaru
Practical Paper - 1
1. Sarale Varases – 7
2. Taarasthaayi – 2
3. Mandra Sthayi – 2
4. Janti Varases – 3
5. Alankaras
Practical Paper - 2
1. Pillari Geethe – Lambodara Kereyaneeranu
2. Sanchari Geethe– Mohana, Kalyani
3. Jathi Swara – 1
4. Varna – 1
5. Krithi – 1
What is different?
- Since the course is designed primarily to nurture performers, there is a 70% focus on practical learning
- While students are rooted in Indian classical music, they are also given a chance to immerse themselves in elements of global music – including European, African, Latin American, etc
- Courses are offered in subjects related to sound technology, which give students an added dimension of musical learning. Additionally, they open up a variety of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Students have an opportunity to interact with globally acclaimed artists in a variety of genres as a result of being exposed to LGMF (Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival).
- They will also have a chance to work in fields like artist management, event management, and stage, sound & light management.
- There is equal emphasis on both Carnatic and Hindustani styles of music. The students are taught 72 parent scale concepts, calculations, and rhythmic patterns in different tala system of Carnatic music. They are also taught the aesthetics of Hindustani music in addition to basic 10 taats (scales) & taal patterns. This equips them to be more versatile performers.
- Guest Lectures organized by distinguished professors and legendary performers around the world.
- Dr L Subramaniam & Kavita Krishnamurti will organize the above, supervise and interact on special occasions.
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