INDIAN MUSIC

The Faculty of Indian Music, an important wing of the Academy imparts training mainly in classical singing besides Tabla, Sitar and Harmonium.

The Faculty conducts teaching in music at an elementary as well as higher level and a syllabus of eight years has been fixed for this course. The course has been split into three parts. The first part will be of three years of elementary level leading to a Certificate called "Sangeet Madhyama".

The Second course of three years intermediate level leads to a Diploma called "Sangeet Kushal" and the third part of two years advance level, at the end of which a successful candidate is awarded a Diploma called "Sangeet Parangat".

The programme at all the levels envisages training in both vocal and instrumental music. The speciality of the Faculty is that an attempt has been made to revive the "Guru-Shishya" tradition prevailing in ancient India. The Faculty of Indian Music has started music centres even in the villages to impart education in music both vocal and instrumental at an elementary level. This is being done to extend the benefit to all those who had no such opportunities in the past.

The Faculty organises regular musical programmes apart from the curricular teaching activities to enhance growth of musical talent. Opportunities are also being provided to the music teachers as well as students to visit various institutions of music and cultural institutions in the country for better interaction. Workshops and seminars in music are being organized to encourage research in regional music of Goa, for its preservation, promotion and development. A College of Music duly affiliated to the Goa University leading to Bachelor of Music Degree, has also been established since 1987-88 which is running under the Government of Goa.

(i) Vocal Music - Total 10 year Course

(a) Refresher - One year
(b) Madhyama  - Three years
(c) Kushal - Three years
(d) Parangat - Three years
(e) Saamad Shree- Five years

There are examinations in theory & practical viva at the end of every year.

On completion of the Parangat course, a diploma is awarded to the successful students.

(ii) Harmonium  -  Total 10 year Course (a) Refresher - One year (b) Madhyama  - Three years (c) Kushal - Three years (d) Parangat - Three years

Examinations are conducted in theory & practical viva at the end of each year.

On completion of the Parangat course  a diploma is awarded to the successful students.
 

(iii) Sitar - For this there is a syllabus for 10 years .  (1) Refresher - One year (2) Madhyama - Three years (3) Kushal - Three years (4) Parangat - Three years

Annual examinations are conducted every year. After completion of Parangat course,  a diploma is awarded to successful students.

(iv) Tabla - It is a 10 year course.Syllabus is as follows :- (1) Refresher - One year (2) Madhyama - Three years (3) Kushal - Three years (4) Parangat - Three years

On completion of Parangat course a diploma is awarded to successful students.

Training in all the disciplines is imparted as per the syllabus prescribed by the Academy.

Aptitude test of fresh candidates is conducted in  December  for selection for the various disciplines.

Dr. Alka Deo Marulkar - Director

Lecturers in Vocal Music :

(1) Shri. Mahesh Kumar V.C.
(2) Shri. Rupesh Gawas

Lecturers in Tabla :

(1) Shri. Tulshidas Navelkar
(2) Shri. Premanand Amonkar

Lecturer in Harmonium :

Dr. Sudhanshu Kulkarni.

Lecturer in Sitar :

Ustad Chhote  Rahimat Khan.

Lecturers are provided accompaniment on Tabla while teaching .

The classes are held in two sessions - morning & evening. The students are required to attend the class three days in a week.

Besides regular students, the Academy has made provision for students who have basic musical training and are interested in pursuing refresher courses in their respective disciplines as associate students. Associate  students  attend classes once a week.

The Academy also conducts workshops, and seminars  to promote greater interest in music among students.
Monthly concerts are conducted by promising students to provide exposure and encouragement.

The Academy has five Rural Music Centres in the State  which provides training in Vocal music, Harmonium and Tabla.

Kala Academy,
Campal, Panjim, Goa.
E-mail : kalaacademy@kalaacademy.org