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07/16/2015
Planned Activities
July 18, 2015
A: Indian Classical music by student’s of several leading local area Indian music teachers
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions; the other subgenre being Hindustani music, which emerged as a distinct form because of Persian and Islamic influences in North India. The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in gÄyaki (singing) style. The basic elements of Å›ruti (the relative musical pitch), swara (the musical sound of a single note), rÄga (the mode or melodic formulæ), and tala (the rhythmic cycles) form the foundation of improvisation and composition exist in both Carnatic and Hindustani music. Carnatic music is usually performed by a small ensemble of musicians, consisting of a principal performer (usually a vocalist), a melodic accompaniment (usually a violin), a rhythm accompaniment (usually a Mirdangam), and a tambura, which acts as a drone throughout the performance. Other typical instruments used in performances may include the ghatam, kanjira, morsing, venu (flute), veena, gottuvadhyam and chitraveena. The most outstanding performances, and the greatest concentration of Carnatic musicians, are found in the city of Chennai. Various festivals are held throughout India and abroad which mainly consist of Carnatic music performances, like the Madras Music Season, which has been considered as one of the world's largest cultural events. In Hindustani music the vocalist is usually accompanied by a string instruments such Sitar, Sarangi, Sarod, Vina (Bin or Rudravina)) and Drums such as Tabla, Pakhavaj
All of the instrumentalist and Vocalist will sit on the carpet and play which is unlike western artists. In this parade we will show case the three Indian musical instruments (Veena, Mirdangam and Tabla) beside the Western Violin.
Opening by Conch blowing (KG Narayana 30 Seconds at 10:30 am)
Team 1: Vocal by Anvi and Tanvi Indian National Anthem (2 min) followed by US National Anthem (2 min)
Anvi Chaturvedi and Tanvi Chaturvedi. They are fun loving 6 years old identical twins and are going to be first grader in warren school in next school year. They are very much interested in art and music specially in Indian culture and Bollywood dance.
Team 2: Violin by Mr. Surya Sundarajan and his student Abhinav Narayanan (15 Min)
Team 3 : Percussion duo by Hari and Kaasinath (8 Min)
Kaasinath Balagurunath is an 8th grader from Southborough, MA. He has been learning Mirdangam from his guru Shri.Gaurish Chandrashekhar for the past 6+ years. . Kaasinath has been accompanying Vocal and Instrumental concerts for the past 3 years in New England and Chennai, India. He has won many awards at prestigious competitions like Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana and CMANA, NJ in Thani avartanam and accompaniment categories.Apart from mridangam he is interested in Saxophone, Science and Astronomy. He has won the Traditional Arts apprentice award for 2014.
Hari Shanmugam is a rising junior at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, MA. Hari has been learning mridangam from his guru Sri. Gaurish Chandrashekar since the age of 6. Hari has also been receiving Carnatic vocal music training from his guru Smt.Tara Anand. Hari has been performing these art forms regularly at many cultural events and hopes to continue his utmost passion for these art forms lifelong. At school Hari is an avid learner and leader and is interested in a career in Medicine.
Team 4: Carnatic music on Veena by Trisha, Raghu, Aparna accompanied by Kaasinath on Mridangam (15 min)
Trisha Ballakur , a rising sophomore at Andover High School, has been a student of Smt. Durga Krishnan for the past seven years. She learns both veena and Carnatic vocal music from her each week at Chinmaya Mission Boston. She has performed at several venues including the Sri Lakshmi Temple and Chinmaya Mission Boston. As a result of learning Carnatic music, Trisha has gained discipline that helps her in all aspects of her academic life. Trisha also enjoys hobbies such as kung fu, coding and field hockey. .
Raghu Nimmagadda I am currently a junior at the Wheeler School. My interests are playing the Veena (an Indian string instrument similar to the sitar), playing chess, and arguing about the Star Wars universe. If I'm not doing any of these things, I'm probably rereading Lord of the Rings/the Hobbit or trying to catch up on sleep.
Aparna Rajan I am 16 years old and have been one of Durga Aunty’s veena students for the past 9 years. I have been strongly passionate about playing veena due to my guru’s influence. I also take vocal lessons in Carnatic music which helps me as develop my skills as a musician and a better veena player. My goal is to do my arangetram in veena and to follow Durga Aunty’s footsteps as a veena teacher.
Team 5: Indian classical Vocal Music by Srihari accompanied by Srijan on Clarinet (15 min)
Srihari Srivatsa Son of Srivatsa and Booma. He found an aptitude for Voilin which he is learning with Mr.Surya currently.Initially with help of his Grandmother, he learnt basics of carnatic. During June 2015 Mr.Prabhu accepted to take Srihari as his student for singing (as we requested) since singing is required as a base for voilin. He has been learning from Mr.Prabhu singing ever since.
Srijan Srivatsa: Son of Srivatsa and Booma. During School he found an aptitude towards clarinet and choose clarinet for Band. And once he got used to it, started going to western private class where he learnt the basics of clarinet Initially with help of his Grandmother, he learnt basics of carnatics and also some songs and played clarinet. Then with help of a friend we found Mr.Prabhu who lives in CT, USA--during 2014 farmers market --who accepted to take Srijan as his student for more than a year now
Team 6: Percussion ensemble with Tabla by (12 min)
Shreesh Nalatwad lives in Sharon, will be going to 6th grade at Sharon Middle School. Apart from playing Tabala, he is also learning to play Clarinet. Shreesh's favorite subject is science and likes to study about astronomy. He loves to play chess and takes part in Destination Imagination competition. In his free time he is always immersed in Minecraft.
Maurya Virmani 9 years old and has elder brother Aarya Virmani who also is a student with Shri Rajesh Pai. maurya has been learning for 4 years just like his brother. He is currently in Floral street school Shrewsbury and will be going to 4th grade. His passion is Cricket and soccer.
Aarya Virmani is a 10 ½ years old and is a very sweet boy who is respectful of his parents, teachers and mentors. He is going to 6th grade in fall and is a student at St Bernadette, Northborough MA. Aarya has been learning Tabla from Master Shri Rajesh Pai since 2012 and is very active in picking up any new Taal taught by his master. He is very active in Sports and has won the Youth cricket League for MA for year 2014, he is looking forward to a new Cricket season coming up soon. Academically he is a brilliant student with desire to learn more in the field of Math and Science.
Kanishk Mishra Pothireddy is a12 year old boy in 7th Grader at Immaculate Conception, Marlborough, MA Kanishk has been learning Tabla since the last one year and he has really enjoyed the experience. He is attracted to percussion instruments and Tabla has been his favorite. Kanishk is part of the school honor band where he has been playing the drums since the last two years. He has been learning Indian vocal music ( Hindustani Classical) since the last five years. He was introduced to the Flute at the Elementary and Middle school , where he played Flute for 2 years. He likes to paint and enjoys Archery and dreams of canoeing.
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Shishir Pai lives in Norwood and is going to be a 6th grader in the fall. At his school, he learnt and performed with Recorder, Viola and Saxophone. His interests include Gardening, Astronomy, Math and Science. He is an active Boy Scout and an avid biker. He plays both Tabla and Dolak.
Abha Chaudhari is a 6th grader at Sharon Middle School in Sharon, MA. Abha is a passionate poet , singer , dancer, artist , and public speaker. Of course, tabla is a big part of Abha's life. Abha has been learning tabla from Rajesh ji Pai and she has been learning tabla for 3 years.
Harman Singh Harman is 9 Year old and have been learning Tabla for more than three years now. He is very enthusiastic and dedicated tabla player. He accompanies young Kirtan singers regularly at Milford Gurdwara Sahib. He loves to play any sports(esp. Soccer) and video games in his free time. He is gregarious and happy child.
Angad Singh Angad is a 16 year old, who has been learning tabla since the age of 5. He has been learning from Rajesh ji, for almost four years. He is a very enthusiastic and passionate tabla player. He accompanies both young and senior kirtan singers at the Milford Gurdwara Sahib every week. Other than tabla, Angad enjoys playing sports like tennis, football, and volleyball. He also loves to swim and enjoy the outdoors.
Raunaq Singh: Raunaq is an 11 year old, who has been learning tabla for about three years from Rajesh Ji. He is one of his junior students, and is working hard at mastering all of the taals. He also accompanies young singers at the Milford Gurdwara Sahib. Other than tabla, Raunaq likes to play basketball and swim. He also loves to play video games and mess around with his electronic gadgets.
Team 7: Percussion Jugalbandi by Kaasinath on Mridangam and by Angad Singh on Tabla (5 min)
B: Indian Classical Dance by a local area leading indian dance school.
Indian classical dance is an umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in sacred Hindu musical theatre styles whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni (400 BCE). Bharathanatyam is a form of Indian classical dance that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. It was described in the treatise Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni. Bharata Natyam is known for its grace, purity, tenderness, expression and sculpturesque poses. Lord Shiva is considered the God of this dance form. Today, it is one of the most popular and widely performed dance styles and is practiced by male and female dancers all over the world, although it is more commonly danced by women.
Team 8: Kuchipudi style, Athana Jathiswaram 5 min
Mehek and Sandhya.
Team 9: Bharathanatyam style, Saveri Jathiswaram 5 min
Suyasha is 10 years old and going to 5th grade. We live in Natick. She's learning bharatnatyam since 2 years with Neena ji.
with Shreya and Shravani
Team 10: Kuchipudi style
Sudha Pininti, I am honored to be a student of Sailaja garu. I had the opportunity to pursue my interest in dance here in MA and satisfy my soul. For me dance is an expression where body and soul are tuned and play with the rythm. I work in IT for living.
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