BPA(Music) Swar Vadya

BPA(Music) Swar Vadya

The Bachelor of Performing Arts ( Swar Vadya) is a comprehensive four-year program designed to provide an in-depth study of the fundamental and theoretical concepts of Hindustani classical music. The program offers students the opportunity to gain profound knowledge of at least 40 raags, exploring their structure, significance, and performance techniques.

Through this course, students will master the nuances of various genres of Hindustani classical music, such as: Khayal,  Dhrupad,  Tarana. The student also learns genres like  Thumri,  Bhajan,  Sargam Geet,  Lakshan Geet of a Raga.

The program emphasizes both theory and practice, equipping students to perform confidently while fostering their creativity and appreciation of India’s rich musical heritage.

Swar Vadya includes :

1. Harmonium

2. Flute(Bansuri)

3. Shehnai

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Salient Features

  • Time-bound structured, progressive syllabus for music study.
  • Innovative courses in Instrumental music, for solo performances as well as an accompaniment to other artists.
  • (As Recommended in the National Education Policy 2020)
  • First Year: Theory 60% and Practical 40%
  • Second Year: Theory 50% and Practical 50%.
  • Third Year: Theory 40% and Practical 60%.
  • Fourth Year: Division as per student’s choice.

Why should a student join this programme?

Learners will be able to acquire the following-

  • Knowledge of the basic information about the Instrument and its various playing techniques.
  • The importance and history of the Instrument with practical exposure of instrumental music in daily life.
  • Developing of the skills of appreciation and performances of the Instrument and other skilled genres & sub-genres of music.
  • The ability with skills to better understanding of Ragas and compositional elements of songs.
  • The improved knowledge of Taal and Raga used for compositions in classical music.
  • The ability and exposure for music performances as a concert artist and an accompanist.

Differentiators

Learners will be able to acquire the following-

  • This program provides the knowledge in-depth and personalized training on the Instrument for solo performance as well as accompaniment to classical music and other genres.
  • If a student chooses to exit after completing and passing Exam of:
    • First Year, the “Certificate” will be awarded for the particular course.
    • Second Year, the “Diploma” will be awarded for the particular course.
    • Third Year, the “Bachelor’s Degree” will be awarded.
    • Fourth Year, the “BA Honors Degree” will be awarded.
    • Fifth Year, the post-graduation “MA Degree” will be awarded.

Eligibilty Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Performing Arts degree with Honours in Hindustani Classical Vocal/Instrumental (Harmonium/Shehnai/Flute) and Percussion Music (Tabla) must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any Board with 40% or more marks in the aggregate with Music as one of the subject.

OR

Candidates who have not offered Music as one of the subject at the last qualifying Examination and desirous of seeking admission to Bachelor degree with Honours in Hindustani Music Vocal/Instrumental (Harmonium/Shehnai/Flute) and Percussion Music (Tabla) must have learnt Music for not less than three years in a recognised institution.

OR

Learnt Music for not less than three years from a well-known teacher/guru. Such candidates will be required to submit a certificate issued by the institution/teacher/guru, as the case may be to this effect.

Note:

The final selection will be made based on performance in the audition test.

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Curriculum

 
 
Semester I Semester II
Fundamental and Theoretical concepts paper 1 Vocal / Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai) Fundamental and Theoretical concepts paper 1 Vocal / Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai)
History of Indian Classical Vocal Music & Melody Instruments (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai) History of Indian Classical Vocal Music & Melody Instruments (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai)
Applied Theory -1 - Tools of Music Expression Vocal/Instrument (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai) Applied Theory -1 - Tools of Music Expression Vocal/Instrument (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai)
Practical Demonstration -2 Vocal and Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/ Shehnai) Rang Manch Pradarshan Practical Demonstration -2 Vocal and Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/ Shehnai) Rang Manch Pradarshan
Practical Demonstration -3 Vocal and Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai) Viva-Voce Examination Practical Demonstration -3 Vocal and Instrumental (Harmonium/Flute/Shehnai) Viva-Voce Examination

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