MPA(Music) Swar Vadya

MPA(Music) Swar Vadya

MPA(Vocal) is two years master’s program. This program ensures that students not only become proficient performers but also gain an analytical and historical understanding of Hindustani classical music. With its focus on both practical and theoretical aspects, the MPA cultivates well-rounded musicians ready to contribute to the field of Indian classical music as performers, composers, and educators.

The Master of Performing Arts (MPA) program is a specialized course designed to deepen the knowledge and performance skills of students in Hindustani classical music.

Students are trained to perform a repertoire of  40 raags, which includes a variety of Malhar, Kanada, Bhairav, Todi, and more. The program equips students to sing  Vilambit Khayal,  Madhya Laya Khayal (medium tempo),  Dhrut Khayal (fast tempo),  Tarana. They  also trained in and other styles like  Bhajan,  Thumri.

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Salient Features

  • Time-bound structured, progressive syllabus for music study.
  • Innovative courses in Classical Vocal music, for concert performances.(As Recommended in the National Education Policy 2020)

Why should a student join this programme?

Learners will be able to acquire the following-

  • Knowledge of advanced information about Classical Vocal music and its various forms and genres.
  • The importance and history of Classical Vocal music with practical exposure of its place in daily life.
  • Developing of the skills of appreciation and performances of Classical Vocal and other skilled genres & sub-genres of music.
  • The ability with skills to better understanding Ragas and compositional elements of songs.
  • The improved knowledge of Raag and Taal used for compositions in classical vocal music.
  • The ability and exposure for music performances as a concert artist.
  • Students get an opportunity to be part of Seminars, Conference on various specialized topics of Hindustani Classical Music.
  • After completion of MA program student can apply for PhD course to do in depth study of Hindustani Classical Music giving him wider opportunity n the field.

Differentiators

Learners will be able to acquire the following-

  • This program provides the knowledge in-depth and personalized training in Classical Vocal music performance of its various forms and genres.
  • Student gets degree of Masters in Swar Vadya.

Eligibilty Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Performing Arts degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal/Instrumental (Harmonium/Shehnai/Flute) and Percussion Music (Tabla) Must have passed 3 years BPA(Music) exam or its equivalent examination with 45% or more marks in the aggregate.

OR

An undergraduate degree in any subject recognized by the UGC, and from any university/institute/centre recognized by the UGC and must have passed Music for not less than five years in a recognised institution.

OR

An undergraduate degree in any subject recognized by the UGC, and from any university/institute/centre recognized by the UGC and Learnt Music for not less than five 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
History and Development of Ragas-1 History and Development of Ragas-2
Music Systems of the Indian Sub- continent Interdisciplinary Studies with Indian Music
Concert Performance -1 Basics of Western Music System
Practical Demonstration and Discussion of Ragas -1 Concert Performance – 2
Viva Voce- Practical Demonstration & Discussion of Ragas -2
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