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About the Competition
The National Indian Music Competition was first organised in 1998 by the National Arts Council and serves as a platform for music excellence. It aims to develop the performing skills of musicians in Singapore; to improve musical standards; and to identify potential music talents. It provides opportunities for young musicians to perform in a competitive situation before an international jury.
The National Indian Music Competition (NIMC) will now be held every three years, with the 7th edition of NIMC to take place in June 2011. The NIMC was formerly a biennial event for the past six seasons since its debut in 1998.
The 7th NIMC continues to have diverse categories for budding talents to shine. They include an Ensemble Category, and a Solo Section. For the Solo Section, participants can choose to play from seven different instruments – Carnatic Vocal, Veena, Violin, Flute, Mridangam, Sitar and Tabla. Look out for more information in the coming months!
2010 Indian Music Masterclasses to pave the way for the 7th National Indian Music Competition
Aspiring young musicians pursuing excellence in Indian classical music can look forward to hone their craft and artistry through new masterclasses conducted by world renowned music masters this year.
2010 Masterclasses
The first series of masterclasses will focus on the violin and vocal categories as they have received the highest participation rate in the past few editions of the NIMC. The masterclasses will be helmed by Lalgudi GJR Krishnan on the violin and Bombay Jayashri on vocal.
The masterclasses aim to provide local Indian musicians with the adequate musical training and exposure in preparation for the upcoming 7th National Indian Music Competition in 2011.
Registration Details and Criteria
The Indian masterclasses are open to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 30 years old and below. There are 20 places for the violin masterclass and 30 places for the vocal masterclass.
Selection will be based on:
- First-come-first-served basis for participants who have indicated interest in taking part in the upcoming 2011 NIMC;
- Participants must also demonstrate evidence of formal training;
- All applicants must submit a personal audio (CD) or video recording (DVD) upon registration. More details may be found in the registration form.
Fees
The masterclass fees are $150 per weekend and are inclusive of vegetarian lunch and tea breaks on both days.
Information on Masters
Lalgudi Gjr Krishnan is the son of great legend Shri Lalgudi Jayaraman and has inherited a deep understanding of Carnatic music, bearing the torch of the Lalgudi tradition. He has extensive performing experience and represented India in many prestigious international events. In 2004, he conducted a symphony, Sunada Pravaham, at the Singapore Arts Festival which comprised his father's composition as well as his own.
Bombay Jayashri is one of the most sought after Carnatic musicians internationally who draws audiences to her concerts with her intellectual interpretation of music. She is also a composer of meditation repertoire and rare poetry. Her works have been used in dance ballets, film and documentaries. She made history by being the first Carnatic vocal performer at the Royal Opera House, Durban and the Russian Opera House at Helsinki, Finland. She is also trained in the Hindustani classical system.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Registration for the masterclasses opens on 5 July and closes on 23 July 2010.
- Submitted entries will not be returned. Late entries and entries with incomplete documents will not be considered.
- Cheque payment is required upon confirmation of selection to participate for the masterclass. All applicants will be informed of their application outcome.
- Please submit the registration form and complete set of documents to:
2010 Indian Music Masterclass
National Arts Council
140 Hill Street
#03-01 MICA Building
Singapore 179369
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