[Capdist-announce] FREE training course on Indian classical music at CPH Library

[Cynthia Nagle]

“Sangeetham: A Journey into the Musical Heritage of India”
FREE 6-session training course on Carnatic music
Instructor: Vidya Subramanian

Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
(Piracci Board Room, 1st floor)
475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Learn about and experience the 3,000 year old tradition of Carnatic vocal music - the beautiful and traditional classical music of southern India. Prior musical training is not required. Attendees may participate in optional singing training at the end of each session.

Session dates and descriptions:

Session 1: Sat, Jan 16, 2010, 2 pm, Raga (melody) and Tala (rhythm)
Session 2: Sat, Jan 23, 2010, 2 pm, Compositions and Great Composers
Session 3: Sat, Jan 30, 2010, 2 pm, Carnatic Music and Spiritualism
Session 4: Sat, Feb 13, 2010, 2 pm, Improvisation in Carnatic Music
Session 5: Sat, Feb 20, 2010, 2 pm, How to Appreciate a Carnatic Music Concert
Session 6: Sat, Feb 27, 2010, 2 pm, More on Carnatic Concert Appreciation
(Note: Sessions 5 and 6 will include an audio/visual presentation)

This program is open to adults and children aged 10 and above. Attendees may register for one or multiple sessions. Although every session will be taught as an independent module, attendance at all sessions is highly recommended.

Pre-register to get your copy of course material and training audio CD. To register for one or multiple sessions, call Vidya at 373-9037 or email her at ksubramanian at nycap.rr.com..

Vidya Subramanian is one of two Saratoga County artists to be selected for 2010’s artist grant award. This program is funded in part by the Saratoga Program for Arts Funding (SPAF) part of the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administered by Saratoga Arts (www.saratoga-arts.org))

For more information: http://vidyasubramanian.com/SangeethamProject.aspx

Upcoming lectures/recitals in Saratoga County by Vidya and her students:

- Friday, Feb 12, 2010, 6 pm: Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY

- Friday, Feb 19, 2010, 2 PM (school break week): Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY

- Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4 pm: Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugarhill Road, Rexford, NY

All events are free and open to the public.
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