Important Dates
Application deadline: May 16th, 2023
All entries must be complete, submitted, and paid by this date. No changes to entry details will be permitted after the deadline.
Competition date: May 20th, 2022
All music competitions will be held on this date at the ground floor level of Gandhi Center. We will publish a schedule of categories AFTER the deadline has passed.
Prize distribution: May 20th, 2022
Prizes will be distributed at 8:30 PM, and the results will be posted online after the ceremony.
Registering
Every participant is registered once they pay the fee online.
Time Limits
Time limits are dependent on the skill level of the music student.
Aarambha level - 6 – 9 Years – Geethams, or Bhajans, or Short classical songs
Madhyam level – 5 minutes - Kruthi, Varnam, Chota Khayal, Thumri, Tarana, and other similar songs
Age group –
Junior - 10- 15 / Senior 16 – 19 / Adults 20 and Above / Praveena Level
This includes the expansion of Ragas with experience in each discipline. Includes Alapana, Neraval, Swara Vistara. Hindustani music has Bda Khyal, or a Bandish comprising Sthayi, Antara, Sanchari, and Abhog. The time limit is 7 minutes.
Age group – Junior - 10- 15 / Senior 16 – 19 / Adults 20 and Above
The time limit for Percussion is 5 minutes
Rules
All applicants must announce their music’s name, ragam, talam, and first few words of the Sahitya. Percussionists must mention the tala name.
A strict time limit will be imposed. A buzzer will signal the conclusion of the allotted time. The judges may also request the contestant to stop before the allotted time.
The decision of the judges is final and binding.
Prizes are
$150 - First prize; $100 – Second Prize; $75 – Third Prize
Please note: If fewer than seven people compete, only a unique memento gift and certificate will be issued.
Raghusutha Memorial Music Prizes
Raghusutha was a great literary personality from India. He has written more than 700 books on various genres, such as Novels (social and Historical), dramas, poetry, geography, and many more. He translated 95 books from Telugu to Kannada. The story of Nannaiah won the best translation from Central Academy in 1988. His work on spiritual work brought him laurels, such as “Bharatiya Punya Naari Parampare,” which is a grand dedication to the contribution of women in Indian culture and tradition.
These three scholarships are given to the best music student, who wins points from judges and music lovers.