Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha

Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha was registered as a Trust in 1986 and has been engaged in propagation of performing arts by organizing regular monthly programmes and special programmes of music and dance. Noted musicians and dancers (both from Karnataka and outside) have performed under the banner of the Sabha. Besides this, the Sabha also runs a School, imparting structured instruction in music - vocal and instrumental - both in the Carnatic and Hindustani styles and in Bharatanatyam dance form. There are over 400 students learning in the School and more want to join. All this was made possible as the Sabha could construct its own premises in Indiranagar, Bangalore in 2004 with an auditorium having excellent acoustics for performances and spacious classrooms to run the School with dedicated teachers, who are also performing artists. The growth of the activities of the Sabha has been essentially due to the tireless service rendered by the trustees of the Sabha.

Besides, the Sabha is also committed to organizing Workshops, Conferences, Seminars, and Lectures etc. The Sabha organized a Symposium in 2006 on the subject: Science and Music which was well attended by Scholars and Musicologists from all over India. The Proceedings containing the Papers for the Symposium were printed and circulated to participants before the meet and have earned scholarly appreciation.

International Conference

Following on, the Sabha is now organizing this International Music Conference in association m\th the Centre for Intercultural Musicology located in Churchill College, Cambridge, UK and headed by Dr Akin Euba of USA. The objectives of this Centre include the study and promotion of cross-cultural activity in music, including composition, performance and scholarly work. The last International Music Conference promoted by this Centre was in China. It is a privilege for the Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha to have been selected by the Centre to host this Conference - a Conference which is being held for the first time in India.

The aim of this Conference is to promote an exchange of views among Musicologists, Musicians and Composers from the Asian and African Diaspora on their music treasures. Among others, it would encompass compositions, traditions, music concepts and rapid changes witnessed in the last five decades. The event hopes to further relations between Africa and the rest of the world in the field of Music. The Theme of the Conference will cover (a) African Music Traditions (b) Asian Music Traditions, specially of India and (c) Interaction between Africa and Asia

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Conference outline

The Conference is guided by an International Advisory Committee and a National Organising Committee whose members are listed in the boxes below. The Sessions will consist of Invited Speakers and presentation of Selected Papers, Lecture demonstrations and Thematic sessions in the forenoon, Poster Sessions in the afternoon and Concerts and Performances in the evening. The Speakers include:

The Lecture Demonstrations will be presented by Prof. Krishna Bisht, Prof. Ritwik Sanyal, Dr. Paschal Yao Younge, Prof. Neena Grover, Dr. Zelma CM. Badu Younge, Dr. Lipica Das Gupta and Dr. Anasuya Kulkarni, among others.

The Thematic Session will feature leading musicians, such as, Smt. Sowmya, Sri. Sashikiran, Smt. Gayathri Venkataraghavan, Smt. K. Gayathri etc.

The Evening concerts will feature Smt. M.S. Sheela, Sri T.M.Krishna, Smt Jayanthi Kumaresh, Sri Gaurav Majumdar, Dr. Vidyadhar Vyas, Dr. Lorna C. Young Wright and others. A Thematic presentation: "Flame in the Forest" (in English) by Smt. Gowri Ramnarayan, an Instrument Ensemble by the Faculty of the-School of the Sabha, Dances of India, African Drums and a "Ghata Tarang" by Smt Sukanya Ramagopal are also planned. Some more presentations from foreign countries are also expected.

Participation

Musicologists, composers and Performers will participate as delegates or observers.  Connoisseurs and music enthusiasts can register as participants and attend the sessions and concerts.  Music students are particularly encouraged to register.

Registration

Registration for the Conference for various categories as indicated below.

Indian Nationals may register as patrons or Donors by paying Rs.10,000/- or Rs.5000/- respectively.

All registrants are entitled to the Conference Booklet, Tea/ Coffee / Lunch and Conference Dinner.  Patrons / Donors will in addition, receive a copy of the Conference Proceedings and are entitled for special reserved seating.

Kindly fill the Registration Form and return with appropriate registration fee either by DD/ Banker’s Draft or Cheque drawn in favour of “Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha” payable at Bangalore.  India.  Foreign delegates may follow the payment instructions as detailed in annexure enclosed with the brochure.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation on a “first come first served” basis for the Foreign and India participants is being arranged at Hotel Ajantha Trinity Inn, Trinity Church Compound, M. G. Road, Bangalore and Indiranagar Club, Bangalore.  The tariffs for Double Room Accommodation are as below:

Foreign delegates may convert the tariffs to US currency @ Rs.40/- per dollar.  If delegates would like to share the accommodation they may do so.

All delegates who require accommodation may kindly indicate their choice and number of days of stay.  Advance payment and request for accommodation should reach us on or before 31st March 2008.

Conference Tour

A one-day cultural trip to well-known tourist spots such as Mysore, Srirangapatna and Brindavan Gardens on the banks of the Cauvery river  is being arranged on 16th July 2008 by a Tourist Bus on payment of Rs. 500/- per head.  Delegates / Observers / Participants / Patrons / Donors / Members and spouses (ISS) may register for the trip

Support Sought

This ambitious venture of the Sabha requires substantial financial support. We need to make a success of this prestigious event assigned to India and the Sabha in particular. We seek generous Sponsorships, the details of which we offer overleaf inviting you to partner us.

NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Sponsorship

Platinum Rs. 1 lakh :
3 delegates, 2 Banners and one stall or one full Multicolour page ad in Souvenir.

Gold Rs.50,000 :
2 delegates, one Banner and one black and white full page ad in Souvenir.

Silver Rs. 25,000 :
1 delegate and black and white half page ad in Souvenir.

Souvenir Advertisements

Colour Outer Cover - Rs. 50,000
Colour Inner Cover - Rs. 35,000
Colour Full Page - Rs. 10,000
B&W Full Page - Rs. 5,000
B&W Half Page - Rs. 2,500

The Souvenir will be in A4 Size and contain articles of topical interest on Music.

Banners & Exhibition Stalls

Banners: Rs. 6,000 for 2 Banners
Exhibition-cum-Sale Stalls (75 sq ft) Rs. 12,000

Contributions are eligable for concession under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.