About the Department
Objective
The Department of Indian Music which was started on May 19th, 1932, celebrated its Platinum Jubilee during 2006-2007.
Mission
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To strive for excellence in artistic, academic and research pursuits.
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To Create the requisite substratum for the study of Fine and Performing Arts to one and all.
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To nurture and develop creative, analytical and performing skills in the three aspects of 'Sangita' - Gita (voice) Vadya (instrumental and percussion) and Nritya (dance).
Recent Expansion / Advances
The Department has expanded PG Courses to Bharatanatyam and Rhythmology, in addition to Carnatic Music. Till date the Department has produced about 50 PhD Dissertations and 100 M.Phil Dissertations.
Under the UICIC Programme six month certificate courses are offered in Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, Western Music, Harikatha and Bhajan.
The English Department, having introduced a core course on Australian Studies succeeded in making the Australian Government sponsor an academic every year from 2000 to teach the course through the Australia-India Council.
M.A Natya was instituted in M.G.R. Janaki College of Arts and Science - 2005 as a five year integrated course. B Music was introduced in Tamil Isai Sangam - 2007-2008.
Three months certificate course in Voice Conservation and Care under UICIC in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra University - 2008.
Achievements and International Associations
Alumni are into teaching, Research, Performance and Media. Annual International Music Festivals are organized from December 2007.
In 2007-2008 MOUs have been signed with SIFAS Singapore, New Zealand Carnatic Music Society and The Academy of Fine Arts, London.
e-Journal
Smrti is a Peer Reviewed e-Journal on Fine & Performing Arts. It is a Bi-Annual e-Journal published by the Department of Indian Music, School of Fine & Performing Arts, University of Madras, Chennai with a sole intention of promoting research on Fine & Performing Arts.
Smrti a Peer Reviewed e-Journal
Our Faculties
Associate Professor and Head i/c
Dr. Rajshri Ramakrishna
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
rajshri@unom.ac.in (044) - 24992704
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Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Hemalatha
MA., MPhil., PhD
hemalatha@unom.ac.in
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Assistant Professor
Dr. M Subhasree
M.A,MPhil,PhD
subhasree@unom.ac.in 044 25399669
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Course Offered
Post Graduate
Eligibility
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A Degree Examination in Bharathanatyam of
this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other Degree accepted as
equivalent thereto by the Syndicate, and one of the following qualifications in
Dance:
1. Diploma in Dance of Madras University, or any other Diploma accepted
as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate
2. Five years training in Bharathanatyam
Note: In case of applicants with qualifications in any other Diploma course in Dance
of recognized Institutions not included in the approved list, syllabus may be sought
from the applicant and referred to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Indian Music,
University of Madras, for recommendation.
or
Four years Diploma Course in Bharathanatyam offered by Kalakshetra Foundation,
Chennai
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Fee Structure
Eligibility
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A Degree Examination in Bharathanatyam of
this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other Degree accepted as
equivalent thereto by the Syndicate, and one of the following qualifications in
Dance:
1. Diploma in Dance of Madras University, or any other Diploma accepted
as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate
2. Five years training in Bharathanatyam
Note: In case of applicants with qualifications in any other Diploma course in Dance
of recognized Institutions not included in the approved list, syllabus may be sought
from the applicant and referred to the Chairman, Board of Studies in Indian Music,
University of Madras, for recommendation.
or
Four years Diploma Course in Bharathanatyam offered by Kalakshetra Foundation,
Chennai
Fee Structure
Eligibility
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A. Degree examination in Rhythmology of
this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other degree accepted as equivalent
thereto by the Syndicate and one of the following qualifications : - Diploma in
Percussion (Mridangam or any other percussion instrument) or Five years training in
any percussion instrument
Fee Structure
Eligibility
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A. Degree examination in Rhythmology of
this University after a course of two academic years in an Affiliated
College/Department of this University.
B.A./B.Sc. with any subject as the main, or any other degree accepted as equivalent
thereto by the Syndicate and one of the following qualifications : - Diploma in
Percussion (Mridangam or any other percussion instrument) or Five years training in
any percussion instrument
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Bachelor degree in any discipline with aptitude in Karnatic/light/Folk/Devotional
Music
Fee Structure
Master of Philosophy(M.Phil)
Eligibility
Indian Music
A candidate who has passed one of the examinations mentioned below shall be
permitted to appear and qualify for the M.A Degree Examination of this University
after a course of two academic years in an affiliated College/Department of this
University.
a) B.A. Degree (Indian Music) or Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) Degree Examination
of this University or an Examination of some other University accepted by this
Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
b) B.A. with any subject as the main, B.Sc. or any other Degree accepted as
equivalent thereto by the Syndicate, and one of the following qualifications in
music –
1. A minimum of 50% marks should be obtained in the Certificate Course in Karnatic
Music offered by the Department of Indian Music under Industrial Consultancy
Programme of the University Industry Community Interaction Centre (UICIC)
2. Diploma or Sangita-Siromani examination of Madras University
3. Ezisai-Mani title Examination of Bharatidasan University
4. Sangitavisarada Examination of S.V.University, Tirupati
5 Sangita-siromani Examination in Karnataka music of Delhi University.
6. Sangita-vidvan or Isaikkalaimani Title examination of the Tamil Nadu
Government
7. Higher Grade Examination of the Government Examinations, Chennai.
8. Ganabhooshanam of Kerala Government
9. Diploma Examination of Andhra Pradesh Government
10 Senior Examination of the Karnataka Government
11. Vocalists or performers of melodic instruments, of classical music, auditioned by
the All India Radio and placed under "B" Grade or under Grades Higher than that
12 A pass in all the papers of the
a) Main subject of the Core Course offered in the Third year of the B.A Degree in
Indian Music or
b) Main subject of the B Music Degree course or
c) Core course offered in the fifth and the sixth semester of the Semester system
based B.Mus.Degree course of the Institute of Correspondence Education, University
of Madras, under the Credit System (Scheme-II) of the Open University Stream.
13 Teachers' Training Certificate in the subject of Music issued by the Government
of Tamil Nadu or
Advanced Diploma in Carnatic music (at present conducted by The Music Academy,
Chennai).
Fee Structure
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Eligibility
Candidates who have successfully completed
the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to
apply. There is no restriction in age.
Candidates should have some basic prior
knowledge of music
Fee Structure
Certificate Courses
Eligibility
Candidates who have successfully completed the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to apply. There is no restriction in age. Candidates should have some basic prior knowledge of music.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Candidates who have successfully completed the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to apply. There is no restriction in age.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Candidates who have successfully completed
the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to
apply. There is no restriction in age.
Candidates should have some basic prior
knowledge of music.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Candidates who have successfully completed
the 10 + 2 years of schooling are eligible to
apply. There is no restriction in age
Fee Structure
Diploma Courses
Eligibility
Admission is open to candidates who have passed XII Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this University as equivalent thereto.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Admission is open to candidates who have passed XII Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this University as equivalent thereto.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Admission is open to candidates who have passed XII
Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a
qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this University
as equivalent thereto.
Fee Structure
Eligibility
Admission is open to candidates who have passed XII
Standard of the Government of Tamil Nadu or a
qualification accepted by the Syndicate of this University
as equivalent thereto.
Fee Structure
Fees Structure
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| Name |
Guide |
Topic |
Year Joined |
Year Completed |
Email Id |
| No M.Phil Scholars |
| Name |
Guide |
Topic |
Year Joined |
Year Completed |
Email Id |
| S Suchitra |
Dr R Hemalatha |
Desiya ragas in the Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini |
29.10.2018 |
Ongoing |
suchikamusic@gmail.com |
| Bhavana Prabhakaran |
Dr R Hemalatha |
Tala Dipika |
27.09.2017 |
Ongoing |
kalapravahini@gmail.com |
