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Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition
by Hamsadhwani
Special composer-specific prizes
Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition is a competition by Hamsadhwani for children aged 12–22, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Single-day competition
Format
Individual
Time needed
Preparation of 5 krithis (Juniors) or 7 krithis with raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam (Seniors)
About This Opportunity
The Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition is a Carnatic vocal contest organised every year by the Hamsadhwani cultural association in Adyar, Chennai. The event provides a structured platform for young singers to perform classical krithis before an audience and panel.
The competition is open to learners of Carnatic vocal music in two age groups, Juniors aged 12 to 17 years and Seniors aged 17 to 22 years. Participants enrol with a list of krithis covering compositions of the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan and Narayana Theerthar.
Juniors are required to render five krithis from the prescribed composers. Seniors enrol with seven krithis and are also assessed on raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam, the elaborative elements of a Carnatic performance.
Winners are honoured at a special function organised by Hamsadhwani. Special prizes are awarded for excellent rendition of compositions of Narayana Theerthar, Papanasam Sivan and Muthuswamy Dikshithar.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 12 - 22 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements.
Prerequisites
- Training in Carnatic vocal music
- Ability to render krithis of the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan and Narayana Theerthar
- For Seniors: ability to perform raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam
Open to Carnatic vocal music learners aged 12 to 22, divided into Juniors (12-17) and Seniors (17-22). Participants must be able to render krithis of the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan and Narayana Theerthar. In-person competition held in Chennai.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
Focuses on the rendition of Carnatic krithis by composers such as the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan, Narayana Theerthar, and Muthuswamy Dikshithar. Senior participants are also assessed on advanced elaborative elements of Carnatic performance including raga alapana, neraval, and swaraprastharam.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Special composer prizes
Winners are honoured at a special function. Hamsadhwani awards composer-specific special prizes for outstanding rendition of works by Narayana Theerthar, Papanasam Sivan and Muthuswamy Dikshithar.
Recognition
Recognition by Chennai music sabha
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Composer-focused repertoire spanning the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan, Narayana Theerthar and Muthuswamy Dikshithar
- Two age categories: Juniors (12-17) and Seniors (17-22)
- Seniors assessed on manodharma elements including raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam
- Special composer-specific prizes
Rounds & format
Single performing round.
How entries are judged
Assessment based on adherence to raga, tala, bhava, rendition of krithis, raga alapana, neraval, and swaraprastharam. Special emphasis on excellent rendition of compositions by Narayana Theerthar, Papanasam Sivan, and Muthuswamy Dikshithar.
How to apply
- 1Enrol by email to hamsadhwani90@gmail.com with subject 'HAMSADHWANI MUSIC COMPETITION' and a list of krithis
- 2Alternatively register in person at the venue half an hour before the competition begins
- 3Attend the competition on the scheduled date and perform the prescribed krithis before the panel
How to prepare
- Carnatic music textbooks and theory guides
- Recordings of renowned Carnatic vocalists
- Guidance from Carnatic music gurus
- Practice of prescribed krithis and elaborative elements
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition?
children aged 12-22.
What will my child gain from Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition?
Platform to perform Carnatic krithis before a knowledgeable Chennai audience. Special prizes for outstanding rendition of Narayana Theerthar and Papanasam Sivan compositions. Special prize for excellent Muthuswamy Dikshithar krithi rendition (Seniors). Recognition by Hamsadhwani, an established Chennai cultural association. Opportunity to develop raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam skills (Seniors). Honour at a special prize-giving function organised by Hamsadhwani.
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