Hamsadhwani Annual Music Competition
by Hamsadhwani
Special composer-specific prizes
Annual Carnatic vocal music competition in Chennai for young singers aged 12 to 22 years across two age categories.
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)
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12 to 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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Rewards and 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
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
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do participants typically prepare for this Carnatic vocal competition?
Participants prepare a curated list of krithis spanning the Carnatic Trinity, Papanasam Sivan and Narayana Theerthar; Seniors additionally rehearse manodharma elements such as raga alapana, neraval and swaraprastharam.
What are the two age categories in the competition?
The competition is held in two age groups: Juniors for participants aged 12 to 17 years and Seniors for participants aged 17 to 22 years, each with separate krithi requirements.
How is enrolment for the competition done?
Participants enrol by emailing their krithi list to hamsadhwani90@gmail.com with the subject HAMSADHWANI MUSIC COMPETITION, or register in person at the venue thirty minutes before the competition begins.
What special prizes are awarded?
Hamsadhwani awards composer-specific special prizes for outstanding rendition of Narayana Theerthar and Papanasam Sivan compositions, and a special prize for excellent rendition of a Muthuswamy Dikshithar krithi in the Seniors category.
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