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Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Mrudangam (Group I: 10-15 Years)
by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Mrudangam (Group I: 10-15 Years) is a competition by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha for children aged 10–15, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Duration
2 days
Format
Individual
Time needed
Each presentation is timed by the judges and will not exceed 15 to 20 minutes per round.
About This Opportunity
The Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition, organized by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai, provides a prestigious platform for young Carnatic Mrudangam artistes. This 70th annual edition offers significant stage exposure and national recognition for emerging talent in traditional Indian percussion.
Open to boys and girls aged 10 to 15 years, participants compete in Group I for endowment and memorial prizes. The competition fosters skill development and cultural exchange, allowing artistes to showcase their talent in a live performance setting in Mumbai.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 10 - 15 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Working training in Carnatic Mrudangam
- Ability to present the prescribed repertoire for the chosen age group
- Competitors must arrange their own instrument and accompaniment
Open to boys and girls aged 10-15 years. Participants must provide proof of age and attend in person in Mumbai. Previous first prize winners in this group and All India Radio/Doordarshan listed artistes are not eligible.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Carnatic Mrudangam sub-competitions are organised by age group. Detailed prescribed repertoire and talas are published in the Sabha's annual syllabus brochure.
Rewards & Recognition
Prizes
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Endowment and memorial prizes instituted by patrons, gurus and families of leading Carnatic Mrudangam artistes are awarded across the age-group sub-competitions.
Recognition
Recognition from a leading classical sabha
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- 70th annual edition in 2026, one of India's longest-running classical music competitions
- Endowment and memorial prizes for Carnatic Mrudangam artistes across three age groups
- Mrudangam stream shares the platform with Vocal, Violin, Veena and Hindustani disciplines
Rounds & format
Each discipline runs as a single live performance round before the judges. Competitors in Group I present the prescribed repertoire for their age group within the time decided by the judges, not exceeding 15 to 20 minutes.
How entries are judged
Judging is done by a panel nominated by the Sabha and their decision is final. Judges may ask a competitor to render specific talas and may stop the presentation at any stage at their discretion. A prize is awarded only if a contestant scores at least 70% when fewer than three entries are received in a competition.
Selection process
Direct selection on the basis of the live performance before the judges. Where fewer than three entries are received in a competition, the prize is awarded only if the contestant scores at least 70 percent.
How to apply
- 1Collect the entry form from the Sri Shanmukhananda Bharatiya Sangeetha Vidyalaya office in Sion (East), Mumbai.
- 2Submit a separate entry form for the Mrudangam competition, attaching proof of age and the list of pieces to be presented.
- 3Pay the non-refundable entrance fee of ₹200 per entry by cash, NEFT or UPI and quote the transaction ID on the application.
- 4Each competitor is intimated in writing about the date and time of the competition.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Non-refundable entrance fee of ₹200 per competition entry, payable by cash, NEFT or UPI. A separate entry form and fee are required for each competition entered. NEFT and UPI applications must quote the transaction ID, failing which the entry is disqualified.
Refund policy
The entrance fee is non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Mrudangam (Group I: 10-15 Years) free?
₹200 registration
Who can participate in Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Mrudangam (Group I: 10-15 Years)?
children aged 10-15.
What will my child gain from Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Mrudangam (Group I: 10-15 Years)?
Performance opportunity at one of India's longest-running classical music competitions. Endowment and memorial prizes named after eminent Carnatic patrons and gurus in the Mrudangam tradition. Recognition from Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, a Mumbai institution active since 1952. Structured stage exposure for Carnatic Mrudangam artistes across three age groups. Live evaluation before a panel of judges nominated by the Sabha. Endowment and memorial prizes for Carnatic Mrudangam artistes in Group I (10-15 years).. Structured stage exposure for young Carnatic Mrudangam artistes..
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