Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition - Veena - Group I - Age 10 to 15
by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Annual Carnatic Veena competition by Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai, offering age-group sub-competitions and endowment prizes for young veena artistes aged 10 and above.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Participation format
Individual
Duration
2 days
Time needed
One performance of up to 20 minutes
Eligibility
Open to boys and girls aged 10 years and above. Children compete in Group I (10 to 15 years) and Group II (16 to 28 years). Proof of age must be submitted with the entry form. First prize winners in a previous group are not eligible to re-enter the same group, and All India Radio or Doordarshan listed artistes cannot participate.
- Age range
- 10 to 15 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Working training in Carnatic Veena
- Ability to present the prescribed repertoire for the chosen age group
- Competitors must arrange their own Shruti, instrument and Talam accompaniment
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Endowment & Memorial Prizes
Endowment and memorial prizes instituted by patrons, gurus and families of leading Carnatic Veena artistes are awarded across the age-group sub-competitions.
Recognition
Recognition from a leading classical sabha
Skills your child builds
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 Veena competition, attaching proof of age and the list of pieces to be presented
- 3Pay the non-refundable entrance fee of Rs. 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
Rules and guidelines
- A non-refundable entrance fee of Rs. 200 per competition must be paid by cash, NEFT or UPI
- Separate entry form must be submitted for each competition entered
- Competitors must arrange their own Shruti, instruments and Talam accompaniment
- First prize winners in a particular group in previous editions cannot re-enter the same group
- Artistes on the All India Radio or Doordarshan list are not eligible to participate
- Where fewer than three entries are received, the prize is awarded only if a contestant scores at least 70 percent
- In all matters relating to the competition the decision of the judges is final
- The decision of the judges is final in all matters relating to the competition.
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Non-refundable entrance fee of Rs. 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.
About this opportunity
The Shanmukhananda Annual Music Competition is a prestigious event for Carnatic Veena artistes, organized by Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai. This competition aims to identify and encourage young talent in Carnatic instrumental music, providing a significant platform for aspiring musicians.
This specific opportunity is for Group I, open to boys and girls aged 10 to 15 years, requiring working training in Carnatic Veena and ability to present the prescribed repertoire. Participants compete for endowment and memorial prizes, gaining valuable stage exposure and national recognition from a respected Mumbai institution.
Rounds and format
Each discipline runs as a single live performance round before the judges. Competitors present the prescribed repertoire for their chosen 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 the decision of the judges is final. Judges may ask a competitor to render Niraval and Kalpana Swaram and may stop the presentation at any stage at their discretion.
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.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Carnatic Veena sub-competitions are organised by age group. Detailed prescribed repertoire is published in the Sabha's annual syllabus brochure.
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