M.A. Music

The Department of Music offers a two-year MA in Music program, focusing on performance, with specialization options in Hindustani Vocal and Instrumental Music.

The primary objective of this program is to cultivate a profound appreciation of music, with a specific emphasis on Indian Classical Music, among students. The curriculum and assessment methodology are tailored to provide advanced proficiency in Hindustani Sangeet.

The academic component of the program covers in-depth music terminology, comprehensive historical context, and an exploration of the aesthetic aspects of music, stimulating students’ curiosity about the multifaceted nature of the subject. A crucial highlight of the program is live stage performances before an audience, a critical feature that exposes students to practical experience and fosters improvisational skills.

Ultimately, this program equips students with the competence to perform on a national level,  preparing them for successful careers in music.

Subjects in the course includes

  • ✔ General and Applied Theory of Indian Music
  • ✔ Aesthetical study of Indian Music
  • ✔ Stage-Performances
  • ✔History of Indian Music
  • ✔Critical Study on Gurmat Sangeet
  • ✔Viva – Voce

Career Opportunities

The program provides a strong base for a career in the field of music as it offers the necessary vocal as well as instrumental training. Students can opt following careers after completion of their degree:

  • ✔Music teacher in a school at TGT and PGT levels
  • ✔Performer as Kirtaniyan
  • ✔ Pursue higher studies (Ph.D in Music) or develop skills of other branches of music

Benefits

The program provides a strong base for a career in the field of music as it offers the necessary vocal as well as instrumental training. Students can opt following careers after completion of their degree:

  • ✔Daily stage performances at Gurudwara Sahib by the students.
  • ✔Every year, the department brings up many toppers in the field of music
  • ✔We organize an international youth camp every year.
  • ✔100% job placement based on academic and work performance
  • ✔Our students have acquired basic English language skills.
  • ✔Voluntary participation by students in self-service
  • ✔Our students can recite divine scriptures with the correct pronunciation.
  • ✔We have enabled students to learn correct sur and taal knowledge and helped them self-compose spiritual hymns and music notes
  • ✔Our students are able to undertake many spiritual trips for eg. England in 2018 (Anahad Bani Jatha) and several other national trips.

Visiting Experts

Profound artists and experts from the field of Classical Music and Religious Studies Sangeet visit the department for subject-related knowledge training of the students. The department has been arranging special classes from time to time for trained students to perform at various platforms.

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Pandit Brij Narayan Ji

He is a famous sarod player, the son and disciple of renowned sarangi player, Pandit Ram Narayan Ji. He is known for adding a bow-type quality to his plectrum. He visited our department between the years 2012 – 2015 and has played an important role in reviving the playing techniques of old religious studies music instruments.

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Ustad Surjit Singh Ji

He is an outstanding religious studies sangeet ustad. He has a strong expertise in Gurbani Sangeet and is the writer of many exclusive books on religious studies sangeet with notation system. He has served the institution from its onset and has trained many students over the years.
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Ustad Hansveer Singh Ji

An excellent artist, he is trained in Tabla from Ajarda Gharana. He underwent intense training and gained expertise from world-famous Tabla virtuosos like Anuradhapal, Ustad Manju Khan Sahib (son & disciple Ustad Habibudin Khan), and Pandit Fathe Singh Ji (Rajput). He is enlightened with a deep knowledge of Hindustani ragas and Taals. He has been selflessly serving the organization with his expertise, teaching, and guiding the students for advanced training in Tabla and Sangeet.

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Pandit Harsh Narayan Ji

He is a famous sarangi player from Mumbai, who has guided many students with advanced learning in playing instruments.

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Ustaad Sukhdev Singh Ji

Presently, he visits the Dept. every month to train the students for group performances. Ustad Sukhdev Singh Ji is a maestro of religious studies sangeet from Bhaini Sahib. He is a disciple of the famous Hindustani vocalist, Pandit Rajan Sajan Mishra Ji. He has been training students for both vocals & playing instruments. 
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Prof Kartar Singh Ji

Prof Kartar Singh Ji won several prestigious honors for his contribution to Gurbani Sangeet, which he had been practicing since the age of 13. He specializes in the popular classical music form of ‘tanti saaz’. He was one of the few ‘Gurmat Sangeet’ legends, who pursued music teaching.  He visited Baru Sahib in 2017 and guided uncommon Raags to music students.

Eligibility – B.A. (With Music or one of the Subject)

Duration – 2 Years

Total Number of Seats – 15