Do you have an innate talent for music? Do you wish to pursue a successful career in Indian music? If yes, then Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth (CVV) is the place for you to be!
Established in 2017, CVV is a university that offers undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and short-term programmes. Carrying forward the legacy of the famed Chinmaya schools and colleges, the university aims to educate students and send them out into the world as leaders by providing world-class education right here in India. It is the perfect blend of Indian and Contemporary Knowledge Systems.
Offered by the School of Kalayoga, our MA Music programme is a two-year master’s degree course that opens avenues into the world of performing arts for naturally talented aspirants, and into the world of music for those passionate about the arts. Our thoroughly thought-of curriculum combines the best of Eastern and Western education systems to offer an unforgettable learning experience to the students. It has been meticulously designed by educationists and renowned performing artists who see the value of both, a university education, as well as the gurukula method of learning.
This programme is offered only at the Chinmaya Naada Bindu Gurukula (CNBG) campus in Kolwan, near Pune.
We offer 2-year, full-time, on-campus programmes in three specialisations from which our students can choose the path they wish to follow:
- MA Music Hindustani Vocal
- MA Music Tabla
- MA Music Bansuri
The main aim of the programmes is to help students improve their abilities by equipping them with the theoretical and practical knowledge required to make it in the music world, using cutting-edge learning methodology in a gurukula environment.
Why Should You Pursue A Master’s in Music from CVV?
The programme is a unique integration of academics wrapped with lots of mindful riyaz, which helps in shaping great performers who have a firm foundation in the shastras. The focus is on performance, and the number of hours dedicated to practice justifies this focus.
Here are some reasons why learning music from the experienced faculty and gurus of CVV can help you on the path of your ambitions.
- The MA Music course can help you improve your innate talent. You can hone your singing skills and learn to express your emotions through musical instruments like bansuri, and tabla.
- You can experience deep-rooted gurukula pedagogy while connecting with a modern university structure.
- The programme provides you with opportunities to interact and learn from renowned Gurus and maestros.
- You can develop a solid foundation in music theory and musicology and explore research aspects of music.
- The degree offers you an opportunity to venture into music direction, music arrangement, music production, etc.
- It offers ample performing opportunities while doing the course, on and off-campus.
- The degree programme helps you maintain a balance between the theoretical and practical components of the programme, providing a wide knowledge base of the chosen subject.
Unique Features of Our Music Programme
Apart from the regular course, the MA Music programmes at CVV come with a few unique aspects that include:
- A unique gurukula system that enables our students to develop their skills beyond the limitations of the traditional classroom system.
- While living along with their mentors, our students receive education, moral values and life skills under their guidance.
- Skill Enhancement Courses: We enable our students to hone their personalities and prepare them for success in life and profession.
- Our students get an opportunity to enrol in generic electives from other streams that can be chosen with additional credits.
- They also get to opt for additional elective courses like
- Introduction to Carnatic Music
- Music Production and Arrangement
Eligibility:
Any undergraduate degree with 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA, with prior training in Hindustani Vocal/Tabla/Bansuri as applicable. There will also be an audition to determine the final selection of candidates for the programme. Aspirants with an undergraduate degree in music and adequate music skills, or those who have cleared some formal music exams will be given preference.
Popular career choices after pursuing a Music degree from CVV:
- Professional tabla/bansuri player – solo or accompaniment
- Professional classical vocalist
- Music Director / Arranger / Recordist
- Educator
- Musicologist
The Conclusion
CVV is one of the premier institutes in India, with a deep-rooted educational legacy! We provide education that marries the concepts of the West with the depth of the Indian Knowledge System to provide our students with an immersive educational experience.
To know more about our programmes, connect with us at: admissions@cvv.ac.in | 1800-270-4888 (Toll-free)|+91 75588 96000 for more details.
