The 2016-17 edition to feature scholarships for advanced training in Hindustani Music:
Vocal – khayal, dhrupad and Melody Instruments –sitar, sarod, violin, flute, harmonium etc.
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Nine scholarships of INR 90,000 each to be awarded for the year 2016-2017
Scholarships to be awarded for
advanced training in Hindustani Music in Vocals (Khayal, Dhrupad) and
Melody Instruments (sitar, sarod, violin, flute, harmonium etc.)
Application to be sent to the NCPA before March 31, 2016.
Candidates between 18 – 30 years of age are eligible to apply
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Mumbai, March, 2016:
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai and Citi India, jointly invite applications for the 8th edition of the
‘Citi-NCPA Scholarship for Advanced Training in Hindustani Music’
under the aegis of the ‘Citi-NCPA Guru Shishya Program’ aimed at the
preservation and propagation of Hindustani music to the next generation.
The
highlight of the 2016 edition will be the scholarships for the advanced
training in Hindustani Music in Melody Instruments –sitar, sarod,
violin, flute, harmonium etc.
Since
its inception, the Citi-NCPA Music Scholarship program has remained
focused on strengthening and furthering the major components of the
ecosystem of Hindustani music in the country.
In
2015-16, 290 applicants from across the country applied for the
scholarships. 96 applicants were shortlisted for auditions at the NCPA
Mumbai
and nine applicants were awarded the scholarship.
Now in its 8th year, the Citi-NCPA Guru Shishya Scholarship Program has so far helped enable 20 scholars build their expertise and
skill, while increasing awareness and deepening interest in Hindustani classical music.
This
year, the scholarship aims to support nine scholars in the age group of
18 to 30 (as off 1st March 2016) through a year-long (2016-2017)
scholarship for advanced training in Hindustani Music in Vocals
(Khayal, Dhrupad) and Melody Instruments (sitar, sarod, violin, flute,
harmonium etc.).
Through
its longstanding partnership, both Citi and NCPA are deeply committed
to preserve, nurture and promote India’s rich cultural heritage,
keeping the Guru-Shishya tradition at the heart of each of its four
joint programs:
i.
The ‘Citi-NCPA
Guru-Shishya program’ that supports eminent gurus to nurture disciples
in the discipline of the musical art form they specialize in.
ii.
The ‘Citi-NCPA Music Scholarship’ that supports deserving students of music in their pursuit of Hindustani classical music
iii.
The ‘Citi-NCPA Aadi
Anant’ traveling music festival that offers the community at large an
opportunity to experience Indian classical music maestros as well as
upcoming
musicians on a single stage.
iv.
The ‘Citi-NCPA Music for Schools’ program aimed at nurturing an interest in music amongst young children
Application process:
Candidates
are required to submit a written application in an envelope marked
‘Citi - NCPA Scholarship for Hindustani Music’, to the National
Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
or mail to
ncpascholarships@gmail.com on or before March 31, 2016.
The application must contain details regarding the individual’s name,
date of birth, address, contact number/alternate contact number,
professional qualification, email
ID, music teachers/gurus, number of years of training and details of
achievements/prizes/scholarships and performances, amongst other
noteworthy details. The shortlisted candidates will be informed via
email or telephone. They will be required to appear for
an audition at the NCPA, Mumbai in the month of April- May 2016.
The
value of each of the scholarships will be INR 90,000 for the period of
one year. Further, the scholarship will be provided to the students
in monetary form to train under their respective teachers/institutions.
The decision of the NCPA Selection Committee will be final.
Eligibility criteria:
Students
who are benefiting from any other NCPA scholarship in the year 2016-17
are not eligible to apply. Also, applicants should
not be working as professional musicians.
About the NCPA:
Opening
its doors to the world in 1969, the NCPA became the first multi-venue
and multi-purpose cultural centre to be built in
South Asia. Vibrant and diverse, the NCPA today is recognized by
artistes, patrons and media alike as India’s premier performing arts
institution. The Centre provides a fine showcase for India’s rich
performing arts traditions, all thanks to the institution’s
training and research initiatives.
The
NCPA presents over 600 events each year across all major art forms,
most notably Hindustani Music, International Music, Theatre
and Film, Dance, and Literature, Visual Arts and Photography. There are
Heads of Programming for each of these art forms who curate
innovative events and festivals; representative of everything from
classical to contemporary throughout the year.
The NCPA produces its own programmes as well as collaborates with
leading cultural promoters from around the world. NCPA is the only
member organisation of the International Music Council (IMC) from India.
About
Citi:
Citi,
the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer
accounts and does business in more than 160 countries
and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments
and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services,
including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking,
securities brokerage, transaction services,
and wealth management.
Additional
information
may
be
found
at
www.citigroup.com
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@Citi
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www.youtube.com/citi
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http://blog.citigroup.com
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LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/company/citi
About
Citi India:
Citi
India offers consumers including Non Resident Hindustanis, corporates
and financial institutions, a comprehensive range of financial products
and services. These include retail banking,
mortgage finance, credit cards, personal loans, corporate and
investment banking, foreign exchange, securities brokerage, transaction
services and wealth management. Citi India operates 45 retail branches
in 28 cities and serves more than 2.3 million customers
ranging from India's top corporate houses, multinationals operating in
India, SME's, self-employed entrepreneurs, households and individuals.
Citi India has leading market shares in a number of areas in India's
banking industry, including credit cards, distribution
of mutual funds, e-commerce banking, investment banking and foreign
exchange. In addition, Citi India through its network of Citi Service
Centres has been a leading offshoring unit for Citigroup globally,
providing employment opportunities in the areas of
technology, processing, analytics and financial processes.
Citi India is also committed to
enabling socio-economic progress in the communities where we live and
work. Since 1999, Citi Foundation through its partnerships, has helped
further the financial
inclusion agenda through education, and has created livelihood
opportunities for youth and marginalized families in India. In addition,
Citi has been committed to preserving India’s heritage through its
programs focused on art and culture. These efforts, over
the past 16 years, have benefited more than 2.5 million people across
the country. Citi India continues to promote an inclusive and
responsible society through its various CSR initiatives.
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