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Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade

Department of Music

About

The Department of Music was established in Pune campus of SNDT University in 1976. Veteran teachers like Dr. Sunita Khadilkar, Dr. Veena Sahastrabudhe, Dr. Sucheta Bidkar, Dr. shobha Gurjar contributed in bringing fame to this Department. Music students all over India aspire to seek admission at this department.

‘Preservation of the glorious tradition and values of Indian classical music while empowering women by training with contemporary music and technology to become successful  music professionals.’ is the motto of the department.

The intake capacity is 25 for M.A. Part I for vocal music and melody instruments such as harmonium, flute, violin and sitar. Batch wise training and individual attention is given. Tabla accompaniment is provided for daily lectures and practice sessions.

Talim of Ragas is carried out not as lectures on hourly basis but continued till the students achieve the skills to the performing level.

Internship program in the syllabus helps the students to achieve field experience.

Department of Music, Pune

Highlights

Post Graduate Department of Music has the following facilities –

  •  Well Equipped Specious Classroom
  •  Manual & Electronic Tanpura and Tabla Instruments
  •  Department has a Complete Mike System
  •  Department provides table / harmonium Accompaniment
  •  Department has created and maintained the departmental Library with 300+ books (rare and authentic books on music)
  •  Department conducts Harmonium Classes for PG students
  •  Department frequently organizes musical concerts of eminent artists from Pune and outside Pune also.
  •  Department also organizes various workshops & seminars on music

Teaching Faculty

Prof. Sheetal More

Professor & Head of Department
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Dr. Pournima Dhumale

Associate Professor
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Programmes

Ph.D. in Music

Duration : The Ph.D. course shall be of Six years duration (i.e. 12 terms) with a minimum of three years (i.e. 6 terms) program.
Medium of Instruction : English, Marathi, Hindi
PET Syllabus

M.A. in Music

Level : P.G. Degree
Duration : Two years (4 Semesters)
Medium of Instruction : Hindi, English, Marathi
Programme Highlights :
  • Total Syllabus includes 20 ragas for detail study and 20 ragas for Non detail study. Gayaki, Theoretical and Comparative aspects are taught
  • The Theoretical knowledge of ragas by writing notations and comparative study
  • Practical knowledge including Compositions and Elaboration of ragas
  • Development of performing skills by listening sessions and practice sessions with tabla accompaniment
  • Several opportunities to experiment the skills through stage performances
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of semi-classical and light music including Thumari, Tappa, Natyageet, Ghazal, Patriotic songs etc. by means of seminars and presentations
  • Introduction to global music
  • Scientific aspects of music including acoustics and voice culture
  • Research methodology
  • Research Project
  • Two months internship in various fields like performance, teaching, writing, editing for music journals, event management for music programs, assistance in recording etc.
  • Various concerts related to different genres in music are conducted
Future Career Prospects :
  • Performing artist
  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Music - Journalism
  • Mass Media
  • Music-Therapy
  • Event management, etc.
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Modi Lipi Certificate Course
(This Certificate course commences from 2021-22.)

Duration : 10 Week
Medium of Instruction : Marathi
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Testimonial by Aarya Ambekar – Department of Music, Pune, SNDTWU

Song dedicated to the warriors who are fighting against COVID-19 by Department of Music, Pune

Alumni

Dr. Revati Kamat

An exponent of Hindustani classical music for over two decades, Dr.Revati has also been imparting her knowledge and love for music to children and adults alike for over a decade. Here is a brief profile of her work. EDUCATION Dr.Revati has completed her Doctoral studies under the able guidance of well-known composer and sitarist, late Pt.Bhaskar Chandawarkar. She had her initial training in classical vocal music from Dr.Mohankumar Darekar. Thereafter she undertook training of the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition from Dr.Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande for 14 years. Later on she undertook training from Dr.Arawind Thatte.
WORK EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN Dr.Revati aids her musical training with occasional audio-video inputs and regular workshops. Project work is also a part of her training. She also encourages her students to take part in competitions and introduces them to the ‘mehfils’ of classical music. She organises annual performances of her students which are based on different themes. Her summer music school is a daylong workshop on music and is open to everyone besides her own students. She has also been invited by prestigious institutions like Shamrao Kalmadi High School (Kaveri Kalakshetra), SPIC-MACAY, Raga Nxt and Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalay to conduct workshops in different schools in Pune and Dharwad. THEMATIC CONCERTS Dr.Revati has also conceived and directed thematic concerts with children- ‘Rang Umaltya Manache’ and ‘Gunjan’. Both these were designed with the aim of promoting interest and love for Indian classical music among children. PROJECTS Pursuing her aim of promoting classical music among children, Dr.Revati has also conceptualised ‘Aarambh…the beginning of a musical journey’- a book-cum-CD for beginners in music, especially for children. She has written the story and composed music for this project. She has directed her students for the recording of this project. MEHFILS AND RECORDINGS Besides featuring in stage concerts at Pune and at other musical centres in India, Dr.Revati has performed in prestigious music festivals such as- Pt. Jeetendra Abhisheki Mahotsav(Goa), Ustad Alladiya Khan Mahotsav (Mumbai), Pt.Mallikarjun Mansur Festival (Dharwar), Kalyan-Bhairav Mahotsav (Mangalore), India International Center (New Delhi) Vishakha Sangeet Academy(Vishakhapatnam), Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Mahotsav (Miraj) and Navarasam Music Festival(Kozhikode) She has also performed for thematic concerts like Barase Badariya, Sumiran and Ram Katha She also has the following thematic concerts to her credit- Raag ek Rang Anek – concept and performer Rangotsav Surancha- concept, composed, directed and performed Santbaani - concept, composed, directed and performed Raag Ramayan - concept, composed, directed and performed Dr.Revati has conceptualised and composed music for the album- ‘Santbaani’ which is a collection of bhajans by Surdas, Meera, Kabir, Sahjobai, Ravidas and Khusro. Pt.Raghunandan Panshikar and Dr.Revati have rendered the vocals for same. Besides she has given classical performance for Raga Nxt, Sadguru Vandana (composer and vocals), Devi Sahstranaam (Vocal), and RaagRachananjali (Vocal) AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. Revati is a University topper in Arts at the SNDT University in the M.A. (Music) program and is also the recipient of the prestigious Kalyanji Gold Medal. She has also been an awardee of the most after-sought Research Fellowship by U.G.C (New Delhi) for her Ph.D. program. She is also a ‘B high’ graded vocalist of A.I.R, Pune. For her contribution to music, Dr.Kamat has been awarded the Gaan-Hira Puraskar, Dadar-Matunga Cultural Center Scholarship and Nanasaheb Deshpande Puraskar. GRATITUDE As an expression of her social gratitude, Dr.Revati has conceived of two different themes – Tapasya – Felicitating the woman behind every musician on the occasion of International Woman’s Day Swaraangan - The Chotekhani Mehfil – staging house concerts of upcoming musicians Prerana- Interviews of regular practising musicians for students of music

Ms. Anuradha Kuber

nuradha is a well-known vocalist of the Bhendi Bazar Gharana. She has been trained for 15 years by the veteran musician Guru Pt. T.D. Janorikar, the foremost exponent of the Gharana. During the training period she learnt all the facets of the gayaki from her guru. Currently she is being guided by the well known harmonium maestro and musicologist Dr. Arawind Thatte.
She is endowed with a rich and mellifluous voice which makes her adept at singing both light and classical music with equal ease. Her sweet, seasoned and pliable voice with easy reach in all the three Saptaks makes her disciplined exposition of the Raags full of aesthetic and emotive content. She is an ‘A Grade ’ artist of A.I.R for Classical Vocal music. And a top grade artist for light music. Anuradha has performed extensively in many major Indian cities for renouned music organizations and festivals.. Noted among them are. SAWAI GAMDHARVA MAHOTSAV PUNE, VISHNU DIGAMBAR JAYANTI SAMAROHA DELHI, INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, NCPA AND SANGEET NATAK ACADEMY She is the recipient of many awards and scholarships like Gaanhira award, Sur Mani award, Manik Varma award. HRD ministry scholarship and the Junior research fellowship awarded by the UGC. 2 Radio Mirchi awards for best upcoming female singer and best female singer for the song MAZE TUZE Film Muramba She has many CDs to her credit and has also performed in many thematic concerts. Raag-Maalaa is her music school where she teaches music to aspiring pupils. She also teaches music online from Kutir School of music.

Events

  1. Workshop on Semi classical Music by Astha Shukla (New Jersey, USA) on 14th & 15th December 2022

  2. Auditions for M.A. I – In the month of June/July

  3. Guest Lecture of Eminent musicians on the occasion of 

  4. Guru Pournima

  5. Student’s concert on the occasion of Ganeshotsav and Navaratri

  6. Smt. Vijaya Ghate smriti Sangeet Sabha – Concert of Award winning students and a Guest Artist

  7. Smt. Malati Dixit smriti Sangeet Sabha/ Workshop/Guest Lecture 

  8. Concerts organized by students on Welcome to M.A. I and Farewell to M.A.II

  9. Monthly Listening sessions

  10. Presentations by Ph.D. Scholars

Facilities

  1. Workshop on Semi classical Music by Astha Shukla (New Jersey, USA) on 14th & 15th December 2022

  2. Auditions for M.A. I – In the month of June/July

  3. Guest Lecture of Eminent musicians on the occasion of 

  4. Guru Pournima

  5. Student’s concert on the occasion of Ganeshotsav and Navaratri

  6. Smt. Vijaya Ghate smriti Sangeet Sabha – Concert of Award winning students and a Guest Artist

  7. Smt. Malati Dixit smriti Sangeet Sabha/ Workshop/Guest Lecture 

  8. Concerts organized by students on Welcome to M.A. I and Farewell to M.A.II

  9. Monthly Listening sessions

  10. Presentations by Ph.D. Scholars

Programmes

  • Ph.D. in Music  
  • M.A. in Music

Head of Department

Dr. Sheetal More

Teaching Faculty

  • Dr. Sheetal More (Professor and Head of the Department)
  • Dr. Pournima Dhumale (Associate Professor)

Email : musicpune@sndt.ac.in

PG Music Department,
SNDT Women’s University,
Karve Road,
Pune-411038

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