About HWMA
Hyderabad Western Music Academy
What is Hyderabad Western Music Academy? It has been formerly Hyderabad Western Music Foundation which has been started in 2008 in partnership with Goethe-Zentrum and Alliance Francaise Hyderabad as an agent to revitalise & revive 'appreciation' of Western music.
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation was started under the aegis of Joe Koster, a music teacher for piano, vocal and brass as well conductor/accompanist of the Deccan Voices and the Hyderabad Youth Ensemble.
Vision
Create a forum for students, musicians, students, teachers and lovers of Western Music in Hyderabad to meet, interact, learn, understand and appreciate different genres of Western Music, namely Classical Music, Jazz Music and Cross cultural and Interdisciplinary music.
Mission
• To create avenues for local talents, platforms for performances, forming groups (playing, singing together.
• Intercultural- music-exchange. Organizing concerts, events, Participation of local musicians and musicians from abroad in workshops.
• To do all such acts and things which shall further and promote education in the field of music in all forms.
Popular Courses
Piano
Violin
Vocal
Faculty Details
Jay Parte - Piano / Vocal Coach
Jay Parte is a concert pianist from Mumbai. Born into a musical family, Jay began taking piano lessons at three with late Ms. Evelyn Acharya. Jay holds a Master's degree in music from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, where he specialised in piano performance after being awarded the ‘Great Scholarship’ by the British Council in 2016. Jay studied primarily with Ms. Roshan Chowna (from 2009 to 2016) and has had the chance to seek advice from many inspiring artists such as Pascal Rogé, Gabriele Baldocci, Martha Fingerhut, Martino Turimo and Karl Lutchmayer just to name a few.
A first prize winner in the Con Brio Solo Piano Competition, Jay has performed in classical, contemporary classical, pop & jazz styles for private, corporate, weddings and fundraising events. Jay has a fun and thorough approach to teaching that incorporates a broad range of musical styles such as classical, rock, pop, improvisation, blues and jazz in his lessons which are tailored around the student’s needs, learning styles, and musical interests.
Joe Koster, Consultant, Swiss National, former Director and Founder/trustee of Hyderabad Western Music Foundation (now HWMA) from 2008-2019 and music teacher for piano, vocal and brass as well conductor/accompanist of the Deccan Voices and the Hyderabad Youth Ensemble during those years.
Our Approach
1. Music teaching; appreciation classes in both Western Classical Music and Jazz, instrumental and vocal classes.
2. A platform to local musicians to perform. Bring together music teachers, music schools through workshops by visiting national and international musicians.
3. Facilitating music performances by Indian and foreign musicians in collaboration with other cultural associations.
4. The School Outreach Programs - conducting music workshops for school children on the school premises.
Events Coverage
2018 Events
Gauthier Toux Jazz Trio and Deccan Voices at Sailing Annexe
Secunderabad Club, Hyderabad Western Music Foundation and Musee Musical present, as part of the concert series Celebrating 10-years HWMF.
GAUTHIER TOUX TRIO supported by Pro Helvetia, Delhi (Swiss Arts Council).
1. Gauthier Toux – Piano
2. Rémi Pierre Bouyssiere – Bass
3. Maxence Sibille – Drums
The trio lead by French pianist Gauthier Toux has developed a unique jazz sound, complex and lyrical, blended with many influences ranging from pop to hip hop.
The trio has released three albums and performed more than 100 concerts since it’s start in October 2013 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Venue: Sailing Annexe (Hussain Sagar), Wednesday, 5 December, 8.30pm Opening At 7.30pm with The Deccan Voices
They will showcase a selection of songs as the Mamma Mia medley and other numbers from the world of Pop, Jazz and Classical.
Videos of the Event:
Gauthier Toux Trio: Click Here
Deccan Voices:
City of Stars: Click Here
Mamma Mia Medley: Click Here
All Things Bright And Beautiful: Click Here
Africa: Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
Our top music event in 2018: MND FLO, featuring Sharik Hasan – Grand piano & synth; Simon Moullier – Vibraphone; Alexander L. J. Tóth – Bass; Anthony A. Tóth - Drums
Free workshop: 6-7.30pmv
Performance: 8pm
Entry Rs 400
MND FLO are coming to India as part of their 2018 world tour, performing the music of their latest album release 'From Time'. Their original compositions embody an eclectic blend of cultures, drawing from modern jazz, Indian classical, Caribbean, African and other world influences all the while rooted in groove and rhythm.
Workshop: the band will talk about their approach to jazz, improvisation, pursuing a career in music and how to successfully prepare for music school audition (can even do a 'mock audition' demo). They will play a bit and invite students/musicians to come play with them!
Passes/tickets: Rs 400, available at BookMyShow and directly at the venue evening of the performance/workshop.
The birth of MND FLO began as a trio between Pianist, Sharik Hasan, Bassist Alexander L. J. Tóth, and Drummer Anthony A. Tóth. For them, it was one of those stories where they met and everything just clicked from the start. The trio originally met in Boston, while studying at the Berklee College of Music - a time of endless musical experimentation, and the beginning of a meaningful friendship that has lasted throughout the years.
Enter Vibraphonist, Simon Moullier. Although arriving in Boston slightly later on, he immediately found himself creatively exploring with the now developed trio. ""Again, it was that instant connection. We really feel like he added his own unique voice, and that extra layer to the music that took it to a new level"".
Since then, their musical philosophy has never revolved around individual instruments or personalities, but rather as one unit, that move together and Flo together. Even as individually distinguished artists that reside in various cities, MND FLO always remains their artistic home. In a time where it seems rare to come across a band where all members are equally invested in every aspect, MND FLO emphasizes the fact that they love doing what they do, and they love doing it together.
The rich heritage between the members of MND FLO is something that's highly influential to all of them, and they often find themselves being asked about where they all come from. Hailing from vastly different parts of the world including India, France, Trinidad, Hungary, and Canada, MND FLO has found a never-ending pool of inspiration to draw from within this diversity. ""To us, one of the most beautiful things about creating music is digging into those roots and incorporating elements of your own culture within the music"". Another concept that the group aims to achieve within their music is the idea, or interpretation of what they like to call ""Flo"". They describe Flo as a feeling where everything fits into place, allowing for a sense of seamlessness and being fully immersed in the music. Aside from music, they say Flo can relate to everyday life. There's Flo in the way you dress, there's Flo in the way you speak, it's in the mind, and it's almost always present when the four of them come together.
MND FLO's debut album ""From Time"" simply touches on the time that the group has all known each other. The four have known each other from time, been brothers from time, and have been creating music together from time. The album features an array of ethnic subtleties, as well as their apparent hunger for creating new vessels of musical expression through electronic elements and atmospheric detail.
As MND FLO puts it - ""Ultimately, our main goal as a band is really to just break down the walls of whatever frame of mind someone might be in, invite them to be in the moment with us, and just let their MND FLO"".
In a variety of musical settings, the members of MND FLO have individually performed at Newport Jazz Festival, Novosadski Jazz Festival, Kriol Jazz Festival, Nancy Jazz Festival, Jazz A Vannes, Panama Jazz Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Tri-C Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Beantown Jazz Festival, Cambridge Jazz Festival, Toronto International Jazz Festival, International Jazz Day, Blue Note Jazz Club NY, Jazz at Lincoln Center NY, and various venues across France, Sweden, Russia, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Italy, Austria, India, Germany, Cape Verde, Indonesia, UK, USA and Canada.
In addition, they have performed and/or recorded with internationally renowned artists including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Marcus Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ralph Peterson Jr., John Patitucci, Valerie Simpson, Patrice Rushen, Chris Potter, Walter Smith III, Donald Harrison, Darren Barrett, Bill Pierce, Billy Kilson, Tia Fuller, Sean Jones, Antonio Sanchez, Joe Lovano, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jazzmeia Horn, Geri Allen, Vijay Iyer, Danilo Perez, Myron Walden, Warren Wolf, Gregoire Maret, Antonio Hart, Matthew Garrison, Steve Wilson.
Videos of the Event:
Workshop MND FLO 1: Click Here
Workshop MND FLO 2: Click Here
MND FLO live in Hyderabad: Click Here
Kashvi plays Take 5 with MND FLO: Click Here
Yash plays Mozart with MND FLO: Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
October, 28th - 2018
HWMF Academy students concert, Sunday 28 October @ Alliance Française. Group 1: 3.30-4.30pm Group 2: 5-6pm. Do come and encourage some of the finest local musical talents!
Videos of the Event:
HWMF students concert at Alliance Française. Thanks to everyone, students, parents, friends...and a special Thank You goes to Jay Parte, coming all the way from Mumbai to give a short recital.
For those who missed it. Pls check the links. Thanks Abhay Garg and Joseph Daniel for the camera work.
Nathan and Jordan play Mango Walk Click Here
Jordan plays Blues for Beth Click Here
Ilisa sings You know I’m no good Click Here
Krithika plays And now let’s Handel Click Here
Karthikeya sings I wish Click Here
Shoham plays Sunrise on the Matterhorn Click Here
Sanjana sings Rise Click Here
Anish plays Allegretto/Rondo Click Here
Ahana sings Don’t know why Click Here
Vikram plays Little piece No. 17 Click Here
Karthikeya pays Hindolam Fusion Click Here
Vedika plays Etude in A-minor Click Here
Nalini sings Wrecking Ball Click Here
Advait plays Circus Theme Click Here
Ananaja plays Juliette (own composition) Click Here
Saachi sings Never enough Click Here
Janav plays Prelude in D-minor BWV 935 Click Here
Vocal Group Bohemian Rhapsody Click Here
Jay Parte plays Romanian Folk Dances Click Here
Jay Parte plays Etude No 12 Op 10 Click Here
Ravi plays Teacher’s Blues Click Here
Jaithra plays/sings All of me Click Here
Tweety sings Don’t speak Click Here
Sakshath plays Barcarolle Click Here
Zara Rachael sings Let it go Click Here
Sriprada plays Spanish Dancer Click Here
Kirti sings Turning Tables: Click Here
Shreyas and Lasya play Tango Prelude Click Here
Lasya and Shreyas Fusion Click Here
Sanjay plays Sonata in A by Scarlatti Click Here
Aparna sings If I ain’t got you Click Here
Harshith plays Sonatina in Eb Click Here
Sameera sings When lights are low Click Here
Kashvi plays Kinderstücke/Mendelssohn Click Here
Yash plays Scherzo No 2 Op 31 Chopin Click Here
October, 14th - 2018
Anand Seshadri: Piano workshop/masterclass Hyderabad Western Music Foundation presents, as part of the concert series Celebrating 10-years HWMF
Piano workshop/masterclass with Anand Seshadri
Sunday, 14 October, 10am-1.30pm (at Alliance Française)
For advanced piano students.
Please prepare 2 pieces (and bring the sheet music along).
Participant fee: Rs 600 (guest/observer: Rs 300).
Registration (limited seats): info@hydmusic.com or 9912201659
Piano Recital by Anand Seshadri
A Journey through the history of Western Classical piano
With the four B’s: Bach-Beethoven-Brahms-Bartok
Venue: Alliance Française, Banj.hills; lane next to Q-Mart
Saturday, 13 October, 7pm
Program:
Bartok: Suite Op. 14
Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, WTC Book2
Brahms: Chunks from Op.117 and Op.118
Beethoven: Sonata Op.57 in F minor, Appassionata
Anand will be explaining the pieces (highlighting melodies, themes, motifs, etc.) before the start of every piece.
Entry: Rs 250 (passes will be available at the venue 1hr prior to the performance)
Another weekend filled with good music, teaching/learning. Thanks a lot Anand Seshadri for the concert/lecture with the 4 B's and the workshop/masterclasses, impacting our local talents!
Videos of the Event:
HWMF students concert at Alliance Française. Thanks to everyone, students, parents, friends...and a special Thank You goes to Jay Parte, coming all the way from Mumbai to give a short recital.
Anand Seshadri plays Bartok Click Here
Matthew Peter plays Bartok Click Here
Matthew Peter plays Debussy: Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
BASIC MUSIC THEORY AND VOCAL COURSE
Start: Sat. 1st Sept. 2018
Our introduction to music theory and vocal course is for EVERYONE who loves music and singing! Learn how to approach vocal learning systematically and how to move towards a healthy singing voice. Get familiar with the basic principles of vocal techniques like breathing, vocalizing and body posture. Acquire a basic music theoretical and practical understanding (notation reading, scales, rhythm, group-/solo-singing). After completion of the course you can join an advanced group or even a local vocal ensemble (Deccan Voices).
Course/ 5 Saturdays:
Saturday, 1st Sept. 2018 (Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29).
Timings: 3-4 pm
Venue: Alliance Française, Road no 3, Banj.hills
Course fee: 2400/- for 5 classes; incl. material
Teacher: Joe Koster
Send your application to info@hydmusic.com
WORLD MUSIC DAY 2018 AT VIDYARANYA HIGH SCHOOL
Sunday, June 24th, 10am-12.30, organized by Hyderabad Western Music Foundation, as part of the concert series
“Celebrating-10-years-HWMF”.
Program
1) ISH Vocal Studio ‘La Voce’ Conductor: Iryna Tsarenko - Vocal Coach: Kathy Coard Participants: Anirudh Unni, Anish Gupta, Aparna Matur, Hemanjali Karedla, Jasmine Clark, Neal Koripella, Shriya Menon, Vijay Tadepalli, Vivek Mathur, Eshaan Bhansali One Voice - Barry Manilow You are sixteen going on seventeen ‘The Sound of Music’ - Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II They were you ‘The Fantasticks’ - Harvey Schmidt, Tom Jones Anything you can do ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ – Howard Keel Suddenly Seymour ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ - Alan Menken All I ask of you ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ - A.L. Webber I’ve got a dream ‘Tangled’ - Alan Menken, Glenn Evan Slater When will my life begin ‘Tangled’ - Alan Menken, Slater I see the light “Tangled’ - Alan Menken, Glenn Evan Slater
2) Yash Aggarwal, piano Sonata in B min. K.27; D. Scarlatti
3) Yash and Kashvi Aggarwal, piano Allegro from Sonata in C Maj. KV 19d; W.A. Mozart
4) Care & Love Strings (HWMF musical social project)
Participants: G. Anusha, Vaishnavi, Santosha, A. Anusha, Sony, Akhila, Rajuv.
Teacher: Abhijit Gurjale
Hunting the Hare & The Fairy Dance – traditional Fiddle tunes (England)
Minuet I – J.S. Bach
5) Abhijit Gurjale, violin Praeludium and Allegro – G. Pugnani-Kreisler
6) Saachi and Sarika Chennur Chennur, vocal/violin Someone like you - from Musical Jekyll & Hyde; L. Bricusse
7) Hyderabad Youth Ensemble Celsa Almeida, Sarika Chennur, Kshiteish Bharadwaj, Khyiati Bharedwaj, Tania Shukla (violins), Eshaan Bhansali (cello), Nicole Connolly Bhatia (flute), Torita Chakravarty (clarinet), Arshad Ali (tenor saxophone/clarinet), Noah Michael (alto saxophone), Humayun Mirza & Nelio (trumpets), Jaithra Mallipeddi & Joe Koster (trombones), Mitchell Sheehan (bass), Sidharth Saridevi (bass), Neil Horne (drums) Les Misérables – Selections from the musical/movie; arr. J. Vinson
8) Nina Cherla, vocal & Hyderabad Youth Ensemble One moment in time – as performed by Whitney Houston
9) Clayton Sheehan, vocal & Hyderabad Youth Ensemble My Way – as performed by Frank Sinatra; Paul Anka
10) Deccan Voices in collaboration w. OctaFret Music Academy
Vocal: Shikha Singhal Garg, Lakshmi Priya, Anna Velpukonda, Anunaya A., Shirley Sheehan, Nina Cherla, Celsa Almeida, Jasmine Clark, Nalini Mathur, Nicole Connolly Bhatia, Aparajita Gupta, Bhavana Isvi Reddy, Apoorva Joshi, Zara Rachel Winfred, Tanya Mittal, Clementina Nissy, Abhay Garg, Dr. Aadi, Vijay Raj, Joseph Daniel, Clayton Sheehan, Rikin Renny, Sonit Gorla.
Band: Mitchell Sheehan (bass), Neil Horne (drums), Arnav Addagalla (drums), Rohit Sivaram (guitar), Joe Koster (piano/conductor)
Mamma Mia Highlights – Movie; songs of pop-group Abba; arr. Mac Huffv
Joyful, Joyful – Movie Sister Act 2; Beethoven; Arr. Mervyn Warren/Roger Emerson
Pictures of the Event:
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation presents, as part of the concert series Celebrating 10-years of HWMF 2008-2018,
Sharik Hasan (Pianist, arranger, composer)
Solo performance & talk
A Journey through the history of Jazz piano
At: Alliance Française, Banj.hills; lane next to Q-Mart
On: Tuesday, 15th May, 7.30pm
Sharik Hasan is an influential Indian Jazz Pianist (at present residing in New York).
He will take the audience along the Jazz timeline of styles from 1900 to present day.
Since its birth, well over two dozen distinct Jazz styles have emerged, all of which are actively played today. Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans style, Chicago style, Swing, Bebop, Modern Mainstream, Blues Funk, Fusion…
Sharik will perform live and share his insights to make this an interesting experience for listeners.
All musiclovers are welcome, music teachers and music students too.
Entry: Rs 200
Info: info@hydmusic.com 9912201659
Sharik Hasan is one of the leading pianists and composers of his generation to emerge from India. He spent several years studying jazz and classical music in France and the USA while also working in Indian classical musical traditions. He started his tryst with the piano at the age of five and by sixteen, had completed the curriculum of the Royal School of Music, London. He then went to the United States to attend Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. In 2007, Hasan moved to Paris for two years to study at the Bill Evans Piano Academy where the young pianist integrated quickly into the jazz scene, playing in international festivals with his trio. He was subsequently awarded scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he was selected to be part of a special honors program, the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, under the tutelage of Danilo Pérez. He has performed at venues all over the world including the Blue Note (New York), Panama Jazz Festival, Kriol Jazz Festival (Cape Verde), Nancy Jazz Festival (France), Lincoln Center (New York) and has shared the stage with luminaries such as John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Adam Nussbaum, Ralph Peterson, and David Liebman among others. Sharik Hasan currently lives and works in New York City with a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
Videos of the event:
After you’ve gone Click Here
Some day my prince will come Click Here
Cantaloupe island Click Here
My favorite things Click Here
I got rhythm Indian spiced Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
April 23- 2018
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation and Tabula Rasa are pleased to present, as part of the concert series “Celebrating 10-years HWMF 2008-2018
ToKa Ensemble
Kayla Cohen – Voice (UK)
Tomer Eldor – Piano (Israel)
Guillaume Picard – Drums (France)
Where: Tabula Rasa, Rd. No. 35, Jubilee Hills
When: Monday, April 23, 8pm
TOKA is a trio of jazz-influenced arrangements of popular music, R&B, Soul, and modern fusion with live improvisation. The trio features three artists of wide-ranging musical and performance backgrounds.
Singer Kayla Cohen comes from the UK, Pianist Tomer Eldor is from Israel, and drummer William Guillaume Picard comes from France.
The concert is a progressional journey through music and time, using modern arrangements to popular music ranging from Frank Sinatra, Alicia Keys, Etta James, and The Righteous Brothers, as well as original experimental pieces and live improvisation.
Their singer's charismatic performance and voice is harmoniously supported by the combined sophisticated arrangements and harmonic progressions of the pianist with the drummer's unique and groovy beats.
TOKA will be featuring other international artists (from USA and around the world) as guest performers.
Come enjoy the inspirational musical journey.
Entry: free. For reservations please call 9885166652
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April 21 - 2018
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation is pleased to present, as part of the concert series “Celebrating 10-years HWMF 2008-2018”, two Brazilian musicians and songwriters:
Luiza & Pedro (Brazil)
Luiza Sales - vocals, viola, guitar
Pedro Carneiro Silva - piano
Where: Alliance Française, Banj.hills; lane next to Q-Mart
When: Saturday 21st April
Workshop: 4-6pm
Performance: 7pm
Luiza and Pedro will present original compositions of their album ""Versos do Capitão"", released in 2017. From ""Angela"", an up beat latin style song, to ""O Capitão"", an intense ballad where a storm takes place in the chords of the piano, all the songs talk about personal experiences that the two musicians have in common. The album is a musical journey where the the soul is divided between the adventurous dream to see new places and the desire to go back home. The sophisticated arrangements, the melodic and harmonic development rooted in Brazilian music and the delicate way of playing bring out the best of Luiza & Pedro.
Workshop:
We welcome singers, pianists, performers, amateur musicians, music students.
Topics: Influence of Brazilian and Latin American music in the compositions. Showing examples of genres like samba, bossa nova, baião, and others. Explaining/demo of the characteristic rhythms, melodies and harmonies of those styles. Come, learn and interact with the musicians!
Contact/registration (for workshop): info@hydmusic.com 9912201659
Concert: Rs 200
Workshop: Rs 500 (inclusive of concert)
Tickets available on 21st April afternoon at Alliance Francaise."
Videos of the event:
Video 1 Click Here
Video 2 Click Here
Video 3 Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
March 10- 2018
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation and Phoenix Arena are pleased to present, as part of the concert series
“Celebrating 10-years HWMF 2008-2018”:
NANDIGHOSHA (Switzerland)
Journey of Music beyond borders -
Indian Spiced Jazz/ World Music Group
Where: Phoenix-Arena, Hitec City, lane next to Lemon Tree Hotel
When: Saturday, 10th March, 7.30pm
NANDIGOSHA
Bijayashree Samal: vocals, comp.
Bruno Steffen: piano, synth, programming, harmonium, comp.
Ekkehard Sassenhausen: saxes
Beat Gisler: bass
Samir Böhringer: drums
NANDIGHOSHA is a newly founded music group by the Indian/Hindustani classical vocalist, composer and music teacher Bijayashree Samal, Bruno Steffen, a well-known jazz pianist, composer, arranger and music teacher from Switzerland; and Ekkehard Sassenhausen, well known classical and jazz saxophonist, composer, teacher from Switzerland.
""NANDIGHOSHA"" means joy of music or celebrating the spirit of music beyond borders. It reflects the band's efforts to produce music for the global audience without restricting the music under the style or regulation of any particular genre or region. Various world music genres are tastefully integrated to create a personalized authentic original sound. All original compositions produced and created by NANDIGHOSHA are mostly based on Indian ragas in combination with the western harmony of jazz.
All are welcome. Entry: Rs 200.
Tickets available on concert evening at the venue.
Contact: info@hydmusic.com 9912201659 or manager@phoenixarena.com 7893656789
Videos of the Event:
Video 1: Click Here
Pictures of the Event:
March 03 - 2018
Hyderabad Western Music Foundation is pleased to open the 2018 concert series, celebrating 10-years HWMF 2008-2018, presenting Tinctures, a duo based out of Bangalore and Berlin, featuring Aman Mahajan on piano and Nishad Pandey on guitar. Performing entirely original repertoire, their music is an organic confluence of jazz, Western and Indian classical music, and contemporary influences.
concert: 7pm, workshop: 4–6pm
registration (for workshop): info@hydmusic.com, 9912201659
concert: Rs. 200
workshop: Rs 500, inclusive of concert
The duo is currently on tour in India, performing in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Delhi, Gurgaon and Greater Noida. To personally contribute towards the tour fund, visit https://ko-fi.com/tinctures.
--[CONCERT] 7pm
The duo will perform a set titled 'Heads and Tales', consisting exclusively of original material written for piano and guitar. Heads and Tales is Tinctures' first compositional effort, with each piece having been conceived as a sonic environment in which various musical games are played, and concepts are explored. Primary to the duo's musical concerns is the idea of musical interplay and narrative, drawn from sources often beyond the realms of music. The compositions provide fresh contexts for familiar sounds, and explore the nature of consonance and dissonance on the piano and guitar.
--[WORKSHOP FOR MUSICIANS] 4pm
We invite all musicians (this includes singers, performers, amateur musicians and music students) to sign up for the workshop and engage with the duo before their concert, explore the compositional methods used, and discuss music performance and improvisation. The duo will give the audience a preview of select pieces from their upcoming album and concert tour, Heads and Tales, and discuss the concepts behind each piece, the musical devices used, and the ways in which they are manipulated.
topics: the duo’s approach to writing for piano and guitar • co-composing • harnessing ears + theory, using them in tandem • concept-based composition • a breakdown of specific sections of the pieces • rhythmic cycles, polyrhythms • harmonic ideas • texture, dynamics, shape • Indian melodies applied to western harmonic frameworks • other tools for improvisation
--[THE MUSICIANS]
Guitarist Nishad Pandey was born in India, but has spent extended periods of time living in Japan, UK, USA, and Australia. As a result of this nomadic existence, Nishad has been exposed to musical and cultural forms from across the globe. In addition to Tinctures, Nishad is a member of experimental world pop band Hatchlings, a free improvisation duo with Berlin-based violinist Roland Satterwhite, and Bengal to Bavaria, an acoustic trio in which folk repertoire from India and Germany provides a vehicle for contemporary improvisation.
Between 2011-17, Nishad was based in Kolkata, studying under renowned Indian Classical slide guitarist Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, composing original music and performing widely. Nishad is now based in Berlin, where he works as a freelance guitarist, composer and teacher. He frequently collaborates with musicians from around the world. He also remotely curates events for Depot48, an independent music venue in Delhi.
Aman Mahajan is an Indian pianist, composer and improviser. His music is influenced by traditional and contemporary styles from around the world, and deeply inspired by a sense of unity and connection. Having worked with musicians of a plethora of nationalities and musical backgrounds, Mahajan is interested in improvisation as a tool with which to interact, explore and create.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston), Mahajan is presently based out of Bangalore, India. He also teaches music, both privately and as a faculty member at the Global Music Institute, Greater Noida.
Thanks ""Tinctures"", Aman Mahajan and Nishad Pandey, for the peformance and inspiring workshop here in the Twin-Cities.
Videos of the event:
Video 1 Click Here
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2019 Events
December, 17th - 2019
Happy to see all our dear vocal students performing so well for the Trinity Rock/Pop exam. 5 distinctions. 5 merits. Had been a pleasure working with you.
Glad that the syllabus also includes improvisation!
Grade 7: Damini 91; Saachi 90; Priya 87; Aparna 83; Bhavana 82; Kirti 78 Grade 6: Zara Rachael 89 Grade 5: Tweety 87 Grade 4: Sanjana 89 Grade 3: Mounika 84.
Are you searching for a good vocal coach? Get in touch with Jay Parte, piano/vocal faculty of Hyderabad Western Music Academy ph 7738362577.
Organization : Hyderabad Western Music Foundation
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December, 8th - 2019
Organization : Deccan Voices
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We are glad to announce our next students recital.
Sunday 14th April @ Alliance Francaise, Banj.hills.
Performers from grade 1 to diploma level (LTCM) and from 7 to 60years on stage!
We invited Jay Parte, a young concert pianist from Mumbai to be our special guest. Jay holds a Masters degree in Music from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, with a specialisation in piano performance. He was awarded the ‘Great Scholarship’ in 2016 by the British Council. Jay is a first prize winner in the Con Brio Solo Piano Competition (India).
Students group 1: 3-4pm//Short-recital by Jay Parte: 4-4.20pm
Snacks: 4.20-4.40//Students group 2: 4.45-5.45pm Entry: free
Group 1
Nathan & Jordan: Mango walk; B. Kirkby – piano 4 hands
Jordan: Blues for Beth – piano
Ilisa: – You know I’m no good; Amy Winehouse - vocal/piano
Krithika: And now let’s Handel; M. Proschk – piano
Karthikeya: I wish; Stevie Wonder – vocal/piano
Shoham: Sunrise on the Matterhorn; C. Rollin-piano
Sanjana: Rise; Kate Perry – vocal/piano
Anish: Allegretto/Rondo; W.A. Mozart – piano
Ahana: Don’t know why; Norah Jones – vocal/piano
Vikram: Little Piece No. 17; A. Gedike – piano
Karthikeya: Hindolam fusion – vocal/keyboard
Vedika: Etude in A-minor; L. Schytte – piano
Nalini: Wrecking Ball; Miley Cyrus – vocal/piano
Advait: Circus Theme, F. Pustilnik - piano
Ananja: Juliette (Ananja’s own composition) – piano
Saachi: Never enough (film, the Greatest Showman); B. Pasek – vocal/piano
Janav: Prelude in D-minor BWV 935; J.S. Bach – piano
Aparajita, Urma, Mounica, Abhay, Joseph - Bohemian Rhapsody; Queen – vocal/piano
Jay Parte:
Romanian folk dances; Bela Bartok
Rondo in A minor, KV 511; W. A. Mozart
Etude 12 Op. 10, 'Revolutionary'; F. Chopin
Group 2
Jaithra: All of me; Jazz standard – trombone/vocal/piano
Tweety: Don’t speak; No Doubt – vocal/keyboard
Ravi: Teacher’s Blues - piano
Sakshath: Barcarolle Op. 100; F. Burgmüller - piano
Zara Rachael: Let it go; Demi Lovato – vocal/piano
Sriprada – Spanish Dancer; E. Roxburgh - piano
Kirti: Turning Tables; Adele – vocal/piano
Shreyas and Lasya: Tango Prelude; M. Schmitz; 4-hands-piano
Shreyas and Lasya: Progression II and Raga Suddha Dhanyasi – vocal/piano
Sanjay: Sonata in A K. 209; D. Scarlatti – piano
Aparna: I ain’t got you; Adele – vocal/piano
Harshith: Sonatina in Eb; G.A. Benda – piano
Sameera: When lights are low; Benny Carter – vocal/piano
Kashvi: No. 2 from Kinderstücke Op. 72; F. Mendelssohn - piano
Yash: Sonata KV 310, 3rd movement Presto; W.A. Mozart – piano
Organization: Hyderabad Western Music Academy
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Concert in collaboration with Kodaikanal International School and Hyderabad Western Music Foundation on 23rd Feb. 2019 at St. Mary's College Auditorium, Secunderabad.
A big Thank You to Kodaikanal International School, students and teachers Cristina, Paul, Sarah, Joel, Edwin as well to the Deccan Voices. Pratap Antony describes it well in his write-up (see below). Commodore Tmj Champion said rightly: "it was a delightful evening and for most parents it would have sent a clear message that music exams and certificate is not everything but playing in an ensemble such as this is a rewarding, enriching and memorable experience to be cherished for a life time."
KODAIKANAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ORCHESTRA, CONCERT BAND AND CHOIR
QUALITY PERFORMANCES BY GIFTED STUDENTS
A great variety of music, from western classical, to pop, was heard at the concert by the Kodaikanal International School, held at the St Mary's Degree College Auditorium, on the 23rd of February 2019.
And, the music was performed at such a respectable degree of proficiency by all the students, in all the different formats, that it was only because we were in the audience and could see for ourselves that they were young students playing and singing, that we could believe our ears.
Not only did we in the audience marvel at the musical talent on display at the concert by the students of Kodaikanal International School (KIS for short) and the dedication of their music teachers who, I am sure, played a huge part in training, inspiring and nurturing them, but also, at the school, for giving so much importance and encouragement to the teaching and learning of music, and providing excellent facilities for the pursuit of music, along with academic curriculum.
We also had to marvel at the school administration, to decide to make the trip to Hyderabad. What a logistic feat it must have been for the school administration to arrange for the transportation of all the student musicians and staff, and instruments and equipment from Kodaikanal! Kodaikanal is only accessible by a three-hour journey by road from Madurai. They travelled to Madurai, and then to Hyderabad, and back from Hyderabad to Madurai, just to perform for us in Hyderabad! And for us in the audience it was a marvellous experience!
The evening's performance began with the School's advanced orchestra, the KIS Orchestra, of around forty musicians conducted by Sarah, that played a classical French love song, Plaisir D’Amour "The pleasure of love" by composed by Giovanni Martini in 1784, and arranged by Robert Longfield. The piece sounded familiar in some parts as one heard snatches of the song Can't help falling in love that was famously sung by Elvis Presley amongst others. it was good to hear a good orchestral sound from the young orchestra which some teachers also playing in it.
The next piece played was the Johnny Appleseed Suite by Robert Kerr, a suite in three movements and we heard traces of the song Edelweiss from the musical The Sound of Music in this. The orchestra had a good seven or eight-minute workout to show their skill in creating graphic pictures where we could actually imagine the goings-on in the movements entitled, Johnny's planting song, Johnny's prayer and the final Johnny's hoedown, in the hoedown, the fiddlers made the fairground dance music come alive.
The next few items on the card were the students performing solos. And whether it was young Mr Jai Mohan Malik on Saxophone showing good tone, clarity and technique on Palotas and Friss by Josef Balogh or Nina Hariharan, who sang the song 'Secret Love" in a naturally melodious voice and handled the rarely heard and difficult-to-sing introduction really well, or Miss Eojin Kim who flawlessly played the Allegro from Handel's Sonata in F on Flute, and made a not-so-simple piece of music sound simple. And Marie Chalard, who played the Boccherini Minuet on clarinet with first-rate articulation. We noted that wherever a keyboard was required, one of the music teacher's, Edwin, accompanied them. Edwin, actually accompanied all the formats of all the various musical items, wherever required, throughout the evening.
The next few items on the programme, were quartets. The Clarinet Quartet played the Rondo from Mozart String Quartet No.1 K.80, The musicians, Aryan Patel, Gershom Nirmal, Marie Chalard and Wangden Dhondup were perfectly precise and the Rondo was good to listen to. They next performed an excerpt from Mvt.1 in G major by W. A. Mozart 'A Little Night Music' – it was a skilful performance of a beautiful piece of music and it was particularly gratifying to hear the bass clarinet giving depth to the quartet and providing the counterpoint. The Flute Quartet - Seunghyun Im, Sharanjay Pradhan, RaeHannah Balaraju, Eojin Kim, played a short but pretty tune in perfect harmony 'Wild Roses' by Zdeňka Horáčková.
The Deccan Voices conducted by Joe Koster also the accompanist on piano, rendered an enjoyable version of Freddie Mercury's Bohemian Rhapsody.
The KIS Advanced Choir of about forty student voices and directed by Christina, took the stage to render two tunes from La La Land, 'Another Day of Sun', and 'Someone In The Crowd', by Jay Althouse, arranged by Alan Billingsley, the young choir performed both these tunes creditably.
The conductor Christina, who had sung in the Deccan Voices while she lived in Hyderabad, then invited the Deccan Voices to join the KIS Advanced Choir to sing 'City of Stars' from La La Land. And the Deccan Voices sang one more song along with the KIS Advanced Choir, the song was the famous Jazz standard 'I'm beginning to see the light'. The combined choir sounded very good, with the mature voices of the Deccan Voices adding depth and volume to the rendering of these songs.
The KIS Advanced Band, a forty-student band of horns and wind instruments with bass percussion, xylophone and drums, conducted by Joel, played a set of tunes from the Computer animated movie The Incredibles composed by Michael Giacchino and arranged by Jay Bocook. The KIS Advanced Band also did Arabian Dances by Roland Barett, in which the clapping sequence came out so well, and the soundtrack highlights of the American superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy, arranged by Michael Brown. All the three of the items were a treat to the ear, and, to see the students enjoying playing these tunes with as much restraint as enthusiasm was a wonderful experience. https://youtu.be/1I_0SCAWXCI
And that was the end of a delightful evening of music by the KIS students. It was an evening well spent... in a world of music created by schoolchildren who played and sang with talent, discipline and maturity, like professionals.
The whole organisation of this event was done with discipline and professionalism, and the leader Paul Jaikumar from KIS, who proposed the vote of thanks at the end thanked Joe Koster, The Hyderabad Western Music Foundation, and the Deccan Voices, amongst others for making this possible, however Joe Koster gave credit where it was due, and gave Paul Jaikumar, Joel, conductor of the Advanced Band, Sarah, the conductor of the Advanced Orchestra, Christina, conductor of the Advanced Choir and the pianist Edwin, memento's and thanked them for coming to Hyderabad and bringing and taking care of the talented KIS students. Pratap Antony.
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