Sarva Sree Foundation (SSF) presents a Carnatic music project (vocal & instrumental) led by a group of young musicians (high schools students) from the organization ‘Indian Raga’ (IR) to spread the knowledge and understanding of this art form. All musicians involved with this project are IR Fellows – a program bringing together the most talented Indian classical musicians in North America, selected by a panel of international judges and experts every year.
The project is a workshop series involving assemblies at elementary and high schools within the Iowa City CSD’s, class presentation at the University of Iowa school of music for students and faculty and the general public of Iowa City to spread the knowledge and understanding of this art form. The multiple interactions with the community will be summarized in a final concert at Englert Theatre in Iowa City that will reiterate and further the several elements discussed in the instrument and melody workshops. The project will promote this rhythmic and lilting form of music to communities and will provide a unique experience and opportunity to the music lovers of Iowa. Iowa Arts Council will co-sponsor this project. The musicians will perform in both traditional and western style using traditional Indian instruments (Mrudangam & Flute) and western instruments (Violin, & Piano) in a Carnatic context.
Here is the schedule for the project:Friday, October 21, 2016:
* Assembly at Horn elementary school: 9am
* Assembly at Lucas elementary school: 10:50am
* Class presentation at West High School: 3pm
* Class Presentation at the University of Iowa School of Music: 7pm
Saturday, October 22, 2016:
* All day rehearsal
Sunday, October 23, 2016:
* Concert at Englert Theatre, Iowa City: 5pm -7pm
