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SAAZ operates the School of Indian Classical Music for students of all ages and background interested in learning vocal and instrumental forms of music.
SAAZ training has been developed in collaboration with international artists to enable students to reach the highest standards.
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| 07/06/08 |
SAAZ Performance
Performances by:
Manmeet Ryatt (Vocal)
Shahahan Sokhi (Vocal)
Jivana Hunt (Vocal)
Krishna Kumar (Tabla)
Followed by
Ranjeet S Sokhi and SAAZ Ensemble
(Raag and Bhajans)
Saturday 7th June 2008 at 7:00pm
Venue: Caulwell Community Centre, Althorpe St, Bedford, MK42 9HF
Entrance: FREE
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The SAAZ School has been supported by Awards for All
SAAZ also organises and facilitates a range of activities including public performances and showcases, music ensembles, master classes, workshops, development of music syllabus, development of performance skills and providing advice and support to those interested in Indian music.
SAAZ activities are open to all members of the wider community. SAAZ interacts with students, national and international musicians as well as the general public. It also encourages interaction between Indian and western musicians. SAAZ supports students of all ages to participate in the activities independent of age, background, race or gender.
Over the last 15 years, SAAZ has operated in the West Midlands and Bedfordhire and now aims to cater for needs in the East of England region with particular emphasis on Beds, Herts and Cambridgeshire. It has held a range of events including student show cases, concerts and master classes. It continues to explore avenues to work with local organisations and community members to raise awareness of Indian classical music.
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SAAZ organises a range of events and activities including:
- Regular music tuition in Tabla, vocal, instrumental music for students of all ages and backgrounds
- Regular master classes by top musicians from India
- Performances by top artists allowing students and the wider general public the opportunity to experience the highest quality of Indian music
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Weekly classes for tabla and vocal are delivered by local artists / teachers following the syllabus developed by master musicians. The String classes are held on a monthly basis and consist of extended workshop / lessons on the Sitar, Dilruba and the Sarangi. These are supported by a weekly practice groups.
Twice a year Master Musicians Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty and Yogesh Samsi visit from India to assess student progress and hold master classes.
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