Description of Schooling Activities Offered

College

Hasu Patel offers a complete course of instruction as a visiting instructor in the Classical Music of North India for students who seek to become accomplished on Sitar, Tabla, or Vocal, ranging throughout all levels of experience. Students will be taken through all stages of learning this ancient and sacred art, starting with history and etiquette, then moving on to intermediate subjects of technique and style, eventually including entire ragas and advanced subjects such as improvisation and traditional stylistic nuances.

She also offers solo Sitar concerts and workshops upon request.

Grade Levels K-12

This unique and innovative program of Music of India is intended to offer awareness, creativity and self-esteem in students at Elementary to High School levels. It is designed to motivate students with or without disabilities. It will enhance greater understanding of the rare and sacred classical music of ancient India.

The artist will discuss / demonstrate / perform:

• History of India: Diversity in Cultures, Food, Dress and Languages .
• Instruments of India: Sitar, tabla (pair of drums) and harmonium will be explained and discussed.
• Music of India: Playing different melodies known as Raga Sangeet on sitar accompanied with Tabla; voice demonstration of notes on harmonium
• Students’ Participation: Will be singing and reciting talas (rhythms) played on Tabla
• Western Music: Comparison between Western and Indian music systems; children’s songs will be played on sitar (students will actively participate)
• Playing mini version of concert music on sitar and Tabla .
• Q & A .
• Close up view of instruments.