Introducing a new course in the
School of Music - University of Minnesota

Introduction to North Indian Music
Fall 2006
MUS 5950-05 (3 credits)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:35-5:00 p.m.

Learn the cornerstones of North Indian
Classical Music from a master artist and
scholar, professor Pooja Goswami. Gain
new perspectives on music, its meaning
and place and a greater understanding
of the diversity and possibilities of human
expression. Prof. Goswami will teach tenets
of voice culture and foundational concepts
of rhythmic practice in Hindustani music
through lectures, intensive listening and
hands-on practical exercises. This is a
fascinating course and a unique opportunity
for anyone interested in music, aesthetics
or Indian culture.

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http://www.onestop.umn.edu/onestop/registration.html

If you like further information on this course please call:

Pavan @ 612-508-3716 or email: tabaliya@...

About the instructor:

Dr. Pooja Goswami

Dr. Pooja Goswami was born in a musical family and received her
early training from her father Sri Surendra Goswami, himself a
disciple of Sri B.N. Dutta of the Kirana Gharana (stylistic
tradition). Till date, he continues to be her teacher, mentor &
guide. She received her M.Phil from the University of Delhi and
completed a Ph.D. in Music in 2005, also from the University of
Delhi, under the guidance of Prof. Ajit Singh Paintal. She is also
taking music training from him, learning the nuances of Khayal
Gayaki. The subject of her Ph.D. thesis was the life and music of
Pandit Amarnath, one of the prime disciples of Ustad Amir Khan - an
icon in Hindustani vocal music. Pooja is also learning semi-
classical music from the eminent vocalist Smt Shanti Hiranand, the
Regina of Thumri and Ghazal (semi-classical genres) and the
universally acclaimed successor of the Late Begum Akhtar. The
versatility in Pooja's repertoire is evident in her ability to sing
Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal & Bhajan besides Khayals. Pooja has received
the prestigious National Scholarship awarded by the Ministry of
Human Resources Development and the "Sahitya Kala Parishad"
scholarship for advanced training in both, classical and semi-
classical music. She was adjudged the best classical singer in a
music competition, "Suron-Ke-Silsiley", by the vocal Maestros,
Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra. India's leading record label, T-
Series, has released a cassette of Bhajans by Pooja. Pooja's recent
performances at several prestigious venues such as the India Habitat
Center, the music society "Tarannum" and the SOPAN festival, have
won her accolades from audiences and critics alike.