Department Profile Name of the Department: Department of Music & Dramatics Year of Establishment: 1984
1) From the Desk of Head:
I Dr. Anjali Vasant Nigwekar presently heading the Department of Music & Dramatics from 04 December 2018 onwards. The Department is one of its own kinds in western Maharashtra where various subjects in Performing Arts are conducted under one roof. We have one year Certificate course, two/one year Diploma course, one year Bridge course, two year Master of Performing Arts MPA &Ph.D. courses. Keeping the needs of the students belonging to the university affiliated area in mind we try to solve the purpose of aspiring students to educate and train them in the relevant field according to their choice of interest. Subjects covered in the field of performing arts are Indian Classical Music both Vocal & Instrumental up to Research, Theatre from certificate to Research, Diploma in Classical Dance (Katthak & Bharatnatyam), Diploma in PLC, One year Diploma in Theatre. Department strives hard to be an outstanding Department to propagate and promote the rich tradition and legacy of Indian classical Music & Theatre also other allied arts. Another objective of the Department is to develop awareness amongst the common man about the performing arts by synchronizing them during various Programs, Seminars and workshops in the field of Performing arts.
2) Brief History of the Department:
A progressive Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj was a great reformer of social educational cultural practices. He extended his royal patronage to the arts,Theatre, Music, Painting and sculpture etc. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj invited Khan Alladiyan Khan of Jaypur Gharana from Uniyara (Rajasthan). It proved his love for Music. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj appointed Khan Alladiyan Khan Saheb as Darbari Gayak. Khan Saheb developed his new style or Gayaki after loss his original voice. After that time this new Gayaki is recognized as Jaypur Attrauli Gharana or Kolhapur Gharana. Kolhapur is known as Kalapur. Great Chitra-Maharshi Baburao Pentar, Chandrakant Mandre,Ravindra Mestri,Chitra- Tapaswi Bhalaji Pendharkar, Arun Sarnaik,Ustad Alladiya Khan Saheb, Nivruttibua Sarnaik,Shankarrao Sarnaik, Shri Govindrav Tembe,Sangeet Surya Keshavrao bhosale and many other artists who have brought great fame for Kolhapur. In a view of increasing interest in the Classical Music and other arts in the young generation, Shivaji University decides to start Music and Dramatics Department. The Department was formally inaugurated by the great
Vocalist late Pt. Mallikarjun Mansoor on 20th July 1984. Pt.Mallikarjun Mansoor Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, The great vocalist Laxmibai Jadhav trust, Late M.S.Karekar, Great Musician C.Balaji, Shivaji Vidyapeeth
Sevak Sangha, Hon.Tatyasaheb Kore, Pudharikar Pratapsinha Jadhav, Shahu Shahir P.B.Salunkhe and many other charity institutes helped rendered financial help to start the Pt.Mallikarjun Mansoor wing. In September 1986 Late Padmashri P.L.Deshpande inaugurated Dramatics Wing. In June 1991, great Tabla Master Allarakha Khan Saheb inaugurated Instrumental Wing. In June 1993, Department started Ph.D. Course.
Padmashri P.L.Deshpande Since last 36PP years, the Music and Dramatics Department of Shivaji University succeed in giving the guidance to the various students from different wings i.e. Vocal and Instrumental Music ,Drma,Dance,Drawings under one roof.
Department has successfully organized some Music festival such as Rajarshi Shahu Sangeet Rajani, Gharana Sammelan, Lok kala mahotsav, Vasant Kanetkar Charchsatra, various Sangeet-Natak Mahotsav, workshops on Harmonium and Tabla. Present focus of the Department is to train, prepare students to become good performers, academicians etc. and Kolhapur being a Kalapur. Students and faculty have a vast scope to involve in Vocal Gharana Research & Theatre research. Use of ICT facility for students and faculty in teaching and learning process is highly appreciated.
Former Head of the Department
Prof.(Dr.)Bharati Vaishampayan 1991 - 2013
Dr. Shubhada Waingankar 2014
Prof.(Dr.) N.V.Chitnis 2014-2018
3) Vision:
To assure the highest standard of performing arts education through offering innovative programs. To provide high quality education in an efficient and healthy environment that contributes to student success. Graduates will be respected for their comprehensive preparation to be scholars, performers and practitioners in their chosen careers
Mission:
To Provide a quality music and theatre education. Maintain standard of excellence in curriculum teaching, research, performance and other related academic & cultural activities. Support and encouragement, so that students may develop their artistic potential to the highest level possible. Being performing Arts Department aim is to produce performing artists.
Goals of the Department:
Main goal is to promote students to develop research ability in music and drama with scientific sense. To develop among students an analytical, creative and intuitive understanding of music as a cultural language
Core Values of the Departments: To develop aesthetic sense in the field of Performing arts and foster the practical ability to express in performances. To maintain positive attitude towards teaching – learning of Performing arts that will create favorable working atmosphere.
4) Academic Programs offered with Intake.
Sr. No Name of the Program Year of inception Intake (For each subject) 1. M.P.A. (Vocal) 1986 15 2. M.P.A. (Instrumental Music- 1993 15 Tabla,Harmonium) 3. M.P.A. (Dramatics) 1990 15 4. Bridge course (Vocal, 2005 15 Instrumental, Dramatics) 5 Diploma course (Vocal) 25 6. Diploma course (Instrumental 1991 15 Music-Tabla,Harmonium) 7. Diploma course (Dramatics) 1987 15 8. Certificate in Dramatics 1986 15 9. Diploma course (Classical 1994 15 Dance-Bharatnatyam/Katthak) 10. Diploma Course in 1994 15 Portrait,landscape and composition 11. Ph.D. in Vocal & Dramatics 1993 10
5) CBCS Programme Structure:
Department Follows Annual Examination pattern
6) Outcome based education: a) Program Outcomes:
After the completion of M.P.A., students will be able to acquire the following abilities and skills.
1. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of music or drama and develop a passion about these arts.
2. Students will be able to understand the effective application of music and theatre techniques.
3. Students will be able to create, analyze, and synthesize music as a means of supporting, developing careers in music, teaching and performances.
4. Students will be able to think and understand a relationship between music and allied arts.
5. Students will be able to understand the social and artistic movements that have shaped theatre.
6. Student will be employable on the basis of their qualification, knowledge acquired and performance skills.
b) Program Specific Outcomes: 1. Preservation of Indian Arts and culture. 2. To increase creative ability and performance techniques. 3. Peace of mind and spiritual development. 4. To acquire knowledge from an artistic point of view.
7) Faculty Details:
Name Dr. Anjali Vasant Nigwekar
M.A. Ph.D. (Vocal Music)
Designation Assistant professor& Head
Contact no 9011619200
E-mail ID [email protected]
Research Areas Clasical Vocal, Ravindrasangeet
No. of Research papers Total Last 5 Years published (National/International) National International National International
03 01 03 01
Total No .of Awarded Working Ph.D. Students 2 2
Top 10 Seminar/Conference Research Paper Details Publications Details (Title of the Paper)
1) Two-Day National Conference on “Recent Trends in Theatre “On Making An Indian Classical Arts-Dramatics” held Music Concert A Success” th th on 11 and 12 Feb 2015 .Organized by Department of Music & Dramatics Shivaji
University,Kolhapur.
2)Two –Day International Conference on “Pravasi Hindi Sahitya “Concerting Hindustani Classical with aur Manav Adhikar” Rabindra Sangeet” on 13 January 2017 organized by Department of
Hindi,Shivaji University,kolhapur
3) One-Day National Seminar on “Dimensions of “Ravindra sangeettatil tappa,kirtan Thumri and other aani Bhavdarshan” forms of Semi Classical Music” organized by Department of Music,Mumbai
University on 24th January 2017
4) Four- Day Internatinal Workhop “Haiku Bandish” on “ Computer Assisted Music and Dramatics:Possibilities and Challenges” organized by Department of Computer science, University of Mumbai,on 25-27 feb 2019
Name Mr. Nikhil V Bhagat
M.A. NET/JRF (Tabla)
Designation Assistant professor
Contact no 8087282816
E-mail ID [email protected], [email protected]
Research Areas Tabla Gharana
No. of Research papers Total Last 5 Years published (National/International) National International National International
07 06 07 06
Visits Abroad International Conference in Bangkok Thailand- “Tabla- (Last 5 years; An Implacable Percussion instrument” 2016. Give Details International Symposium organized by University of Visual & Performing Arts,Colombo, Shrilanka- “ Extendable Compositions in Tabla- The First Half” 2017.
Top 10 Seminar/Conference details Research Paper Details Publications
1) “Computer and Indian 1) Kala Dristi ISSN 2278- Music” National Conference 5256,Annual Vol.4 “Facets of in Music Organized by Tabla” Page 48-50 Yashwant Mahavidyalay, Wardha 2013 2) Kala Vihar, march 2013,Akhil Bharatiya 2) “Exploring career gandharva Mahvidyalay opportunities in Music” Mandal,Mumbai “Bajayak- National Conference in Banayak-Batayak” Page 22-24 Music, organized by Shri 3)Kala Driti ISSN 2278-5256, Shivaji Mahavidyalay, Barshi Annual Vol.5 “Riyaz” Page 49- ( Solapur) January 2014 52
3) “Gurushishya Parampara” One day national seminar organized by Department of Music Amolakchand Mahavidyalay,Yavatmal, December 2014
4) “Tabla Accompaniment in Musical-Dramas” Two Day National conference on “ Recent Trends in Theatre Arts- Dramatics organized by department of Music and Dramatics, Shivaji University,Kolhapur, Feb 2015
5) “ Importance of Technology in teaching and learning process of Music” National Interdisciplinary Seminar organized by Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalay, Nagpur, September 2015
6) “Tabla Graduates and Employability Predicament” M.S. University, Baroda 2019
Name Dr. Vinod V. Thakurdesai
M.A.Ph.D. (Vovcal Music)
Designation Assistant professor
Contact no 9325602016
E-mail ID [email protected]
Research Areas Semi-classical music
No. of Research papers Total Last 5 Years published (National/International) National International National International
2 4 2 4
Research Projects Project’s Title Funding Status Agency Ongoing/Completed
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana- Research Ongoing Sadhyasthiti aani Strengthening Vatchal Scheme SUK National Name of the award: Late Sushilabai Ganu Award By ABGMVM Mumbai. Awards
Top 10 Seminar/Conference details Research Paper Details
Publications 1) Two-Day National 1)Navjyot ISSN 2277-8063 Conference on “Recent Vol.V/Issue-II “Thumrichya Trends in Theatre Arts- Vikasatil Mahatwacha duva: Dramatics” held on 11th and Ustad Wajid Ali Shaha” Page 12th Feb 2015 .Organized by 64-67 Department of Music & Dramatics Shivaji University,Kolhapur.
2) One-Day National 2) Navjyot ISSN 2277-8063 Conference o “21st Century Vol.V/Issue-II “Thumari aani Skills for Lifelong Learning” Banaras Shaili” Page 27-30 and presented paper on “An Importance and Necessity of 3) IJAR ISSN(0)2347-7075 Music Education in Life skill “Kajari: Ek Uttar Bharatya – A Study.”at Department of Lokgeet Prakar- Ek Avalokan” Lifelong Learning and 4) Printing Area,Issue 45,Vol- Extension,Shivaji 04,April 2018, ISSN 2394- Universiy,Kolhapur. 5303”Shastriya Sangeet Sadhana Va AAdhunik Tantradnyan- Sadhak Badhak Parinamanchi Charcha”
8) Details of Research Laboratories & infrastructure with photographs. a) Audio/Video Studio:
b) Digital Smart room:
9) Total No. of SET/NET qualified students:
Total No. of NET NET
06
10) Details of notable students placements: Students are placed in various organizations like Government Schools, Private Schools as music teacher. Some students are freelance performers. Some own their music institute.
Sr. Name of the Alumni Current Compani/ City No Designation organization Name 1 Aditya Maindargikar Radio All India Kolhapur Announcer Radio 2 Dr.Aazad Nayakawadi Professional Usharaje Kolhapur Folk Singer & school teacher kolhapur 3 Snehalata Saatpute Professional -- Kolhapur Singer 4 Sonali Kapse Professional -- Satara Singer 5 Dr.Rajashri Khatavkar Professional Department Kolhapur theatre artist of music & & Teacher Dramatics 6 Dr. Sanjay Todkar Director & Department Kolhapur Teacher of music & Dramatics 7 Prachi Godbole Professional Patwardhan Sangali Television Highschool Actress 8 Aishwarya kadekar Professional -- Kolhapur Singer 9 Prachi Jathar Professional -- Goa Singer 10 Sampada Mane Professional -- Mumbai Singer & Actress 11 Mugdha Gaonkar Professional -- Goa Singer 12 Sayali Sambhare Professional -- Pune Singer & T.V.Actress 13 Prachala Amonkar Professional Kala Goa Vocalist & Academy Teacher 14. SanikaGoregaonkar Vocalist -- Pune 15. Vaishnav Chavan Tabla Artist -- Pune 16. Vivek Bhalerao Professional -- Pune Tabla Player 17. Sanket Bhamare Television -- Nagpur Actor
11) Details of MoUs and Linkages:
NIL
12) Extra curricular and Extension activities:
Present various cultural programs in University. Participation in various theatre competitions. Department provide Examiners for Various competitions at local & State level. Various Workshops Value Added Course
Tughalak Dr.Bharati Vaishampayam
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Mime Workshop- Dr. Niranjan Dr. Mohan Aagashe (Renowned Theatre & Goswami,Kolkatta Cine Artist)
Renowned Drama Critic- Dr. V.B. Renowned Harmonium Player Deshpande Adv.R.S.Sabnis
13) List of Distinguished Alumni:
Prasenjeet Kosambi Sampada Mane (Theatre (Professional singer) Artist & Singer)
Sanjay Ajitkumar Mohite Koshti (Film (Comedian) Actor)
Dr.Azad Naykavadi Abhijit Kosambi (Maharashtracha ( Renowned Shahir) Mahagayak )
Dr.Jaybhim Shinde ( Famous Sayali Sambhare (Television Actress) Musician )
Yati Bhagwat (Renowned Tabla Mugdha Gaonkar (Vocalist) Player)
14) Roadmap of the Department:
To arrange To Linkages various with National To organize a career & guidance National International Workshop on workshops To establish institutes of (2020-2025) vocal, Performing a study instrumental center in Arts. (2020- music & 2024) To organize the name of Drama (2020- an Alladiyan 2023) International Khan Saheb conference (2020-2025) (2020-2022
15) Media coverage of the Department:
Students of the Department perform in various Television channels. Students perform regularly on All India Radio, FM, Radio city, Radio mirchi etc. Faculty of the department is graded artist of All India Radio and they perform regularly. Events of the Department such as Programs, Festivals, Workshops, and Lectures are covers by print media.