Accompanied performances are South Indian Classical Music (Carnatic) compositions rendered by a complete team including the lead participant (vocalist or instrumentalist) along with accompanying participants on instruments. Vocal performances must have violin (or equivalent) and mridangam (or equivalent) accompaniments. Instrumental performances must have at least mridangam accompaniment.
Accompanying instruments may include Violin, Mridangam, Ghatam, Khanjira and/or Moharsing.
CTU welcomes submissions from interested participants based on the guidelines below.
Registration Deadline: Aug. 26, 2024 Registration is now closed.
Date participants will be notified: Sep. 6, 2024
Submission Guidelines
Performance Duration: 20 or 45 minutes
- There is no age bar. All are welcome to participate.
- Each performance has a Lead Participant (vocalist or instrumentalist) with accompanying instruments as appropriate.
- Lead Participants must submit the following to apply for an Accompanied Performance slot:
- Link to a video recording of their performance with accompaniments highlighting various aspects of Manodharmam including Alaapanai, Neraval and Kalpana Swaram.
- CTU will work with a team of subject matter experts to review these submissions and contact selected participants before the Fall Festival.
- Accompanying participants do not have to register at this time. Once selected, the Lead Participant must do the following:
- Form their teams after reaching out and obtaining confirmation from their respective accompanying participants
- Share the name and contact information about their accompanying participants
- Pay the one-time, non-refundable Registration Fee. The link to the payment form will be sent to lead participant after selection.
Payment Guidelines
Registration Fee – $30 for 20 minutes slot / $75 for 45 minutes slot (non-refundable)
Questions: Please send an e-mail to ctu {dot} regn {at} ChicagoTyagarajaUtsavam {dot} org.
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