Starting this year, CTU is requiring manodharmam to be an integral aspect of these performances.
Early Registration Deadline: Friday, 27 Sep 2013
Interested participants can register in the following categories.
| Category | Duration | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| One | Up to 10 min | One krithi. Alaapanai required |
| Two | Up to 20 min | Maximum of 2 krithis Alaapanai and Swaram required for at least one krithi Neraval optional |
There are a limited number of time slots available on a first come first serve basis. The actual duration for each performance may vary depending upon the number of registrations received. CTU will determine the number of slots for both categories depending upon the registrations received and the time available.
Accompaniments
- Vocal performances must have violin and mridangam accompaniments.
- Instrumental performances must have at least mridangam accompaniment.
- Lead participants must finalize their accompaniments in advance before registration
- CTU can provide Mridangams upon request for the performance
Registration Process:
1. Step One. Please provide your contact information here so that CTU can keep you informed about updates to this program
2. Step Two. Please ensure you have the following information readily available:
- Sruthi for the performance
- Category of performance (One Krithi for Category One, Up to two Krithi(s) for Category Two)
- Krithi(s) details: Name, Ragam, Thalam and composer
- Names of the accompanying artists
3. Step Three. Click here to register
4. Step Four. Please make the appropriate payment for your registration.
Registration Fees
There is a registration fee for each performance as detailed below.
- Category One – $35
- Category One – $70
Payments
- After Registration Deadline:
- Pay by check or cash at the CTU counter on day of performance.
Questions: Please review the responses to the FAQ and then send e-mail to ctu {dot} info {AT} ChicagoTyagarajaUtsavam {dot} org for additional information.