Auckland
Centre of Learning
2007 and Beyond
The New Zealand Carnatic Music
Society (NZCMS) congratulates the students of the society for their
achievements in the music exams it has hosted over the past years. Today NZCMS has reached a milestone, and we
are proud to present to you our very own Carnatic Music Syllabus and
Examinations. We assure you of not only high quality music performances by
world renowned artistes, but of examinations that are also of high quality and
are run under the patronage of musicians of great caliber. NZCMS recognizes
that teachers are the authority in music and the foundation of a students music
career. Thus our syllabus and examinations are driven by the teachers
themselves.
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We are proud to state that Centre of Learning
has been accepted as an Students who complete the 6 grade diploma
course with the NZCMS will be awarded the
title of “Sangeetha Visharath” by the renowned music institution, GANDHARVA MAHAVIDYALA, |
Junior Membership
& Exam Registration Forms – DOWNLOAD NOW
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Stages
Syllabus & Examination
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A
syllabus tailor made to suit students in
NZ
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A
syllabus that gives importance to a students ability to perform as well as theoretical knowledge
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A
syllabus produced by your teachers with their
students in mind
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A
syllabus recognized by many reputable institutions in India.
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A
syllabus that belongs to the NZCMS which no other institution or
individual can walk away with
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A
marking system and board that is transparent.
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Detailed
results so that students are aware of their own strengths and
weaknesses and can improve
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A
practical
assessment that will take place in an open forum.
Stages
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There
are SIX stages in the new and authentic system
Stage 1-6
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At
end of stage 4
Certificate in Carnatic
Music
Those
wishing to advance may pursue the Diploma Stages - 5 and 6
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At
end of stage 6
Diploma
in Carnatic Music
Sangeetha Visharath - Title conferred by the Gandharva Mahavidhyala,
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Where can you go with NZCMS
qualifications?
You can further your music education by joining the
affiliated organization, the University
of Madras, Chennai, India to achieve
Master of Carnatic Music à PhD in Carnatic Music
Cross
Crediting
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Cross
crediting exercise will take place soon after the new syllabus is released.
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The
Panel of Teachers will compare the old and new syllabus and derive a cross
credit chart.
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Students
will placed in the Stages of the new system based on the Cross Credit Chart.
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Students
will be informed by their teacher once their stage is finalized.
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Cross
Crediting ONLY applies to
those students who have done their music
exams through the New Zealand Carnatic Music Society until, and including the
year 2006.
Tentative Time Line
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Dec
2006
Preview new system to Members
Ascertain recognition from a reputed
institution in
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Jan
2007
Release new syllabus
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Feb
2007
Registrations Open for 2007 Exams
Cross Crediting Exercise Begins
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Mar
– May 2007
Cross Crediting Exercise
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Jul
– Aug 2007
Exam Review Sessions
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Sep/Oct
2007
Exams – Theory and Practicals
Teachers involved
in 2007 syllabus discussions
- Smt Yamini
Ramesh
Sangeeth Shiromani MA Music (
- Smt
Padma Govardan
Sangeetha Ratna & MA Music
(Madras University)
- Dr
Suresh Ramachandra
Director,
- Smt
Shyamala Hariharan
Disc.of Smt Lalgudi Bramhanandam
- Smt Radha
Kumar
Gana Bhushanam, Vidwan (MA) (Swati
Tirunaal University)
- Mrs
Bavani Suresh
Disc. Of Smt Meenakshi Subramaniam and Smt Vijayalakshmi Arumugam
- Sri
M.D.Diwakar
Vidwath (Karnataka Education Board)
- Dr
Ashok Malur
Disc. Of Smt Meenakshi Vishwanathan
and Smt Premalatha Malur
- Smt
Yaso Mahendran
Dip Music (Ramanathan Academy of
Fine Arts, University of Jaffna)
- Smt
Tulasi Prabakaran
Dip Music (Ramanathan Academy of
Fine Arts, University of Jaffna)
- Dr
Sangeetha Ratnam (Ramanathan Academy
of Fine Arts) Teachers grade (NCOMS)
- Smt
Disc.of Acharya Sri S Ramachandran
- Smt
Yaso Balachandran
NCOMS(Teacher’s grade)
- Smt
Rany Nadaraja
NCOMS (Teacher’s grade)
- Smt
Keshini Sriravindraraja
NCOMS (Teacher’s grade)