Vision

• To provide traditional classical music education to students of different background and revive the musical legacy of Thiruvarur.
• To focus on shaping a student to become a Music Professional – Performer, Teacher or Researcher
• To extend music education to students of all disciplines at CUTN
• To make the Department, a Music Research hub in the region

Mission

• To provide a strong foundation and basic knowledge in traditional Classical music
• To enable students gain a broad repertoire of South Indian classical music forms
• To know the varied melodic and rhythmic structures of different genres prevailing in different regions

Programmes Offered

Integrated Master of Performing Arts (Music)

The Department of Music offers an Integrated Master degree Programme in Music – Integrated Master of Performing Arts –Music (IMPA – Music) from the academic year 2022-23. This is a 5 year programme with 10 semesters and follows the Choice Based Credit System approved by the CUTN. The programme carries a total of 196 credits. It starts with the basic training in the first year with beginner’s exercises and foundation courses for Voice stability and Sruti/Laya control. Gradual Increase in the content of the South Indian Classical Music training is prescribed through the second to the tenth semester. Besides Karnataka Music, a student will also have an opportunity to gain basic knowledge of Tamil Music, Hindustani Music, Western Music, Folk Music, Patriotic songs of Northern and South India, Basics of Sanskrit and Dravidian Scripts and Music and Technology. The courses of the 5 year MPA degree programme are designed to prepare a student to appear for music audition of the All India Radio / Doordarshan, to become a Stage performer, a Researcher and/or a Music teacher. As part of the core course called, “Off-campus Training” a student is facilitated to obtain expert training in Domain knowledge and enhancing Professional skills, from a renowned artist / traditional performers / eminent Guru / recognized institutions / AIR artists for a period of 15 days, spending a minimum of 30 hours. Thus a student is made to shine with multi-faceted knowledge of Music.

Eligibility Criteria:

A Pass in the Plus two examination or equivalent of any recognized board in India with 50% marks aggregate of marks for General Category, 45% marks for OBC (Non-creamy layer) SC/ST/PWD candidates. Prior knowledge of Music is not mandatory, however, an interest in learning Music and dedication are the only requirements.

Duration of the programme: Five Years

Mode of Selection: CUET Score

Sanctioned Strength: 19

Curriculum:

• Syllabus w.e.f. 2022-2023
• Syllabus w.e.f. 2023-2024

Salient Features of the IMPA Programme:

• A student has to undergo different kinds of courses during the study such as Core courses, Ability Enhancement Compulsory courses (AECC), Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE) and Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC). While the Core courses and AECC courses are mandatory, there is an option for a student to select from the given group of courses under DSE and SEC.
• Under AECC, a student could study Language andother additional courses like, Environmental Science/ Media and Information Literacy / Cyber Security / Disaster Management / Ancient Indian knowledge system/ Indian philosophy / Indian Music, as per their choice.
• A student also gets an option to learn any one of the classical music instrument, namely, Veena or Violin or Mridangam.
• Besides Karnataka Music, a student will have an opportunity to gain basic knowledge of Tamil Music, Hindustani Music, Western Music, Folk Music, Patriotic songs of Northern and South India, Basics of Sanskrit and Dravidian Scripts and Music and Technology (Thus a student is made to shine with multi-faceted knowledge of Music).
• The Practical papers in Music would cover basic training in the first year with beginner’s exercises and foundation courses for Voice stability and Sruti/Laya control. Gradual Increase in the content of the Classical Music training is prescribed through the second to the tenth semester.
• In the final semester, a student is trained to perform a Classical Concert for an hour’s duration.
• The courses of the 5 year MPA degree programme are designed to prepare a student to appear for music audition of the All India Radio / Doordarshan, to become a Stage performer, a Researcher and/or a Music teacher.
• As part of the core course, “Off-campus Training” a student is facilitated to obtain expert training in Domain knowledge and enhancing Professional skills, from a renowned artist / traditional performers / eminent Guru / recognized institutions / AIR artists for a period of 15 days, spending a minimum of 30 hours.

Ph.D. Music

The Department of Music offers Ph.D in music for a duration of 3 years for Ph.D. Students who have passed the UGC-JRF can apply for registration round the year. Those who do not possess NET qualification, should apply through CUCET that is conducted every year. These programmes are aimed to bring out the research outputs in various areas like Music analysis, Stylistic studies, Theoretical and Historical studies and Interdisciplinary studies. A student enrolled for research programmes is expected to undergo Research Methodology, Course Work (Practical and Theory) and also opt for required relevant electives, by staying in the CUTN campus.

Eligibility Criteria and Guidelines:

A consistently good academic record and possessing a Master’s degree in Music obtained from any recognised Indian University or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks for General Category and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories.

Curriculum:

• Syllabus

B.P.A. Music – UG Course upto 2021:

The Department offers a Four year UG course in Music, Bachelor of Performing Arts – Music – (B.P.A. Music), designed according to the Choice Based Credit system (CBCS) that is approved by the Academic Council of CUTN, 2016. It consists of Theory and Practical papers. The curriculum would cover basic training in the first year with beginners’ exercises and foundation courses for Voice stability and Sruti/Laya control. Besides Classical Music (Karnatic music) compositions, student could learn songs from other genres such as Devotional songs, Folk songs, Patriotic songs and songs for Dance and Harikatha. Gradual increase in the content of the Classical Music training is prescribed through the eight semesters.

In the third year, there is an opportunity to learn playing any of the instruments, viz., Veena, Violin or Mridangam. Under electives, basics of Hindustani Music, Western Music, Regional Music of India and Music and Technology, Indian Culture and Sanskrit and Dravidian scripts are offered. In the final semester, a student is trained to perform a Classical Concert for an hour’s duration. The courses of the 5 year MPA degree programme are designed to prepare a student to appear for music audition of the All India Radio / Doordarshan, to become a Stage performer, a Researcher and/or a Music teacher.

Curriculum:

• Syllabus upto 2021

Infrastructure

• Smart Classrooms
• Department Library

List of Mentor and Mentee

• Mentor and Mentee

Research Scholars

• List of Research Scholars

Head of the Department
Department of Music
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodmusic@cutn.ac.in