Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Conversing seriously with the hosts of Padal Theeran Potti. She was one of the judges for that program
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya - A Walk With Jesudass
Walking Down Memory Lane With Well Known Singer K.J. Jesudass
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Shrimathi Yamuna is often sought by Bharata Natyam dance schools in various parts of Malaysia to sing for their Salangai Poojas and Arangetrams. She is often described as extraordinary, helpful, talented and pleasant. She has the unique ability to get along with her students and that is how Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya was formed.
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
While we acknowledge there are many Carnatic Music Schools in this country, only a few conducts regular music examinations in theory and practice. Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam is striving hard to maintain high standards, invites accomplished and recognized music lecturers and teachers from India to examine and evaluate her students. This clearly reflects the confidence she has in herself as a music teacher.
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
A Quality Time With Datuk Samy Veloo
A heartfelt appreciation to Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya for its pursuit towards continuous improvement and promotion of Carnatic Music. The development of this arts will not only provide the avenue for talented individuals to excel in their fields but also contribute to the vibrancy of our society. Outstanding artists and performers should be given ample opportunity to fully develop their talents and achieve international recognization.
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
At one of the Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya Concerts with Datuk Dr. M. Kayveas. Datuk has always graces Smt. Yamuna's Sangeetham Concerts. He feels that it has always been a top priority to promote the development of the creative and performing arts and nurture talents in these areas. This is an effort taken by Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya to preserve and promote the rich Indian Culture heritage as well as cultivate a society that is appreciative of the arts.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
In classical music there are no shortcuts, it is only with sustained sadhana and growth under a Guru's guidance that music becomes a way of life. Students from Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya .
About The Founder Of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Having keen interest in preserving the Indian heritage, Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam began Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya with the objective of promoting Indian Classical Vibes. She is very active in organizing concerts to create awareness and appreciation for the younger and older generation as well. Smt also plays the Violin
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Teacher's gentle insistence on early morning sadhana has made a sea change by bringing about open-throated singing and vastly improved enunciation in singing at Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya. Likewise learning theoretical aspects as we sing is a boon because the academy syllabus becomes family territory. Music camps, visit to temples and workshops by visiting scholars are all part of the activity education,
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
The methodology is different too. The training is holistic, aimed at shaping young minds into future musicians, scholars and gurus through special training in akara sadhaka, laya and musicology. For instance,when they learn akara sadhaka in pentatonic ragas, like Mohanam, Shrimathi Yamuna encourages them to formulate their own exercises. This sets them thinking and fosters the spirit of inquiry which will later mature into an analytical approach
So, What makes this fine arts academy unique?
We have it in the Students own words. "There is no clock watching. Classes can go on for hours and any time is music time, thanks to the teachers accessibility" and "While stage performance is important it is not the sole aim of the learning process," emphasize some of the senior disciples of the academy.
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Many children are from families that do not have musical background. However on seeing the positive changes brought about by a disciplined lifestyle, their families has extended their fullest cooperation to the children's endeavors.
Shrimathi Yamuna - Academy
"SAPTHASWARA SANGEETHALAYA" it is not another music school, but a place for shaping young minds throuhg a holistic approach. Instant coffee, yes, Instant noodles, maybe. But mention instant arangetrams and any guru propagating a classical art form will see red. While it is important to move with times, one cannot compromise on imparting quality content that can be absorbed only over time. How can a fledging student achieve enough proficiency for a stage performance of merit when it takes decades to inculcate traditional values. It shows right from dress code as the boys and girls surround you in a colorful swirl of pavadai-chattai, sarees and veshti - jippa.
The Beginning
In Classical Music there are no shortcuts. it is only with sustained sadhana and growth under a Guru's guidance that music becomes a way of life - Sangeetha Isai Kalaivani Shrimathi Yamuna Aarumugam.
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Music plays an important role in one's life. it is said that music is the greatest of arts because it is closest to God. Every note in Indian Music is said to correspond with the vibration of a certain planet and every note reflects a certain pitch of the animal world. Music has so much effect on human behavior and life.
But in a fast changing environment, this wonderful art, especially Indian Classical music is slowly becoming a casualty. Priorities have changed so tremendously. However in the midst of this changes the Academy of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya is doing just that - prserving the art of Carnatic Music. Under the able guidance of Guru Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam it has trained scores of talented young students whose voices are heard far and wide.
Smt Yamuna with her Students
Being a dedicated carnatic vocalist Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam the Director, Founder and Guru of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya has been a pillar to bring up the fine name of this Fine Art Academy. She has been a vocalist for a number of salangai poojas and arangetrams conducted by dance academics in Perak and Kuala Lumpur. She was also part of the troupe whihc went to India for the students graduations and she received praises from gurus at Kalashektra who acclaimed that she is a talented vocalist. She was well received by the percussionists who accompanied her during the performances.
Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam is a dedicated, haardworking and principled person who contributed much to the development and growth of Malaysia Carnatic Music.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Students of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
Dharisini and Dineshinee came under the tutelage of Smt Yamuna Aarumugam in 1994. Their thirst to learn the intricacies and nuances of the symbolic art form was kindled since their very tender age. The love and motivation from their parents, blessing of the guru combined with their dedication and hard work enhance them to complete their Sangeetham Arangetram in 2003, being one of the most remarkable one in Malaysia bringing great laurels to Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya.
Students at Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
SAPTHASWARA SANGEETHALAYA STUDENTS
Many of us have heard alot about the cultural activities by this academy of the Fine Arts of Indian Culture. It is also gratifying to note that Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya had been fullfilling the needs of the cultural minded Indian Community of the Northern Region - Ipoh and teluk Intan.
Students as young as 6 years have been attending the Sangeetam classes. For the services rendered to the Fine Arts of Indian Culture by Smt Yamuna Aarumugam, Sangeethalayam honored her in Kalamandapam, Kuala Lumpur with a golden shawl and the title "SANGEETHA ISAI KALAI VANI" in the year 2006
Classes Conducted At The Sangeethalaya
AT THE SAPTHASWARA SANGEETHALAYA
Music and dancing is always dynamic and still a developing and living tradition. Smt. Yamuna Aarumugam has been born into this tradition, and she was seen growing into a Banyan Tree of music in this country especially in Ipoh, Perak, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
She draws from varied doctrinal roots the energy to nourish and enhance the art of Indian music in this country. This has benefitted students of all ages and cultures.
The community, especially the past and present students and their families fully appreciate the efforts put forth in bringing about this splendid performance
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
The rise of the academy to this present status bears testimony of her hard work. Shrimati Yamuna Aarumugam has painstakingly endeavored to raise the standards of her students and has brought music exponents from India to enhance and evaluate her students. The mere fact that both the theory and practical examinations are conducted by the examiners from India clearly indicate that the student of this academy has reached standards incomparable to some musical institutions in India
Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya
MOST CHERISH ABLE MOMENT WITH HER STUDENTS
SAPTHASWARA SANGEETHALAYA the prestigious academy of fine arts commemorates its 21st AnniversaryIt is also refreshing to note that there are individuals and organizations that bend backwards to ensure Indian Classical music and dance is preserved and promoted for the benefit of the current and future generations. . The mission of preserving and propagating Indian Classical Carnatic Music is effectively served internationally. Vidushi Shrimathi Yamuna Aarumugam has to be congratulated for her sincere efforts.
About The Founder of The Academy
Smt. Yamuna Devi the dynamic and versatile singer and guru has carved a niche for herself in the field of Indian Classical Music in Malaysia. Born to Shri Arumugam Avunu Krishnarajuloo who himself was a prominent figure in the Indian Community ans Smt. Lakshmi both steeped in pedigree Carnatic Music, she was groomed in her initial years in Carnatic Music by her parents.
Under the tutelage of Kumari Thilagawathy Sokalingam from Central College of Carnatic Music Adyar, Chennai. Yamuna took to the path of pursuing her music seriously. She was soon into concert performances and competitions in her teens. Being the first Malaysian to have done the Sangeetham arangetram in 1986 she had the rare previlege of enrolling herself as a deciple of of THE LEGEND SANGEETHA KALANIDHI DR. M. L. VASANTHA KUMARI of Chennai India who was also the Chancellor of Mahila University of Thirupathi , Andhra
Harnessing a facile and mellifluous voice with a rare charisma which draws a large listening crowd to her concerts. The Sangeethalaya Malaysia a renowned organization for Carnatic Music, honored her with the prestigious "SANGEETHA ISAI KALAI VANI" award in 2006.
Being the Guru and Director of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya, one of the most dynamic and prestigious academy in Malaysia, she takes great pleasure in fostering the younger generation into music and has a good number of students to her credit from various parts of Malaysia
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