Win free passes to Shadaja, Indian Classical music fest by The Sound Space

Music is that one medium that your child can be exposed to from day one. Enough has been said about the benefits of music but most parents often wonder when they should introduce music as a hobby or to their children. The idea is  to expose our children to the world of Indian Classical Music and that is just what Shadaja will help you do.

Co founded by Kamakshi and Vishala Khurana- The Sound Space (Music and sound therapy organization) brings to you the third edition of Shadaja 3 a two day Indian classical musical festival on Saturday February 21 and Sunday 22, 2015 at Y.B Chavan auditorium, Mumbai.

If you would like to join us at Shadaja then all you need to do is enter the contest below. Kidsstoppress is giving away 4 passes to 2 lucky winners to view this fest with us. 

All you need to do is answer the simple question: Which renowned Indian classical vocalist is performing at Shadaja 2015?

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Terms and Conditions:

1. Each winner will receive 2 Season passes that entitles them to attend the concert on both days
2. Contest closes on 19th February at 6.00 p.m. IST
3. Contest open for residents in Mumbai only

For all those who don’t win you can book your tickets on Bookmyshow.com

After the huge success of the first two concerts; the third edition of Shadaja is set to spread out over a weekend- two days of music workshops and sessions, two concerts- all in collaboration with renowned music teachers and classical music maestros.

Before the start of each concert, The Sound Space will celebrate the performing arts in an unique avatar at 5.45 pm on both days– “A percussion jamâ€_x009d_ opening act by percussionists from NSPA.

There will also be workshops (which will be held during both days before the concerts) by The Sound Space in collaboration with Grammy award winner Pandit Dhruba Ghosh and music therapy expert Harendra Khurana and many more.

On Saturday, 21 February 6.30 pm onwards, there will be a two hour interactive performance by Smt. Shubha Mudgal, Mr. Aneesh Pradhan and harmonium player Sudhir Nayak during which they will showcase, demonstrate and demystify the various intricate nuances and styles of Indian classical music.

On Sunday 22 February 630 pm onwards, the children of The Sound Space will perform Indian classical music pieces based on the concept of Panchabhoota along with students from Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s Vrindaban Gurukul and an NGO–Muktangan.

Workshop schedule: (Registrations for all workshops close on 20 February 2015. Please make your reservations on Bookmyshow.com ).

Saturday 21 February 2015

Folk Music Magic (11 AM – 1 PM) For 7-14 year olds. Rs. 750 Facilitated by NSPA’s Suresh Kala & Avinash Lamba.

An Introduction to Carnatic Music (3 PM – 4.30 PM) For 13 years and above .Rs. 1000 Conducted by Padmavathy Thyagaraju

Sunday 22 February 2015

Chakra Balancing workshop (11 AM – 1 PM) For 16 years and above. Rs 1200. Conducted by Sound Therapy expert & artist Harendra Khurana.

Everyone Can Sing (11 AM – 1 PM)   For   10 years and above. Rs 750. Bring the joy of music to your child with Mehli Mehta Music Foundation’s Rael Mendes.

Sound, Strings and the Sarangi (3 PM – 5 PM) For 8-80 year olds. Rs 1000. Explore the astounding world of sound through the sarangi, one of the most popularly used string instruments in Hindustani classical music, with Grammy award winner Pt. Dhruba Ghosh.

If you are a parent and have any questions regarding Hindustani Classical Music then don’t forget to join us on a Google Hangout session with the team at The Sound Space.