Milapfest

The Samyo & Tarang National Choir

Throughout the history of Samyo & Tarang, both ensembles have had excellent singers amongst its members, In 2013, with the composition Rain, by Gaurav Mazumdar, we began to write music especially for our vocal ensembles in Samyo, and in Tarang, solo and duet singers took the lead in selected compositions. In 2014, the Samyo & Tarang Choir was born, with a special inaugural composition “Charishnu” by Pt Madhup Mudgal. This piece of music, originally performed by the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Choir in New Delhi, was the first time audiences would hear our singers’ own choral music.

A new Indian Choral Tradition

Now, singers of both Samyo & Tarang come together separately as an ensemble with their own set of new compositions, performed within concerts, and in the future, in stand alone performances too. Led by our team of conductors, and benefiting from their own repertoire of compositions, it allows audiences to hear Indian vocal music in a distinctive form, with some really innovative and uplifting pieces written by our composers.

Membership

The National Choir is open to singers of all backgrounds, trained in Indian music, or with an interest in, or experience of Indian music. Samyo & Tarang members of any age have direct membership to the Choir, but it is also open to any young person aged 16 or over. The Choir is designed to give excellent opportunities in performance, training and development.

Benefits

Choir members get the same list of benefits as any  member of Samyo or Tarang, and the following skills:

Choir members are also eligible for Orchestra Awards, including:

• Choir Leader
• Merit Awards
• Singer of the Year