Objective
Master of Arts in Hindustani Music will provide a comprehensive and incremental approach to the theoretical language of music, supported by finer nuance to practical performance. Theoretical musical knowledge enhances and supports the student’s practical studies. At the end of this program students will be well equipped in all aspects that are important in the study of Hindustani music to take on higher educational and creative opportunities.
The M.A. in Hindustani Music at Aria University is a two-year postgraduate program designed for students seeking advanced knowledge and professional training in vocal or instrumental Hindustani classical music. The program blends traditional guru-shishya parampara (teacher-student lineage) with modern pedagogy, enabling students to refine their technique, engage in research, and explore performance, composition, and musicology. With masterclasses by eminent artists, global collaborations, and performance-based learning, students graduate prepared for careers as performers, educators, and scholars.
Upon the completion of the Master of Arts Program, the students will be able to
- Comprehend the deeper perspective of Hindustani Music by identifying and interpreting the intricate nuances of its Ragas and Talas.
- Recollect, comprehend, compare and organize the knowledge of the core concepts of allied Ragas, Gamakas, Shrutis and other aesthetic concepts and have mastery over them.
- Optimize the use of voice, mastery over Raga, rhythmic variations (Layakaris) and Tala cycles.
- Distinguish the evolution of ragas.
- Demonstrate research skills at the Master’s level by writing original MA thesis.
Requirements
Duration: Two years (spread over 4 semesters)
Required Courses: Total of 10 core courses (all are mandatory)
Required Units: 30 credit units
General Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an approved or accredited institution is required.
- Five years of prior experience in Hindustani Music.
- Every applicant will be assessed by the Faculty for admission.
Program Overview
- GHM 501: Musicology (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 502: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – I (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 503: Music History (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 504: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – II (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 505: Concert Performance – I (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 506: Applied Theory (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 507: Notation Writing and Reading (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 508: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – III (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 509: Concert Performance – II (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 510: Thesis (Unit value – 3 credits)
A Student enrolled in this Program could be evaluated using the following methods/metrics (Assessment could be a combination of a written and/or a practical performance demonstration) depending on the Course :
- Online Participation : Two Discussion submissions during the Semester.
- Assignment : Two submissions during the Semester.
- Midterm Exam : During the mid-Semester Week.
- Final Exam : End of the Semester.
- Final Thesis : Final Thesis submission at the end of the Semester.
- Oral Defense & Practical Presentation : Present & defend the Thesis at the end of the Semester.
Students will be awarded Master of Arts Degree in Hindustani Music, on their successful completion of all the required courses, with an overall combined GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on the evaluation weightage across the various methods/metrics.
- GHM 501: Musicology (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 502: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – I (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 503: Music History (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 504: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – II (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 507: Notation Writing and Reading (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 505: Concert Performance – I (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 506: Applied Theory (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 508: Practical Demonstration and Discussion – III (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 509: Concert Performance – II (Unit value – 3 credits)
- GHM 510: Thesis (Unit value – 3 credits)
Tuition Fees
Estimated Program Costs: $9,900.00 including Tuition ($9,000.00), Application Fee, Books, Registration Fees, etc.
Additional Programs Offered
Faculty of Excellence
Subhadra Desai, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Hindustani Music
Anaya Thatte, Ph. D
Visiting Professor, Department of Hindustani Music
Contact Info
Contact us to know about Our Present and Upcoming Programs in Aria.
- Phone : +1 (844) 872 8680
- Email: admissions@aria.edu