Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D., Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, 2007
• M. Mus. Dept. of Instrumental Music, Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, 2002

Career Profile

• Assistant Professor in Tabla* : Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 24-07-2013 to till date
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 01-03-2013 to 01-07-2013 : 04 months, 01 day
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 16-08-2012 - 15-02-2013 : 06 months
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 16-08-2011 - 15-02-2012 : 06 months
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 01-08-2010 - 01-02-2011 : 06 months
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 15-09-2009 : 01-03-2010 : 05 months, 17 days
• Tabla Instructor, Dept. of Music, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi, from 15-09-2008 - 15-01-2009 : 04 months, 01 day
• Tabla-Diploma Teacher, Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras from 07-09-2001 - 06-09-2002 : 07months 22days

Areas Of Specialization / Interest

Percussion Music – Tabla

Practical aspect of Percussion Music aesthetically composition presentation, sound culture and techniques for various types of percussion instrument.

Subjects Taught

Practical : B.A. (Hons.) I, B.A. (Hons.) II, B.A. (Hons.) III , M.A. (P), M.A. (F), M. Phil. I

Theory : B.A. (Hons.) I, B.A. (Hons.) II, B.A. (Hons.) III , M.A. (P), M.A. (F), M. Phil. I

Publications Profile

Intangible Rare Tabla Compositions of Pandit Anokhe Lal Mishra : Vageeswari, Vol.XXIX, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Pg.75, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi, Sept.201

Membrnophone of Southeast Asia : Vageeswari, Vol.XXX, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Pg.75, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi, March 2016

Global Impact of Modern Trends on Indian Drum:Tabla : Vageeswari, Vol.XXVIII, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Pg. 75, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi, 2015

The Concept of Tala in Indian : Vageeswari, Vol.XXVII, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Pg.74, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi, 2014

Pakhawaj Ka Udbhava : Vageeswari, Vol.XXVI, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Pg. 62, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi, 2013

The Gharanas of Tabla, Vageeswari, Vol.XXII, 2009, Pg. 72-77, ISSN No. 0975-7872

Percussion Instruments of North India, Vageeswari, Vol.XXIII, 2010-11, Pg. 124-127, ISSN No. 0975-7872

Etmology of Tabla, Vageeswari, Vol.XXIV, 2011-12, Pg. 124-127, ISSN No. 0975-7872

Pandit Anokhe lal Mishra : A Resplendent Planet in the Cosmos of Hindustani Classical Music,Vageeswari, Vol.XXIV, 2012-13, Pg. 112-120, ISSN No. 0975-7872

BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS (AUTHORED/EDITED)

Pakhawaj Ki Utpatti, Vikash Evam Vaadan Shaile, ISBN 978-81-8457-206-3, Kanishka Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi, 2010

Banaras Gharane Ke Prawartka Pandti Ram Shaye Ji ki Tabla Vadan Parmpra, ISBN ISBN 978-81-8457-313-8, Kanishka Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi 2011

Conference Participation/Presentations

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

• 3rd International Conference on Art and Cultural Exchange, NSR University, Thailand ,28th January 2016
• 6th International Cultural Music & Dance Festival, KPR University, Thailand ,28thJanuary 2016
• ‘Thai Percussion Instrument and Tabla’ International Seminar Organized by Music and Fine Arts Department, Srinkharinwirot University, Sukhumbit, Bangkok from 4th to 5th February 2008

NATIONAL PARTICIPATION

• TAAL CHAKRA, presented lecture demonstration in a weniar titled - “Taal Chakra”, organized by the Dept. of Music, Bagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, held on 18 May, 2020 on zoom virtual platform.
• The Contribution of Women to Hindustani Percussion Music, presented paper in a National Seminar titled - “The Contribution of Women to Hindustani Percussion Music”, organized by the Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, held on 07-08 March, 2017 at the Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall, University of Delhi.
• Changing Scenario of Performance Practices in Hindustani Classical Percussion Music, presented in a National Seminar titled - “Changing Scenario of Performance Practice in Indian Music”, organized by the Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, held on 15-16 March, 2016 at the Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall, University of Delhi.
• The Impact of Modern Trends on Hindustani Classical Vocal Music, presented in a UGC International seminar titled – “The Global Impact of Modern Trends on Traditional Music”, organized by the Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (I.C.C.R.) on 19-20 March 2015

WORKSHOP

INTERNATIONAL

• Tabla Experimental Class, Srinakharina Wirot University, Thailand 2013
• Tabla workshop and Lecture Demonstration, Srinakharina Wirot University, Thailand 2016

NATIONAL

• Lecture Demonstration cum Workshop on ‘ Tabla’ in Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, October 2018
• National Tabla/Music workshop organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi 2013

RESEARCH PROJECTS (MAJOR GRANTS/RESEARCH COLLABORATION)

• Tradition & Creation of Pandit Anokhe Lal Mishra : Preserving Cultural Heritage of Banaras Gharana, UNESCO Project Awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Delhi 2015-2017
• Junior Research Fellowship Awarded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Delhi 2008-10

PERFORMANCES : INDIA & ABROAD

• Live Tabla performance in Vasantotsava Festival, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, Feb. 2019
• Live performance & interview telecast on DDBihar,Patna, 6th August 2017
• International Dance & Music Festival,Srinakharinwirot University,Thailand 2016
• 6th Internaational Cultural Music & Dance Festival, Thailand ,28th January 2016
• Lecture with live performance at International Dance and Music Festival, Thailand 2nd February 2016
• Drums of India Lok Kala Manch, Lodhi Road, Delhi, 7th November 2014
• Bharat Sanskriti Yatra Hindusthan Art & Music Foundation, Kolkatta 2014
• Represented Indian Drums group in Bangkok from 7th to 10th April 2013 at International Drum Festival, Thailand
• Performed Tabla recital for making a Documentary Film on Indian classical music ‘Raga’ Conducted by the German Delegacy in the year 2000
• Got 1st Prize in Suturnaliya Inter University Youth Festival at I.S.M. Dhanbad in 1998.
• In 1998 performed Tabla Solo in National Youth Festival at Punjab University Chandighar
• Got 1st Prize in East Zone Inter University Youth Festival, Chitrakut. 1997
• Won many prizes in musical competitions in many part of the Country
• Performed in Solo and accompaniments at many prestigious Festival Rajgir,Baudh and Kosi Mahotsava Bihar, Mondai Festival, Orisa, Varanasi, Delhi, Katni, Sagar, Jalandhar and other Cities
• Regularly appears to T.V and Radio Programs

Awards And Distinctions

• Taal Shristi Samman, Kala Shristi, Banaras, 2nd April 2016
• Mridanga Vidhwan Kumbakonam P. Singaram Pillai Memorial Award, 6th December 2014
• Bharat Sanskriti Yuva Ratna Samman, Burdwan, West Bengal, December 2013

MEMBER OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

• Member of Competitive Section , National Youth Festival, NYKS,Ministry of Youth Affairs, 12-16 January 2020
• Member for the Committees of the Central Selection Committee, CCRT Delhi,13th April 2019
• Member of Competitive Section , National Youth Festival, NYKS, Delhi 01st January 2016
• Member of the Central Selection Committee, C C R T Delhi, 21st April 2015
• Member of Competitive Section , National Youth Festival, NYKS, Delhi 24th December 2014
• Member for the Committees of the Regional Selection Committee, CCRT Delhi,15th May 2014
• Member for the Committees of Courses, CBSC, Delhi, 2014-2019
• Member of Competitive Section , National Youth Festival, NYKS, Delhi 21st December 2013
• Member for the Committees of Courses, CBSC Delhi, 17th October 2013
• Member for the Committees of Courses, CBSC Delhi, 26th October 2012

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT

• Upgraded Department sound system for live performance, Dec-Jan, 2020
• Design powerful PPT for UGCR-CLOF presentation, 2019
• Member of Curriculum design of CLOF PG Programme of Percussion Music Tabla/Pakhawaj, 2019
• Member of Curriculum design of UGCR- CLOF UG Programme of Percussion Music Tabla/Pakhawaj, 2019
• Sound and light design for International Seminar, Dept. of Music, University of Delhi, August 2018
• Design powerful departmental PPT for NAAC presentation, 30 October 2018
• Member of Curriculum design of M.Phil & PH.D Programme of Percussion Music Tabla/Pakhawaj, 2017
• Member of Curriculum design of PG Programme of Percussion Music Tabla/Pakhawaj, 2016
• Member of Curriculum design of UG Programme of Percussion Music Tabla/Pakhawaj CBCS, 2013
• Design the Department website 26th Feb. 2013
• Involve many kinds of student activities as well as administrative work