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Raag Rhythm
An enchanting instrumental ensemble where East meets West

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Sunday, October 7th, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Eisemann Center
Hill Performance Hall
Richardson, Texas

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Raag Rhythm
Mission The goal of Raag Rhythm is two-fold: To bring together the children of North Dallas area that share passion for rich Indian classical music, and to raise funds to help other non-profit charities with a shared vision of making a difference with music. What We Do Raag Rhythm is an orchestra group comprising talented, middle and high school students, with a passion for instrumental music and a deep interest to help make a difference in the lives of less fortunate children. These young artists are bringing this unique program by combining the western instrumental skills acquired through formal education with an age-old traditional Indian classical music. This event is brought to you by the students and generous donations from fine art lovers in the community. All raised funds are distributed to nonprofit organizations that foster musical education to children in need. History In February of 2011, a group of ambitious children with the help of their families formed Raag Rhythm. Showcasing several prominent and challenging pieces, their breathtaking performances mesmerized the audience. Now in their second year, Raag Rhythm has a participation of 64 young musicians from various middle and high schools in North Dallas area. Chief Guest For today's program, we are blessed to have an eminent vocalist Lalitha Sheshadri as the chief guest. Familiar in DFW as Lalithamami, Mrs. Sheshadri is a disciple of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and Dr. Balamurali Krishna and one of the founding members of Indian Fine Arts Academy (IFAA). Her contribution in spreading Indian Classical Music in the metroplex and encouraging young and upcoming artists is phenomenal. She has been singing since 1951 and still performing in India and abroad. https://www.facebook.com/RaagRhythm With Best Wishes From Silver Sponsor:

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Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation

ICHF is a non-profit organization whose vision is to promote intercultural awareness by providing a platform for the interaction between Indian and American cultures through workshops, presentations and performances. Its purpose is to stimulate an awareness of Indian arts and culture through education, training and promotion. ICHF has participated in, as well as organized, numerous Indian dance programs in dance styles ranging from Bharata Natyam to Kathak to folk dance. The organization has sponsored workshops and programs conducted by visiting artists of great repute from the Indian subcontinent. The general audience of ICHF's programs is the DFW Indian and American arts communities. Many of the programs that are participated in also involve promoting the arts and Indian culture through school programs to the youth of the DFW area. Raag Rhythm's presentation this evening is made possible with the association of ICHF. We thank the foundation for providing organizational support and direction all through the planning and execution of the program.

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Katy Yehs Music Studio

Phone: 469 321 0091

AA BI ASSICOATES INC
TEL: 847 372 9599

Performers
Bellset Navin Chikkodi Sriram Rajagopalan Cello Meghana Woodruff Clarinet Anagha Krishnan Aneesh Bindingnavile Guha Swaminathan Harika Pancharpula Karthik Hullahalli Prakruti Govindacharyula Saatvi Rajgopal Samhitha Murthy Saniya Gayake Drums Agam Jagota Mrudungam Amaey Bellary Jay Appaji Tabla Kishan Srikanth Viola Jitesh Mullapudi Pranayi Pala Flute Anjana Chowdiah Arjun Menta Karan Coimbatore Keshav Prathivadi Manasa Kuncham Meenakshi Ramakrishnan Niklesh Akula Prithvi Thavanampalli Rishab Vadvadgi Rithvik Ramesh Sangavi Manalan Sriram Bhat Vivek Mathesh Keyboard Divya Prabhakaran Meghana Prakash Nandita Srivatsa Sahana Sri Vathsa Shruti Bindingnavile Uma Ramesh Trumpet Avani Bellary Manoj Putlur Shachi Kulkarni Harp Vasara Ramanathan Iyer Saxophone Aditya Arjun Atulya Vaidya Rishika Prakash Rohil Rai Vignesh Subramanian Violin Abhishek Sridhar Achal Kulkarni Aditya Palacharla Amogh Krishnagiri Ankita Rugi Arvind Ravi Kumar Ashwin Devaraj Jayram Rajagopalan Kirtana Murali Rahul Mohan Rakesh Kathiresan Rishav Sinha Rupasri Shankar Sangeeta P Kurada Shachi Hegde Subhiksha Balasundar Swetha Berana Varun Todupnoori

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Emcees
Devina Jagota Jayashree Rajagopalan Meghana Bellary Meghana Todupunoori

Nagasri Shankar Nupur Kulkarni Shashank Pancharpula Shruti Hegde

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Best wishes from Sharda and U.K.Gupta Music fills the infinite between two souls Rabindranath Tagore

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"A big THANK YOU to all the teachers and volunteers for the countless hours you have put in to make this event a grand success. --- From the Govindacharyula family

As part of the Raag Rhythm's goals to give back to the society, we identify and recognize two non-profit charities every year. These charities share a common philosophy with Raag Rhythm in that music can make a difference. We are proud to recognize the following organizations this year. All the generous donations received for this event will benefit these wonderful organizations in continuing their inspiring works.

Musical Angels
Musical Angels, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to uplift and improve the quality of life of hospitalized children by actively engaging them in the process of making music with their own hands and hearts. We believe that the process of the child making music with their own hands and hearts improves their quality of life and assist in the healing process. We serve a multi-cultural, diverse population of children who suffer conditions such as cancer, leukemia, cystic fibrosis, anemia and brain strokes to mention only a few. Our patients come from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

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The vision of Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, Founder and President of Musical Angels, Inc., is to create musical hospitals all over the United States and around the world in which children who are recovering from a serious health condition learn to make music with their own hands and hearts. These children would become Musical Angels Ambassadors as they leave the hospital and touch other peoples lives with their music. We serve the following hospitals: Childrens Medical Center, Our Childrens House at Baylor, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Medical City Childrens Hospital.

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Please check our web site www.MusicalAngels.org for more information regarding volunteering or to donate online.

Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya

A school with a difference... The Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya (KSV) provides musical and academic education to one hundred and sixty children. In addition, food, accommodation, health care and clothing are also provided, and everything is free. Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya empowers, supports and encourages children from socially marginalized and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to realize their full potential and attain a better life. This is done through an intensive and comprehensive educational program of academics and music which is undertaken in a peaceful rural residential setting. It is the fundamental right of all children to have access to education, adequate food, healthcare facilities and to participate in their communitys cultural life. This will enable them to find meaningful and well-paid employment which will have a positive impact upon them and their families. KSV is traditional and modern in its educational approach at all times. Tradition is taught through the ancient disciplines of Indian Classical Music. The modern educational programme is based on the syllabus in Karnataka State. Computer studies are also important to prepare the students to meet the demands of todays rapidly evolving world. From its humble origins, KSV has changed the lives of so many children. They have developed aspirations to move on and pursue their talents. Support us in helping the children realize their hopes, dreams and aspirations. For more information please check out our website: www.ksv.org.in

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Program
1. Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje
Composition by Sri Muttuswami Dikshitar
Raaga: Hamsadwani Tala: Adi An invocation to Lord Ganesha (Elephant God) the remover of all obstacles, set in the auspicious pentatonic scale, Hamsadvani, derived from a highly popular raaga, Shankarabharanam.

2. Sadinchane

Composition by Sri Tyagaraja

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Raaga: Aarabhi Tala: Adi A pancharathna krithi (one of the 5 gems of Tyagaraja) has been set on the easiest of ragas, Arabhi. This Krithi has been carved out in a language full of liberty, teasing tone, metaphor and simile without having a surfeit of adjectives.

3. Sudhamayi

Composition by Dr. Muthiah Bhagavathar

Raaga: Amrutavarshini Tala: Rupaka A Kruti in praise of Mother Vijayambika as the embodiment of nectar, melodious ragas adorn her like gems and she bestows supreme bliss. She wields a bow of sugarcane with flowers as arrows. Brahma and Indra worship her.

4. Rhythm

Composition by Chitti Babu

Raaga: Shankarabharanam Tala: Eka A composition, Abhinav Ganamruthm by Chitti Babu played around the world with both Classical and Western instruments.

5. Nagumomu

Composition by Sri Tyagaraja

Raaga: Abheri Tala: Adi A very popular composition in Abheri raga is Nagumomu Ganaleni, which praises Lord Rama.

6. English Notes by Madhuraimani

Composition by Dr. Muthiah Bhagavathar

Raaga: Shankarabharanam Tala: Eka The Western Note "Ga Ma Ga Ri Ga Pa Ri Ga Sa" composed by Dr. Muthiah Bhagavathar is actually called the "Madurai Mani Iyer note as it was made popular by the later. Dr. Muthiah Bhagavatar composed almost 400 musical forms, the largest among the post-Trinity composers which includes Tana varnams, Pada varnams, Daru varnams, etc.

7. Varaleela

Composition by Sri Tyagaraja

Raaga: Shankarabharanam Tala: Eka A composition praising the Lord with the descriptions of his qualities, O Lord, Full of Sport, Protector of the Celestials, Enjoyer of Music, Full of multitude of virtues etc.

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8. Tillana

Composition by Sri Balamurali Krishna

Raaga: Katanakutuhala Tala: Adi Thillana is a rhythmic piece in Carnatic music, generally performed at the end of a concert and widely used in dance performances. Thillana uses thaal-like phrases in pallavi and anupallavi, and lyrics in the charanam.

9. HeartBeat

Composition by Gatam Karthik

This composition is like a garland with various flowers and it navigates through rhythmic works of several great Composers and most popular compositions. And this conclusion piece has verses from Indian National Anthem.

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