A.R. Rahman's Music Conservatory plans new programs in saxophone, other instruments

From ANI

Nevada (US), Nov 27: Oscar wining music composer A.R. Rahman's prestigious KM Music Conservatory is reportedly proposing to launch preparatory program in various instruments.

It is proposing to offer this 2-5 years program in French Horn, Saxophone, Flute, Double Bass, Trumpet, Oboe, Trombone, and Clarinet.

There are no age restrictions for admission into this specially designed program. It is currently offered in Harp, Percussion, Piano, Violin, Cello, Hindustani and Western Voice, Guitar, and Viola.

Conservatory also offers 1-2 years Foundation Program and three years Degree Program under affiliation of Middlesex University in United Kingdom (UK). Many faculty members have degrees from USA and UK.

Sound editor Joe E. Rand (Titanic) has lectured here besides demonstration by Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

It is also being said that the Conservatory plans to offer two-year Masters Program and year-long "Diploma in Indian Music and Music Technology" besides teaching entertainment icon Michael Jackson as a subject.

Founded by Rahman (who is also its Principal), KM Music Conservatory in Kodambakkam area of Chennai in Tamil Nadu state of India envisions expanding the horizon of musicians in India by offering education in both Indian and Western music besides music technology and its mission is to provide students with a strong artistic, intellectual, and technical foundation.

Acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has applauded Rahman for creating a bridge between the music of east and west and for strengthening the worldwide market and stature of Indian music.


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