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NEW DELHI: Going the classic way is still in. At least in Delhi University. The music scene in India may have undergone a sea-change over the past decade with sleazy remixes setting the tone, but a course in classical Indian music is still the thing to do for youngsters who believe there is more to music than just money. Still waiting for a go-ahead from the Academic Council to introduce a few market-oriented courses, the University's Faculty of Music currently offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Classical Indian music. And no, music is not the only thing that these students master. With the B.A (Honours) Music course also making the study of a language and two subsidiary papers essential, students also get to improve their knowledge in subjects like Philosophy and History. Equipped with a state-of-the art recording studio and a well-stocked library, the faculty says it is one of the few places where the needs of visually handicapped students are taken care of. "We realised that there was a need for better reading material and facilities for blind students. The visually impaired students studying with us are usually very good on the practical side, but often face difficulties because they do not have enough reading material. But now we have reading material in Braille as well as talking music books to help them,'' says Krishna Bisht, the Faculty Dean and Head. Offering both Hindustani and Carnatic music in Instrumental and Vocal, the faculty says interest in classical music has not gone down. From using the course as a stepping stone for a career in playback singing to teaching music in schools or singing for the radio, students have many options. "There has been a need for market-oriented courses for students interested in commercial music. For example, the training required for becoming a music director or composer is very different and a student will need more than just training in classical music. Which is why we have proposed a course in both composing and instrument manufacturing,'' adds Ms. Bisht. Apart from getting applications from across the country, the faculty has also been getting a good response for the special certificate course on Indian music for foreigners. The number of students may be small, but the Faculty says the quality has been more than impressive. From China to Thailand and Sri Lanka to Korea, the Faculty has also received students from Japan and Mauritius. And while this course will come into force only after the Academic Council passes the proposed syllabus, the last date for applying for the current courses offered by the faculty is June 26.
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