Summer Tabla Intensive with Sanju Sahai
Gharana means a family tradition. Up until only recently, a family of musicians produced young players trained by elder family members. Repertoire and technique was passed down verbally from father to son and from guru to disciple in the intimacy of a family setting. The Banaras gharana, like the five recognized gharanas (Delhi, Punjabi, Lucknow, Ajarara and Farrukhabad), has its distinctive technique and repertoire, otherwise known as a baj or style. An accomplished member of the Banaras gharana may be capable of playing several styles.
Unitarian Universalist Church Emerson Room 7701 SW 76th Avenue South Miami, Florida 33143
305-434-0732
info@banarastablafoundation.org
Banaras Tabla Foundation
Players with no previous experience with classical tabla technique will be classified as “Beginners”. Players with moderate or advanced experience will be classified as “Advanced” students.
Module A
August 12-16 will be devoted to traditional tabla training group classes. Enrollment will be limited to 10 full time participants and 5 part time participants.
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Morning sessions will focus on “setting the hand”, foundational repertoire and practice technique. Advanced students are encouraged to attend all morning sessions as participants and/or observers.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Afternoon sessions will focus on complex kaidhas, systematic development of paltas (improvisation), advanced compositions, structure of the Banaras gharana tabla solo. Beginners are encouraged to attend all afternoon sessions as participants and/or observers.
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Evening group practice sessions will include both Beginner and Advanced students.Module B : August 19-23
August 19-23 will be devoted to one-on-one instruction with Sanju Sahai and will be scheduled on a first come-first serve basis. There will be three 90-minute sessions per day available for a total of 15 sessions. Students at the same level may share sessions.
Additional Special Sessions offered during Module B will include:
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- August 19 & 20
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CALLING ALL PERCUSSIONISTS!
Special sessions on tabla rhythm theory for percussionists who desire apply tabla compositional material to their preferred percussion instrument (cajon, dumbek, trap set, djembe, you name it!)
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- August 21 &22
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RIAZ METHODS AND TABLA MAINTENANCE
Group practice sessions; how to develop and maintain your daily practice regimen. Basic care and maintenance of your instrument; tuning; repair; how to evaluate quality when purchasing tabla; sources for instruments, drum heads and supplies.
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- August 23
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BANARAS: SILICON VALLEY OF TABLA!
Lecture, supplemented by audio visual examples, examining the amazing variety of Banaras gharana exponents including: Pt. Sharda Sahai, Shamta Prasad, Kishan Maharaj, Lakshu Maharaj, Chote Lal Misra, Khante Maharaj, Pt. Anoke Lal Misra.
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- August 24
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CLOSING CONCERT
The Summer Tabla Intensive will conclude with a concert (free of charge for all students) featuring showcase of willing table students, a Kathak dance recital by Jaymini Sahai accompanied by Sanju Sahai followed by a traditional Banaras style tabla solo by Sanju Sahai.
Partners
Tuition Note:
A 50% Deposit is required to save your place.
Calculate your tuition Deposit on the Tuition Calculation Worksheet and follow instructions to remit payment. You will receive confirmation of receipt of the Deposit and your space will be reserved.