BAL KALA MAHOTSAV 2014 Categories:

Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School (Ganeshnagar) in association with Kaveri
Kalakshetra presents Bal Kala Mahotsav, supported by SEED INFOTECH.
Since the year 1996, Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School has been organizing the inter-school
Bal-Sangeet Competitions for classical music (Vocal + Instrumental) and classical dance. Its aim
has been to promote the appreciation of traditional Indian art-forms among school children and
give them an appropriate platform for showcasing their talent. This year we have added the
fine arts section as well.
We have been getting an enthusiastic response from schools and students ever since our
inception. This is the 18th year of this annual prestigious competition! Find all the information
in the following pages here. Send in your applications before 15th Nov 2014. Wish you all the
best!
BAL KALA MAHOTSAV 2014
Categories:Performing Arts 1. HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL SOLO
Senior category only
2. HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO
Senior category only
3. INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE SOLO
Senior category only
4. INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE (GROUP)
Junior category only
Fine Arts 1. POSTER MAKING
Senior category only
2. COLLAGE
Junior category only
Junior Category – 5th to 7th Std
Senior Category – 8th to 10th Std
Entry Fees:For Hindustani Classical Vocal/Instrumental/Indian Dance (Solo)/Poster Making
and Collage – Rs.100/per participant
For India Classical Dance (Group) – Rs. 500/per group
Entry fees are to be paid in CASH ONLY
Rules and Regulations:General Rules 1. All participants should send their entry forms through the schools only.
Individual forms will not be accepted.
2. The number of entries from a school in any/all the categories is unlimited.
3. Forms have to be filled carefully. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
4. Duly filled forms along with entry fees should be submitted in the office of
Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganeshnagar between 11.30 am to 2.30
pm. Last date of submission of entry forms is 15th Nov 2014.
5. Entry fees would not be refunded under any circumstances.
6. Elimination round would be held for all categories of performing arts,
except Indian Dance (Group). The slot given to participants would be
intimated on the email after 15th Nov.
7. Participants are expected to strictly adhere to the time schedule intimated
to them, during elimination and final rounds. They must report at the
registration desk at least 30 minutes before the competition.
8. Participants should arrange for their own accompanists and accompanying
instruments.
9. Participants should not come in their school uniforms.
10.Participants should not announce/disclose their name or that of their
school. Doing so would result in disqualification.
11. The decision of the panel of judges would be final.
Rules for Hindustani Classical Vocal/Instrumental 1. The time limit for performance is minimum 3 min and maximum 5 min.
2. For vocal, only tabla, harmonium and tanpura (electronic/acoustic) are
allowed as accompanying instruments. For instrumental, only tabla and
tanpura (electronic/acoustic) are allowed as accompanying instruments.
3. For instrumental solo, following instruments shall be considered for
performance:
a) Swar-vadya: Violin, Harmonium, Flute (Bansuri), Sitar, Sarod, Jal-tarang
and Santoor
b) Taal-vadya: Tabla and Pakhawaj
4. Film songs or private album songs/pieces cannot be performed.
5. Participants are expected to maintain the purity of Hindustani Classical
Music.
Rules for Indian Dance (Solo and Group) 1. Live accompaniment is allowed.
2. If participants are going to use recorded music for their performance, an
MP3 recording of the music, has to be submitted on a normal CD (not a
DVD) at the registration desk, at the time for registration.
3. The time limit for solo performance is minimum 3 min and maximum 5 min
while that for group dance is minimum 7 min and maximum 8 min.
4. Film songs or private album songs/pieces cannot be used as music for
performance.
5. For group dance, troupe size can be between 5 to 8 participants.
Rules for Poster Making and Collage:
1. Subject for poster making and collage will be given at the time of the
competition. Paper for both will be provided by us.
2. Time limit for both poster making and collage would be 90 min.
3. Theme for collage would be ‘Best out of waste’. Collage has to be made
from dry waste material (to be brought by the participants).
4. Any type of colours (water colours/poster colours/pencil colours etc.) can
be used for poster making.
5. Originality and creativity would be encouraged.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. MRS. APARNA LELE (PERFORMING ARTS) – 7588340398
2. MR. BHIMSEN MAHAGAONKAR (FINE ARTS) – 9765387115
DR. KALMADI SHAMARAO HIGH SCHOOL – 25433136
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
SCHEDULE
Sr.
No.
1.
DAY DATE
TIME
EVENT
VENUE
Saturday
22nd Nov
Saturday
22nd Nov
8.45 am
Inauguration
9 am to 12 pm
And 1 pm to 4
pm
9 am to 12 pm
And 1 pm to 4
pm
9 am to 12 pm
And 1 pm to 4
pm
2 pm to 3.30 pm
Hindustani Classical Vocal –
Elimination Round
AV Room, 3rd
floor, Venue A
AV Room, 3rd floor,
Venue A
2.
Saturday
22nd Nov
3.
Sunday
23rd Nov
4.
Friday
28th Nov
Friday
28th Nov
Friday
28th Nov
Saturday
29th Nov
5.
6.
7.
8.
Saturday
29th Nov
Hindustani Classical
AV Room, 5th
lnstrumental – Elimination
floor, Venue B
Round
Indian Classical Dance (Solo) – Auditorium, Venue
Elimination Round
C
Poster Making and Collage
Stilts, Venue A
Hindustani Classical Vocal – AV Room, 3rd floor,
Final Round
Venue A
3.30 pm to 4.45
Hindustani Classical
AV Room, 3rd floor,
pm
Instrumental – Final Round
Venue A
2.30 pm to 3.45 Indian Classical Dance (Solo) –
Shakuntala
pm
Final Round
Jagannath Shetty
Auditorium, Venue
A
4 pm to 5.15 pm Indian Classical Dance (Group)
Shakuntala
Jagannath Shetty
Auditorium, Venue
A
2 pm to 3.15 pm
Saturday
29th Nov
6 pm – 7.30 pm
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
Shakuntala
Jagannath Shetty
Auditorium,
Venue A
Venue A: Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Secondary Section, Ganeshnagar
Venue B: Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Junior College, Ganeshnagar
Venue C: Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Primary Section, Dr. Ketkar Rd, Erandwane
ENTRY FORM
Full name of Participant: ______________________________________________
Postal address of Participant: __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Std: ______________________
Email id of participant/parent/guardian: __________________________________
Name of School: _____________________________________________________
Email id of School: ___________________________________________________
Kindly attach a separate sheet for participants of Group Dance, mentioning all the
above.
Category of Participation (Tick whichever is applicable)
Hindustani Classical Vocal Solo
Hindustani Classical Instrumental Solo
Hindustani Classical Dance Solo
Hindustani Classical Dance (Group)
Swar
Taal
Poster Making
Collage
For participants of Indian Classical Dance (Solo/Group)
Live accompaniment
Signature of Principal
Recorded music
Seal of School