Registrations Open for 2018 - August, September, October & November Months - “Kala Poshakam” (Monthly Concerts).

Greetings!

            Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation conducts “Kala Poshakam” (Monthly Concerts). This is a Free Slot and Platform to Talented Artists (above 18 years of Age) - Solo / Duo / Group from Chennai & all over India to showcase their talent in the field of Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal Music & Carnatic Instrumental Music.

            We, the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan (Founders of SRMF - Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore) conduct “Kala Poshakam” from our own hard earned resources (without any Sponsorship), in memory of Our Foster Parents & Philanthropists Sri. Rajasekharan and Smt. Sumukhi & Patron - Grand Mother Smt. Nagammal, to promote Artists and Art Forms.

Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation. If the Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

Applications will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts & Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and the Shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated.

50 minutes Time Slot will be allotted to the selected Artist to Perform.

August to November - 2018 Monthly “Kala Poshakam” Tentative Dates are:

23rd August (Thursday)

29th September (Saturday)

23rd October (Tuesday)

3rd November (Saturday)

The above-mentioned Dates are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstance.

Interested Artists must Email the details only in the APPLICATION FORMAT given below

Email id - srimylaporetrio.kalaposhakam@gmail.com

(Hardcopies will not be entertained)

APPLICATION FORMAT (Sample given below)

Sub: – Application for the Monthly Concerts “KALA POSHAKAM” 2018.

To,

Shri. Sugathan

THE SECRETARY

SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, CHENNAI.

1.   A Request Letter addressed to the Secretary, mentioning the Preferred Month.

2.   Name of the Artist – Solo / Duo / Group

3.   Name of the Art Form – Bharatanatyam / Carnatic Vocal Music / Carnatic Instrumental Music

4.   Date of Birth & Bio-data with Profile (Only in MS-Word Format)

5.   Address

6.   Contact Mobile Number

7.   Recent Performance Photos with High Resolution (Only JPEG Format)

8.   Recent Video clippings or YouTube Links

9.   Guru’s Name, Address & Contact Number

10. Recommendation Letter / Testimonial from your Guru

Applications without the above mentioned Details & Format will be Rejected.

·      Applications will be reviewed by a Panel of Experts and Finalized by the “Mylapore Trio” & Sugathan and shortlisted Performers will alone be intimated.

·      A Free Slot of 50 minutes will be provided to the selected Artists.

·      Three Slots per Evening in a Month - 5.30pm Slot, 6.30pm Slot & 7.30pm Slot.

·      For Bharatanatyam Concert - Solo / Duo / Group - Max.6 Numbers. Recorded Music preferred. (Live Orchestra at your expense).

·      For Carnatic Vocal Music / Instrumental Music Concert – Max. 5 Mics provided. (Accompaniments / Orchestra at your expense)

·      Travel, Boarding & Lodging, Incidental & Miscellaneous Expenditure must be borne by the Artists and Remuneration will not be given by the Foundation.

·      If the above Terms are agreeable to the Artists, they are welcome to Apply.

We look forward to your participation.

Founders of SRI SUMUKHI RAJASEKHARAN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.

“The Mylapore Trio” - (Kalakshetra Alumni & Cultural Ambassadors of Mylapore)

President - S. Surendranath, MFA., - Creative Director. (Mobile: 9382698811)

Vice-President - S. Amarnath, Ph.D., - Professor of History. (Mobile: 9381038385)

Treasurer - S. Aparna, ACA., - Chartered Accountant. (Mobile: 9380698811)

Secretary - M. Sugathan, MA., - Classical Dancer & Journalist. (Mobile: 9791127255)

Our Website: www.srimylaporetrio.in

Our Blog: www.srimylaporetrio.blogspot.in

Social Networking Site - Facebook: srimylaporetrio

Links…..

www.narthaki.com

www.chennailivenews.com

Foundation Address:

New No. 5, Old No. 3, 1^st Floor, Third Trust Link Street,

Mandavelipakkam, Chennai – 600028. Tamil Nadu, India.

(Near Santhome High Road ICICI Bank & Sub-Registrar Office)

APPLICATION FORMAT - Sample

 

150th "Kala Poshakam" - Monthly Program-Sunday, 15th July, 2018

The Mylapore Trio, Sugathan and Members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation Celebrated the 150th Month “Kala Poshakam” Programme on 15th July, 2018 at Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall. On this occasion Versatile Artist Chi. Sugathan Mohandass (Secretary - Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation and Kalakshetra alumnus) dedicated his “Natya Samarpanam” to his Guru Late. Smt. Thangamani Teacher of Kalakshetra Foundation, on her 4th Remembrance Day.

He began his Bharatanatyam Repertoire with a lively Alarippu, continued by a beautiful Keerthanam composed by Shri. Papanasam Sivan in praise of Lord Kapaleeshwarar of Mylapore – “Kaana Kankodi Vendum”. This was followed by a Padavarnam and Meera Bhajan which engulfed the audience and he concluded with a Thillana.

His Bhaavam was amazing and Abhinayam was enthralling and Jathis were seamless. His costume and jewelry were really gorgeous and exquisite specially designated to suit the magnificent Stage Décor. On the whole his entire dance repertoire was spectacular, splendid and stunning. Sugathan was accompanied by Orchestra from Kalakshetra. The Jam-Packed audience in the Halls was totally engrossed and enthralled in his Naatyam. At the end of the day, it was a very soul satisfying performance by Sugathan and a historic conglomeration and reunion of Old and New Foundation Members, after a decade. A very memorable evening indeed. This was followed by an enchanting Mohiniyattam by Sugathan’s sister Kum. Swathi Mohan who has done her Masters in Mohiniyattam from Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady.

The Guest of Honor Smt. Priya Subramayan from Australia - Daughter of Late. Thangamani Teacher was emotionally choked and moved by Sugathan’s Guru Bhakthi and wished him all success in his future endeavors. She praised the “Mylapore Trio” for dedicating themselves in spreading cultural values as “Real Alumuni” of Kalakshetra and also applauded the Trio and Sugathan’s efforts to provide a Free Platform for the unsung heroes and wished them all the best in serving the society as true descendents of Smt. Rukmini Devi and Kalakshetra.

Earlier Aparna welcomed the gathering and enlighetened the audience about the historic significance of the 150th Month “Kala Poshakam” - a Title - “Satya Kala Poshaka Sundaram” conferred on “The Mylapore Trio” by Smt. Anitha Guha of Bharathanjali for their cultural efforts in promoting Navarathri Golu world wide.

Amarnath said that as “Mylaporeans” they are proud to have given “FREE PLATFORM” in “Kala Poshakam” to innumerable artists to show case their talents across India and Abroad. Most of them had their Maiden Performance in the field of Classical Dance and Music, under the Banner of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation.

Surendranath traced the evolution of the “Kala Poshakam” Programme over the last 150 months and remembered the important dance and music events held during the last 12 years. He said since their foster parents were philonthropists of Mylapore decades back, the Trio is proud enough to conduct the “Kala Poshakam” Programme from their hard earned resourses in their own simple way.

On this day, “The Mylapore Trio” and Sugathan took immense pleasure in honouring Kum. A. Geethika for her commendable talents in the field of Fine Arts. Geethika was conferred the title “Kavin Kalai Vitthagi” for her expertise in various forms of Arts and Crafts. A Traditional and Spiritually oriented Award was given to her – A specially fabricated Trophy “Saraswathi Vigraham seated on a metal Lotus” was the Signature Award presented by the Foundation to honour the budding Artist. On this occasion 26 Children who were the Special Prize Winners of the 16th Year Balar Chithirai Kalai Vizha were given away Talent, Proficiency and Multi-Talent Prizes. All the members and children presented themselves in gorgeous Traditional Attire.