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Riyaaz, raag and ras — the disciplined study of Indian classical music.
An introduction to our history, our teaching philosophy, and the scholarly tradition we work within.
Established in 2023, the Department of Music at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College is dedicated to promoting musical excellence, preserving India’s rich cultural heritage and nurturing the artistic potential of students. The Department offers Music as part of the B.A. Programme and provides a balanced education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical training.
With a capacity of 80 students per class, the Department provides a vibrant and inspiring environment for learning and artistic development. It is well-equipped with a wide range of musical instruments — including sitar, tabla, harmonium, rabab, dilruba and tanpura — enabling students to receive comprehensive training and gain valuable performance experience.
Beyond academic instruction, the Department plays a pivotal role in the cultural life of the College — organizing and coordinating musical and cultural events and representing the institution at external platforms. It actively prepares and guides students for Youth Festivals, Cultural Festivals, Inter-College Competitions, Singing and Instrumental Music Competitions and Folk Music events at university, state and national levels, striving to transform them into skilled musicians, confident performers and responsible custodians of India’s musical traditions.
Educators and researchers who shape the academic life of the department.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and add-on courses offered by the department.
A three-year undergraduate B.A. programme in Music providing a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of music, with special emphasis on Hindustani Classical Music (vocal and instrumental). Teaching is conducted through practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, performances, seminars and cultural activities. The programme aims to develop a strong understanding of music theory and practice, promote knowledge of Indian musical heritage, enhance performance skills through regular stage presentations, encourage participation in youth festivals and competitions, and prepare students for higher studies, research, teaching and professional careers in music.
Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and student-led work that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Photographs from departmental lectures, workshops and student competitions.
Awards, recognitions, funded projects and milestones earned by faculty and students.
Laboratories, classrooms, libraries and learning resources that support our academic work.
A dedicated, fully air-conditioned practice room and classroom where students receive practical training, participate in rehearsals and develop their performance skills — a centre for hands-on musical learning.
A wide collection including 10 Sitars, 10 pairs of Tabla, 2 Tanpuras, a Gurmat Sangeet Rabab, 3 Harmoniums, a Dilruba and other instruments essential for effective teaching, learning and performance.
An audio-visual teaching aid used to screen educational videos, recordings of renowned musicians, classical performances, lecture demonstrations and documentaries — helping students draw inspiration from eminent artists.
A collection of books, reference materials and journals on music theory, musicology, Indian Classical Music, Gurmat Sangeet, biographies of musicians and performance studies — supporting academic learning and research.
Papers, books, chapters and research projects authored by faculty. Click any entry to open the full PDF.
Office, email, phone, and Head-of-Department details.
