Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College

Profile

B.A. Music was started in the year 1966 under the aided section. Since its inception,the students have secured I rank consecutively. Being the favourite subject of our founder, M.A. Music was also started in 1987 under self - financed section. Students of the department have participated in the All India level Virundaganam competition conducted by All India Radio and secured I and II prizes in classical and folk music for 31years. The Alumnae of the department are now working as Programme Executive in All India Radio, Comperers in media, officers in Railways under cultural quota, Dean in a university, Professors in colleges, Music teachers in schools, performing artists both Carnatic and light music and running own music schools. The department produces M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars.

Goals

To inculcate and develop an aesthetic sense of music and to explore the portals of Indian music, both Vocal and instrumental

Objectives

To provide the opportunities for learning devotional songs in Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil
To develop performing skills
To develop the sense of appreciating music and writing reviews
Enabling the students for self-employment and placement

Programme offered

B.A. Music

Course Structure

Research

Books Published	Seminars Organized
1	National - 1

Result

University Rank

YEAR	RANK	NAME
2015	1	N. Dharani

Activities

Department

Sathguru Sri Thyagaraja’s 177thAradana was organized on 21.2.2024
International level Virtual Competition Sri Narayana TheertharTarangam (Vocal) was conducted on 25.01.2024
An International Virtual workshop on Andal Pasuram organized by the Music department on 08.01.2024 to 09.01.2024
Vaikunta Ekadasi was celebrated on the topic “Vaikunta Ekadasi -The Festival of Divine Arts” on 21.12.2023
National level workshop on the topic “Art of Nritta and Nritya in Musical Expressions” was organized on 15.12.2023
Navarathri Celebration was organized on 20.10.2023
National level Intercollegiate online Competition on Devotional Music (Vocal) of Sri Jayadeva, Sant Meerabai and Thukarammaharaj was organized on 05.10.2023
The department celebrated Papanasam Sivan Day in the virtual mode on the topic “Unique features of Papanasam Sivan’s Composition” on 26.09.2023
Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated by the department on 07.09.2023on the theme “Krishna the epitome of Love”
World Music Day was organized on the topic “Appreciating Music” on 21.06.2023
Faculty and Students of Department of Music organise and render concerts in various Temples and places
Students of the department participated and performed in a programme organised by All India Radio, Trichy which was streamed live in connection with International Women’s day on 03.03.2023
Special Workshop “Rejuvenate to Excel” was organised in collaboration with Dolphin Special School on 02.03.2023
Instrumental Music Competition (Violin & Veena) on “Thyagarajar Kritis” was organized on 28.02.2023
Inter Collegiate Vocal Music Competition on “Thamizhisai Moovar Kritis” was organized on 13.02.2023
International Music Festival in connection with “Sathguru Sri Thyagaraja’s 176th Aradhana” was organized on 08.02.2023
Devarnama competition in connection with “Purandaradasar Day” was conducted on 23.01.2023
An online International workshop on “Thiruvempavai Songs” was organized on 29.12.2022 & 30.12.2022
The department has been involved in many extension and social outreach programme
Arudhra Day, Papanasam Sivan Day and World Music Day are celebrated every year. Competitions and special lectures are organized.
Ms.R.S.Swarnalakshmi & Ms.P.Vedeesha of I B.A.Music have participated in the World Record Event organized by Vriksha Book of World Record and Isai Arangam Music School, Srirangam on 25.12.2022
An International Level online “Carnatic Music Competition” was organized on 30.05.2022.
A music album was launched for children with special needs,titled "Tranquil Melodies" on 31.01.2022
Sathguru Sri Thyagaraja's 175^th Aradhana was celebrated with alumnae on 24.01.2022
"Swathi Tirunal Day" was celebrated on 27.12.2021
"Arudhra Day" was celebrated with Alumnae on 20.12.2021
Maha Kavi Subramanya Bharathiyar’s birth anniversary celebrations was celebrated on 11.12.2021
A webinar was organised on the topic "The origin and development of Konnakkol" on 01.12.2021
A workshop was organised on the topic "Marathi Abhang" on 22.11.2021
"Saraswathi Pooja – Sangitha Samarpanam" by Alumnae was celebrated on 12.10.2021
Navarathri Celebration was celebrated on 07.10.2021
A webinar was organised on the topic "A Tribute to My Guru Lalgudi Sri G.Jayaraman" on 01.10.2021
Bharth Ratna Dr.M.S. Subbulakshmi’s 105th Birthday was celebrated on 16.09.2021 - on the topic "Kaartinile Varum Geetham"
A five day programme on "Devi Kavacham Chanting for World Peace" was conducted from 03.06.2021 to 07.06.2021
The faculty members and the students created awareness among the people on the impact of covid 19 disease and its preventive measures in the adopted village Athikudi under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan on 27.02.2021
"Sathguru Sri Thyagaraja’s 174^th Aradhana" was celebrated on 02.02.2021
Navathiri celebrations was celebrated on 23.10.2020
A webinar titled "Melakartha Ragas Made Easy" was conducted on 22.07.2020
A webinar on "Evolution of Mridangam – Accompaniment to Prominence" was conducted on 18.07.2020
A national webinar titled "Indian Classical Music Therapy – A Bird’s Eye view" was organised on 16.07.2020
A webinar on "Nadhaswaram Tradition and Society" was conducted on 10.07.2020
An international webinar on "Performing Arts and Science" was organised on 30.06.2020
A webinar on "Folk Arts" was conducted on 29.06.2020
A webinar on "Tirumurai Pangalum Padigangalum" was conducted on 16.06.2020
A webinar on "Special Yoga for Vocalists" was organised on 10.06.2020
A Lecture-cum-demonstration titled "Manodharma Sangitha" was conducted on 30.01.2020
A Faculty Development Programme for the faculty members of Padmabushan Sri. N. Ramaswami Ayyar Educational complex was conducted on 20.12.2019
A Workshop on "Tevara Pannisai" was conducted and the proceddings of the workshop was released on 12.12.2019
Tiruppavai class was conducted on 7.12.2019 and 8.12.2019
World Music Day was celebrated on 26.06.2019
The faculty members and the students involved in social outreach programmes
The students of the department regularly perform in various functions conducted by the college
Bhajans and Classical dance classes were conducted for the students of Veeran Middle School Children, Trichy from September 2016 to October 2016 under extension activity
Training in Hymns was offered by students for 10 days from 18.05.2016 to 27.05.2016 at the spiritual training camp at Thayumanavar Swamy Temple, Trichy

Students

The students of the department performed at Shree Sai Charan Old Age Home,Trichy, Rockfort Temple, Ayyappan Temple, Jambukeshwarar Akilandeswari Temple, Trichy
Students of the department attended an Internship course on “Devotional Songs” offered by Gayathri School of Music, Trichy
The students of the department participated in the Inter National level Virtual Workshop Andal Pasuram, organized by the department of Music,on 08.01.2024 & 09.01.2024
The students of the department participated in the National level Workshop Art of Nritta and Nritya in Musical Expressios, organized by the department, on 15.12.2023
Our students gave a music performance in Book Exhibition organised by Tiruchirappalli Corporation on 01.12.2023
Students of the department attended an Internship course on “Naalvar Isaiyil Noi Theerkum Padhigangalum Adhan Pangalum” offered by Kamakshi Ayurveda VaidhyaSaalai, Trichy
Ms. S.Presitha, III B.A. Music won the second prize in Solo Vocal organized by Thamizh Isai Sangam, Madurai, on 24.09.2023
Ms. R.Nanditha, III B.A. Music won the third prize in Solo Vocal organized by Thamizh Isai Sangam, Madurai, on 24.09.2023
Ms.R.S.Swarnalakshmi, II B.A. Music won the first prize in Solo Vocal organized by Thamizh Isai Sangam, Madurai, on 24.09.2023
Ms.S.R.Sai Swetha, II B.A. Music won the third prize in Solo singing organized by Sanskritha Sahithya Parishad on 17.09.2023
The students have done Swacch Pakhwada Mission Activity at Rockfort Thayumanava Swamy Temple, Rockfort, Trichy on 08.09.2023
Ms. Ma.Sundari , III B.A. Music delivered a special lecture on the topic ‘Krishna- The Epitome of Love’ in connection with Krishna Janmashtami celebration organized by the department on 07.09.2023
Ms.S.Sivadurgalakshmi, III B.A.Music won the second prize in Solo Classical singing event organized by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, Trichy on 01.09.2023
Ms.R.Nandita, III B.A. Music won the first prize in Solo Folk Singing organized by Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, Trichy on 01.09.2023
P.Vedeesha, II B.A. Music won the second prize in the State level Tiruchirappalli District Yogasana Sports Championship – 2023 organised by Tiruchirappalli District Yogasana Sports Development Association on 30.07.2023
Students of the department attended an Internship course on “Songs of Tamil Composers” offered by Kalakendra Music School, Udumalapet
Students attended an internship course on “Significance of Vocal Cords - A Medical Perspective” offered by Kamakshi Ayurveda Vaidhya Saalai, Trichy
Students attended an internship course on “ Nuances in Raga Alapana” offered by Thisradhwani Music Trust, Madurai
The students of the Department of Music have participated in the National level Virtual Thiruvempavai Workshop, organised by the Department of Music, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College on 29.12.2022 and 30.12.2022
Ms.E.V.Nandhini, Ms.S.R.Sai Swetha, Ms.R.S.Swarnalakshmi and Ms.P.Vedeesha of I B.A Music, Ms.S.Essai Mathini, Ms.R.Nandita, Ms.M.Parvathambal and Ms.S.Presitha of II B.A Music, Ms.P.Kayal yazhini of III B.A Music have participated in the state level one day workshop on “Easy Gamakas, the ECG of classical music and Abhaya laya on rhythm”, organized by Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Vidhyalayam, Madurai on 31.01.2023
Ms.R.Nandita, II B.A. Music has participated and won consolation prize in the State level “Thisradhwani Music competition” conducted online on 06.11.2022
Ms.P.Vedeesha, I B.A.Music won First prize in the District Level “Yoga competition” organized by the Tamil Nadu Sports Association at E.R. Higher Secondary School, Trichy on 10.07.2022.
Ms.S.Presitha and Ms.Ma.Sundari of II B.A. Music have won First prize in in the Intercollegiate “Eat Right Food Safety competition” held at Kalayarangam,Trichy.
Ms.R.Nandita, II B.A. Music has participated and won First prize in the Intercollegiate “Music competition” conducted by Samskit Sahithya Parishad at Mahathma Gandhi Centenary Vidhyalaya, Trichy on 11.12.2022.
P.Vedeesha, I B.A. Music participated in the State level “Yoga competition” organized by Tamil Nadu Sports Association in Dindigul on 06.08.2022.
Ms. R.Nandita and Ms.S.Essai Mathini, II B.A.Music, participated in the Inter collegiate “Music competition” organized by All India Radio, Trichy on 23.08.2022
Ms. M.Gayathri, II B.A.Music participated in the “Radio Jockie competition” organized by FM Rainbow, All India Radio, Trichy on 23.08.2022 Students of the Department of Music attended an Internship course on “Viruththam Singing” offered by Sri Sundara Guruukulam, Madurai
Students of the Department of Music attended an Internship course on “A Comparative study of Bharathanatyam with Indian Classical Dances” offered by Sri Puranthari Dance & Music School, Trichy
Ms. S.R.Sai Swetha and Ms. M.Sowparnika of I B.A Music and Ms.R.Nandita of II B.A Music have attended an Internship course on “Tevara Padigangal” offered by Sai Swaralaya Music School, Udumalpet
Ms.J.Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has rendered a concert organized by Nada sudha Rasam on 10.02.2022
Ms.S.Jayabargavi has rendered 12 songs and has uploaded the same in Youtube channel "Quarantine from Reality"
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has performed in Tamil Isai concert- organised by Tamil Nadu government at Ramanathapuram on 17.12.2021
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has performed in the Tamil Isai concert- organised at Tanjore and Trichy on 13.12.2021
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has participated in the Namasankeertanam organised by Nada Sudha Rasam on 12.12.2021
Ms.J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has performed in the Namasankeerthanam in Navarathri festival organized by national college and Bharatiya Vidya on 10.10.2021
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya & Ms.P.Mahalakshmi of III B.A.Music and Ms.V.Shanmukapriya of II M.A Music have participated in Rashtragan initiated by Ministry of Culture on 15.08.2021
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music participated in Shankara super singer competition- Season 4 on 01.09.2021 organized by Sankara TV.
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music participated in the online e- quiz program- 26.07.2021 - organized by Kalai Kaveri
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of III B.A. Music has performed in Gathihi Geethagovindam-Namasankeertanam organized by Dr. Ganesh on 15.07.2021
Ms.S.Jayabargavi has performed in Thyagaraja Aradhana at Kodiyalam on January 30.01.2021
Ms. V. Manaswini of III B.A Music, Ms. J. VishnuPriya and Ms. P. Mahalakshmi of II B.A. Music and Ms. S. Meena of I B.A. Music participated in the Bhajan Samrat conducted by Colour Plus Channel,Chennai on 18.01.2021
Ms.S.Jayabargavi has performed in Margazhi Utsavam , Vijay TV on 26.12.2020
Ms. J. Vishnupriya of II B.A. Music rendered in the facebook live vocal concert organised by Subham Fine Arts, Chennai, on 11.12.2020
Ms. S. Jayabargavi has performed in the live/online concert for Shreyomaya on 28.11.2020
Ms. V. Shanmukapriya of II M.A. Music has won first and second prize in the Music competition organized by Saraswathi Vidhyalaya on 27.10.2020
Ms. J. Vishnupriya of II B.A. Music performed in the facebook live vocal concert organised by Sangeetha Samrajyam on 18.10.2020
Ms. S. Jayabargavi has performed in the live/online concert presentation for Chennai Uccn, UNESCO on 04.10.2020
Ms. J. Vishnupriya of II B.A. Music performed in the facebook live vocal concert organised by Gayathri Fine Arts , New Delhi on 03.10.2020
Ms. S. Jayabargavi has performed in the online music concert in the virtual mode on 21.08.2020
Ms. S. Jayabargavi has performed in the live/online concert for South Zone Cultural centre, Tanjore, Ministry of culture on 04.08.2020
Ms. S Jayabargavi has performed in the live/online concert organized by Music of Madras on 25.07.2020
Ms. S. Jayabargavi has performed in the online concert for Times Thyagaraja on 07.07 2020
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of I B.A. Music performed at Thyagaraja Aradhana, an International Music Festival at Tiruvaiyar, on 14.01.2020
Ms. N. Samrutha, Ms. V. Manaswini and Ms.V.Abhilasha of II B.A.Music has participated in Workshop on Importance of Sanskrit on 20.12.2019 conducted by St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Trichy
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of I B.A.Music has won II prize in Classical vocal competitions on 20.10.2019 conducted by Sree Karpaga Vinayagar Isai Sangam (Regd.), Trichy
Ms. P. Mahalakshmi of I B.A.Music has won III prize in Traditional music competitions on 13.10.2019 conducted by Siva Sakthi Academy, Youth Exnora International, Trichy
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of I B.A.Music performed at Priyas Sudharshana Apartment, Trichy, on 04.10.2019 on the occasion of Navratri
Students of the department rendered a concert on 03.10.2019 at Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Trichy on the occasion of Navratri
Ms. S. Vasantha Meenakshi of II B.A.Music performed at Priyas Sri Ramaswamy Sri Navaneetha Krishnaswamy Devasthanam, Madurai, on 02.10.2019 on the occasion of Navratri.
Ms.S.Mehavarshini, Ms.R.Abitha, Ms.K.Madhumitha, Ms.K.Swathi, Ms.R.K.Aizwaryaa of III B.A.Music and Ms.V. Shanmukapriya of I M.A.Music performed at Priyas Sudharshana Apartment, Trichy, on 01.10.2019 on the occasion of Navratri
Ms. J. Vishnu Priya of I B.A. Music won second prize in online music (vocal) competitions in September 2019 conducted by Thisradhwani Music Trust.
Ms.J. Vishnu Priya of I B.A.Music won first prize in Solo vocal classical category on 18.08.2019, conducted by Roy Music School, Trichy
Students of the department rendered a variety programme recording on the topic Swacch Bharath in All India Radio, Trichy on 26.06.2019.
Ms. S. Mehavarshini of I B.A. Music has won first prize in Folk music solo competitions on 12.01.2018 conducted by Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Trichy

Resources

Books - 1223
Magazines & Journals - 117
Album Released - 1
Special Instruments

Sruti box, Tamburas, Veenas and Violins, Dolki, Keyboard, Moroccos, Tambourine, Double bango, Morocos and Guitar
Folk properties like Dummy Horse, Karagam, Kavadi.

Highlights

Faculty and students of the department have rendered many concerts in various temples and places
Dr.C.Lalithambal acted as a judge for State level Music Competitions organised by Art and Culture Department, Tanjore on 10.03.2024
Faculty and students performed in the Shivarathiri Concert organised by JhambhukeswararAkilandeswari Temple on 08.03.2024
Dr.C.Lalithambal acted as a Judge for Inter School Competition organised by Kamakoti Vidyalaya, Trichy on 10.01.2024
Inter National level Virtual Workshop on Andal Pasuram, organized on 08.01.2024 & 09.01.2024
Dr.C.Lalithambal gave Harikathai performance on the topic ‘Rama Nama Mahimai’ in Sangitha Saral programe for All India Radio, Trichy on 18.12.2023
Dr.C.Lalithambal has rendered a musical discourse on the topic ‘Aranganum Andalum’ organised by Art and Culture Department, Trichy on 21.12.2023
Dr.C.Lalithambal served as a resource person at the Fine Arts Week Valedictory Celebration, organised by Sri G.V.G.Visalakshi College for Women, Udumalapet on 27.12.2023
Rendition of musical discourse on the topic ‘Devi Mahatmiyamum Navarathriyum’ by Dr.C.Lalithambal and Devotional Music concert by the students of the department at Akilandeswari Jambukeshwarar Temple, Thiruvanaikovil on 19.10.2023
Rendition of musical discourse, bhajans and classical dance at Shree Sai Charan Old age home, Srirangam in connection with Mudiyor Dinam on 01.10.2023
Extension activity was organized by the department in Shree Sai Charan Old age home, Srirangam, Trichy on the topic Namavali and Harikatha on 22.09.2023
Rendition of Musical Discourse on the topic Vinayagar Agaval by Dr.C.Lalithambal, Head, Department of Music and Concert rendition was given by the Students of Department of Music at Malakkottai Manicka Vinayagar Temple on the occasion of Vinayagar Chathurthi on 21.09.2023
Dr.C.Lalithambal acted as a judge at the singing competition conducted by Dalmia Ladies Club,Dalmiapuram, Trichy on 19.07.2023
Dr. C. Lalithambal acted as a Judge in the Senior Vocal Music Competition conducted by Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam on 27.11.2022
Dr. C. Lalithambal was the Resource person in the Refresher Course organized by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 20.10.2022
Dr. C. Lalithambal acted as a the Resource person in the programme organized by Savitri Vidyasala Hindu Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli on 25.07.2022
Dr. C. Lalithambal was the script writer for a programme oraganised by All India Radio in connection with World Music Day on 21.07.2022
Dr. C. Lalithambal acted as a resource person for The Iconic Fame – “Wings of Fire” Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 90th birthday celebration organised by Department of Commerce and Research Centre , Sourashtra College, Madurai on 20.10.2021.
Dr. C. Lalithambal received Nattramizh Aasan Virudu on 05.09.2021.
Dr. C. Lalithambal acted as a resource person in the webinar Tamil Ilakkiyaththil Pen alumaigal organised by Sri GVG Visalakshi Women’s College, Udumalapet on 24.06.2021.
Ms. S.Jaya Bargavi II PG student received Retro Star – Female from Quarantine from reality on 29.05.2021.
Dr. C. Lalithambal received Young Scholar Award – 2021 on 02.05.2021
Dr.C.Lalithambal acted as a Judge in the Indian School Talent Fest - ISTF ‘2020 organised by Indian School Al Maabela, Sultanate of Oman on 09.01.2021
Dr. C. Lalithambal gave a feature programme titled ‘Pandaiya Ilakkiyangalil Isai’ for All India Radio, Trichy 31.01.2020
The students of the department have won the I and II prizes in the All India Radio Music competition consecutively for more than 3 decades
College song & Prayer song have been composed by the faculty
The faculty members perform every year in Thyagaraja Aradhana, an International Music Festival at Tiruvaiyaru
Dr.S. Mythili has been recognised as an ambassador of Swachhta Programme on 26.01.2019
Dr.C. Lalithambal received ‘Mutthamizh Sudar’ award for best paper presentation in an International Seminar on 21.07.2019
Ms. D. Rasiga has been empanelled in the Indian Council for Cultural Relation’s reference panel of Artistes on 12.06.2019
The department and Dolphin Special School and Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 31.01.2019
Dr.C. Lalithambal received ‘Saiva Thamizh Semmal’ award for the best paper presentation in an International Seminar on 22.07.2018
Ms. D. Rasiga is a ‘B’ Grade Artist at All India Radio, Trichy October 2018
Dr. S. Mythili released a book titled Ninnaye Gathiyendru in October 2016
Dr. S. Mythili released an audio CD titled Ninnaye Gathiyendru in connection with the golden jubilee celebration of the department 21.10.2016
Dr. S. Mythili released an audio CD titled Swachh Bharath on Clean India