A home to witness the definition of patience, hard work, and perseverance pitched to the music
The happening of 'Nanganalluril Margazhi Maha Utsav' has always brought a festive mode to everyone associated with the Sai Fine Arts. It has been the second consecutive year of me and my sibling, Archena, participating in the Utsav.
The event took place on 30th December 2018, with Shrimathi Manjula, the sub-editor of Dinamani; Shrimathi Varalakshmi Anandakumar, an All India A grade artist; Shri Vijaya Murugesh, the founder of Sai Music School & Fine Arts, and the father of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy; along with various other dignitaries, as the guests of honour.
Subsequent to the grand event, I recalled the effort put by Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy, Guru Shrimathi V Thanga Selvi, Guru Shri A Vishwamithran and also Nellai Sai Sisters. It all began immediately after the Chithirai Thiruvizha. The lessons we learned were tremendous. Respect to the Gurus for intensifying our standards in music.
We were asked if we desire to play any song for the group concert. Frankly speaking, I had no idea and surrendered to the choice of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy. I grouped with my cousin this time. (However, she also learns violin. Hopefully the succeeding year, I also will). A song titled Adi kondar (Mayamalavagowla raga) which we used to sing for vocal concerts was taught to us. The charanam of the particular song was challenging. We had to make up with the speed and yes we endured it.
For the major happening of the event, the mega concert, our Guru embraced the technological advancements and uploaded the songs for supporting us to learn through his YouTube channel. Tutoring 150 students and coordinating their efforts on stage is made possible by the Sai Fine Arts. We had to sing them during our classes before the guru. I reminisce how we used to cherish singing English notes each time during the practice session.
We had the opportunity to learn pancharatna krithis. Charana Sevanam, a Sai Pancharatna Krithi, was taught to us through YouTube channel. Learning Jagadananda Karaka was a huge task for us. Instrumental practices began soon after that. Going by the success mantra of the ideal Guru, I believe that consistent practices always help us get good outcomes.
Every time before the mass practice session, I ensure I do the individual practices of popular songs to go along with the speed at which the seniors play. We did learn a couple of songs for the previous Margazhi Maha Utsav. And I still remember how we used to struggle to play those songs. Self-assessing, I wanted to play those songs way better than the previous event. We used to practice it with the previous videos uploaded on Youtube. The mega concert did go live on the channel. The speedier versions of each bhajan were challenging as nearer to the Krithis. Special thanks to all the Gurus for concentrating on improving the standards of all budding musicians and directing us to play right.
I was given the opportunity to play the Veena for vocal group concerts. We were taught various bhajans. One of my favourites is the Thatpurusha song. I recollect how I used to repeatedly ask Guru for notes. I also observed that I was able to follow his notes (though after he played it on keyboard several times very patiently) which I used to find hard during my vocal classes while learning various ragas. Practising the Veena along with the vocal was yet another challenge. To accompany, we hold the responsibility to be extra careful because messing up ruins the whole performance, I realized. With Guru on Harmonium for the vocal concerts going along with Violin, Veena, Keyboard by various disciples of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy in turns, Tabla, and Mridangam was pleasant. I commit to equip my level to go well with them in the upcoming event aimed at making the righteous happen.
During the event, one of the chief guests addressed on handling personal and professional careers and advised us not to discontinue music due to academic pressure. I thought though we did months of practice at the midst of work, news on job transfers, and others, the execution on stage mattered.
Interestingly, during one of my usual class post the happening of our Margazhi Maha Utsav, expressing on our performances Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy stated that the learnings throughout the period were huge and it will support us in handling our respective instruments way better than we did before due to consistent practice. It seemed to be a gratifying philosophical perception to me. Special thanks to the Guru for leading us in the right way. Each day counts when you work towards a long-term goal. Let us keep moving forward!
Penned as gratitude to Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy and all other Gurus at the Sai Fine Arts for identifying the potentials and focusing on developing the musical skills in each of us.
The happening of 'Nanganalluril Margazhi Maha Utsav' has always brought a festive mode to everyone associated with the Sai Fine Arts. It has been the second consecutive year of me and my sibling, Archena, participating in the Utsav.
The event took place on 30th December 2018, with Shrimathi Manjula, the sub-editor of Dinamani; Shrimathi Varalakshmi Anandakumar, an All India A grade artist; Shri Vijaya Murugesh, the founder of Sai Music School & Fine Arts, and the father of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy; along with various other dignitaries, as the guests of honour.
Subsequent to the grand event, I recalled the effort put by Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy, Guru Shrimathi V Thanga Selvi, Guru Shri A Vishwamithran and also Nellai Sai Sisters. It all began immediately after the Chithirai Thiruvizha. The lessons we learned were tremendous. Respect to the Gurus for intensifying our standards in music.
We were asked if we desire to play any song for the group concert. Frankly speaking, I had no idea and surrendered to the choice of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy. I grouped with my cousin this time. (However, she also learns violin. Hopefully the succeeding year, I also will). A song titled Adi kondar (Mayamalavagowla raga) which we used to sing for vocal concerts was taught to us. The charanam of the particular song was challenging. We had to make up with the speed and yes we endured it.
For the major happening of the event, the mega concert, our Guru embraced the technological advancements and uploaded the songs for supporting us to learn through his YouTube channel. Tutoring 150 students and coordinating their efforts on stage is made possible by the Sai Fine Arts. We had to sing them during our classes before the guru. I reminisce how we used to cherish singing English notes each time during the practice session.
We had the opportunity to learn pancharatna krithis. Charana Sevanam, a Sai Pancharatna Krithi, was taught to us through YouTube channel. Learning Jagadananda Karaka was a huge task for us. Instrumental practices began soon after that. Going by the success mantra of the ideal Guru, I believe that consistent practices always help us get good outcomes.
Every time before the mass practice session, I ensure I do the individual practices of popular songs to go along with the speed at which the seniors play. We did learn a couple of songs for the previous Margazhi Maha Utsav. And I still remember how we used to struggle to play those songs. Self-assessing, I wanted to play those songs way better than the previous event. We used to practice it with the previous videos uploaded on Youtube. The mega concert did go live on the channel. The speedier versions of each bhajan were challenging as nearer to the Krithis. Special thanks to all the Gurus for concentrating on improving the standards of all budding musicians and directing us to play right.
I was given the opportunity to play the Veena for vocal group concerts. We were taught various bhajans. One of my favourites is the Thatpurusha song. I recollect how I used to repeatedly ask Guru for notes. I also observed that I was able to follow his notes (though after he played it on keyboard several times very patiently) which I used to find hard during my vocal classes while learning various ragas. Practising the Veena along with the vocal was yet another challenge. To accompany, we hold the responsibility to be extra careful because messing up ruins the whole performance, I realized. With Guru on Harmonium for the vocal concerts going along with Violin, Veena, Keyboard by various disciples of Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy in turns, Tabla, and Mridangam was pleasant. I commit to equip my level to go well with them in the upcoming event aimed at making the righteous happen.
During the event, one of the chief guests addressed on handling personal and professional careers and advised us not to discontinue music due to academic pressure. I thought though we did months of practice at the midst of work, news on job transfers, and others, the execution on stage mattered.
Interestingly, during one of my usual class post the happening of our Margazhi Maha Utsav, expressing on our performances Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy stated that the learnings throughout the period were huge and it will support us in handling our respective instruments way better than we did before due to consistent practice. It seemed to be a gratifying philosophical perception to me. Special thanks to the Guru for leading us in the right way. Each day counts when you work towards a long-term goal. Let us keep moving forward!
Penned as gratitude to Guru Shri Nellai M Vinayaga Moorthy and all other Gurus at the Sai Fine Arts for identifying the potentials and focusing on developing the musical skills in each of us.
