Prof. (Dr.) Lovely Sharma

First Sitarist lady D.Litt. (2007), she is born on 16 November of 1960. First woman who has treated Prisoners of life imprisonment in the jails by Indian classical music & given maximum Music workshops in the Indian Jails. She is M.A. in Sitar (Gold Medalist) Agra University, Agra, Ph.D.  from M.S. University, Baroda & D.Litt of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra. 

Artist of All India Radio, New Delhi and Television, Empanelled artiste I.C.C.R (under ministry of External Affairs) Govt. of India. Principal Investigator of major research Project on music therapy -“Effect of music on Psycho-Social Stress of Prisoners” which is first of its kind in the World (Treated Prisoners of life imprisonment under section IPC 302). Executive member and Expert of 50 Government and non .Govt. bodies of India & Abroad. Professor, Dept. of music, Dayalbagh University, Agra

Conducted more than 250 music therapy workshops in the Jails (U.P. & Calcutta) & more than 300 music workshops in remote area Schools, Inter colleges of Agra & Firozabad, Sur kuti (Center for Blind Students) & Center for Physically challenged Students to promote Indian classical music as well as to heal by music therapy. Took initiative to bring little children of “Nagla Baghel” and other remote villages to come to school under Literacy mission Project. Reading & writing materials have been distributed to these under privileged children’s.

 Editor of many National & International Conference journals on Indian Music.  

She is best Teacher’s Award, at CTE UNESCO conference, Delhi, 2000, *Best Research Paper’s Award of “Sangeet” patrika, Hatharas, 2002“Kala-Bhushan” *awarded by Lalit Kala Sansthan, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, 2005, *Award received from Samanantar, Agra for Tireless works in the field of music, 2008. *‘Saraswat Samman’ from Akhil Bhartiya Ageet Parishad, Lucknow for Valuable contribution in the field of Sahitya, Sanskriti, Kala aur Shiksha, 2008, *‘Prashasti Patra’ in the memory of Geeta Dutta, from Akhil Bhartiya Ageet Parishad, Lucknow for Valuable contriburion in the field of  music, 2008, *Felicitated  by Sanskar Bharti, Agra (West) on 26th Jan, 2008, Guinness World Record for performing 40 students at Brahamnad Art of living, Noida, 2008, Sushiladevi bhargav samman for  valuable life time contribution in music by H.I.B.S,at Grand Hotel, Agra, 2009, Awarded by India Book of records at Air force auditorium, New Delhi, 2009, Awarded by Brij Mandal Heritage society, Agra Jan 2010 as Mahendra Sharma excellence award, Brij Mandal Society, Agra 2010 etc.

She has performed in International Platform: Bahdad Hall, Tehran, Iran 2005, Department of Music, Tehran University, Iran2005, Invited to treat physically and mentally retarded children at The Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre, Sydney, Australia in 2005. The Music Conservatorium, Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia in 2005.UPPCI University, Malaysia in 2007, Planary Hall, Convention Center Malaysia in 2007, Law College Auditorium, Italy 2008, Performed at Argentineans society, Argentina 2008, Performed at 29th ISME 2010 World Congress of music education, China  National Convention Centre, Beijing, China,1st August’10, Performed at China Conservatorium of Music, Beijing, China,2nd  August’10, Performed at City Concert Hall, Tianjin, China,3rd August’10, Performed at 29th ISME 2008 World Congress of music education, CNCC Conference Hall, China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China,5th August’10, Cultural Wing, Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi,17th June 2011, Sukmeong Womens University,Seoul, Korea, 6th July 2011, Cultural Wing, Indian Embassy, Seoul, Korea, 7th July2011,   Indian Embassy, Dubai &  Indian Embassy, Singapore June 2012 etc.

Life Member of more then 25 National & International Institutions & Organizations of      repute.

Participated in Vintage Car rally in 2005 at Dehradoon. First lady to drive car for more than 400 k.m. independently in this competition. Can drive cars, Scooters, Motorcycle & Bicycle perfectly. Worked as a programmed officer of National Social Service (N.S.S) for 3 years(1987-1990). During this period, she organized many Social, Women welfare, Child welfare and Cultural programmes under the N.S.S. in the villages of Dayalbagh.

Published Seven Books on Indian Music-1. Rajasthani lok geeton ki Sastriyata, 2. Western Musicologist on Hindustani Music, 3. Glimpses on Indian Musicology, 4. An exploration on Indian Music, 5. Centres for the Promotion of Indian Music, 6. Academic Centres for the Promotion of Indian Music, 7. Music Therapy Today.

She is an external expert of around 50 Indian universities apart from UGC, Delhi and RPSC, Rajasthan. She also organizes frequent national and international workshops on Indian Classical  music  in  various  parts  of  India  to promote Indian Classical music.

Her unique project work entitled “Effect of Music on prisoners” throws light on her character to accept challenges and to contribute to social welfare.

            The welfare of the Prisoners and their rehabilitation in the society, she has submitted a detail Major Research Project to the Govt. of India through the University Grants Commission. Recently Central jail, Agra participated in Jail Diwas at Lucknow in the presence of Honbl. Maya Vati, Chief Minister of UP & got 1st position, was guided by me & donated Many valuable instruments, was required by them. Also working tirelessly for the enlistment of Blind children’s, mentally retarded children’s and villagers of below poverty line, through various music & Literacy workshops on National and International level. Music being a universal language I am working for the universal brotherhood and Social welfare of the mankind as a whole irrespective of caste, creed and nation.   

 

Profile:

Sitarist of All India Radio, New Delhi and Doordarshan Empanelled artiste I.C.C.R (under ministry of External Affairs), Delhi Principal Investigator,U.G.C. major research Project. Executive Life Member and Expert of around 75 Government and Non-                                   Govt. bodies. Professor,Dept.of music,Dayalbagh University,Agra

Training:

She has learnt Sitar from Shri K.C. Lahiri (Agra),Mrs.Veena Chandra (USA),Gulam Husain Khan (Ahmedabad) and N.R. Rao (Bangalore).She is disciple of the world-renowned Gitarist Pt. Brij Bhushan Lal Kabra of Jodhpur,Rajasthan.

An active member of National-International bodies:

1. Executive member of UGC Delhi

2. Executive member of Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) Ajmer

3. Membership of World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT), Australia

4. Membership of International Society for Music Association (ISME), Australia

5. Life Membership of Kriti Kala Sansthan, Agra

6. Life Membership of Brij Kala Kendra, Mathura

7. Life Membership of Vrindavan Shodh Sansthan, Vrindavan

8. Life Membership of Sangeet Patrika, Hathras

9. Life Membership of Chhayanat, Lucknow

10. Life Membership of Indian Musicological Society (IMS), Mumbai

11. Life Membership of Sur Smarak Mandal, Agra

12. Life Membership of Kabir Peace Mission, Lucknow

13. Life Membership of Gujarat Academy of Psychology, Ahmedabad

14. Life Membership of Psycho-lingua, Meerut

15. Life Membership of Hindi Sahitya Sabha, Agra

16. Life Membership of Sangeet Sangam, Agra

17. Life Membership of All India Women’s Congress, Agra

18. Life Membership of Council for Teacher’s Education (CTE)

19. Vishisth Sadasya, Harprasad Bhrgawa Memorial Educational Society, Agra

20. Nominated Director of ‘Sankalp’, Agra Branch, Delhi

21. Life member of Sangeet kala Vihar, Miraj

 

Awards Received (National & International):

1.   33rd Position in B.A. Examination, Agra University, 1979

2.   Gold Medal in M.A. 1982 (Harikrishan kapoor samarag swarn padak)

3.   Best Teacher’s Award, at CTE UNESCO conference, Delhi, 2000

4.   Best Research Paper’s Award of “Sangeet” patrika, Hatharas, 2002

5.   "Kala-Bhushan" awarded by Lalit Kala Sansthan, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University,    Agra, 2005

6.   Felicitated for contribution in Music teaching by C.R.D.A.M. PG College, Gorakhpur, 2006

7.   Award received from Samanantar, Agra for Tireless work in the field of music, 2008

8.  "Saraswat Samman " from Akhil Bhartiya sangeet Parishad, Lucknow for Valuable contribution in the field of Sahitya, Sanskriti, Kala aur Shiksha, 2008

9.  ‘Prashasti Ptra’  in the memory of Geeta Dutta, from Akhil Bhartiya Ageet Parishad, Lucknow for Valuable contribution in the field of  music, 2008

10.   Felicitated by Sanskar Bharti, Agra(West) on 26th Jan, 2008

11.       "Nad Sadhak" award from Nad Sadhana association for contribution in field of music, 31-May-2009

12.       Felicitated for contribution in Music Teaching by Kavisha Motors on 5th Sep 2007 – Agra

13.  Agra Gaurav Samman by Humlog Association, Agra, 2008

14.  Mahendra Sharma excellence award, Brij Mandal Society, Agra 2010

15.   Sushila Devi Bhargav samman for valuable life time contribution in music by H.I.B.S, Agra, 2009

16.   Felicitated by India book of records in Air force auditorium, Delhi, 2009

17.   Guinness World Record for performing with 40 students at Brahamnad Art of living, Noida, 2008

List of publications:

The evolution of Sitar-The Times of India Feb.6,1985,(Ahmedabad,ed.50th Aniversary Day Publication)

The evolution of Sitar-Indian Express, May 19, 1985 (Sunday Magazine edition)

Development of Sitar in India-Jr. Indian Musicology (Madras), 1986

The evolution of Sitar-Jr. Education Herald (Jodhpur) May 1986, pg.: 1 to 4.

Sitar ka Kramic Vikas-Sangeet Patrika,March 1986,pg:13.

Various composition of Ragas (Sitar)-Published in Refresher Course Magazine of A.S.C.,Jaipur , 20th Jan. 1998

Research paper:Sur padon meinRaag evam Samay-Published in Sur Saurabh , Chennai in year 2000.

Research paper -Published in Sangeet Patrika in the April 2001 volume.

Rajasthani geeton ka film sangeet par prabhav,Sangeet Patrika 

(Hathras) Sept.2002, Rajasthani Lok geeton ke sanrakshan ke upay evam sujhav, Jr. Education Herald (Jodhpur)April2002, Sursagar main murli madhuri padon par shastriya sangeet. Aadharit vivechan,Kla Ras Rang Sept.2002, Agre ki sangeetic sthiti ka vivechan,Sursangam Oct.2002.

Quality Improvement in educating music in university,International Conference on Quality Improvement in Educational Systems,Trichy, 22/23Feb.2003.

Psychology of music for humanity – Psycholingva – Jan. 2003, Vol. 33 no. 1, 49 pp. Shree Hanuman ka Vyaktitva-published in Adan-Pradan patrika, Chennai, April-June vol., pp32,2003.

Improvement in music education in universities” (pp 49-51) vol.I ‘04, Research Journal of the Indian visual and performing art-Lalit Kala sansthan, Agra,2004.

Improvement in music Syllabi of Universities - Sangeet Kala Vihar,      Miraj, 2004

Girija Devi Ka Vyaktitva avm Kritiva – Sangeet Patrika, 2004.

Quality Improvement in Educating Music in University, pp14, Feb 2005.

Challenges for music education in the arena of Digital era – Journal of Bharatidashan University, Trichirapally, 5th March, 2005.

Effect of music on prisoners – Hand book of The 11th World Congress of Music Therapy, 2005, Brisbane, Australia, 19th July 2005.

Music Therapy for prisoners: A case study, Sangeet Natak, Journal of SNA, Delhi, Vol.XI, No.2, 2006.

Psychology of music, Psycho Lingua,Vol. 36, No. 2, 2006.

‘Sitar ki vadan taknik’, Chaayanat, Jr. of U.P. Sangeet natak academy, Lucknow, Vol.114, 2006.

Sangeet Shikshan ki Yatra, in the Book on Shakshik Sarowar, Edited By Dr. Mahesh Bhargawa, pp154-157, 2007

Healing power of Indian Music, Published in a C.D. of International conference of Indology, Goa, 2007. ‘Sangeetik Chikitsa’, published in the Book on ‘Samajik Shiksha ki avdharna’ edited by Dr. Mahesh Bhargav, 2008, pp104-106.

Contribution of Alain Danielou ( Pt. Shiv Saran) to Indian Music, in the Book on Exploration in Indian Music,pp1-11,  Edited by Dr. Lovely Sharma, Published by Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2008. 'Rag and its effect on human’, Psycho- Lingua, vol.38 no.2, July, 2008, pp201-204.

'Effect of Music on Prisoners', in the Book on Exploration in Indian Music, Edited by Dr. Lovely Sharma,

‘Nature of Raga and its effect on human life’, in the Book on Exploration in Indian Music, Edited by Dr. Lovely Sharma,

 “A Birds eye view on the history of music therapy in the west”-Trends in Music Therapy Today, pp 1 to 37, Indian Classical Music:An Effective Relaxation and Stress Management Tool, Trends in Music Therapy Today,  pp 92 to 100

Music Therapy in India for Social Cause, Trends in Music Therapy Today, pp 129 to 135.

Workshops Conducted (National & International):

1-15 May 2009, National workshop on Sitar and its Techniques, Radhavallabh College, Agra

Details for (b)

1. 15-21 May 2007, National workshop on Indian Music, Kirti Kala sanstha, Agra

2. 1-8 May 2008, Workshop on Vocal, Sitar and dance, St. Andrews Public School, Agra

3. 1-9 May 2010, National workshop of Music, Kirti Kala sanstha, Agra

Details for (c)

1. 4 Oct 2007, International conference to pay homage to Pt. A. N. Danielu

2. 12th Sep 2008, International workshop on music therapy today, DPS, Agra

3. 6-7 Dec 2009, National conference on folk music of India- Tradition and trends, Grant Hotel, Agra

4. 25 Jun 2005, Music therapy workshop at Presidency Jail, Kolkata

5. 25 Jun 2005, Music therapy workshop at New Alipur, Kolkata

6. 22 Jul 2005, Workshop on Indian Music –Sitar, Queensland University, Australia

7. 25 Jul 2005, Music therapy workshop, Sydney, Australia

8. 23 Aug 2008, Workshop on Music Therapy, Argentina

9. 8 May 2005, Workshop on Indian Music, Prelude Public School, Agra

10. 23 Nov 2009, Yaman Sandhya workshop, Youth Hostel, Agra

11. 26 Jun 2008, 2008 Workshop on Indian Music, DPS, Ahmedabad

12. 9 Dec 2005, Workshop on Sitar and its techniques, Music Department, Tehran University, Iran.

Following UGC workshop were also attended:

Delhi: 4 workshops, Pune :  3 Workshops, Bangalore: 1 Workshop Yogna Bhavan Planning commission, Delhi : 1 Workshop

Books  Published

Rajasthani Lokgeet on main Shastriyata, Radha Publication, Delhi, 2004, ISBN 81-7487-265-5

Western musicologist on Hindustani music, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2008, ISBN 978-81-7453-293-0

Glimpses on Indian musicology, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2008, ISBN 978-81-7453-292-3

Centers for the promotion of Indian Music, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2009, ISBN 978-81-7453-299-2

Academic centres for the promotion of Indian music, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2009, ISBN 978-81-7453-341-8

Exploration in Indian Music, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2008,  ISBN 978-81-7453-398-5

Music Therapy Today – Tradition and Trends, Sanjay Prakashan, Delhi, 2010, ISBN 978-81-7453-373-9

List of broadcasts:

Sitar ki utpatti-Talk in Sangeet Patrika from A.I.R.,Ahmedabad, 25th June 1984.

Sangeet Ki Shakti-Talk in Sangeet Patrika from A.I.R.Ahmedabad 23rd August 1985.

Sangeet Aur Sahitya-Talk in Sangeet Patrika from A.I.R.                                                  Ahmedabad,15th October 1986.

Music Therapy and Prisoners- Talk inVividh Bharti from AIR, Ahmedabad, 27th June 2010

List of seminars/ Conferences attended (national):

Rag aur Ras-Sponsered by UGC,held atD.E.I.,Agra in March 1988

Present form and future dimensions-National seminar organised by Music Department,Rajasthan,Jaipur , 21st to 23rd Nov.1991

Dimension of deeper research in the theory and practice of Music of Sitar-National Seminar on Music Research,organized jointly by Music Department ,Bombay University and Indian Musicological Society, Baroda from 20th to 22nd Dec. 1991 at Bombay.

 Third Annual Conference of Indian Music Congress-Held at Jaipur from 16th to 18th Sept. 1992. Rag aur Rang-Sponsered by UGC,held at D.E.I.,Agra in Nov. 1994

Bahumukhi Pratibha ke Dhani Pt.Vimalendu Mukharjee-Swarna Jayanti Seminar on music at Dayalbagh University,Agra , 21st  Nov. 1997. Avanadhya Vadyon ke Itihasikta-Paper read in seminar held by A.S.C,Jaipur University , 18th Jan. 1998, relevance of Time Theory in context of Indian Ragas-Organized by Faculty of Music and Fine Arts at Delhi University,Delhi on 6th march 1998. Sitar and Amir Khusro-National seminar on music held on 18th and 19th Sept. 1998 at Agra. Sitar ka Kramic Vikas-Seminar topic read in Refresher Course held at Khairagarh University on 24th July 1999

Development of music in Agra-Paper read in National Seminar held by Kr.R.C.Kanya Mahavidyalaya,Mainpuri on 22nd & 23rd Dec. 1999, Sur Sagar ke Pad aur Rag Samay-Paper read at Sur Sadan,Agra on 21st April 1999. Sitar and AmirKhusro-Paper read in Refresher Course Seminar at Khairagarh,M.P.,India on 24th July 2000. Pushtimargiya Ashtchap Kaviyon ki Hindi Sahitya ko Den-National Conference at Nathdwara,Udaipur,19th to 21st May 2000.Paper read on Nanddas ki Padavali ki Sangeetikta.

Ikkiswi sadi mein Shiksha ka Praroop-Organised at Gwalior from 10th to 12th Oct. 2000 along with a research paper and concert of Sitar. Role of University grant Comission in promoting Music Teacher’s Education-Research Paper read in a seminar organized by Councel forTeacher Education at Delhi from 20th to 22nd Dec. 2000

Hundred years of Hindustani Music:Retrospects and Prospects-Organised by Delhi Sangeet Sabha at Delhi on 26th and 27th Aug. 2000

Murli Madhuri Padon mein Shashtriyata-Organised by Sur Smarak Mandal at Sur Sadan , Agra, May 2001

Sitar ka sonderyatmic mulya-Music Dept.Dayalbagh university,Agra 30/31Dec.2001

Invited as an observer in conference entitledProspects and Retrospects of Indian Classical Music-Dept. of Music, Delhi University26 Feb.2002

 Shodh ke Dasha avm Disha—National Seminar on Music. Aligarh 2/3March 2002

Sur sahitya mainsangitikta—Sur Samarak Mandal, Runkta April 2002

Shri Hanuman ka vayaktitva—Brij Kala Kendra, Agra May 2002

Invited to chair a session in a national seminar organized by Sir Hari Singh Gaur University,Sagar ,M.P.,Feb.2005. Invited as a panelist in the seminar organized by S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai,2006 on Research on Indian music. Invited as an Expertin National Conference on ‘Total Quality management and Better Health Strategies’ Organised by PRACHHI & PIMG, Gwalior from 21st April to 23rd April, 2006 Invited to chair the session in the national seminar on ‘The Changes  in Indian music in the 20th Century’ at Chandrakanti Ramabati Devi Arya Mahila Post-Graduate College, Gorakhpur, 22-23 dec, 2006 Given a lecture on “ Swatantra Bharat Ke Hindustani Sangeet ke Kshetra mei Videshi Shashtragyon ka Yogdan”(pp6-7) at national conference on ‘Vishwi satabdi mein sangeet mein ayae parivartan evam ooske sudurgami pravao’ in Gorakhpur, 22-23 dec., 2006. Trends in Music Therapy in India & Abroad, National seminar on relevance of music  therapy,: Indian perspective, Dept. of Music, T.M.Bhagalpur  University, Bihar, 24-26th Mar 2009, National Seminar on India at the cross road- challenges ahead, H.I.B.S., Agra & Psycho Laguistic Association of India, 21-22 April 2009 at Agra

List of seminars/ Conferences attended (international):

1.  Research Paper in the International Seminar organized by Indian Institute of Human Rights at New Delhi, 23rd to 29th Dec. 2000

Contribution of Folk Songs inPreserving Indian Culture-International Conference on Culture,Haridwar,27/28Feb.2002.

International Conference on Quality improvement in educational Systems, Tiruchirapalli,22/23 Feb.2003.

Presented a paper on ‘Music education in digital age’ in an international conference organized by Bharatidasan Univ.,Tiruchirapalli.2005.

Presented a Research Paper on ‘Effect of music on Prisoners’ in the 11thWorld Congress of music Therapy held at Brisbane, Australia, 2005

Presented Research paper on “Music education in India—from Guru- Shishya parampara (Teacher- Pupil system) to Modern Days at ISME 27th World conference on Music Education at Malaysia in July, 2006. Healing Power of Indian Music, International Indology conference, Kala Acadmy, Goa from 7th-10th Feb2007. Effect of Indian Music on a Prisoner, Effect of Indian Music and other fine arts on human Psyche and health, R.C.A.Girl’s P.G. College,Mathura, 24th-26th sept. 2007 Paper presented on “Alain Danielou—a sage of Indian Music” at an international conference at Agra on 4th October, 2007

Music Education In India, 28th International conference, Italy, July2008

Effect of Music on Prisoners, A case Study, World Federation of Music Therapy, Argentina, July 2008.

‘A study of healing techniques through music and yoga’- World Congress of Music Therapy, Seoul, Korea, July 2011.

 

Courses attended:

Orientation Course at A.M.U. from 15th Feb. to 12th March 1989

Course at Lucknow organized by State Resourse Centre in 1989

Refresher Course of N.S.S. at University of Roorkee from 11th June to 23rd June 1990

Refresher Course in music at Rajasthan University , Jaipur from 5th Jan. to 24th Jan. 1998

Refresher Course in Music at Sangeet Vidyalaya , Khairagarh , M.P. from 5th Jan. to 25th Jan. 1999

Refresher Course in Music at H.P. University , Shimla from 31st July to 19th Aug. 2000

Workshops attended:

Workshop at Gandharva Mahavidyalaya at Delhi in 1996, Workshop at Ahmedabad in May 2000, Workshop organized by Rajya Samaj Kalyan Salahakar Board, Lucknow on 28th Nov. 2000. Workshop organized by Kabra Academy of Music from 6-13June2002at Ahmedabad.

Workshop Conducted:

Free workshops conducted in various schools and Institutions to make awarness about classical music and it’s tradition among the people of Agra. Workshop conducted inside correction centers at Presidency Jail and Alipore central Jail,Kolkata, West Bengal. Workshop conducted in Conservatorium of music, Queensland University, Australia. Conducted music therapy session in the Golden Stave music therapy Centre,Sydney.

1-15 May 2009, National workshop  on Sitar and its Techniques, Radhavallabh College, Agra

15-21 May 2007, National workshop on Indian Music, Kirti Kala sanstha, Agra

1-8 May 2008, Workshop on Vocal, Sitar and dance, St. Andrews Public School, Agra

1-9 May 2010, National workshop of Music, Kirti Kala sanstha, Agra

4 Oct 2007, International conference to pay homage to Pt. A. N. Danielu

12th Sep 2008, International workshop on music therapy today, DPS, Agra

6-7 Dec 2009, National conference on folk music of India- Tradition and trends, Grant Hotel, Agra. 25 Jun 2005, Music therapy workshop at Presidency Jail, Kolkata, 25 Jun 2005, Music therapy workshop at New Alipur, Kolkata. 22 Jul 2005, Workshop on Indian Music –Sitar, Queensland University, Australia. 25 Jul 2005, Music therapy workshop, Sydney, Australia

 23 Aug 2008, Workshop on Music Therapy, Argentina, 8 May 2005, Workshop on Indian Music, Prelude Public School, Agra, 23 Nov 2009, Yaman Sandhya workshop, Youth Hostel, Agra, 26 Jun 2008, 2008 Workshop on Indian Music, DPS, Ahmedabad 9 Dec 2005, Workshop on Sitar and its techniques, Music Department, Tehran University, Iran

Invited as an expert:

Shewas invited as visiting Professor to deliver lecture and demonstrations in the dept. of Music, Kerela University, Trivandrum.

She was invited as a resource person  at the orientation programme, A.M.U.,Aligarh.

She was invited in the panel discussion at the conference organized by Music Faculty, Delhi University entitled “Hindustani Music – Some Basic Reflections.” She is an external expert in screening committee of various universities. She was invited as resource person at Acadamic Staff College, Lucknow to deliver three lectures and one demonstration on 2/3 June 2002.

She was invited as an external expert to deliver an extention lecture and demonstration in M. D. University, Rohtak, and March, 2003. Invited to chair a session in a national seminar organized b Sir Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar ,M.P., Feb.2005. She was invited as an expert in Rajasthan Public Service Commission. Invited as an expert –U.G.C., New Delhi. Invited as a

 Performer in abroad:

1. Performed at 11th WFMT 2005 world congress of music Therapy at Brisbane, Australia, 20th July’2005.

2. Performed at Conservatorium of Music, Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia, 21st July’05.

3. Conducted workshop on music therapy at the Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre, Sydney, Australia, and 25th July’05.

4. Performed at World Conference on Nature & Art organized by Iranian Academy of Arts, Bahdad Hall, Tehran, Iran 6th Dec.’05.

5. Conducted Workshop on ‘Sitar & its techniques’ at Dept. of music, Tehran University, Iran, Dec.9 ’05.

6. Performed at Yazd, Iran, Dec.9 ’05.

7. Performed at 27th ISME 2006 World Congress of music education, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, July’2006.

8. Performed at University Peddikann Sultan Idris (UPSI), University Auditorium, Malaysia, July’06.

9. Performed at Institute of Music & Dance, Singapore, July’06.

10. Performed at 28th ISME 2008 World Congress of music education, Academy of Fine Arts, Bologna,     Italy, 20th July’2008.

11. Performed at Performing Arts Centre, Rome, Italy, and 17th July’08.

12. Performed at Institute of Music, Verona, Italy, and 18th July’08.

13. Conducted workshop on music therapy at 12th WFMT international conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 23rd July’08.

14. Performed before overseas delegates at WFMT reception ceremony at 27th July’08.

15. Performed at 29th ISME 2010 World Congress of music education, China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China,1st August’2010.

16. Performed at China Conservatorium of Music, Beijing, China,2nd  August’10.

17. Performed at City Concert Hall, Tianjin, China,3rd August’10.

18. Performed at 29th ISME 2008 World Congress of music education, CNCC Conference Hall, China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China,5th August’10.

Performed at Indian Embassy Cultural House, Abudhabi,on 17th June 2011

Performed at Indian Embassy Cultural House, Seoul, Korea on 7th July 2011

National:

  1. First Concert was given at Maharaja Aggrasen Kanya  Vidhyalaya,   Sadabad, Agra on 19th march 1079

 2. Number of concerts broadcasted from A.I.R., New Delhi

 3. Number of concerts broadcasted from A.I.R., Agra

4. Concerts in reputed programmes held in Agra, Ahmedabad, Jaipur,Mainpuri, Banglore, Khairagarh, and Delhi

5. TV concerts telecasted in 1986 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

6. Given Lec/Dem in DPS, Jaipur, Jan 1998.

7. Performed at Kr. R.C. Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Mainpuri on 22nd                             Dec 1999

8. Performed at Trichurapally International Conference in 2003.

9. Given Duet performance at Trichurapally International Conference with Guitar in 2005

10. Given Theraputic Session in Model Jail, Lucknow 2005

11. Given Theraputic Session in District  Jail, Aligarh 2005

12. Given Lec/Dem in Prelude School, 2006

13. TV concerts telecasted in 2006 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

14. Given Theraputic Session in Model Jail, Lucknow 2006

15. Given Theraputic Session in District  Jail, Muzaffarnagar 2006

16. Given Lec/Dem in St. Andrus Public School, 2006

17. Given Lec/Dem in DPS, Ahmedabad, 2008

18. TV concerts telecasted in 2008 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

19. Performed in IIM, Ahmedabad June 2008

 

 Scholarships/awards:

1975-77:Lion’s Club Scholarship,1977-79:Lion’s Club Scholarship , Bersari Scholarship , Best         

Student Scholarship

1979-81:National Scholarship. During studies, I have won

Nine prizes at Local level. One prize at State level

Two prizes at National level. In Instrumental music category

Not only in music,I have also won, first prize consecutively for two years in fancy shows at City level. First prize in Kavita Antakshni competition. She won prizes in Shlok Gayan competition and apparatus designing competition(Organised by the Psycology Department)at college level

Won prize in 1500 m race at city level. She was a member of volleyball, kho-kho and kabaddi teams of our college.

Nomination for the prestigious awards:            

For Marwar Ratna award of Rajasthan, 2005, For U.P. Sangeet Natak Akademi award, 2005,

For ITC-SRA (west zone), Mumbai,2006.

Social Contributions:

Working on a research project based on music therapy entitled “Effect of music on Prisoners”                                                              Working rigorously on women and child education in remote areas undertaken a self-financed project on Nagla Baghel Grameen Mahila Utthan Yojna. Giving free music education to the people below poverty line. Contributing towards Social Reforms through upliftment of     neglected Girl child.

Others:

Fifteen concerts broadcasted from A.I.R., New Delhi

Eleven concerts broadcasted from A.I.R. , Agra

Given concerts in reputed programmes held in Agra,Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mainpuri,Banglore,Khairagarh and Delhi

NSS programme officer in D.E.I., Agra from 1989 to 1992

Football incharge of Arts Faculty,D.E.I. from 1991 onwards

Disciplin incharge of B.A. classes, D.E.I. from 1994 to 1999

Demonstration incharge of Music Department, D.E.I. from 1993 onwards 

TV concert telecasted in 1986 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

TV concert telecasted in 2006 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

TV concert telecasted in 2008 from Doordarshan, Ahmedabad

External Expert of the Universities:

DEI, Dayalbag, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Agra Rohelkhand University, Bareli, DeenDayal Upadhyay University, Gorkhpur, Bhatkhande Deemed University, Lucknow, Johnpur University, Johnpur, Dr. Hari singh Tomar University,Sagar, Lucknow University, Chatrapati Shivaji University, Kanpur, Raja Mansingh Tomar sangeet vishwa vidhyalay, Gwalior, Madhav Rao Sindhya University, Gwalior, Sukharia University, Udipur, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Banasthali Vidhya peeth, Rajasthan, Allahabad University, Allahabad, M.D.S. Uni. Ajmer, M.S. University, Baroda, M.D.University, Rohatak, Delhi University, Delhi, Indra Kala  Sangeet Vishwa vidhyalay, Kheragarrh, Kurushetra University, kurushetra, Chaudhari Charansingh University, Meerath, L.N.Mithla University, Darbhanga, Bihar, Tilka Manjhi, Bhagalpur University,Punjab University, Chandigarh, Indore University, M.P., Mangalthan Uni., Aligarh, Kumuan Uni., Nainital, Guru Nanak dev Uni., Amritsar, H.P. Uni., Simla,        Vir Bhadra singh Uni., Sultanpur, Purvanchal Uni.,  Stayug Darshan college, Faridabad, Aligarh Muslim uni., Aligarh, Kerala Uni., Trivendrum.

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