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Since long the fraternity of the great maestros of Indian Classical Music like Pandit Vishnu Digambar Puluskar, the builders, the promoters of the Harivallabh Tradition like Pandit Tolo Ram, Pandit Dwarka Dass, Shri Ashwani Kumar, the lovers of Indian Classical Music and the citizens of the city of Jalandhar had had a long cherished dream to make the great seat of music in Jalandhar a learning institution for the upcoming generations.
What did these great visionaries had in their mind while thinking about the promotion and preservation of Indian Classical Music? And what more has been thought of by the current team of office bearers and members of Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Mahasabha? A Music School for those who appreciate Indian Classical Music. A Music Academy for those who want Indian Classical Music as a career path. Music Workshops conducted by the eminent artists of Indian Classical Music for students of music, A Music University to finally test the abilities, talent, of the students of Music and to grant them degrees in music, A Music Archive for housing recordings of the great maestros, Music Library containing Audio, Video Recordings, Reference books on music to fulfill the quest for material for the research scholars. A Music Therapy centre to help people get de-stressed …… A Building complex that will house all the facilities and of course A Team of trainers, experts, technicians and the students, the research scholars.
The firm foundation of this long awaited project was laid in June 2006 with the magnanimous donation of a piece of land by Shree Devi Talab Mandir Prabandhak Committee to Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Mahasabha for building “Harivallabh Bhawan”. It has been decided to carry out the project in Three Phases. Phase -1 - To build the outer shell and internal structural work within one year. Estimated cost Rs. 35 Lacs. Phase - 2 - To carry out the interior finishing and furnishing work. To get the acoustics work and Air Conditioning work completed. To ensure installation of electrical, electronic equipments is complete within two years. Estimated cost Rs.50 Lacs.
Phase - 3
- To complete the roof top garden cum open air music concert hall within
three years Estimated cost Rs.20 Lacs. On the Academic side, it has been decided to : 1. To start a Music School for providing free education to music enthusiasts in the year 2007. 2. To start a full time Music Archive, and Music Library in the premises of Harivallabh Bhawan in 2007 3. To start organizing Music Workshops and 4. To start work on the Harivallabh Sangeet Vishvidyalaya in 2007
In the last one year, outer structure of a multipurpose auditorium which also includes space for Music School, Music Archive, Administrative office, Stores etc has been built at a cost of approximately Rupees 33 Lacs. That marks the end of phase one. In reciprocation of the generous offer made by Shaheed Ramesh Chander Memorial Society to donate Rs.10 Lacs, the Mahasabha has decided to name the main hall as Shaheed Ramesh Chander Hall. The work on the Second phase will commence soon.
Like building up of great
Nations, great institutions can only be built by pooling in of resources
by the leaders in trade, industry, government, well wishers and donors. Financial contributions to the tune of Rs.50 Lacs are required immediately to maintain the pace of work of building this great institution. You are one of the few privileged persons who can afford to make a lasting contribution in promoting and preserving Indian Classical Music. Please do make a generous contribution towards this noble cause, Contact Us
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