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HPSC Unveils Comprehensive Syllabus for Assistant Professor (Music - Instrumental)

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the Assistant Professor (Music - Instrumental) recruitment (Advt. No. 57/2024). The comprehensive syllabus covers various aspects of music, ensuring candidates have a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical elements.

Syllabus Highlights

The syllabus is divided into ten units, encompassing a vast range of topics essential for aspiring music educators. Some of the key areas include:

Technical Terms:

• Fundamental concepts like Sangeet, Nada, Shruti, Swaras, Saptak, etc.
• Tala, Laya, and common Talas in Hindustani music
• Gamakas, Swarasthanas, and Akarmatrik notations

Folk Music:

• Origin, evolution, and classification of Indian folk music
• Characteristics and detailed study of folk music from various regions
• Ragas, Talas, and festivals associated with folk music

Rasa and Aesthetics:

• Principles of Rasa and its application to Indian Classical Music
• Aesthetics in Indian and Western philosophy
• Interrelation of Fine Arts

Research Methodology & Pedagogy:

• Research areas, methodology, and project preparation
• Music's interdisciplinary aspects with other fields
• Modern technology in music

Hindustani Music:

• Detailed study of Sangeet Utpatti, Gram, Murchchhana, and Jaati
• Classification and comparative study of Ragas
• Notation systems, Remix, Fusion, Orchestra

Historical Development & Treatises:

• Study of Hindustani music's evolution from Vedic to modern times
• Contributions of ancient, medieval, and modern musicologists and scholars
• Study of ancient treatises like Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar, etc.

Compositional Forms:

• Evolution of Prabandh, Dhrupad, Khayal, Tarana, Thumri, Dadra, etc.
• Light music, Ghazal, Bhajan, and Qawwali

Musical Instruments:

• Classification of Indian musical instruments
• Different types of Veenas, Tat, Ghan, Sushir, and Avanaddha instruments
• Origin, evolution, playing techniques, and famous artists

Contributions & Gharanas:

• Contributions of composers and performers to Indian music
• Study of Gharanas and their special features
• Important music conferences and awards

Institutional System & Teaching:

• Guru-Shishya Parampara and institutional music teaching
• Use of electronic equipment in music education

Conclusion