Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya Explained

Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
Native Name:ଉତ୍କଳ ସଙ୍ଗୀତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
Native Name Lang:or
Other Name:USM
Founder:Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi (OSNA)
Type:Performing Arts
Affiliation:CHSE, Odisha
Utkal University of Culture
Principal:Dr. Bijaya Kumar Jena
City:Bhubaneswar
State:Odisha
Postalcode:751020
Country:India
Coordinates:20.2743°N 85.8335°W
Campus:Urban

Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is a performing arts-cum-educational institution in Bhubaneswar, Odisha,[1] [2] India.

History and Accreditation

Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya was established by former Chief minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik on 14 April 1964, under Administrative Control of Odisha Sangeet Natak Academi (OSNA) till 1981. Then, from 1981 to 1999 it was affiliated to Utkal University.

Presently, Higher secondary course of this institution affiliated to CHSE, Odisha and Bachelor's and Master's Degree are affiliated to Utkal University of Culture since 1999.[3] [4]

Academics

It has several departments in the performing arts that students can choose to pursue, such as dance, drama, classical vocal, different musical instruments.

It offers 7 years of education and training, and includes a two year Higher Secondary School Certificate, a three year Bachelor of Arts, and a two year Master of Arts. Students are educated in the liberal arts and the performing arts at the same time. The Mahavidyalaya has been home to several luminaries in the world of Odissi music and Odissi dance over its history, both as its faculty and alumni.

Notable faculty[5]

Odissi music

Odissi Mardala

Odissi dance

Notable alumni

Gallery

During Golden Jubilee Celebration

On completing 50 years, the music school celebrated its Golden jubilee for five days in 2014. Around 1,200 participants and folk art groups of the state including Students, alumni, former and present faculty and staff members of Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya participated in the golden jubilee celebrations. Celebrated by walking from Sachivalaya Marg to Ekamra Haat and then back to the college.[11] [12] [13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guest lecturers strike, blow to music college - Teachers demand immediate release of salaries at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-29.
  2. Web site: Unrest in Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya . OdishaSunTimes.com. en-US. 2019-01-29.
  3. Web site: Govt. of Odisha:: Central Monitoring Mechanism for Right to Information [RTI CMM V-3.0]

    Pages]

    . rtiodisha.gov.in. 2019-01-29.
  4. Web site: Faculty Crisis Haunts Sangeet Mahavidyalaya. The New Indian Express. 2019-01-29.
  5. Web site: Hall of fame : Gurus who led the institution . Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya.
  6. Web site: Odia film fraternity mourns death of Hara Patnaik - Fans and colleagues pay tribute to 57-year-old actor, director & mentor, who passed away on Tuesday. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-29.
  7. Web site: Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT). ccrtindia.gov.in. 2019-01-29.
  8. News: Mission Odissi. Chowdurie. Tapati. 2015-01-08. The Hindu. 2019-01-29. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  9. Web site: Odishi song shall achieve its due classical tag one day. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. en. 2019-01-29.
  10. Web site: Few takers for performing arts courses. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-29.
  11. Web site: Jubilee fest begins at Utkal culture college. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2019-01-30.
  12. Web site: Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Odisha capital all decked for Golden Jubilee celebrations. OdishaSunTimes.com. en-US. 2019-01-30.
  13. Web site: 5-day Sangeet Mahavidyalaya fest begins today. Pioneer. The. The Pioneer. en. 2019-01-30.

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