Master of Performing Arts (MPA)

Classical Carnatic Music


Eligibility

The qualification required to apply for the program is a minimum of 50% marks in the respective bachelor’s degree or with a minimum 5-10 years of experience in respective field along with seniors and juniors exam cleared from a recognized university. Students who are pursuing final year bachelor’s program are also eligible to apply

Course Highlights

A blend of both conventional techniques and modern technology used in the courses equips the student with practical learning. Lectures and workshops by experts in the field of music are regularly organised. Fieldwork, associated with various branches of study in Music is carried out. Students are encouraged to come up with music productions and to visit and participate in events related to music such as conferences, workshops and concerts. At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

  • Identify, by listening, a wide variety of musical styles as studied in class.
  • Compare and contrast music from different musical eras using basic music terms.
  • Discuss varying musical genres using music vocabulary.
  • Use a variety of media to explore music.

Overview

The Master of Performing Arts delves into theoretical knowledge across various music-related fields such as Indian culture, Aesthetics, Physiology, Physics, and Musicological Texts. Practical aspects focus on the classical music of Karnataka, to increase awareness of Indian art aesthetics. The Performing Arts discipline, integral to humanities, was established at JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University) in 2009, dedicated to preserving traditions, offering specialised training, and conducting research. The department offers an M.P.A. in classical music of Karnataka, as well as M.P. and Ph.D. programmes aimed at becoming a global hub for preserving and promoting diverse performing arts traditions.

Program code: 041
Course Commencement : Sep 2025

Study Campus

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 80 46501738


Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bangalore - 5600 69
P : +91 73376 13222
P : +91 76763 86870

Curriculum Structure

  • Origin and Evolution of Music
  • Compositional Forms
  • Svarajatis and Varnas
  • Samudaya Kritigalu
  • Shuddha Madhyama Ragas
  • Research Methods

  • History of Indian Music
  • Composers and Compositional Forms
  • Introduction to MridangaGuccha Kritigalu
  • Pratimadhyama Ragas
  • Department - Specific Elective : Music Therapy / Introduction to Indian Aesthetics

  • Sangita Shastra
  • Department-Specific Elective: A. Ragamalika and Vishesha Rachanegalu B. Compositions of Karnataka Composers
  • Music Production
  • Audava and Shadava Ragas
  • Open Elective
  • Mridanga Concepts

  • Sangita Vijnana
  • Raga-Tana-Pallavi
  • Vidwatpurna Ragas
  • Kucheri
  • Dissertation

Career Outcomes

Exploring Opportunities after Master of Performing Arts in Classical Carnatic Music 

  • Music Performer
  • Music Researcher
  • Musical Events Organiser
  • Music Arranger/Director
  • Playback Singer
  • Radio Jockey