Friday, September 16, 2011

Classical Indian Violin Concert

SPIC MACAY@KU. (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) Lawrence organized yet another musical evening on 16th September 2011 with a violin concert of  Purnaprajna Bangere, Master of the Indian Classical Violin at Swarthout Recital Hall in University of Kansas.
The stage is set for the artists.
Traditional Nataraja statue.
Audience coming in for the concert.
And soon the hall was jam packed with no seats free.
Opening of the program by SPICMACAY vice president Ms. Smita Paranjpe.
Introduction of the artists by Professor of Music Dr. Peter Chun
Shivamurthy getting ready for the show.
Setting up.
Lecture demonstration: Artist explaining about Indian Classical Music
Paying tribute to his lineage;  Guru HKN and Guru's Guru MSG.
Ready for the performance.
Initiating the concert.
Gaining concentration..

and the Mrudangam joins in.

Bit of explanation between two pieces with some vocal performance.
and explaining minute details of parts of the performance.

The duet between the instruments.


Satisfaction after the performance.
A standing ovation to the artist by the audience.
The up-louse continues for a while.
Concluding remarks by SPICMACAY faculty adviser Dr. Geetanjali Tiwari
Artists interacting with the audience.
Finally the SPICMACAY organizing team with the artists.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Traditions Night 2011


Kansas University has a long tradition in several aspects and Jayhawks proud of each and every traditions. One such traditions is to celebrate a Traditions Night, where new students learn about many traditions of the University.


Big Jay and Baby Jay getting ready for the show.


 Jayhawks getting a chance to take pictures with mascots.


Rock Chalk Dancers rehearsed a few steps





New students approaching the Memorial Stadium for learning the traditions



Students are showing up a good numbers


And more are joining for Traditions Night


Rock Chalk Dancers and Cheer Leaders in position


The ceremony begins...



The cheerleaders show a few steps.


Big Jay makes an appearance in the stadium. 



Kansas University Football Coach Turner Gill addressing the students.


Kansas University Basketball Coach Bill Self addressing the students.


Far above the golden valley
Glorious to view,
Stands our noble Alma Mater,
Towering toward the blue.


Lift the chorus ever onward,
Crimson and the blue
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater
Hail to old KU.


Far above the distant humming
Of the busy town,
Reared against the dome of heaven.
Looks she proudly down.



Greet we then our foster mother,
Noble friend so true,
We will ever sing her praises,
Hail to old KU.


Students join in Crimson and Blue song


Cheerleaders leading the song



Hail to old KU