CHHANDAYAN INC
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Mission Statement
Chhandayan, Inc. is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the rich tradition of Indian music and dance. With its primary mission to create an atmosphere for learning, understanding and appreciating Indian music, Chhandayan has prepared itself to offer services in almost all areas essential to the pursuit of Indian music, such as information, verification, opportunities for hands-on practical experiences, and access to materials up to the level of advanced humanities research. Chhandayan offers classes of Indian music (vocal, instrumental) and dance supplemented by periodic workshops, seminars and lecture- demonstrations throughout the year. Chhandayan's series of concerts are some of the most popular and exciting events to the local community it serves. The highlight of these series is the annual all-night concert held in New York city on the second Saturday of May, every year. To facilitate learning Chhandayan has also developed a store with the supply of good quality instruments, books and recorded music. Chhandayan publications are designed to enrich the music world with new works of music and writings. As in every other aspect, quality of content and presentation is always prioritized. Chhandayan is constantly in the creative process of developing new and unique productions offering invaluable insight into the scopes and possibilities of Indian music and its relationship with other musical and cultural traditions. Chhandayan strongly believes in the power of music, particularly that of Indian music, which has helped human civilization to sustain over the past five thousand years. It is perhaps the most ancient tradition that is still alive and vibrant. Chhandayan is committed to create awareness as to the potency of this art-form and thereby help humanity across geographical, racial, cultural and religious barriers. Such a treasure is not to be ignored and lost, but to be preserved and promoted all across the globe.
About This Cause
Chhandayan Inc., was established in 1998. It is dedicated to promoting and preserving traditional Indian classical music (both vocal and instrumental) and dance. Chhandayan primarily focuses on performance and education of Indian classical music and dance at the highest level through concerts, classes, workshops, seminars and demonstrations. The demand for such presentations is considerable as the number of well-educated and affluent Indian-American population, often characterized as considerably nostalgic for the various traditional and modern art forms, within the Unites States is growing rapidly over the past three or four decades. Chhandayan offers regular classes on Indian classical vocal and instrumental music in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. It also organizes concerts and lecture demonstrations throughout the Unites States. These concerts are held at major public venues for large number of audience. Chhandayan presented All-Night concerts of Indian music in New York City for 20 years. The quality of these presentations has always been world class and the audience response rewarding. Chhandayan has grown year by year in scope of offerings and impact on the community. Chhandayan's activities include: 1. Offering regular classes, workshops, and seminars on different aspects of Indian Music at numerous locations for various types of audiences 2. Making resources available to supplement education and creative efforts of musicians 3. Organizing and presenting regular concerts with a scope for intimate interaction between the musicians – both maestros and young talents – and their audience 4. Providing a forum for and support to outstanding and emerging talents in the field of Indian music 5. Educating audience through pre-concert lectures 6. Participating in radio programs as both interviewees and as presenters of Indian music 7. Sending out musicians for special occasions such as receptions, inaugurations, etc. 8. Producing significant musical pieces commissioned by various organizations and with different composers 9. Presenting new productions of music and dance blending different cultural traditions, collaborating with others in this aspect 10. Publishing and distributing books and recorded music 11. Maintaining a store resources offering high quality musical instruments and repair at reasonable cost 12. Taking the study of Indian music to higher education (university level) and advanced research (humanities) through the initiative and leadership of our artistic director 13. Collaborating with community organizations, academic institutions, NGOs, and other agencies in advancing practice, propagation, presentation, and understanding of the rich heritage of Classical Indian Music.