Tabla: Drums of India
Lecture & Demonstration
May 24, 2005 6:30 PM 
Arts & Sciences Auditorium
Georgia College & State University
The Music Department and the Interdisciplinary Studies Department of GCSU proudLy presented Pandit Charanjit Chatur Lal and his son, Pranshu Lal, in an Introductory performance of Tabla which is one of the basic drums used in Classical Indian music. The Lal family has a long tradition of performance around the world. the evening was a rare treat for Milledgeville. The evening was opened by a presentation of Indian Classical Dance by Parvati Melissa Sproul-Singh, who studied Odissi Classical Dance in India for many years. this evening of authentic Indian music and dance was presented on Georgia College & State University's cable TV station. We had an attendance of about 150 people.
Classes in Tabla and Sitar
Pt.Charanjit Chatur Lal
May 20-27, 2005
Ganesh Academy of Indian Arts sponsored private and group classes in Tabla and Sitar with Pt. Charanjit Chatur
Lal from
May 20-27, 2005. We had students from 7 years old to 60 years old. We
enjoyed the beginners as well as the professional musicians. Drums were provided
for those who were new to Tabla. Melissa Sproul-Singh was available for
students to continue lessons until Guruji
Lal's next visit. The relaxed family-style atmosphere was very welcoming.
Some students ate with the cooking classes. Overall we had a wonderful time
sharing cultures.
Cooking of Northern India
Ganesh Academy is sponsored six COOKING LESSONS (North Indian Cooking) by Meeta Lal.
There were students as young as 13 and as young at heart as 70. We all
watched, learned and participated in the cooking, but best of all we
ate together what we had prepared. Meeta
demonstrated how to prepare several dishes at each session.
Website: www.GaneshAcademy.com
Email:
sproulsingh@yahoo.com
