TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition
by SaPa (Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts)
₹5,000 Cash Prize
TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition is a competition by SaPa (Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts) for students in Class 3–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
5 mins for the initial round
Format
Individual
Time needed
The competition spans several months, from initial submission to the grand finale.
About This Opportunity
The TIMES NIE Spotlight Indian Instrumental Competition is one of India's largest inter-school music contests, presented by the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SaPa) and Times NIE. This national platform encourages young instrumentalists to display their skills in Indian classical and light classical music, aiming to discover and nurture the next generation of musical talent.
Participation is open to students from Grade 3 upwards in Times NIE member schools or SaPa in Schools partner institutions. The competition features two age categories for fair evaluation: a junior group for Grades 3-5 and a senior group for Grade 6 and above, allowing young artists to compete with their peers.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Student must be enrolled in a Times NIE member school or a SaPa in Schools partner institution.
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in playing an Indian classical or semi-classical instrument.
Open to students from Grade 3 upwards, divided into Junior (Grades 3-5) and Senior (Grades 6+) categories. A key requirement is that participants must be from a Times NIE member school or a SaPa in Schools partner institution.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
No specific curriculum.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹5,000
The Grand Prize winner receives ₹5,000. Each category winner receives a cash prize of ₹2,000.
Prizes
Trophies & Awards
Trophies are awarded to all semi-finalists, finalists, and winners for their achievements.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
All semi-finalists, finalists, and winners receive certificates to recognize their participation and achievements.
Recognized by
Opens doors to
The Grand Prize winner receives a 50% scholarship for a one-year course at SaPa. Category winners receive a 50% scholarship for a six-month course.
Career pathways
All finalists get an exclusive and invaluable opportunity to attend a mentoring session with renowned musicians Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Mentorship opportunity with world-renowned artists.
- Organized by the prestigious Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SaPa).
- One of the largest inter-school music competitions in India.
Rounds & format
The competition typically consists of three rounds: Preliminary round (online submission), Semi-finals, and a Grand Finale held in-person.
How entries are judged
Participants are judged on technical proficiency, clarity, emotional expression, adherence to the genre (Carnatic or Hindustani), and overall performance quality.
Selection process
Selection is based on the quality of the audio submission for the preliminary round. Finalists are chosen from semi-final performances based on the judges' scores.
How to apply
- 1Registration is completed via a form on the official SaPa website.
- 2Participants must upload their performance video (in audio mp3 format) to a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox and share the link.
- 3The recording must be a fresh performance and not from a previous event.
Frequently asked questions
Is TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition?
Students in Class 3–12. children aged 8-18.
What will my child gain from TIMES NIE Spotlight - Indian Instrumental Competition?
Grand prize of ₹5,000 cash.. Category winners receive ₹2,000 cash.. Up to 50% scholarship for one year at SaPa for the grand winner.. Exclusive mentorship session with Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.. Certificates and trophies for all semi-finalists, finalists, and winners.. Gain national recognition as a talented young musician.. Access to self-paced music courses on the SaPa Learning Management System (LMS) for finalists.. Up to 50% scholarship for courses at SaPa..
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