About the Department:

The vocal music department of the GCG, Ludhiana was started in the year 1953. The department offers Music vocal as an elective in BA Programme as well as an Honors degree. Our vision and mission is to connect the students with our national and regional roots to preserve our cultural heritage. The department focuses on training students in Indian Classical Music along with enhancing their skills in folk music, light classical music, Shabad / Bhajans etc. They are trained by faculty who are acclaimed professionals in this industry. We have invested in state of the art infrastructure which includes a DTH TV , projector screens, a well-furnished departmental lab with traditional Instruments as well as latest electronic Instruments. We have also maintained a small departmental library.  The students have brought laurels to the college by being recognized in different genres of music by winning top positions, Roll of Honours, Gold Medals and Trophies at various university and inter-university level. Our distinguished alumni are now renowned artists in the music Industry with various music albums, YouTube covers and other projects credited to their names.  Some of our star alums are mentioned below.

Departmental Activities : Session  2022-23

S.No. Date Activity No. of Participants Details
1 14-03-2023 & 15-03-2023 Hands on training (visit to studio) 50 Various stages of producing music and song recordings.
2 13-03-23 Music production 127 Techniques of music production
3 06-03-2023 Voice culture and its techniques 94 The resource person taught them the Gayan vidhi of Bandish, Alap and Tans in Raga and also taught them the importance of various Rasas in Rag Gayan..
4 03-02-2023 Basant utsav 965 Celebrating Basant Utsav

Departmental Activities : Session  2023-24

S.No. Date Activity No. of Participants Details
1 30-09-2024 Mela Dhiyaan Da 60 Under the guidance of honorable Principal Mrs. Suman Lata Ji, Government College For Girls, Ludhiana,MUSIC VOCAL DEPT (2023-24) mela dhiyaan da was celebrated in college premises
2 14-02-2024 Basant Festival 60 under the guidance of music vocal department, government college for girls, ludhiana
3 24-01-2024 Workshop in Sufism in Indian Music - Organized under the guidance of music vocal department, Government college for girls, Ludhiana
4 23-01-2024 Workshop on Techniques of Harmonium Playing - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana
5 13-01-2024 Lorhi Festival 60 Under the guidance of Music Vocal Department, Government college for girls, Ludhiana
6 12-10-2023 Youth Festival- Ladies Traditional Song - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana.                                        **Ladies Traditional Song- third position **
* Parul Rawat BA-2
* Jaspreet Kaur BA-2
* Neha BA-3
* Vanshika Dhir BA-1
* Jasmeen Kaur BA-1
* Navjot Kaur BA-1
7 12-10-2023 Youth Festival- Kali Singing - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana.                                Kali Singing- third position*
* Vanshika Dhir BA-1
* Parul Rawat BA-2
* Jaspreet Kaur BA-2

*Individual in Kali Singing- second position* 
Parul Rawat BA-2
8 12-10-2023 Youth Festival- Vaar Singing - under the guidance of music vocal department Government College for girls, Ludhiana *Vaar Singing- third position*
* Lovepreet Kaur BA-1
* Naunidh Kaur BA-2
* Neha BA-3
*Individual in Vaar Singing- second position*
Naunidh Kaur BA-2
9 09-10-2023 Youth Festival- Geet - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana.                               3rd prize Anisha BA 1
10 09-10-2023 Youth Festival- Group Song - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana.                              *Group song - 3rd prize*
* Surbhi - BA 3
* Nivedita Salwahan - BA 3
* Pooja Rani - BA 3
* Parul Rawat - BA 2
* Sneh Mary - BA 2
* Sukhjeet - BA 1

*Individual* - 2nd prize Sneh -BA 2 
11 09-10-2023 Youth Festival- Bhajan - under the guidance of music vocal department, Government College for girls,Ludhiana.                              *Group Bhajan - 2nd prize*
* Anisha - BA 1
* Ishika - BA 3
* Sukhjeet - BA 1
* Surbhi - BA 3
* Nivedita Salwahan - BA 3
* Apneet Kaur - BA 3
* Sneh Mary - BA 2                          *Individual* - 1st prize Anisha BA 1 
12 09-10-2023 Youth Festival- Classical Song - Under the guidance of the music vocal department, Government College for Girls, Ludhiana.                                      Anisha student of BA-1 bagged 3rd prize
13 29-09-2023 Murti Sthapna 100 Under the guidance of honorable Principal Mrs. Suman Lata Ji, Government College For Girls, Ludhiana,MUSIC VOCAL DEPT (2023-24) had their opening ceremony on 29th September,2023. They organised a Saraswati poojan to honour Devi Saraswati. Overall 100 volunteers were present.























Courses Offered

BA

Under Graduate Course
Semester System
Duration: 3 Year
Seats: 50

Admission Criteria:
10+2

Music Vocal Honours

Faculty

Ms ANITA SHARMA

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: MA, M.Phil, UGC-NET

Vidwan ID: 313629

Area of Specialisation: Indian Classical, Light Music & Folk Song

No of Publications:
10
No of Books:
02
No of Papers / Presentations:
23
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
04
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
09

Dr NIMITA SHARMA

Designation: Associate Professor

Qualification: MA,MPhil,PhD, UGC-NET

Vidwan ID: 313672

Area of Specialisation: Indain Classical, Light Music & Folk

No of Publications:
10
No of Books:
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No of Papers / Presentations:
22
No of Conferences / Seminars / Workshops Attended:
01
No of FDP / IP / STC / GOC / RC Attended:
09

IP: Induction Programs, STC: Short Term Courses, RC: Refresher Courses

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