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Jayshree Ramachandran - ProfileJayshree Ramachandran is an accomplished Carnatic Music Vocalist from Mumbai, India. Jayshree inherits her talent from a family where music has been the way of life for generations. Jayshree was initiated into music by her late mother Smt. Mangalam Muthuswamy, a distinguished Veena player of international repute from Mumbai.Blessed with natural talent and flair for the art form, and endowed with a powerful and melodious voice .Her Gurus Shri S Ramachandran and Mrs T.R. Balamani are teachers of international repute. Jayshree considers herself indeed fortunate to have been under their tutelage and guidance, which has given her the sound foundation rising to be the musician of a high calibre that she is, today. Jayshree embellished her musical skills when she had the privilege of advanced training from Late Sangeeta Kalanidhi Sri K.V.Narayanaswamy. Their guidance and inspiration, combined with her dedication and innovative search of excellence have shaped her into a high-calibre artiste.Jayshree arrived in Melbourne in 1989. Since her arrival, Jayshree has contributed enormously to the cultural scene here in Australia, both as a distinguished performer and as a devoted teacher. Her performance has won her several awards and accolades both locally, interstate across Australia and overseas.Jayshree is a Cultural Advisor for FIMD Federation Of Indian Music and Dance established primarily to promote Residents Talent of Melbourne- Australia Jayshree was the recipient of the Victorian award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs in 2007, in recognition of her meritorious service and exemplary commitment to Victoria's multicultural community. The award acknowledges the important role Jayshree has played in promoting the awareness of cultural diversity and contributing to a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Jayshree also received the Arumuga Navalar Award in 2004 from the Tamil Society of Victoria for her invaluable contributions to the arts community. Jayshree has contributed to a number of fund raising community events in Victoria including concerts to raise funds for the Vakrathunda Vinayagar Hindu Temple and Shiva Vishnu Temple in Melbourne .She has performed for most of the cultural organisations in Australia.Jayshree has made enormous contribution to the dance scene in Melbourne. She has provided Vocal support for several Dance Drama Productions and programs for Chandrabhanu Bharatalaya Academy and is a recipient of the the Natyakala Choodamai Award in recognition of her invaluable contributions. Jayshree continues to nourish and nurture the art form through dedicated performance and teaching.
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Sapthaswara School of Carnatic MusicJayshree Ramachandran established her music school Sapthaswara in 1992 and has trained over a hundred students since its inception. Sapthaswara is now one of the finest classical music schools in Melbourne. Her students regularly perform for several organisations and music festivals and have received numerous accolades. The school‘s annual concert “Pradarshini” is one of the most eagerly awaited annual features. To date Jayshree has presented two Arangetrams, a ceremonial debut by the students in a full repertoire .Jayshree has left an indelible stamp in Melbourne by training students living thousands of miles away from the traditional centre of Indian music. Her uncompromising dedication to the rigorous standards of classical carnatic music has instilled upon her students the importance and seriousness of performance on the stage. Every performance by Jayshree and her students is approached with great dedication and respect for the art.
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Previous EventsDevi Mahatmyam: Vocal Concert by Jayshree Ramachandran Sun 19th September 2010-5.00 pm South Oakleigh Secondary College - Performing Arts CentreBakers Rd, Oakleigh South VIC 3161Pradarshini 2010 - Annual ConcertSat 24th April 2010- 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm Kel Watson TheatreMahoneys Rd, East Burwood VIC 2009Vocal Arangetram : Pragadeesh ShanmugarajahOct 10, 2009Violin: Raghavendra RaoMrdangam: Arjun GaneshGhatam: N RajaramGeorge Wood Performing Arts Centre, Ringwood. Pradarshini - Annual ConcertSun 3rd May 2009Kel Watson Theatre - Mahoneys Road East Burwood 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat 5th July 2008Pradarshini - Part II - Solo by Senior Students CCTC Hall - Jacksons RoadMulgrave 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm Sun 11th May 2008Pradarshini - Annual Concert 2008Kel Watson Theatre - Mahoneys Road East Burwood 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sat 28th July 2007Abinaya Vasan,Smitha Kumble,Pragadeish Shanmugarajah, Keerthi Ravi Senior students Solo presentation CCTC Hall -Jacksons RoadMulgrave 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm Sat 2nd June 2007Sapthaswara Annual school concert Kel Watson Theatre - Mahoneys Road East Burwood 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm Sat 5th May 2007 6 pmPragadeish Shanmugarajah Performs for Carnatic Music Circle Mrdangam by Ashrith RamachandranCCTC Hall- Mulgrave Sat 7th April 2007Jayshree Ramachandran performs at Tyagaraja Festival Violin - M R Gopinath Mrdangam -Ravi Ravichandhira4.45 pm to 5.45 pm Kel Watson Theatre - Mahoneys Road Fri 6th April 2007Senior Students Perform for Tyagaraja Festival 3.45 to 4 pm Kel Watson Theatre - Mahoneys Road Sun 18th March 2007Music Workshop by Shri O S Arun 18th March 2007 2pm to 6 pm Sat 17th Feb 2007Music Workshop by Smt Lalgudi Vijaylakshmi 17th Feb 2007 9.00 am to 11.30 am Wed 3rd January 2007Pragadeish Shanmugarajah presents solo recital Ramani Cultural Academy-at Narada Gana Sabha-Chennai Sat 29th December 2006-3pm to 4.30 pm Pragadeish Shanmugarajah presents solo recital Hamsadhwani Sabha -Chennai Friday 27th October2006Pallavi Susarla and Smitha Kumble provided vocal support for "Life of Buddha Project" on 97.1 FM for a Radio talk show Music by Jayshree Ramachandran Saturday 12th August & Sunday 13th August 2006Senior students debut dance accompaniment by Pallavi Susarla and Smitha Kumble with Jayshree Ramachandran for Nrityanjali 2006- Bharatalaya AcademyDarebin Arts and Entertainment - Preston Saturday 5th August 2006Senior students participation in "Tamil Youth Cultural Festival" Mridangam - Students Of Academy of Indian MusicMulgrave Community Centre 5.00 PM. Saturday 3rd June 2006 : 7 pmJayshree Ramachandran - Vocal ConcertViolin - Murali Kumar Mridangam - Balasri Rasiah CMC : CCTC Hall, Jackson Rd, Mulgrave Saturday 1st April 2006 : 5.30 pmSapthaswara School Program - 2006At Kel Watson Theatre, Mahoneys Rd, East Burwood, Saturday 25th February 2006Clayton FestivalIn commemoration with Melbourne's Commonwealth Games 18th & 19th February 2006Tyagaraja & Music Trinity FestivalCongregation of International & Melbourne Artistes paying homage to Music Trinity Saturday 16th January 2006 : 5.30 pmAll Leading Carnatic Musicians of Melbourne come together to perform on the unique musical theme: Missing MelodiesCCTC Hall, Jacksons Road, Mulgrave2005 Sunday, Oct 2nd Vocal Arangetram :Pallavi SusarlaViolin: Amula Satyavathi ; Mrdangam : Ashrith Ramachandran Kel Watson Theatre
Events for 2011CMC presents Jayshree Ramachandran in a concertViolin: Murali Kumar ; Mrdangam: Sridhar ChariSat Oct 15th 7 pmSouth Oaklieigh Secondary CollegeBakers Rd, Oakleigh South VIC 3161Mel way Ref 78F2Emerging Artists by CMC MelbourneSun 22nd May Vocal Support for Dance by Myura & AnekaKel Watson Theatre East BurwoodPradarshini - Annual Concert Sun 15th May 2011-5.00 pm to 9.00 pm South Oakleigh Secondary College - Performing Arts CentreBakers Rd, Oakleigh South VIC 3161Tyagaraja Festival by Academy of Indian MusicApril 25th &26th Performance by Jayshree & Sapthaswara studentsKel Watson Theatre East BurwoodSangam Music FestvalSun Apr 03 2011Performance by Jayshree RamachandranRowville Secondary CollegeTamil Trinity FestivalMarch 13th &14thPerformance by Keerthi RaviRowville Secondary College Chennai Music Festival Schedule by Sapthaswara Students Pragadeesh Shanmugarajah18 Dec: 6-7.30 pm: Pradosham Concert at the Agatheeswarar Temple - Nungambakkam 19 Dec 8-9pm: ITC Mangaldeep Festival, BVB Mini Hall 27 Dec 1-2pm: Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal Mini Hall 3 Jan 6.15-7.15pm RAF, Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall Myura Jeganathan 18 Dec 11 am- 12 pm Kasi Viswanathar temple- Vasantha Mandapam - West Mambalam-Accompanied by T V Sukanya on Violin ;and S Sathyanarayan on Mrdangam 3 Jan 2011- 5-6 pm: Ramani Cultural Academy,Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall. Krishni Shanmugarajah3 Jan 6-6.15pm: RAF, Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall Pallavi Susarla25 Dec 3-4.30 pm: Maris Hotel, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram
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VMC Award 2006
Pradarshini- annual concert
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Tyagaraja Festival 2007
CMC Concert 2006
Devi Mahatmyam- 19 Sep 2010
Tyagraja Festival 2005
Tyagaraja Festival 2007
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