Karnataka College of Percussion - KCP

About Karnataka College of Percussion - KCP

Karnataka College of Percussion (KCP), Bangalore, India, has been training young musicians who are eager to learn various percussion instruments and vocal of South India. This college has trained a large number of students from India and from abroad since 1964. Many of them have obtained distinction in Tests and have become professional musicians. As part of their curriculum, periodic programs are arranged to promote art and culture and encourage talented youngsters. .

KCP is known worldwide for its vibrant percussion ensemble Tala Tarangini (Waves of Rhythm) and for presentation of the best traditions of percussion and vocal of South India. T.A.S Mani is the director of the ensemble and R.A. Ramamani is the lead vocalist. Percussion instruments used are Mridangam - a double headed drum, Ghatam - clay pot, Kanjira - similar to tambourine, and Morsing - a Jewish harp. A Special feature of this ensemble is Konnakol, a traditional vocalization of percussion language which may sound to the Western audience at times like scat singing in jazz. Tala Tarangini combines an exuberant rhythmic drive with soaring ecstatic lyricism.

Rhythmic cycles unfold in a spellbinding crescendo, releasing the increasingly technical virtuosity of each percussionist. KCPhas performed in Asia, Australia, America, Africa and Europe. They have participated in numerous International Percussion Festivals and have many acclaimed recordings to their credit. Many musicians worldwide from diverse musical cultures such as rock, jazz, classical and flamenco have performed with them. KCPthus has been providing a stimulating bridge between the East and the West. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has sponsored KCP on several tours to USA, USSR, UK, Australia, Japan, Croatia, Canada, Scotland etc., as Cultural Ambassadors of India.

Courses Conducted by the Karnataka College of Percussion
 

Karnataka college of Percussion offers course for beginners as well as professionals in various percussion instrument. The classes are tailored for each student depending on their age and present knowledge level. Students are also coached to take the Government exams in music at different levels of Junior, Senior and Vidwat. The course designed by Guru T.A.S. Mani also has a separate component for non-Indian students to help them grasp the intricacies of Indian Percussion easily. The classes are held on a one to one basis at the college premises. Online teaching will commence shortly.