A R Rahman is on the receiving end.
After the honorary doctorate offered
by the Anna University, Chennai for
his achievements in the field of music,
now it is the turn of Middlesex University,
London.
The Mozart of Madras has been identified
for an honorary degree by the reputed
Middlesex University, London. The
degree is likely to be conferred on
the maestro on the day of the Graduation
Ceremony to be held at Middlesex University
in London in the month of July this
year. Mr. Joe Victor, Regional Director
of Middlesex University met Mr. A.R
Rahman and Mr. T Selvakumar Co-founder
& CEO of KM Music Conservatory
in Chennai, regarding this issue.
KM Music Conservatory & Audio
Media Education was launched in the
month of July last year. Their main
goal is to train Indian students in
Western music performance, Composition
and Music Technology so that they
can compete in the international arena.
They are also working towards forming
their own symphony orchestra consisting
of its own musicians.
Talks are on with the Regional Director
South Asia of Middlesex University,
London, for academic recognition for
the Bachelor of Arts Honors Program
for Music Composition and Music Performance.
This will be a three year program
the first two years of which will
be at Chennai at the KM Conservatory
and the final year in London. The
course is likely to start from January
2010. The eligibility criteria to
avail this degree would be a pass
in twelfth standard and one year training
in KM Music Conservatory Foundation
Program. |
