The Channing Murray Foundation

 

  Rhythm and Raag
  An Institute for Indian Performing Arts

In addition to our music and dance instruction, we also provide an outreach service to the Champaign Urbana Public Schools. We lead interactive workshops, lecture demonstrations and instruction to support teachers in the K-12 schools. This provides cross cultural exchange opportunities for all children attending public schools as well as to the larger C-U community.

There are many South Asian children in the public schools in our community as well as students attending the University of Illinois. Our programs not only support them in defining their cultural identity, but also provide an avenue for their peers to experience a rich cultural heritage.

Fall Schedule

The fall session will run from August 25 – November 15, 2009. Classes will be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. The time will be for one hour anywhere from 4-6pm. Efforts to schedule most group classes during these times slots will be given priority. Scheduling of private classes will vary according to student and teacher schedule. Classes may also be scheduled after 8pm, if needed. All classes will consist of 4 students minimum.

Class
Group Class Rate
Private Class Rate
Classical Odissi Dance $25 $45
Folk Dance $25 not available
Classical Hindustani Vocal $25 $45
Bhajan Vocal $25 not available
Tagore Songs, Nazrul Geeti $25 $45
Semi-Classical Vocal $25 not available

Classical Sitar
(instrument required)

 $25 $45
Raga (violin, guitar) $25 not available
Classical Tabla
(instrument required)		 $25 $45
Indian Rhythm $25 not available


Group Classes will be held either at the Channing Murray Foundation (1209 W Oregon, U.) or at the Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada, U.). To register contact Sue at 217.398.6742 (sueatha1@yahoo.com). Make checks payable to Channing Murray Foundation/Rhythm & Raag. This is a tax-deductible donation. Please ask for a receipt if needed. All payments are non-refundable. The full session amount is due at the first class. Since we are a new program we cannot accommodate trial classes at no cost. We do offer a 20% discount for all UIUC students with proper ID. Please present ID at registration.

Our Teachers

We have been fortunate to have great support from the Governor's International Exchange Program at the Illinois Arts Council. But this only provides limited funds. Please consider being a part of a program that has far-reaching goals and potential.