The choir and symphony were innovative creations from out of a traditional Carnatic composition that was put together by the talentedAtlantaarea music teachers. The groups, consisting of between eight and ten vocalists and instrumentalists, performed a choir or a symphony. The event also included participants who performed as a group. Each participant competed within his/her peer group. Consequently, the participants were grouped into categories – Bala Samraat and Yuva Samraat – juniors and seniors. Their musical training and experience also varied from two years to several years. The participants fromAtlanta, about 150 of them, varied in their ages from five to 30 years. Sri Thiruvarur Vaidyanathan is a most sought-after percussionist who accompanies all the high profile artists in the Carnatic music field. Sri Ganesh is both a well-known vocalist and a Chitraveena artist. Sri Nagai Murali, violinist, is one of the top ranked violinists in the Carnatic music field today. He is one of the eminent instrumentalists in the world known for his contribution to both Indian music and other world music systems. Sri Ravikiran is a child prodigy who began performing since the age of 12. Murali, Chitraveena Ganesh, and Mridangist Sri Thiruvarur Vaidyanathan. The competition was judged by leading professional musicians- Chitraveena Ravikiran, Violinist Sri Nagai N. Eventually, the global final will be held inIndiato award the title of “Carnatic Samraat.” The winners from each of theUScities will compete on October 10th inDelawareto select theUSwinner.

In addition toAtlanta, the competition will be held in otherUScities such asChicago,Detroit,New York,Seattle,San Diego, andSan Joseand in countries such asSingapore,Dubai, andSydney,Australia. The competition is intended to select a topmost youngster proficient and talented in Carnatic music from across the globe. The competition was hosted byAtlanta’s premier classical music organization, CAMAGA, in collaboration with Sri Shankara TV and Abhayam Creations of Chennai. The Hindu Temple of Atlanta (HTA), Riverdale’s auditorium was already full with young participants, their parents and teachers anxiously waiting for the ‘Carnatic Samraat Music Competition’ to begin.

Atlanta, GA: On the fine sunny morning of Saturday September 19, 2015.

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