“Music expresses that which cannot remain silent and that which cannot be put into words”
- Victor Hugo
Welcome to Ninaad the cultural festival of Pulse 2007, a quintessential part
of a season, a season of sheer bliss, jubilation, euphoria and a time to
experience the very essence
of creativity, the very essence of expression.
1)
GUNJAN - The Indian light music competition
Categories:
Vocal Solo
Vocal Duets
Chorus
Instrumental Solo
Band Category ( one or more vocalists with at least 3 instruments )
Rules:
Maximum 2 entries per college in any category
Limited entries to be selected on first come first served basis on the spot.
No karaoke cassettes. Interchange of instruments on keyboards not allowed
Participants are allowed to sing without any accompanists.
Maximum of two accompanists on stage permitted for categories a) – d)
Time limit : 5 minutes *
2)
RAAGINI - The Indian classical music competition
Categories :
Carnatic vocal
Hindustani vocal
Instrumental
Rules:
No semi classical or film songs allowed
Accompanists (maximum of two) are compulsory
Accompanists and instruments to be arranged by the participants
themselves.
Limited entries to be selected on first come first served basis on the spot
Time limit – 6 minutes *
* The time limit is subject to minor changes on the spot
3)
TREMOLO - The western music competition
Categories:
Vocal Solo
Vocal Duets
Chorus
Instrumental solo
Band ( one or more vocalists with at least 3 instruments )
Rules:
Maximum 1 entries per college in any category
Limited entries to be selected on first come first served basis on the spot.
No karaoke cassettes. Interchange of instruments on keyboards not allowed
Participants would be allowed to sing without any accompanists but bonus
points would be given for use of accompanists
Maximum of two accompanists on stage permitted for categories a) – d)
Time limit : 5 minutes *
4)
VERVE - The western dance competition
Categories :
Solo
Couple
Group (4 to 12 members)
Rules :
Maximum 2 entries per college in any category
Limited entries to be selected on first come first served basis on the spot.
Adjustable light conditions provided.
Facilities for playing recorded music ( Audio cassette only)
Time limit : 5 minutes *
* The time limit is subject to minor changes on the spot
5)
NRITYANJALI - The Indian dance competition
Categories:
Solo
Group ( 6-15 members in a team allowed) classical or folk dance forms
permitted
Couple ( classical or folk )
Rules :
Maximum 2 entry per college in each category
Limited entries to be selected on first come first served basis
Adjustable light conditions provided.
Facilities for playing recorded music ( Audio cassette only)
Time limit – 6 minutes *
* Time limit is subject to minor changes on the spot
6)
ENSEMBLE -The Choreography competition
Rules:
An innovative piece involving a synthesis of music and dance around a
theme of your choice
Two minutes are given for introducing the theme before the
presentation.
Limited entries on first come first served basis will be entertained
No running commentary will be permitted
Members from the team are in charge of lights and sounds themselves
Facilities for playing recorded music ( Audio cassette only)
Time limit – 15 minutes
* The time limit is subject to minor changes on the spot
7)
RANGMANCH -The one act play competition
Rules:
Only one team per college
Limited entries on first come first served basis
Order of performance in the order of registration
No microphones on stage
To be performed under constant light conditions. No spots allowed
Time limit – 40 minutes
8)
HYSTERICS - The twisted film competition
Rules :
Twist any film or TV serial.
Only one team per college ( minimum 4 members).
Limited entries on first come first served basis.
Negative marks for obscenities.
Under general lighting conditions without microphones.
Use of recorded music for song sequence only (on audio cassette), and
members are responsible for audio playback.
Time limit – 15 minutes.
9)
NUKKAD - The street play competition
Rules:
Only one team per college ( at least 5 members).
Limited entries selected on first come first served basis.
To be performed outdoors with minimum of props.
Recorded music not allowed.
Time limit – 15 minutes.
10)
YAADON KI BARAAT-Antakshari and Indian Film quiz
Rules:
Two members per team.
Preliminary and final rounds to be held on separate days.
11)
FRAMED - The photography contest
Rules:
Photographs must represent different moods of Pulse 2006.
Both B&W and colour photographs are acceptable.
Postcard size only accepted.
Entries to be submitted before the last day of Pulse.
Negatives to be submitted along with the entries.
All entries must carry a short caption.
12)
RAZZMATAZZ -The Fine Arts events
Mehandi
Rangoli
T Shirt painting
Poster making
Mask making
Clay modeling
Face painting
Collage making
Sketching
Caricature
Painting
Tattooing
Graffiti
Rules :
Rangoli, Face painting, Tattooing are team events.
All necessary materials will be provided on the spot.
Use of materials other than those provided will not be allowed.
Topics and rules of events to be announced on the spot.
Entries to be taken on the spot.
Participant has to breing his/her partner if the event requires it.
Please Note the…points.
Any event can be scrapped.
The rules of any event can be changed.
Delhi colleges( non-medical ) wishing to participate in any event should
inform the organizers at least 3 days prior to the event and under no
circumstances will be considered for participation if entries come later.
The decision of the organizers will be final.
Entries to be stopped 1 hour before the event.
“…I think I should have no other mortal thoughts if I could always have plenty of
music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life
seems to go without effort, when I am filled with music.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
So friends, the stage is set, the spotlights are in place, and the crowd
awaits you. Let us celebrate together and imbibe in the essence of
music…NINAAD.
PULSE 2007
