Baluji teaching children – Photograph

Series nameEducation
Description

This image depicts Baluji teaching a young girl how to play the Sitar. Baluji’s work with children and young people in schools and workshops is integral to his development as a musician. He finds enjoyment and satisfaction in passing on his skills and encouraging young children to learn about Indian musical traditions.

Date of Creation / Publication
CreatorUnknown
Associated Person/ OrganisationShrivastav, Baluji
LocationLondon
Collection and Reference NumberBaluji Shrivastav Collection (GB 2661 BS)
Catalogue NumberBS/ED/5
Copyright
Access to originalsThe originals are located with Baluji Shrivastav
Series notesBaluji Shrivastav began teaching fellow students at the age of nine years old, when he was given the responsibility to conduct the school orchestra in India. Much later, when he came to London in the early eighties, Baluji was asked to facilitate workshops for children in schools and colleges, not only teaching Indian classical music, but also by using his music as a tool for participants to engage in dance, drama and art activities. Baluji has also worked with universities in creating modules for music degree courses, and has assisted in teacher training for music at national curriculum level.

This grouping gives an overview of Baluji's work within education, and includes items such as certificates, images and reports.
Collection notesThe digitised material in the Baluji Shrivastav Collection falls into several categories relating to Baluji's work: classical music, new music, fusion, education, and theatre. The digitised items include photographs, concert flyers and posters, extracts of theatre programmes and education related documents.