About
About NMC
A not for profit institution committed to ensuring that music instruction is a core component to a complete education, giving children the tools and confidence to excel in education and in life: Among others, our main activities include:
Nepal Music Center is a non-profit organization established in 2006 with music education as its primary focus and to undertake non-commercial activities in the fields of music, culture and education for the preservation of the intangible heritage of Nepal.
It was established in collaboration between Music Nepal(Pioneer Lable Company, Nepal) and Rikskonsertene (Concerts Norway) after discussing the social need for a platform for formal music education.
NMC works to preserve, teach, and promote the music and dance of various ethnic groups of Nepal at the national and international levels. As such, its four areas of focus are formal music education; research, documentation, preservation and dissemination; international exchange; and the promotion of local musicians.
NMC derives much of its strength from partnerships with other stakeholders in music in Nepal. The government of Nepal and schools across the country are key stakeholders, and both are working in close collaboration with NMC to further music education in Nepal.
Performance and creativity are at the center of NMC€™s activities. Through our good connections with leading educational institutions and organizations from different parts of the world, we offer student and teacher exchanges and international professional experience which will invaluably broaden students horizons.
NMC sees for itself several roles in the development of music and music education in Nepal. First and foremost, it serves as a music school, a space where students of all ages can come for formal music education. It also strives to scout and promote talent across the country, with an intensive program designed to nurture exceptionally promising students. The Center also provides professional development for emerging musicians, based on its recognition of the challenges musicians may face in starting a career.
The music major at the High School(under technical and vocational stream) is one of the highly esteemed achievement for Nepal Music Center. Like any High School, the music major program at NMC for Grade 9 and 10 has an illustrious history of outstanding music education combined with a broad academic education in various music disciplines,
with the option of developing individual talent in singing or playing an instrument, and to participate in various performances.
We also pay special attention to issues of research, access, and dissemination. The center is intended for community access, as a space for the enjoyment of and participation in music by all. We have also been preserving recordings of Nepali music in order to sustain the longevity of these important documents. Finally, NMC sees itself as a driver of curriculum development in the field of music, being the first school authorized by the Ministry of Education to design a music curriculum. With all these, NMC hopes to become a place where local and international musicians, students,
teachers, researchers, and academics can all come together and liaise to innovate and promote music and music education in Nepal.
The center is housed in a plot measuring 30,000 square feet, though the building takes up slightly less than half of this space, stands near Tribhuvan International Airport, in Battisputali. Our facilities include practice and teaching rooms, a resource and research center, and performance spaces. There is an indoor auditorium which seats 125 guests, and an open air theatre than can accommodate up to 250 people. The compound also houses accommodations for out-of-town scholarship students as well as visiting scholars and teachers. It is envisaged that a professional recording studio, two
fully-equipped percussion classrooms, an ensemble chamber, four classrooms, and an E-library will be built in the near future.
Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya, a music school established in the year 2006, by Music Nepal aims to provide formal education in music from the primary level. It is probably the first ever school established with due permission from Ministry of Education, with the given responsibility of developing curriculum for formal music education. The school is managed by Nepal Music Center, a non-profit organization situated at Battisputali, Kathmandu.
About NSV
Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya under the management of Nepal Music Center Trust has started class 11 and 12 of general stream affiliated to National Examination Board, Nepal Government since 2021. NSV teaches Music, Film, Dance, Psychology, History of Arts and Fine Arts as major subjects in +2 Level. Other Compulsory subjects are English, Nepali and social Studies. This is completely practical and first hand experience based learning school. Students are supposed to learn and participate in different activities based on curriculum and related industries. Along with their studies, students are sent to internship for a hands on practice and experience of what they have learnt at school. These Sources are believed to set strong foundation for further studies in respective areas of students interest.
Who can apply?
Nepal Sangeet Vidhalaya accepts application from any students who has scored overall 1.6 GPA is SEE examination and is interested, passionate and skilled in Music, Film, Dance and Fine Arts related field.
NMC Activities
A not for profit institution committed to ensuring that music instruction is a core component to a complete education, giving children the tools and confidence to excel in education and in life: Among others, our main activities include:
Formal Music Education
With the aim to provide formal music education from the primary level onwards, NSV is the first school in Nepal to be assigned the task of developing a music curriculum by the Ministry of Education.
NSV sees Eastern and Western pedagogies as complementary and relies on both to work towards an innovative instructional methodology. Our belief in “learning by doing” is evident in our teaching methods. School workshops, ensembles, and concerts are among the regular activities put on by NSV students and staff.
Promotion of talent
Musicians and dancers are creators and bearers of specialized knowledge, and should be celebrated by a wide audience. We help open the door for talented
students to work with the best talent in the field of music. We also provide recording /publishing facilities for talents to help them promote their creativity. NMC stages both internal and external events on a regular basis by performers of a variety of genres.
Our program focuses on:
- Construction and development of technical and motor skills
- Development of musicality and expressiveness
- Ear training and general music theory
- Interpreting and understanding of musical works
- Creating a repertoire
- Preparation for concerts, competitions and examinations
- Coaching and mental training for stage performances
- Regular performances. NSV also facilitates young researchers!
Internationalization and Exchange.
Since its establishment, the Nepal Music Center (NMC) has hosted numerous musicians and experts from various parts of the world, including those affiliated with prestigious universities. Additionally, NMC has played a key role in facilitating reciprocal visits, allowing local teachers and students to participate in exchange programs abroad.
Research and Documentation
The establishment of our research department marked a significant expansion beyond mere documentation, transcription, and analysis. Our research endeavors are dedicated to seamlessly integrating diverse musical styles and traditions into our teaching materials. Moreover, NMC serves as a vital hub in providing a platform for presenting and promoting Nepali music.
Press Coverage
We were featured in different Newspaper of Nepal.
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