Indian Classical Music is one of the gems of world culture. With a history that goes back to the oldest scriptures in the world, the Vedas, Indian classical music comes to us with a living vibration as pertinent today as ever. Swar Mandir School of North Indian Classical Music is dedicated to preserving this great tradition by offering the highest quality of instruction, inspired lectures and pass
ionate performances. Study at Swar Mandir is a world-class musical experience. Manjula Verma, the director of Swar Mandir, is a master performer and teacher with many years of experience. Awarded the state merit scholarship for music, she earned her M.A. in Indian instrumental classical music from Kurukshetra University. Her passion for the sitar drove her to graduate at the top of her class. One of the most popular Indian instruments, the sitar's tonal quality gives it a peerless position. Awards and Honors include:
~ Recipient of Haryana State Merit Scholarship for Indian Classical Music
~ B.A. in Instrumental Indian Classical Music from Kurukshetra University with honor roll ranking
~ Taught classes for close to ten (10) years in Music Theory, Music Performance and Composition at Fateh Chand College for Women, Hisar
~ Cultural Secretary for Indian American Cultural Association (2003-2004)
~ Member of Canton Multicultural Committee (2007 to present)
~ Recognized for contributions to the "Fusion Festival: Inspirations from India" by Orchestra Canton (2008)
~ Member of Canton Township Commission for Culture, Arts & Heritage (C3AH) (2009 to present)
~ Selected as Master of Ceremonies for Canton's Culture of India program (2010)
~ Received Certificate of Appreciation from Canton Commission on Culture, Arts & Heritage (C3AH) for volunteering time, sharing expertise, and being an important part of growing the arts in the Canton area (2011)
~ Received Certificate of Appreciation from C3AH for participating in Canton's International Festival held in conjunction with its annual LibertyFest (2016)
