The Pedagogical Crisis in Organising Contemporary Indian Music Conferences: Reclaiming the Educational Mandate
Authors-Sqn Ldr Rakhi Agarwal, Prof. Meena Singh
Keyword-Hindustani Classical Music; Sangeet Sammelan; Pedagogical Stewardship; Cultural Commodification; Shastra-Prayog; Music Conference Management; Digital Sociology; Aesthetic Bliss (Ananda).
In the modern era, while music conferences and seminars are frequently held, they often serve as mere entertainment or a superficial formality. Over the last five decades, the foremost challenge in the field of classical music has been the extreme commercialization of stage performances. Driven by a desire for wealth and fame, musicians now present their art as a commodity—marketed through advertisements and promotional media to meet consumer demand. This paper examines the systemic transformation of scholarly "conferences" into commercial "musical fairs," the disparity in performance opportuni-ties for emerging talent, and the shifting psychographics of listeners in the digital age. By analyzing these challenges, the study concludes that a balance between theoretical integri-ty and public accessibility is essential for the revitalization of Hindustani Classical Music.