SIFAS Alumni: 2011

2011 was a wonderful year for the SIFAS ALUMNI.

The present committee took its reins on 28 May 2011, the last saturday of May, which now appears to be the approximate date fixed for our annual AGM and bi-annual Elections. Further to having an active committee on board, we have also enjoyed the formation of the sub-committees which are slowly gaining their own presence. Especially inspiring have been the efforts of the Music and Dance sub-Committees.

Alumni Orchestra

On the music side,we have now formed an active Alumni Orchestra under the guidance of our conductor Rajandra anna. Practices are regularly held at the SIFAS premises on Sundays at 11 a.m. The Alumni Orchestra's debut performance was at this year's SIFAS Academy Day. We are next scheduled to perform at the SIFAS Auditorium on 1 April 2012, Sunday morning as part of the SIFAS Music and Dance Festival 2012.

Membership

If you are interested in joining us as an Alumni member, please drop us an email at sifasalumni@gmail.com. In order to become an Alumni member, you would have had to at least complete your 5th year exams in SIFAS and/or be enrolled in SIFAS for a period of at least 5 years. In the alternative, you may have also completed your arangetram with SIFAS.

Dance Wing

On the dance end, further to developing the performance arm, the Alumni is now also embarking on a project toward continuous learning; Adavu Classes for its members are to commence in 2012. An announcement has been made and more details will be published shortly. If you require further information or are interested in joining these classes, kindly email us at sifasalumni@gmail.com. Meanwhile, the performing aspect continues to be active and the ALUMNI dancers are soon due to perform during the SIFAS Music and Dance Festival on 8 April 2012, at the ESPLANADE.

Blog, Facebook & Such

We are now developing our communication platforms and intend to utilise this blog and our Facebook pages to connect with our members(based in Singapore and overseas) and other aficionados of the local indian cultural scene. Should you be interested in our activities, do add yourself to the mailing list by adding your email address to the box available on the top right hand side of this blog. If you would like to contribute articles toward this blog, please email us at sifasalumni@gmail.com and attention your email to: The Editor, SIFAS Alumni. Our Editor, Ms Poorna Menon and our President, Ms Gomathi Krishnan will be addressing you soon. We thank you in advance for your support and contribution.

warmest regards on behalf of our SIFAS Alumni Team,

Dharini Kasinathan,

Vice President, SIFAS Alumni.