About Rupi

Rupinder "Rupi" is a trained Indian classical singer who has done her post-graduate in vocal music. She has several performances to her credit all over India and abroad (USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Austria and Norway).

She is presently the National Vice Chairperson of SPIC MACAY (Society for promotion of Indian classical music and culture amongst youth) and Chairperson SPIC MACAY, Uttarakhand.

Through childrens' workshops and courses on Indian music and culture, Rupi has been reaching out to the of the Indian community abroad to help them rediscover and appreciate their roots. She is an artist of All-India Radio and has recorded two CDs of devotional music, the latest for HMV.

She has two daughters, Bani and Amrita and presently resides in Gurgaon after completing 18 years of service, as a classical music teacher at Welham Girls' School, Dehradun, India

Training, Qualifications & Awards

April 2015 - Awarded the "UTTRAKHAND RATAN" award for contribution to spreading culture in the State of Uttrakhand (SPIC MACAY).
March 2015 - Was award the 'Uma Shakti Award' on International Womens' Day by the Chief Minister of Uttrakhand, Shri H S Rawat, for exemplary work in spreading Heritage Education in the State (through SPIC MACAY).
January 2015 - Read a research paper on "Guru Nanaks' Message of peace , through Ragas " at an International Seminar in the Dept of History ,Vishwa Bharati University.
November 2014- Read and published a research paper on 'A comparative study between Indian music and Gurmat Sangeet ' at the Mumbai University (Dept of History).
August 2010 - Research paper on 'The Importance of Raga in the Guru Granth Sahib' was published in the book 'Concept of Divine Discipline in the Guru Granth Sahib' released by the Bombay University in August.
2008 - was given the 'Saraswat Samman 2008' for contribution to classical music in the state of Uttrakhand by Padmabhushan Pt. Rajan Mishra .
2006 - Participated in a national seminar on early teaching of classical music at Punjab University (Chandigarh).
Awarded Kala Shri for contribution to classical music by Sanskar Bharti, a national level cultural organization.
Post graduate in Vocal Music from Punjab University.
Intensive training in the Guru Shishya tradition with the late Dr. S. Kalekar and internationally renowned vocalist Smt. Sulochna Brahaspati.
Research assistant for the first Encyclopedia of Indian music, at Sangit Mahabharti (Mumbai).
Member of the National Executive as well as the Chairperson of SPIC MACAY of the State of Uttarakhand.

Workshops and Performances

Rupi has been involved in many concerts, performances and other musical events. Here is a list of some of the highlights:

October 2017- Was invited to give the Keynote address at the MODY SCHOOL SOUTH ASIAN AND GULF REGION ROUND SQUARE MUSIC FEST 2017.
July 2017 - Taught music at a week long summer camp in Washington DC (Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies). Performed at the 'Summer Concert' in Virgina, USA. (Click on link to view brochure).
June 2017 - Was invited to teach classical Gurbani at a week long summer camp in Dallas, USA, by the Sikh Temple of North Texas. Performed Gurbani Kirtan at the Temple
November 2016 - Established a music school in Gurgaon- 'Rupis' Raga School of Music' affiliated to Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. Students are trained in classical music. They appear for grading exams and perform regularly on Gurupurab, Janamashtmi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Pooja celebrations across the city.

July 2016 – Conducted a week long music workshop for the Indian community in Shanghai, China. Gave two performances at the Sikh Temple, Shangha, China.

March 2016 – Gave a public performance at the 'Gurgaon Artiste Fest', organised by the Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon.

July 2015 - Taught Gurmat Sangeet to students at the Gurudwaras in Milford, Millis (Boston).

July 2015 -Was invited by GAISS , Virginia, to teach classical Gurbani at a week long summer camp for children and adults.

July 2015 - Gave a classical recital in Virginia (11th July) for a fund raising event.

January 2015 - Was invited by the Vishwa Bharati University , Shantiniketan (W. Bengal) to perform at the inaugural of the Centre for Guru Nanak Studies.

November 2014 - Was invited to perform at the Inaugural session of an International Conference on Spirituality at the Mumbai University.

July 2014 -Was invited to perform classical music at an International cultural festival in Poland " Brave Festival ", Wroclow.

July 2014 - Conducted a workshop on Indian Classical Ragas at the Brave Festival for Polish citizens.

July 2013 - Gave two concerts at the "Brave Festival" ,Wroclow, Poland on Indian classical music (Gurbani).

July 2013 - Conducted a workshop in Indian Classical music for Polish citizens at the Brave Festival, Wroclow, Poland

October 2012 - Performed at the Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan.

2011 - July - Conducted a 10 Day Workshop of classical GURBANI at a summer camp at GURU ANGAD INST OF SIKH STUDIES, WASHINGTON DC, USA

July 2010 - Gave a 2 hour lecture on Sikh music ( and its classical format ) at the University of Hamburg, Germany. Performed Classical Gurbani Kirtan at the Guru Nanak Niwas Gurudwara, Hamburg.

Performed Gurbani Kirtan, at the Singh Sabha Gurudwara, Langenthal, Switzerland, followed by a teaching session

June 2010 - Gave a classical recital at the University of Heidelberg ( Dept of South Asian Studies), Germany.

Conducted a workshop on Indian Classical music with students from different parts of the world.

March 2010 - Gave a Classical Gurbani recital at a Seminar, Punjabi University ( Dr Balbir Singh Study circle )

June 2009 - Conducted a summer camp on Gurmat Sangeet, organised by the Central Sikh Gurudwara in Katong, Singapore.

Conducted a classical music workshop at Clementi, Singapore, for the Indian community.

Performed Gurbani Kirtan at the Silat Road Gurudwara, Singapore.

Performed Classical Gurbani Kirtan at the Central Sikh Gurudwara, Katong.

February - 2009 - Read a research paper on ' The Importance of Raga in the Guru Granth Sahib' at an International conference on 'Spiritual Journeys : Aspects of Sikh Studies' held at the University of Mumbai

January 2009 - Conducted a week long workshop at the JG International School, Ahmedabad on classical and choir singing. Gave a lecture on Classical music in Gurbani to Post Graduate students at the JG International School, Ahmedabad

2008 - July - Conducted a week long workshop on Classical Gurbani at the Sri Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies,Virginia, U.S.A

2008 - Conducted a week long intensive workshop in March on classical music at the Bhatkhandey Music University , Dehradun.

2006 - Conducted a two week workshop on Indian classical music and yoga for children at the Shiv Milan Temple in Brampton, Ontario.

2006 - Counducted intensive week-long workshop on classical Indian music for the Indian community in St. John's New Foundland, Canada

2005 - Taught classical based Gurmit Sangeet at the Guru Adgad Institute for Sikh Studies, Leesburg Virginia, USA

2005 - Conducted a 10 day summer camp at the Shiv Milan Temple, Brampton, Ontario on Indian classical and devotional music

2004 - Lead a two week summer camp in Brampton, Canada, and a 5 day course in Cincinnati USA teaching classical vocal music, instrumental music and yoga for children

2002 - Taught and conducted choir singing at the "Indian Children's Earth Summit" organized by Dr. Vandana Shiva at Navadanya

2003 - Conducted a series of workshops on Indian classical music for children of the Indian community in Toronto, Canada and Los Angles, USA

2002 - Held a workshop for staff of Karuna Vihar on "Activity based learning through music"

2002 - Conducted a 2 day musical workshop for students of Hope Town School, Selaqui, India

2001 - Organized the musical activities at the National Conference for Mentally Handicapped People, held at the Doon School, Dehradun

1997 - Taught classical music and choir singing to students from all over the world at a 3 week international cultural camp called "The Indian Experience" at Welham Girls' School, Dehradun

1997 - Taught Gurmat Sangeet for 10 days at the Gurudwara in Alnabru, Norway

1997 - Lead a three week intensive workshop on Indian music for children of the Indian community in Oslo, Norway

Teaching Experience

1995 to 2013 - Music Teacher of Indian classical music at Welham Girls' School, Dehradun, instructing students at the ICSE level
1996 to 2002t - Voluntary music teacher at Miss Linnel Memorial School, a school for underprivaledged children
1994 to 2003 - Taught music at Latika Vihar, a creativity center and at Karuna Vihar, a school for mentally handicapped children in Dehradun
1985 to 1992 - Established an independant school of music in Mumbai and taught vocal and instrumental music, directed childrens' choirs and orchestras
1980 to 1982 - Instructed Post Graduate students from Punjab University in Vocal Classical music