Fw: Invitation to Participate in Musical Offering
Date: Mon, May 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Subject: Fwd: Invitation to Participate in Musical Offering
To: Karanam Balu <president@sssgcf.org>, Arun Uthayan <president@sssgc-canada.org>, Shiva Ramdass <sssgctt.president@gmail.com>, Fize Mohammed <fizem4473@gmail.com>
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Subject: Invitation to Participate in Musical Offering
Dear Brothers,
Om Sri Sai Ram
With Swami’s Grace, we have the blessed opportunity to present a musical offering at the Divine Lotus Feet during the Sri Sathya Sai Global Balvikas Conference 2026.
We invite all devotees, Committee Members, Gurus, and Young Adults who would like to participate in this divine offering.
Please find below an overview of the proposed program, which will include participation from devotees across India and overseas.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Global devotees and Gurus, along with Young Adults, will lead this musical offering. The presentation will be a devotional fusion of Carnatic, Hindustani, and Western Classical music.
The program is expected to run for approximately 45–50 minutes and will include:
- Group vocal presentations
- Instrumental renditions
Tentative Offering Date: 1st August 2026
(To be confirmed by the Conference Coordinators)
In-Person Rehearsals: Likely to begin on Wednesday, 29th July 2026 at Prashanti Nilayam.
All selected participants are requested to be present in Prasanthi Nilayam by 28th July 2026.
AUDITION PROCESS
Please register using the following link:
https://forms.gle/2YSLnYAZ51t2ViLT7
Applicants are requested to submit a 1–1.5 minute live video showcasing their musical abilities. All submissions will be screened by the India Team.
Guidelines for Applicants
For Singers
- Please do not sing bhajans
- Present your best musical ability in any other genre
For Instrumentalists
- Please do not play or accompany bhajans
- Present an original composition or a piece demonstrating skill and complexity in Carnatic, Hindustani, or Western Classical music
For All Applicants
- Videos must be recorded live (no pre-recorded or edited entries)
- Focus on musical skill; video production quality is not important
- Submission of the form does not guarantee selection. All entries will undergo a screening and selection process.
- These auditions are exclusive to this music offering and do not apply to bhajan sessions or other conference programs.
Submission Deadline: 4th June 2026
SELECTION PROCESS
A panel of experienced musicians, together with the program coordinators, will evaluate all entries through multiple rounds. The intention is to provide as many devotees as possible the opportunity to offer their talents at Swami’s Lotus Feet, while maintaining the quality and devotional spirit of the presentation.
We kindly request that you forward this message to all Center Presidents and devotees so that this opportunity reaches everyone interested in participating.
For any assistance or support, please contact the admin team copied in the email.
With Pranams at His Divine Lotus Feet,
In Sai Service with Love,
Suresh Menon
Coordinator, Special Programs
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council
Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India
