In Conversation with Joe Koster of Hyderabad Western Music Foundation

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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498025445523","data":" The International Music Day, or F\u00eate de la Musique as it is called in French, is self explanatory in the wording; it is a celebration of music as an art form. A festival for and by musicians and all music enthusiasts. The Hyderabad Western Music Foundation in collaboration with Alliance Francais and the Germen Centre conducted the World Music Day Hyderabad 2017, across 10 venues, featuring around 100 musicians on Sunday, 18th of June. This included performances from youngsters like 12 year-old Yash Aggarwal playing western classics like Bach on the piano. <\/p> <\/p>We spoke to Joe Koster, Director, Western Music Foundation about the music scene in Hyderabad and what it has to offer to the world in terms of music. He believes that people in general and students in particular should take up an instrument no matter what their age is. \u201cBut learning an instrument between the ages 17 to 20 is tough, with all the college work, it can get very stressful. Your mind goes in many directions at that age to be serious\u201d, he said on the call. <\/p> <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498026523990","data":"594a14207e7e9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498026532787","data":"\u201cMusic is all about sharing; it isn\u2019t about being the hero in a performance. Take the orchestras for example; each instrument and musician has to work with the team to make a perfect symphony. It surely helps everyone who is willing to work for the team and not as the individual\u201d, he says when asked how music can be a productive tool in a student\u2019s growth. According to him, the Indian setting needs to challenge individualism, teach youngsters the importance of listening to each other and working together. It is an important part of the character building journey that music takes you on. You have to leave your comfort zone, no matter a boy or a girl, to grow as a musician. \u201cBe brave, form a band, experiment, learn and start early. College events might be good exposure for losing the chains that hold you back but remember that masses don\u2019t mean everything. You have to grow as a musician past the numbers and stats. Don\u2019t take it as a business, but as art, that requires you to practice and pour your soul into it\u201d, he says. <\/p>He continues by reminding that India has a long way to go to truly realize it\u2019s potential. One needs the right kind of people to propel their talent, it requires the right kind of teaching and expertise which our country currently lacks. Parents need to survey and find the right school of music for their children and build a relationship founded on trust and belief with the institution. Addressing the wave of fusion music that has been surfacing recently, he responded saying \u201cYou cannot stop fusion, as time goes on, there has to be a mix of different genres. Fusion in its very essence has been misused in some cases. There are good and bad fusions. For instance, it is easier for Indian musicians step into the western style and experiment than for a western artist to understand Hindustani or Karnatic music\u201d <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498026609207","data":"594a14558c833"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498026618920","data":" World Music Day celebrations in the city have been growing ever since their introduction. From the 2000+ who attended the event in 2016, this year\u2019s non centralized approach pulled together a great turnout, displaying the intimate relation that the city has with arts and music. Congratulations to all the performers and the organizers of the events and an honest thank you on behalf of the city\u2019s public. <\/p> <\/p>Photo Credits: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hydmusic.com\" target=\"_blank\">Hyderabad Western Music Foundation<\/a> <\/p>"}]

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