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Dr. Rishpal Singh Virk
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Dr. Rishpal Singh Virk

Assistant Professor

Department of Performing and Fine Arts

Specialization-Music-Vocal  

School of  Languages, Literature and Culture

Qualification

Ph.D-Music from Punjabi University Patiala.

M.Phil-Music (Vocal) from Punjabi University Patiala.

NET-Music From University Grants Commission

M.A-Music (Vocal) from Punjabi University Patiala,

Sangeet Vishard-Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.

Sangeet Bhushan-Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.

Experience
Teaching Experience
  • Working as a Assistant Professor in Performing and Fine Arts in Central University of Punjab, V.P.O Ghudda District Bhatinda from 23 December 2021 to Present.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor Music Vocal in Guru Nanak College Budhlada on Regular  basis from 18 July 2014 to 22 December 2021.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor Music Vocal in Guru Nanak College Budhlada on adhoc and contract basis from 17 August 2011 to 17 July 2014.
  • Worked as Assistant Professor Music in Public College Samana on adhoc basis from 25 July 2008 to 31 March 2009.
Administrative Experience
  • Worked as Head, Department of Music in Guru Nanak College Budhlada, District Mansa from 2011 to 2021.
  • Worked as Member of the ‘College Academic Council Guru Nanak College Budhlada, District Mansa 
  • Worked as Member of ‘IQAC Guru Nanak College Budhlada, District Mansa 
  • Worked as Public Information Officer, Guru Nanak College Budhlada, District Mansa 
  • Worked as Additional Charge of Assistant Director (Education)
  • Worked as Member of ‘NAAC Steering Committee Guru Nanak College Budhlada, District Mansa 
  • Worked as Convener of Music Activities in AIU/North Zone/ Inter Zonal and Zonal level Youth Festivals 
Research Area

Theoretical aspects of Indian Classical Music, Devotional Music, Folk Music  

Research Interests
  • Indian Classical Music
  • Devotional Music
  • Folk Music
Research Grants/Projects

Research Seed Money Rs. 150000 by Central University of Punjab Bathinda. 

Professional Affiliation

Editor, International Peer Review Refereed Research Journal Named “Trivaini Sangeetak Khoj Patrika”  ISSN 2700-2926 (Online).

Member of Expert Panel/Paper setter for UG/PG Khalsa College Patiala.

Member of Expert Panel/Paper setter for UG/PG Mata Gujri College Fatehgarh Sahib.

Member of Expert Panel/Paper setter for UG SGTB Khalsa College Anandpur Sahib. 

Member of Expert Panel/Paper setter for UG KMV Jalandhar. 

Professional Recognition/Awards/Scholarships

Certificate of Appreciation by Sarb Akal Music Society of Calgary Canada for recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of Indian Classical Music 21 July 2020.

Certificate of Appreciation by Naad Charitable Trust, 26 A Stonex Road Papatoetoe, Auckland New Zealand for highly esteemed contribution to the growth and propagation of Indian Music in Academia, 26 April 2022.

Chairperson of technical session in the National Seminar on Nasha Mukat Smaj Andolan Abhiyan Kaushal Ka : Socio-Legal, Psychological and other for the prevention of Alcohol and drug addiction in India at CUPB 24 June 2022.

Publications
Book:
  1. Bharti Sangeet Vibhin Pripekh, ISBN-978-93-82804-72-7, Published by Sangam Publication Samana.

Edited Books:

  1. Transformation in Music and Music Education: A multifaceted Analysis, ISBN-978-93-85609-80-0, Published by Navrang Publication Samana
  2. Sangeet Ate Sangeet Sikhya Wich Privartan : Bahu Pakhi Vishleshan, ISBN-978-93-85609-64-0, Published by Navrang Publication Samana.
  3. Sangeet Or Sangeet Sikhya Mein Privartan : Bahu Pakhi Vishleshan, ISBN-978-93-85609-90-9, Published by Navrang Publication Samana.
  4. Trivaini Sangeetak Khoj Patrika, ISBN- 978-93-84789-65-7, Published by Saheed-E-Aazam Press Patiala.
  5. Trivaini Sangeetak Khoj Patrika, ISBN-978-93-84789-94-7, Published by Saheed-E-Aazam Press Patiala.

Research Paper Published in National or International Journals:

  1. Hindustani Classical Music : Traditional to Experimental Approach,  (UGC Listed), Issue-9, Vol-2, July 2022.
  2. The Significance of Ghazal With Special Reference To Contemporary Ghazal Singers (UGC Listed), June 2022
  3. Soordas Rachit Kavya : Sangeetak Drishtikon, (UGC Listed), May 2022. 
  4. Bhartiya Sangeet ke Parkashan ka Itihas or Vikas, (UGC Listed),  May 2022.
  5. Sangeet Ke Parkashan mein Punjabi Sangeetkar or vidvano ka Yogdan, (UGC Listed),  June 2021
  6. Vaar Gayan Ithas ate Vikas, International Peer Review Refereed Research Journal, December 2020.
  7. Shastri Sangeet te Lok Sangeet Antar Sambandh,(UGC Listed), March 2019.
  8. Bahrti Sangeet Wich Granth Likhan Di Parampra : Ek Vishleshan, (UGC Listed), June 2019.
  9. Sangeet de Parmanik Granthan da vishleshnatmak Adhiyan,  (UGC Listed), June 2019.
  10. Punjabi lok Sangeet Te vishwikaran da Parbhaav, (UGC Listed),  2018.
  11. Historical Development of Gurmat Sangeet Publication,(UGC Listed),  2018.
  12. Dr. Gurnam Singh Krit Punjabi Bhashayi Sangeet Pustkan : Visha Vastu te Sarthakta, May 2015
  13. Sangeet Parkashnawan Te Prof. Tara Singh, Feb 2015.
  14. Ajoki Punjabi Gayki: Disha Ate Dsha, Shabad Boond-A International Journal, 2014.
  15. Punjabi Gayaki da Mandikaran : Vishleshan ate Alochna, 2014.
  16. Punjabi Bhashayi Sangeet Parkashnawan Di Palethi Pustak,  2013.
  17. Dr. Jagir Singh Diyan Gurmat Sangeet Pustkan, 2013.
  18. Sangeet Kaumudi’Pustak Da Vivechnatamak Adiyain, 2013.
  19. Sangeet Sikhya Da Asli Savroop  : Guru Shish Prampra Ja Samsthagat Sikhya Parnali, 2011.
  20. Bharti Sangeet Sabandhi Parkashan Wich Punjabi University Patiala Da Yogdaan, 2010.
  21. Swar Mandal : Ek jhaat, 2010.
  22. Principal Shamsher Singh Kareer,2009.
Book Chapters
  1. Punjabi NaujwaanVarag teVaratmaan gayaki da asar : vishleshan ate alochna, Book Titled YUVA Published by Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala, ISBN 978-93-82376-82-8, 2019.
  2. Career opportunities with Musical strings, Conference Proceeding-Vol-I orgnized by Guru Nanak College Budhlada and Published by Navrang Publication Samana, ISBN-978-93-85609-80-0, 2017.
  3. Punjabi Sangeet : Parvartansheelta, Conference Proceeding Vol-III Orgnized by Guru Nanak College Budhlada and Published by Navrang Publication Samana, ISBN-978-93-85609-90-9, 2017.
  4. Gurmat Sangeet prampra wich sikh kirtankaar bibiyan da Yogdan, Seminar Proceeding Orgnized by Guru Nanak College Budhlada and Published by Zohra Publication Patiala, ISBN-978-93-82376-96-5, 2017.
  5. Sansthagat Sikhya Parnaali wich Sangeet Sikhya da sahi sawroop : Bhu Pakhi Vishleshan,  Triveni Sangeetak Khoj Patrika, Research Journal of Music and literature Published by Department of Music Guru Nanak College Budhlada, ISBN-978-93-84789-65-7, 2017
  6. Sufi Sangeet De Vikas Wich Kaafi Ate Kawaali GayanShaliyan Da Yogdan, NavrangKhojPatrika Published by Navrang Publication Samana, ISBN-978-93-85609-31-2, 2016.
  7. Vishvikaran Parpanch Ch Vehnda Panj Driyaawan Da Lok Sangeet, Lok Kalawan Ate Media : Badalde Sandhrabh Ch Published by Shilalekh, Delhi, ISSN-978-81-7329-397-9, 2016
  8. Sangeet Sikhya : Saroop Ate Smikhya, National Seminar Proceeding Published by  Punjabi University Patiala, ISBN-978-93-85670-26-28, 2016.
  9. Process of Recogination of Raag Using Frequency Domian : An overview, Internationl Conference on Recent Trends in Computer Science & Information Technology by Guru Nanak College Budhlada, ISBN-978-93-85670-72-5, 2016,
  10. Punjabi Lok Sangeet Parkashnawan: VishaVastu, Sarthakta ate Sanbhawnawan, SamajikVigyanPatrika (Journal), Punjabi University, Patiala, ISBN-978-81-302-0258-7, 2013
Tools/Tests
Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Attended
National

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Punjabi Gayaki wich Nasha Kendrit Geet’ in National Seminar at Central University of Punjab Bathinda on 24 June 2022.

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Punjabi Music : A transformation’ in National Conference at Guru Nanak College Budhlada.

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Sufi Music : An overview ’  in National Seminar  at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Jhar sahib.

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘GurmatSangeetPublication : Content and  Significance  in National Seminar  at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for girls Chandigarh.

Presented a Research Paper titled‘Contribution of Sikh Women Kirtankaar in the field of Gurmat Sangeet’ in National Conference.

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Punjabi Music : A transformation’ in National Conference at Guru Nanak College Budhlada.

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Classical Music  and Folk Music : Inter-relationship’  in UGC Sponsored National Conference in Khalsa College Patiala.

Participated in UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Visual and Fine Arts from 11 December 2015 to 30 December 2015 in Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar    

Participated in UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme from 21 May 2018 to 16 June 2018 in Punjabi University Patiala

Participated in UGC Sponsored Online Summer School in Environment and sustainable habitat from 24 August 2021 to 6 September 2021 in Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar    

Attended Three days National Level FDP on title “Hybrid Classroom: ICT Tools for Teaching and Learning” organized by Research Cultural Society Vadodra, dated 29-31 May, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Bani of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji: Philosophical Aspects” organized by Mata Gujri College Fatehgarh Sahib, dated 21 July, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Shastriya Sangeet or Manobhaav” organized by Jesus and Mary College Delhi, dated 10 June, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Voices of Gender Equality in India’s Intellectual Tradition” organized by Baba saheb Bhim rao Ambedkar University, Locknow, on dated 15 June, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Mindfulness for Educators” organized by Center for Management Studies CMS Jain University Bengaluru, on dated 6 June, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on the Indian Stock Markets” organized by Center For Management Studies CMS Jain University Bengaluru, on dated  13 June, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Mental Preparation for rejoining sports during Covid-19” organized by The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda on dated 1 June, 2020.

Attended Two Days National Webinar on title “Parastuti ke vividh Aayaam : Vadh Sangeet ke sandhrabh mein” organized by Kashi Hindu Vishvidyalya Varanasi on dated 15-16 June, 2020.

Attended Seven Days National Workshop on “Indian Classical Music: Traditional and Recent Teaching Patterns, Practice, Genre Multiformity, Aesthetics, Technology and Psychology” organized by Kanohar Lal P.G Girls College, Meerut U.P  on dated 7 June-13 June, 2020.

Attended a National Webinar on “Hindustani Sangeet Mein Yugal Gayki ki Parampra” organized by Panjab University Chandigarh dated 29 May, 2020.

Attended National Webinar on “Bharat Ke Sashtriya Nrit: Ek Avlokan” organized by Govt. Autonomous Girls P.G College Sagar (M.P) dated 7 July, 2020.

Attended a National Webinar on “Virtual World Cyber Security & E-Learning” organized by Guru Nanak College Budhlada, on dated 18 June, 2020.

Attended a National Webinar on title “Social Security Measures for Workers of Unorganized Sector in India During & Post Covid-19 ” organized by S.R.K College Firozabad Agra on dated 23 June, 2020.

Attended  Five days National Webinar on “Influence of Folk Tunes in Films Songs” organized by Vyanjana Art and Culture Society Prayagraj on dated 7-10 July, 2020.

Attended  a National Webinar on “Sitar Vadan Mein Mahut Tatva” organized by Panjab University Chandigarh dated 8 June, 2020.

International

Presented a Research Paper titled ‘Process of Recognition of Raag Using Frequency Domain : An overview’ in International Conference at Guru Nanak College Budhlada.

Attended International conference on Sufi Music in Punjabi University Patiala as delegate.

Attended National conference (Sarab Bharti Punjabi Conference) in Punjabi University Patiala as delegate

Attended National conference in Punjabi University Patiala as delegate.

Attended a National Webinar on “Perspective of Performances in Hindustani Music in Lockdown” organized by Panjab University Chandigarh, dated, 01 June, 2020.

Attended an International Webinar on “Post Covid-19: The Role of Information Technology in Education and Industries” organized by South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, dated 5 June, 2020.

Attended a National Webinar on “Paradigm shift in environment: Challenges and opportunities” organized by Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak (M.P), dated 5 June, 2020.

Attended Two days International Webinar on “Challenges and Solutions to the various Dimensions of Popular Indian Music in the Present Global Scenario” organized by Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalya Kamachha Varanasi, dated 26-27 June, 2020.

Attended an International Webinar on title “Indian Music as a Healer in Covid-19 Times” organized by Dayanand Girls P.G College Kanpur, dated 7 June, 2020.

Attended Two days International Webinar on “Challenges for Music in current Socio-Economic and Cultural Scenario” organized by Dr. B.R.A Govt. Girls P.G College, Fatehpur (U.P) dated 11-12 June, 2020.

Attended a International Webinar on “Relieve Mental Stress Through Music During Covid-19” organized by M.D.S.D Girls College Ambala City on dated 28 May, 2020.

Attended Three days International Webinar organized by Music and Fine arts Department Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidaylayam Women University, Tirupati on dated 28-30 June, 2020.

Attended International Panel Discussion on title “Covid-19 Crisis: The Global Reshaping” organized by Center for Management Studies CMS Jain University Bengaluru, on dated 4 June, 2020.

Attended an International Webinar on title “Online Security Issues: Problems & Solutions” organized by Guru Nanak College Budhlada, on dated 23 June, 2020.

Attended a International Webinar on “Corona Period: Various Dimensions of Music Education and Stage Performances in the context of Globalization and Communication Revolution ” organized by Banaras Hindu University dated 28-29 May 2020.

Attended Two days International E-Conference on “Navigating The New Normal Post Covid-19” organized by IMS Noida on dated 29-30 May, 2020.

Attended Six Days International Webinar on “Sangeet ke vividh Ayaam” organized by Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Kameshwarnagar Darbhanga on dated 16-21 June 2020.

Attended  Two days International Webinar on “Impact of Covid-19 on Indian Music” organized by Arya Kanya Degree College Prayagraj on dated 13-14 June, 2020.

Attended  an International Webinar on “Futuristic Approach towards the mental and physical health of students during Covid-19” organized by Government Degree College Kuchlai, Sitarpur, dated 10 June, 2020.

Attended  an International Webinar on “Journey and Prospects of  Hindistani Music From Local to Global” organized by Mata Sundri College For Women Delhi, dated 10 June, 2020.

Attended  three days International Webinar on “Challenges in Indian Music Teaching” organized by Music Department University of Rajasthan Jaipur, dated 10 June, 2020.

Attended  Two day Workshop on “Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplaces” organized by University College Chunni Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib, dated 2-3 July, 2020.

Attended  an International Seminar on “Mahilayon ka Sahastriya Sangeet Mein Yogdan” organized by Rashtriya Sangeetagya Priwar, dated 7 June, 2020

Conference/ Workshops/Seminars Organised
University Level

Organised Sangeetak Baithak with Padamshri Ustaad Moinudin Khan Sahib (Jaipur).

Organised one day Guest lecture on Khyal Gayan ka Vidivat Parastutikaran Expert Dr. Yashpal Sharma Professor Punjabi University Patiala.

Organised One day Guest lecture by Dr. Kamal Rani, Professor A.P.J College Jalandhar.

Organised Ten days workshop on Punjabi Folk instruments.

Organised Ten days workshop on Composition of Indian Group Song.

Organised Five days workshop on Punjabi Folk Music Kawishri Gayan.

Organised Ten days workshop on Role of Western Music in Popular Singing.

National Level

National Conference on Transformation in Music and Music Education :  A Multifaceted analysis.

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