POTM

The scheme aims to encourage individuals to learn blowing instruments crucial for Tiatr music, such as Trumpet & Saxophone, addressing a decline in musicians. It provides financial assistance for tuition and instrument purchase, benefiting youth and other interested persons to preserve Tiatr music.

The scheme "Promotion of Tiatr Music" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage youth and others to learn to play blowing instruments, particularly Trumpet and Saxophone, by providing them with financial assistance. The scheme provides financial support for tuition fees, a 50% subsidy on the cost of medium-priced blowing instruments such as Saxophone, Trumpet, or Clarinet, and opportunities for advanced certification from institutions like Trinity College or Royal School of Music. It also offers music classes at the Tiatr Academy of Goa's Conference Hall and awards certificates upon successful course completion. The applicant must identify a suitable tutor, purchase a blowing instrument, submit an undertaking to serve the tiatr stage, and undergo periodical tests. The scheme is implemented by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. The applications for this scheme are accepted by submitting the prescribed application form available at the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

• The applicant must be any interested person, young or adult, free to avail the benefit of this scheme.
• The applicant must identify a tutor having the credentials to teach him/her the blowing instrument, which will be verified and accepted by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• The applicant must serve the tiatr stage by playing in any tiatr band or musical group for at least one year after completion of the course.

• Reimbursement of tuition fees paid to the tutor, with the exact amount to be decided by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
• A 50% subsidy (refund) on the cost of a blowing instrument (Saxophone, Trumpet, or Clarinet), based on the value of a medium-priced instrument.
• Appropriate financial support for students to register and get themselves certified by institutions such as Trinity College or Royal School of Music.
• To cover tuition costs incurred for learning blowing instruments vital for Tiatr music.
• To reduce the financial burden of purchasing an essential blowing instrument, making learning more accessible.
• To support the pursuit of advanced musical qualifications and professional certification.

Conditions:

_*The student must complete the full course._

_*The refund is subject to the availability of funds._

_*The chosen tutor should maintain a record of attendance for the students and submit it to the Tiatr Academy of Goa._

_*Students must undergo periodical tests to verify their performance, and those unable to cope with the syllabus or found not serious may be terminated after evaluation._