Noida, 14th May 2025: Cambridge School, Noida recently hosted a one-of-a-kind music workshop titled “Sonic Roots”, aimed at celebrating the depth of Indian musical traditions while understanding the creativity behind modern compositions. The workshop was curated by the Swarit Foundation and attended by nearly 250 students from across the Cambridge School network, including Noida, Srinivaspuri, New Friends Colony, Indirapuram, and Greater Noida branches.

The event featured three acclaimed music professionals:

• Shreyas Puranik, IIFA and Filmfare award-winning composer, known for his work on Heeramandi, Bajirao Mastani, and hit tracks like Satranga, Aaj Ibadat, and Moh Na Laage.
• Dipesh Varma, a leading percussionist and rhythm arranger, who has worked on blockbuster films such as Padmaavat, 83, Thugs of Hindostan, and more.
• Kshitij Mathur, Hindustani classical vocalist and Graded Artist with All India Radio, who is actively engaged in promoting Indian classical music through performance and education.

The workshop was conducted in three segments. The first segment focused on melody, composing, and performing. The second segment was centered around rhythm and sound exploration. Dipesh Varma led students through a jugalbandi on the Djembe, encouraging them to engage by clapping and responding to complex rhythms. The third segment included a conversation about musical notes and how music is deeply rooted in Indian culture.

Speaking about the Sonic Roots workshop, Surabhi Bhargav, Head of School, Cambridge School, Noida, shared, “All of the three experts facilitated an enriching conversation with the students and helped them explore different facets of music. It was also another chance for our students to learn from some of the best in the music industry. The Sonic Roots workshop was an enriching and engaging experience for all.”

Music has always been an integral part of education at Cambridge Schools. The school has nurtured many students who have gone on to pursue music professionally. Notable alumni include Raghav Kaushik (Batch of 2014), who recently won the Gujarati Iconic Film Award for ‘Best Playback Singer’. Similarly, Sarthak Dutta and Akarsh Sahay, from the 2012–2013 batch, returned to Cambridge School as music teachers despite having studied engineering at university.

The workshop brought together renowned artists who shared their expertise and passion for music with students in an engaging and interactive format. It concluded with a Q&A and jamming session, offering students an open space to interact directly with the musicians.