Degree Programs
Staff
Department of Instrumental Music
Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in instrumental music that preserves Sri Lanka’s rich drumming heritage, embraces multicultural percussion traditions, and inspires innovative artistic, academic, and research-based practices for future generations.
Mission
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To provide comprehensive education in Sri Lankan traditional drumming, Indian percussion, Western and Latin drumming, Sri Lankan traditional dance, sound technology, and music studies.
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To preserve, promote, and advance the nation’s diverse instrumental and drumming traditions through practical training, research, and creative exploration.
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To foster global artistic understanding by integrating multicultural percussion and contemporary performance practices.
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To cultivate student creativity through solo and ensemble performances, drumming composition, stage productions, and original artistic work.
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To strengthen research and critical inquiry in music, dance, sound technology, and performance studies.
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To develop skilled, confident, ethical, and culturally grounded graduates equipped with strong teaching methodologies and professional competencies.
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To engage with communities through concerts, workshops, outreach programs, and scholarly activities, contributing to cultural preservation and knowledge dissemination.