About Us
Nagaland Conservatory of Music was established in the year 2012 by Nagaland Music Education and Arts Society with a goal to foster Music education, Research and Performance in the North Eastern Region of India and beyond. The Society is registered under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860 with the Registrar of Societies, Home Department, Government of Nagaland vide Regd. NO. H/RS-4600 dated 31.3.2006.
Nagaland Conservatory of Music is affiliated with Nagaland University that offers a comprehensive music education program that includes a full-fledged Bachelor of Music (B.Mus) degree and a two-year Music Associate Diploma. Our programs are designed to provide intensive training in practical and theoretical aspects of music, equipping students with the skills needed for successful careers in music.
Our curriculum focuses on a broad range of musical elements, including voice, instruments, and composition, allowing students to specialize in their areas of interest. Taught by globally recognized full-time faculty, our courses provide students with a solid foundation in music education.
Upon graduation, our students are certified to teach music at all levels and pursue higher studies to become professional performers, music educators, or entrepreneurs. Over the past decade, Nagaland Conservatory of Music has produced outstanding musicians who have showcased their talent globally and represented India in various countries.
We welcome musicians and artists from around the world to join us in progressing their professional careers while contributing to our vibrant local community. Join Nagaland Conservatory of Music and embark on a journey of excellence in music education and performance.
Our Mission
The mission of Nagaland Conservatory of Music is to provide specialized music education and professional training at the highest international level, enabling students to develop their musical skills, knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness, enabling them to contribute significantly to the musical life globally.
Our Vision
The North Eastern Region of India has faced decades of insurgency, leading to socio-economic challenges and high rates of social dropout among youth. However, with the current peace, the region holds immense potential in arts and music. And aligning with the 'Act East Policy' of Govt. of India; Nagaland Conservatory of Music aims to lead in arts and music not only in the Indian Sub-Continent but also in the Far East, becoming an international hub for music education, performance, research, and scholarship.
The Conservatory seeks to empower talented youth from marginalized communities by equipping them with skills while preserving their cultural identities.
NCMex
NCM Extension Program (NCMeX) is a tuition-based music tutorial program designed to cater to aspiring musicians/students of various age levels. It aims to develop one’s musical skills and abilities and to equip them with skills and training necessary to help them become better musicians.
Under this program, we offer individual classes on voice, piano, guitar and encourage our students to assess their growth/levels by appearing for the Associated Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM) grading exams.
Also, as part of NCMeX we offer group lessons covering a wider range of subjects that includes; music theory, sight singing and ear training, choral conducting and voice or an instrument of their choice.
The Norway-India Friendship Library
Our library is known by the name Norway-India Friendship Library, to acknowledge the immense contribution of our friends at Norway; namely, Rikskonsertene and Kulturmix, towards collecting the books and delivering to where it resides today.
The library houses close to two thousand volumes of books, journals, and scores, thus making it one of the well equipped music library in the region.
The library contains books on Music Theory, Biographies, History of Music, Music Encyclopaedia, Dictionaries, and vast collection of music scores, and journals, as well as reference books of various topics.
The Northern Lights Chapel cum Conference Hall
Northern Lights Chapel cum Conference Hall is one of NCM's multi-purpose facilities, with a 150 sitting capacity, utilized as a place of worship as well as for recitals and seminars.
Our Chaplain, Rev. Brian John lead prayer fellowships every Friday evening.
The facility was established with contributions from our friends at Kulturmix, Norway.
NCM at a glance
Nagaland Conservatory of Music was formally inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. Neiphiu Rio on the 24th of August 2012 with the aim to provide specialized music education and professional training at the highest international level, enabling students to develop their musical skills, knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness, propelling them to contribute significantly to the musical life globally.