Ashesh Rai

9815-513178 ashesh.taalamanam@gmail.com 14 Kalanki, Kathmandu, Nepal

Career Objective
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to impart quality music education to young and aspiring students

music as an art

theoretical and practical advancements for better insight

teach about the functioning of rhythmic aspects of music and conduct ensembles such
as body and trash percussion

impart music appreciation so that the students will have a wholesome knowledge of
various musical and art forms in a non-prejudiced setting

help students get familiar with folk music and folk music traditions in both local and
global settings

music for cognitive and motor skill development

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Experience
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MUSIC TEACHER, GEMS — 2010-2011
worked as music teacher for A-levels, taught various instruments and conducted
workshops and concerts

MUSIC TEACHER, KATHMANDU JAZZ CONSERVATORY, JHAMSIKHEL - 2011-2013

worked as co-ordinator of eastern music, taught Tabla, conducted various ensembles
with kids and adults, various performances and recitals

MUSIC TEACHER, BAGMATI BOARDING SCHOOL, SUKEDHARA - 2013-2014

worked as a part time music teacher for elementary level students, taught rhymes and
percussion as a foundation for music

MUSIC TEACHER, UNITED ACADEMY, SAATDOBATO- 2013-2014

worked as a part time music teacher for elementary level students, taught rhymes and
percussion as a foundation for music

Music Teacher, Modern Indian School 2016-Present

FREELANCE PROJECTS WITH VETERAN ARTISTS

EPISODES IN NATIONAL TV ( KANTIPUR TV, TTV )
DHONCHOLECHA ( a musical ) WRITTEN BY SATYAMOHAN JOSHI, SHILPEE THEATRE

’ A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM ‘ DIRECTED BY SUNIL POKHREL

‘RAJENDRALAXMI’ KATHAK DANCE DRAMA DIRECTED BY NAMRATA KC, MANDALA THEATRE

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Education
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Institution Qualification Percentage

GEMS, Dhapakhel, SLC 83.4

Lalitpur

GEMS, Dhapakhel, HSEB ( Science ) 68.6

Lalitpur

St. Xavier’s College, BA w. Social Works (currently studying in III yr)

Maitighar, Kathmandu

Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Sangeet Praveen 85

Allahabad, India (eq. Bachelors in Music )

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Achievements
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2066 B.S. Kirateshwor Sangeetashram Bal Shastriya Sangeet Pratiyogeeta, Winner

Jazzmandu 2012, Outstanding Musician, Outstanding Band

Jazzmandu 2013, Outstanding Musician, Outstanding Band

Session musician for various national and international artists

National news media covered artist

Various inter school and inter college awards

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Other Skills
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outspoken and extrovert

good vocabulary and fluency in English and Nepali

good presentation skills

computing skills

calligraphy

article writing, editing

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References
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Mariano Abello, Principal, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

Fr. Augustine Thomas, Principal, St. Xavier’s College