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Sunshine Orchestra

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Sunshine Orchestra
Type of projectSymphony orchestra
FounderAR Rahman Foundation
CountryIndia
Websitearrahmanfoundation.org/sunshine.html

Sunshine Orchestra[1] is a project by the AR Rahman Foundation aiming to put an Indian symphony orchestra on the world map. It provides free musical training for socially and economically deprived children with an aptitude in music through the KM Music Conservatory.[2] Srinivasa Murthy is the mentor and conductor for the orchestra. The first class of the Sunshine Orchestra began in 2009.

The Sunshine Orchestra has played for many events and films. The Sunshine Orchestra also plays for AR Rahman's live concerts.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "A R Rahman Foundation". arrahmanfoundation.org. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. ^ Chowdhury, Rishita Roy (20 April 2019). "Here comes the sunshine". The Sunday Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  3. ^ Majumdar, Meghna (10 January 2018). "The Sunshine Orchestra is set to regale Chennai at 'The Hindu Lit For Life'". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
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