SIMA State College
The center of the SIMA world, where classes and productions are developed under founder and Guru Arijit Mahalanabis.
Principal schoolOur Communities
The network
Schools and chapters
From in-person study and productions to remote lessons across continents, these communities make SIMA’s work both local and international.
SIMA Penn State
The student chapter at Penn State University. Many members study with the founder, and the chapter hosts concerts, productions, and workshops on campus.
University chapterIndian Classical Music Society of Vancouver
A sister organization devoted to bringing artists, concerts, workshops, and lecture-demonstrations to Vancouver. ICMSV was founded by senior SIMA student Akhil Jobanputra.
Sister organizationKalāvāṇī
The school affiliated with ICMSV, where the SIMA curriculum is taught. Vancouver-area students study with Akhil Jobanputra and senior SIMA student Utkarsha Kale.
Affiliated schoolSIMA Harrisburg
The Harrisburg chapter emphasizes teaching and productions created with students and local artists. It was founded and is led by Kishan Patel, who teaches students worldwide in tabla, pakhawaj, sitar, surbahar, harmonium, esraj, and flute.
Teaching and production chapterSIMA Seattle
A growing circle of students who study primarily online with Arijit Mahalanabis, with several also studying with Akhil Jobanputra. The branch is developing toward a fuller program of local activities.
Growing branchBeyond geography
SIMA Worldwide
Students study remotely with SIMA faculty across North America and around the world, including Europe, Japan, Singapore, and India.
Distance changes the means of meeting. It does not diminish the continuity of study, mentorship, and community.