About the NAMS

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Music is a purist form of art. Moreover it is the most essential part of all the cultures on this earth. It's expression by human being and by instruments has been continued since the dawn of human evolution. This medium of expression is also found here and that is Nazir Ahmad Music Society.

The society was founded somewhere in 1930's but with the name of "Culture Club". later it was revived in 1950's  named as "Music Society" by Dr. Nazir Ahmed the former principal and professor of zoology. After his death in late 1980's, it was named as "Nazir Ahmad Music Society".

Objectives of NAMS

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The main objective of this training is to polish these students and to make them little bit professional in this field of music along with their academics. Often they are provided an opportunity to perform in many functions/programme of GC University. Experience of these performances builds their confidence to perform at any forum and platform. So, the moment these student leave GC University, they have with them, an option of career.

Working of NAMS

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It gives membership to the students having aptitude towards vocal and instrumental music. They are given training in their field of interest whatever is available here. They are taught grammar of notes, about rhythm and its practical application. Mostly this society emphasizes on practical and practice to these students to attain skill and proficiency during their stay with us in the session. The audio-visual recordings are also a medium of instruction and understanding to these students. We are already having guitar classes and soon will start violin classes.  The main objective of this training is to polish these students and to make them little bit professional in this field of music along with their academics. Often they are provided an opportunity to perform in many functions/programmes of GC University and outside. Experience of these performances builds their confidence to perform at any forum and platform. So, the moment these students leave GCU, they have with them, an option of career.

NAMS Prominent Artists in Chronological Order

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Classical, Light, Pop Singers, Instrumentalists and Composers

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NAZIR AHMAD MUSIC SOCIETY (NAMS)

(04-06-2012)

Achievements

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1. This society has been holding a regular weekly concert since 1981 in the music room.

2. The main purpose of this concert is to train the students and to make them aware of the deficiencies in performance.

3. This weekly programme is also meant for the education of audience to listen to music.

4. The weekly programme is not only a cultural pillar of GCU but by this, we are trying to protect our music heritage.

5. This society has also been performing for the noble causes whether these are for hospitals, national or international organizations. (Nobel Laureates) This exhaustic training, weekly performance, programmes for others and workshops with the American, British and German artists enabled this society by the grace of God to produce artists in the filed of classical, light, pop and instrumental music who are performing at national and international level presently.

6. Performance before President of Pakistan and Governor Punjab at Governor House, Lahore. Also performed at Al-hamrah Art Council Lahore, Civil Service Academy and National Institute of  Public Administration.

7. The society also conducted workshops and programmes will be American Consulate and British Council Lahore.

News and Events

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GCU-NAMS wins APMC trophy for fifth year

The GC University Lahore Nazir Ahmad Music Society (GCU NAMS) has clean swept the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) with overall six distinctions and lifted the prestigious Syed Wajid Ali Trophy for the consecutive fifth year. “It’s a wonderful moment for us as we have set a new record by winning the 42-year-old running team trophy for the fifth consecutive year. No other institution had done it the history of APMC,” said NAMS Incharge Tariq Farani while talking to the media at the Conference. Besides lifting the prestigious team trophy, the GCU NAMS team also secured six positions in various music competitions at the Conference. Asees Arshad secured gold medal in the Ghazal Singing Contest, while Niyaz Hussain stood second. Umair Ali Akber secured the gold medal in the Folk Singing Contest. Asad Ali bagged Silver Medal in semi-classical, while Sheheryar Abid declared third. Mohsin Abbass won the third prize in Classical Singing. 

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman congratulated the university students on their outstanding performance at the music conference.

(20-10-2012)

BMC QUETTA’s students enjoy cultural evening at GCU  

A group of about 100 students from Bolan Medical College, Quetta enjoyed a cultural evening at GC University Lahore and danced with the GCU students on Punjabi and Balochi songs. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, Parliamentary Secretary for Health MPA Khawaja Salman Rafique and Old Ravians Union Secretary Dr Khalid Manzoor Butt were present in the cultural and musical evening organized by the Nazir Ahmad Music Society.

Group Photo of Baloch Students with Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman;

Vice Chancellor, GCU Lahore

GCU students sang Kalam-e-Iqbal for Baloch students, while Baloch students also sang their regional songs and presented traditional Baloch dance which met with a loud applause. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that being Pakistani and Muslim, it was their responsibility to heal the wounds of people of Balochistan by providing them extensive developmental and educational opportunities and resources. He told the Baloch students that “you, as educated youth, are the future of Pakistan and Balochistan and you themselves should take measures and work hard to ensure peace and development in your province and all over Pakistan.”

(12-10-2012)

GCU pays tribute to music maestro Tariq Farani

The GCU University Lahore on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to the music maestro, Tariq Suleman Khan Farani for his 40 years invaluable services for the art, music and GC University Lahore. Renowned musicians and globally famed singers Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, Ustad Shuakat Ali, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Jawad Ahamd, Musarrat Abbass, Zaheer Abbass, Imran Jafferi and Ghulam Ali addressed the tribute ceremony held at Bukhari Auditorium in the honor of Tariq Farani In-charge Nazir Ahmad Music Society (NAMS) GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman awarded “GCU Award”, ”Certificate of Appreciation” and cash award of Rs 50,000 to the artist, saying that Mr. Farani had selflessly devoted his life to music and the University.    

Speaking on the occasion, classical singer Ustad Hamid Ali Khan said that the NAMS is the biggest teaching center of music and art in Pakistan as it produced galaxy of stars for Pakistan like Shafqat Amanat Ali, Ali Zafar, Waris Baig, Jawad Ahmad, adding that his two sons had been trained in music at the GCU.

Eminent Old Ravian Shafqat Amanat Ali declared the legendary Tariq Farani as his mentor who showed the world renowned singers light and helped them to climb the ladder of stardom. “I will always be indebted to Farani sahib,” Shafqat said.

He also shared few light moments that he spent with Mr. Tariq Farani and cherished the time he spent in music society especially the dinners he had late night in GCU. Prof. Farani inculcated the moral ethics, values and real sense of Ravians’ spirit in his students and its’ been a privilege to be part of NAMS as Farani sahib guided his students in every sphere of life, he added.

Noted Old Ravian Jawad Ahmad proclaimed Mr. Farani as the craftsman who crafted and shaped up various lives and turned ordinary individuals into diamonds. He said that he performed first time ever live in NAMS. It was there he found a star in himself, he added.

(25-01-2012)