Members

Members of Swarank Music are talented young-adult musicians involved with both performances and service initiatives. Responsibilities associated with membership in Swarank include preparation for rehearsals and performances, communication, and collaboration. Additionally, all members participate in service initiatives in an effort to make consistent positive impacts in the community. Swarank Music provides members the opportunity to build experience in performance and social outreach, while cultivating meaningful relationships and memories every step of the way. This tight-knit group includes high school and college students with diverse career orientations and varying levels of experience in musicianship and outreach.


Aayush Gandhe

President, Director

Aayush is a college student and the President/Director of Swarank. He plays the euphonium/trombone and is the primary composer, writing most of the band's music while leading rehearsals and performances.

Pari Deshpande

Vice-President, Director

Pari is a college student and the Vice President/Director of Swarank. She plays the flute and contributes to the band's unique sound by composing music and leading performances.

Omkar Kolate

Treasurer, Director

Omkar is a high school student and the Treasurer/Director of Swarank. He plays the Tenor Saxophone/Bari Saxophone and helps manage the band’s finances while contributing to its musical direction.

Arush Deshpande

Member, Developer

Arush is a high school student, a skilled trumpet player in Swarank, and a talented web designer, contributing both musically and creatively to the band.

Ananya Kulkarni

Member, Developer

Ananya is a high school student and a skilled clarinetist in Swarank, adding depth and melody to the band's vibrant sound.

Aditya Kalisetty

Member, Photographer

Aditya is a high school student and a talented guitarist in Swarank, enriching the band's sound with his vibrant guitar melodies.

Eha Natu

Member

Eha is a high school student and a talented flutist in Swarank, enhancing the band's music with her melodic contributions.

Param Natu

Member

Param is a high school student who plays the tenor saxophone and piano in Swarank, bringing versatility and depth to the band's musical performances.

Aditya Jahagirdar

Member

Aditya is a high school student and a talented clarinetist in Swarank, contributing to the band's rich and dynamic sound.

Adarsh Patil

Member

Adarsh is a high school student and a skilled tuba player in Swarank, contributing a strong bass foundation to the band's music.

Ananth Muralidharan

Member

Ananth is a dedicated high school student and drummer in Swarank, who passionately contributes to keeping the rhythm alive and inspiring others through music.

Tanishka Ekbote

Member

Tanishka is a high school student and a talented alto saxophone player in Swarank, bringing her unique sound and energy to the band's performances.

Ankh Samdaria

Member

Ankh is a high school student and an accomplished alto saxophone player in Swarank, adding a distinctive flair and richness to the band's sound.

Junior Members

Swarank Junior is an educational initiative focused on emphasizing the basics of musicianship and ensemble skills from an early age. This program aims to provide accelerated performance and rehearsal experience to youth as a supplement to traditional music education, while encouraging a welcoming and engaging environment filled with positive memories. In addition, Swarank Junior provides opportunities for youth to make meaningful experiences in social outreach and community service. Junior members are aspiring musicians ranging from youth to early adolescence with diverse instrumentation and personal interests, collaborating towards the common interest of pursuing musicianship.


Anvay Sathe

Junior

Anvay is a middle school student and a skilled clarinetist in the junior band, contributing his musical talents to the ensemble.

Arjun Barshikar

Junior

Arjun is an elementary school student and a talented percussionist in the junior band, enhancing the group's sound with his rhythmic contributions.

Aneesh Shahpurkar

Junior

Aneesh is a middle school student and a talented trumpet player in the junior band, bringing his enthusiasm and skill to the ensemble.

Arnav Kolate

Junior

Arnav is a middle school student and a skilled trombonist in the junior band, adding depth and richness to the ensemble's sound.

Arnav Shinde

Junior

Arnav is a middle school student and a talented violist in the junior band, enhancing the ensemble with his musical contributions.

Vedaant Lade

Junior

Vedaant is an elementary school student and a skilled synthesizer/piano player in the junior band, bringing creativity and innovation to the ensemble's music.

Arin Joshi

Junior

Arin is a middle school student and a skilled percussionist in the junior band, adding rhythm and energy to the ensemble's performances.

Arjun Deshpande

Junior

Arjun is a middle school student and a skilled flutist in the junior band, contributing his musical talent to the ensemble.

Valisha Bora

Junior

Valisha is a middle school student and a talented clarinetist in the junior band, contributing his skills to the ensemble's musical performances.

Eshaan Potbhare

Junior

Eshaan is a middle school student and a talented tuba player in the junior band, providing a strong bass foundation to the ensemble's sound.