While the SRCPA has come to be associated primarily with Theatre, the promotion of music has been an integral part of the Centre’s basic charter. The promotion of Indian Classical Music has taken different forms over the years.

The first “Music Circles” began in June 1976. Ten Sangeet Sabhas involving music performances accompanied by discussions among musicians and connoisseurs of music were held between June and November 1976.

In 1979, the “Music Circles” were started in the form of monthly performances by artistes. These continued till 1987. During this period, more than 100 performances were held and deeply appreciated by audiences in Delhi.

In early 2001, SRCPA’s Musical Presentations were restarted in the form of a mega annual event. The 2001 event was a joint presentation by the SRCPA, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Ravi Shankar Centre for Music and Performing Arts. Pandit Ravi Shankar and his disciple and daughter, Anoushka Shankar performed in aid of the victims of the Gujrat earthquake.

In March 2002, the event was named “Tarang 2002” and featured Ustad Aashish Khan on the Sarod along with Bikram Ghosh.