Classical Indian music is a rich component of Indian culture. This year children of classes 6, 7, and 8 presented” Chota Khayal”on 30th Jan 2013. The honourable Chief Guest and judge was Mrs Astha Goswami who was fortunate to be trained by Girija Devi. Asthaji herself had won 29 distinguished prizes. Other Judges were Mrs Shalini Chandra and Brijendra Srivastava from Study Hall.
Class VIII solo singers brightened up the audience with raag “Kirwani” Shridhar Choudhary from Fireflame bagged the first prize followed by Aman Srivastava with a close second.
Class VII amazed the judges by singing in raag “Hindol” Arjun Choudhary from Jacaranda and Karan Singh got first position. Bhanu Pratap from Cypress House sang his way to the second place.
Class VI sang in raag “Adana”. Their standard was remarkably high even though it was their first year of training at school. Arundhati Singh from Jacaranda house was placed first followed by Gauri Singh from Cypress House.
Overall House Positions are as follows.
Jacaranda- First
Silver Oak/ Fireflame-Second
Cypress-Consolation
The judges praised the school’s effort to sensitize the students to the multifaceted charm and elegance of Indian music. The audience was treated to a soulful performance by the Chief guest.