Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: The Shri Ram Universal School organised an Inter-school Group Song Competition, Bharat Ke Rang–Lok Geeton Ke Sang, under the aegis of Sahodaya Schools Complex Jammu, here today.
The event was organised to offer a platform to the budding talent to showcase their skills in the field of music. The theme of the event was “Regional Folk Song”, wherein 31 schools of Jammu region dressed in colourful attires participated in the competition.
The programme started with the lighting of lamp and the auditorium reverberated with the echoes of chants of ‘Gayatri Mantra’ followed by a scintillating performance of Saraswati Vandana by the students of the School.
Baldev Singh Balloria, JMC Deputy Mayor graced the occasion as chief guest, while guest of honour for the event was Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman TSUS Jammu and the other prominent guests included Rajesh Rathore, President Jammu Sahodya Schools Complex, Dr KCS Mehta, Principal IDPS Akhnoor and former president of JSSC, Sanjeev Pradhan, Principal APS Samba and Rohini Aima, Principal Jammu Sanskriti School Jammu.
The panel of jury included eminent experts in the field of music like Suraj Singh, HoD (IMFA, Vocals), Sunil Raina, HoD (IMFA, Violin) and Bahadur Singh HoD (IMFA, Sitar, Retd).
The choirs from the participating schools mesmerized the audience with their melodious voice and gave out their best to figure on top of the points’ table and be able to share the victory podium.
Shivani Vaid Sharma, Headmistress of the School gave the brief introduction and welcomed the chief guest, other dignitaries and the jury members. The guests were honoured with School mementos by Rajni Gupta, Director and Col VK Sharma (Retd), Principal of the School.
Doon International School Jammu bagged the first position and was awarded with the winner’s trophy, while GD Goenka Jammu and Army Public School Kaluchak secured 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. Jammu Sanskriti School Jammu and DBN Amarvilla Talab Tillo got consolation prizes.
The event concluded by singing the National Anthem.
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