Bokaro: Harpreet Kaur, a Class VIII student of DPS Bokaro, bagged the First Runners Up position in the Solo Vocal Song Category at the National Level Music & Dance Competition- ‘Echoes-Naad Ninaad’ Inter-School Competition organised by DPS, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.
‘Echoes-Naad-Ninaad’ a National Level Inter School Music and Dance competition is an initiative taken up by DPS R.K.Puram to provide young musicians with a platform to explore their musical talents and capabilities.
Around 24 schools across the country participated in the national event of the Indian Vocal (Solo) competition and Harpreet Kaur presented her rendition in the Indian Classical Singing category which was a solo live event. The students were instructed to perform on any ‘raag’ in ‘chhota kayal’ for two minutes. Harpreet brilliantly executed her piece and showcased her command over voice modulation, pitch, rhythm and tone. She has adjudged first runners-up on the basis of her ‘sur’, ‘laya’ and overall presentation by prolific musicians Vipasha Mishra and Karan Wali.
The two days event was organized on the virtual platform, the results of which were declared today.
Expressing his happiness Principal DPS Bokaro, A. S. Gangwar said that co-curricular activities play a vital role in all-round development of the children. He said that music is the soul that not only develops concentration but also rejuvenates. “More number of students must participate in these events,” he added.