Students and teachers get acquainted with the nuances of Western Classical Music

 

Lucknow, 24 November : Students, teachers and music lovers learnt the finer points of Western Classical Music at a Music Workshop hosted by City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus I. They also enjoyed listening to the various genres of western music. The music workshop was held under the aegis of the Associated Board of Royal School of Music (ABRSM), London.  A rousing discussion on western music was held  which saw the eager participation of Ms. Zoe Booth, Chief Examiner, ABRSM; Mr. Michael Walsh, Examiner, ABRSM; Mr. James Welburn, Musician; Ms Sonia Khan, Managing Director, India National Youth Orchestra and Chorus. These renowned musicians also entered into a question-answer session with the audience and satisfied their queries. A lot of discussion and talks were held by the renowned musicians which provided a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of music, including composition, performance, collaborative creativity etc.

            Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Speaker, Ms Zoe Booth from the ABRSM said that music has emerged today as a new path-breaking career and the younger generation has shown great inclination towards it. A career in music not only brings out hidden talents in students but also leads to the development of human values and character building. Principal of CMS Rajajipuram Campus I, Mrs Nisha Pandey said that music workshop is a godsend opportunity for students and teachers to meet face to face with music celebrities and renowned composers. She expressed the hope that this workshop will prove to be a boon for all music lovers.

            Chief Public Relations Officer of CMS, Mr Hari Om Sharma said that ABRSM is the biggest music examining body which gives assessment tests to almost six lakh pupils in over 90 countries of the world and awards diploma degrees to the deserving candidates.