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Auditions are happening.
GET INTO THE MOOD.
What's this year annual charity event about?
"Where's my Jhumka?" is an all-original MUSICAL with LIVE COVER MUSIC.
Experience the gamut of Chorus, Rock Band, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar/Piano Ensemble and DRAMA and DANCE as they come to life through Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classical both from Indian and Western music styles performed by our students.
Enjoy the list of songs that will be performed in the show.
Refer to this video on how to navigate through the intricacies of this show schedules.
You should submit your INTEREST form and also, submit your APPROVAL to be in the show.
Why should a student take part in the annual event?
To elevate your music skill to the next level. To get the exposure that even professional musicians crave for!
NnB Annual Charity Event is a unique and immersive program that gives you a spike with your instrument and also deepens your overall knowledge as a musician. It will leave you with the most memorable experience in training and performing.
Did you perform in NnB charity event before?
Congrats! You are in the show!
Get offered to be in 1 or more groups
(Click on links below or Read BELOW to learn what each group means)
Placed
Callback Auditions for Solos/Duets/Trios (Voice/Guitar)
(1st week in June)
Follow schedule in Lead Singers column
of Schedule (on top of chorus)
Sticking to the same instrument?
YES
NO
YES
NO
Did you perform in NnB Charity show before?
Rehearsal & Event
Sep 21 & Sep 22nd, (TBD)
Alexandria
Indian Chorus
4 wks workshop
Rock Bands
10A-3P M-F
1.5 weeks workshop
Guitar /Piano Ensemble
1 wk workshop
Drum Section
2 weeks workshop
Percussion Ensemble (Aux)
1 week workshop
Group Vocal
1 wk workshop
Western Chorus
4 wks workshop
Follow This Flowchart
1. Click & Review Schedule
2. Ask Ms. Ritu about tuition
3. Fill this to give your approval
All Ensembles Start Training
From Apr 6th
MUSIC IMMERSION WORKSHOP
July 15-Aug 15
Western Chorus & Indian Chorus
Chorus is a group of singers that learn to sing songs with what is called "Harmonization". Chorus add color and beauty and depth to the song and teaches children how to sing harmonies and to sing in a group. Western chorus will sing the English songs and the Indian chorus will support the Indian songs in the show.
Parts (called lead parts for solos, duets and trios) will be assigned to some students based on "Callback Auditions" that will happen in June. One MUST be in the chorus in order to be eligible for Lead parts.
Western Chorus Example: Bohemian Rhasphody
Indian Chorus Example: Lukka Chuppi
Guitar/Piano Ensemble
A group of talented guitarists (about 15) and 2 talented piano players that train on a song in an ensemble format (harmonies). This group will also be supported by bass guitar, percussion, choir and lead singers to make it a unique and exceptionally interesting presentation.
Parts (called Lead Parts for solos, duets) will be assigned to some students based on Callback Auditions that will happen in June.
Example: Senorita Guitar Ensemble Performance
Rock Band
Rock bands are groups of instrumentalists coming together and playing songs. At our school, we take it up a notch and include orchestra instruments into our rock bands that can include keyboards, guitars, bass, drum set, saxophone, violin, flute, tabla and mridangam. Of course, we push the limit by having a full choir as well as a DRUM SECTION added to it, all playing LIVE with NO support from computers or autotunes! Of course, diversity is key at NnB, so we escalate our game to incorporate Indian & Western music with a fusion of Classical and Contemporary music.
Our rock bands are challenging and require intense practice and dedication to present the complication compositions we write. Sometimes, these are ORIGINALS written by our students!
You can be placed into a band this year via audition. Bands meet and practice year round. Depending on where your audition result land, you may do the charity event this year or in the future.
Example: Thillana Carnatic Rock Fusion
Group Vocals
Group singing is where a group of singers perform with song and dance. There are no harmonies in this performance and makes it a perfect opportunity for young singers to learn to sing in a group as well as perform on a big stage. This experience builds confidence in young beginners as well as advanced singers who are still getting over their fear of stage. Choreography in these songs make these presentations highly energetic and children thrive with fun and confidence.
Parts (Lead parts) are assigned for solos/duets/trios via audition.
You can be placed into a group song whether you take singing lessons or not. You may intrinsically be able to sing.
Example: Love You Zindagi
Example: Ethera Janda
Percussion Ensemble (AUX)
(Auxiliary) Percussion Ensemble is a high energy high fun highly creative group that learns to make a song with just drum-type instruments called PERCUSSION instruments. We push the limit on our percussion ensembles by introducing stomp-like buckets, pots and pans and also violins, audio and video effects into the presentation.
You can be placed into this group whether you are studying drums or not. Humans are intrinsically rhythmic and this group will translate your musical ability of rhythm into a creative composition. You may be interested in this group if you want to get better at rhythm or simply have the experience of performing on a creative arrangement in a fun group on a big stage.
Example: Elements
Example: Rustica
Drum Section
Drum Section is a small group of drum instruments like Congos, bongos, toms, etc that have a critical role in our big events. They are presented all by themselves as a small percussion ensemble or they are placed with rock bands.
You can be placed into this group by audition. You are expected to have a higher level of drum or percussion experience to be able to get into this group.
Example: AR Rehman's Medley
Example: Solo Performance
GAIN MUSIC SKILLS
Greater mastery in your instrument
Live Band experience
Rhythm and coordination
Dance and Theatrical (drama) skills (optional)
Understanding of compositions and arrangements
ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE SKILLS
Experience performing on a big stage with complex sound
Confidence from performing on a big stage
Brag rights for performing at REVERED venues
Brag rights for college apps
Team Skills
Time management skills
Leadership skills
Public presentation skills
Life skills with new friendships
LEARN LIFESKILLS
Volunteering experience
Volunteer Hours
Sense of empathy for the underserved
Better citizen of this world
Brag rights on college apps
GET VOLUNTEERING SKILLS
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