Lorraine Academy to organise music event on Independence Day

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Lorraine Music Academy will organise a live performance on Independence Day at Epicentre Auditorium in Sector 44.

Professional musicians and students of the academy along with students of schools across the national capital region (NCR) will participate in the event.

The event will compromise solo and group performances.

Patriotic songs from across India will be presented.

Some of the songs to be played at the event include Vande Mataram, Woh Din Hai Kitna Door, Azad Huan Aaj Ke Din Desh Hamaara, Bharat Mata Teri Kasam, Galat Mat Kadam Uthao, Chaumasyo Laagyo Re, and Maa Tujhe Salaam.

The show will also include dance performances on patriotic and folk music.

The event will start at 11 am and the entry is open for all.

The audience will also be treated to poetry recitals and speeches.

The event, which will include performances by children and youth, is in aid of raising awareness, support and resources for the National Patriotic Project – Come India Sing Jana Gana Mana. The event will have distinguished guests, including directors, principals of schools, vice chancellors of universities.

National Anthem Competition

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Almost 200 professionals and children will celebrate Independence Day in Gurgaon with songs, instrumental performances and dance. The event will also include poetry, and heads of several institutions in the National Capital Region are expected to attend.

National Patriotic Project chairman Aubrey Aloysius said the event includes a workshop on singing the National Anthem in 52 seconds.

“We need to get back to the basics of nation-building. The first fundamental duty in the Constitution is to respect the National Flag and the Anthem. Although the official code stipulates that JANA GANA MANA has to be sung within 52 seconds, most people sing it for over a minute,” he told THE HINDU.

A workshop will also be held for the participants on singing the anthem within the correct time frame. The event precedes a nation-wide contest being organised by the project to identify talent in performing arts.

Winners of the same will get to sing the National Anthem with political leaders in an event that may be televised, he said.

At an event on Independence Day at Epicentre Auditorium at 11 a.m., songs including Vande Mataram, Sare Jahan Se Achcha, Hum Hinge Kamyaab and Maa Tujhe Salaam, among others.

 

AN EASTER TALE

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AN EASTER TALE

– An article in The Statesman, New Delhi, Kolkata, 02May2014
 
An Easter eve musical proved to be a visual and spiritual treat
 
This Easter eve, the Lorraine Music Academy staged a musical, titled An Easter Tale, at Epicentre Auditorium, Gurgaon on 19 April. This musical evening is in aid of the Lamp Trust and the National Patriotic Project Come India Sing. IAS officer John Samuel, Chief Post Master General, and Manoj George, an Advocate in the Supreme Court were the guests of honour.
 
  The story and significance of Good Friday and Easter were told through an interesting dialogue between mother Becca and her daughter Karen in the modern day India. Scenes from Jesus‘ life were enacted out and sung. These included the episode of Jesus healing the blind man, forgiving the adulterous woman, healing people and washing his disciples’ feet. The highlight was the enactment of The Last Supper, with all 12 disciples sitting at a table and eating with Jesus.  A total of 30 artists participated in the musical. The role of Jesus was played by Aubrey Aloysius, Judas by Andrew Packiam, Peter by Kaustav Sood, Mary Magdalene by Ananya Ravi. All the actors sang and acted beautifully. Bharatanatyam dance performers Monica and Heera depicted scenes from Jesus’ life through a graceful performance. Lorraine Fiona Aloysius sang a song titled “There’s something that’s different about him”, which described Jesus’ supernatural powers even while he was on earth. His voice actually calmed the stormy sea.  Many famous Easter favourites, including both old and new, were beautifully rendered. They included "The Old Rugged Cross", "Mary Did You Know", "The Stone Is Rolled Away" and "He Lives". The grand finale was the Rock gospel song "My Redeemer Lives" sung by the LAMPstand Rock Band and 20 young children. The musical was directed by young automobile engineer Tina Samuel, with simple but creative and impactful props and period costumes.
 
 The musical also witnessed the launch of "Come India Sing A Gospel Song", a new category of the nation-wide talent contest and audition "Come India Sing" with the singing of the famous gospel song "Amazing Grace" by Aditi Iyer and Mozart’s "Hallelujah" by Serene Yoneko. This category will encourage aspiring Indians who wish to showcase their talent and aspire to be launched on a global platform. Some of the world’s greatest pop artists and Grammy Award winners like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and many others either won their first Grammy Award or launched their singing careers by singing a gospel song.
 

The story of Jesus through Bharatanatyam

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The story of Jesus through Bharatanatyam

– An article in The Hindu, New Delhi, 24April2014 (Vijetha S. N.)
 
The story of Jesus distributing bread and fish, his Last Supper with the 12 disciples and the encounter with the prostitute in the village square is usually told in church gatherings, school assemblies, story-telling classes and sometimes through musicals and plays. On the eve of this Easter, however, one musical company decided to tell some of these oft-told tales through the medium of Bharatanatyam.
 
“Our musical titled ‘An Easter Tale’ had Bharatanatyam performers Monica and Heera depicting scenes from the life of Jesus through the dance form. Apart from this, our cast of 30 participated in the musical. The story and significance of Good Friday and Easter were told through an interesting dialogue between mother “Becca” and her daughter “Karen” in modern day India,” said Aubrey Aloysius, founder of the Lorraine Music Academy, which staged the musical in Gurgaon this Easter.
 
Scenes of Jesus healing the blind man, forgiving the adulterous woman, healing people, washing his disciples’ feet were enacted. The highlight was the scene of the ‘Last Supper’. Many famous Easter favourites, including both old and new songs, were performed. These included “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Mary Did You Know”, “The Stone Is Rolled Away” and “He Lives”. The grand finale was the rock gospel song “My Redeemer Lives”.
 
The role of Jesus was played by Aubrey Aloysius, Judas by Andrew Packiam, Peter by Kaustav Sood and Mary Magdalene by Ananya Ravi.
 
The musical also witnessed the launch of “Come India Sing A Gospel Song”, a nation-wide talent contest and audition for aspiring singers who wish to showcase their talent.
 
 

EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT LORRAINE ACADEMY

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 EASTER CELEBRATIONS AT LORRAINE ACADEMY

– An article in Hindustan Times, HT LIVE, Gurgaon, 24April2014
 
On the eve of Easter, the Lorraine Music Academy staged a musical, ‘An Easter Tale’, at Epicentre Auditorium. The guests of honour at the event were Mr. John Samuel, chief postmaster general, Government of India, and Manoj George, an advocate in the Supreme Court. ‘Come India Sing A Gospel Song’, a nation-wide contest was also launched at the occasion.

EASTER TREAT FROM LORRAINE MUSIC ACADEMY

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EASTER TREAT FROM LORRAINE MUSIC ACADEMY

– An article in Hindustan Times, Gurgaon NCR, 24April2014
 
On the occasion of Easter, Lorraine Music Academy staged a musical ‘An Easter Tale’ at Epicentre.
 
The story and significance of Good Friday and Easter were brought out through this musical.
 
There was also a Bharatanatyam performance depicting scenes from Jesus’ life.
 
During the musical, ‘Come India Sing A Gospel Song’, a new category for nationwide talent contest and audition for ‘Come India Sing’ was launched.
 
The ‘Come India Sing’ nationwide audition and talent contest is open to all. This includes a slogan contest for every Indian to express what the national anthem means to them.

EASTER MUSICAL WITH A DESI TWIST

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EASTER MUSICAL WITH A DESI TWIST
–    An article in The Asian Age, New Delhi, 19April2014 (Nandini D. Tripathy)

It is often said that art is a universal language that can transcend boundaries of all kinds. The National Patriotic Project, begun in August last year, has taken to translating this adage into an inspiring series of musical evenings held on select national occasions.

On April 19, Gurgaon’s Epicentre auditorium will be host to ‘An Easter Tale’, a musical drama presented by the faculty and students of the Lorraine Music Academy and directed by Tina Samuel.

“India is a land of festivals, with a festival almost every month. In keeping with this we’ve designed a format where we have a concert every month as well. We had ‘Come India Sing A Festive Song’ celebrating Holi in March and now for Easter in April we thought we would incorporate something that not only India but a larger global community celebrates,” says Aubrey Aloysius, founder of Lorraine Music Academy and the LAMP Trust and Chairman of the National Patriotic Project.

One of the highlights of the evening will be a Bharatanatyam performance depicting the scenes from Jesus’ life leading up to Easter Sunday. On this unusual marriage of subject and form, he elaborates, “Our intention is to promote music, art and culture in India as well as to infuse Indian art forms in everything we do. Bharatanatyam is also a language with which stories are told, and that is exactly what we’re doing here. We’re using it to tell a story that transcends boundaries and I think that makes for a beautiful combination.” For those who enjoy Contemporary as a dance form, some other scenes from the Easter story will also be performed in that style.

“Our intention is to promote music, art and culture in India as well as to infuse Indian art forms in everything we do.”
– AUBREY ALOYSIUS, FOUNDER OF LORRAINE MUSIC ACADEMY 

Pic: Lorraine Fiona Aloysius

www.asianage.com/life-and-style/easter-musical-desi-twist-996

Students to sing, dance this Easter in Sector 44

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Students to sing, dance this Easter in Sector 44
–    An article in Hindustan Times, Gurgaon, 19April2014

Get ready to enjoy, An Easter Tale, a concert that will witness professional musicians and students performing for Easter. These will be done through songs, instrumental music and dance performances by Lorraine Fiona Aloysius wither faculty team and students.

The performance, scheduled on Saturday at Apparel House, Sector 44, is in aid of LAMP Trust and the National Patriotic Project ‘Come India Sing’.

The story and significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be told through a dialogue between a mother and daughter set in the modern day. Scenes from Christ’s life will be enacted, including Christ healing people and the ‘Last Supper’.

Gurgaon prepares for Easter with children programme “an Easter tale”

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Gurgaon prepares for Easter with children programme ‘an Easter tale”
–    An article in MeriNews.com, 18April2014 (Harinder Malhotra)

Good Friday is almost over and Easter is on its way. Gurgaon is gearing up for the celebration in its own way. Epicentre, the home to cultural Gurgaon is about to host a special evening on Saturday for its children.

The Lorraine Music Academy will be putting up a Musical titled “An Easter Tale”. The Concert will witness professional musicians and students express their celebration of Easter joy through song, instrumental music, skit, and dance performance. Lorraine Fiona Aloysius along with her faculty team and students will entertain the audience with songs, instrumental music and dances.

The story and significance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be told through an interesting dialogue between mother and daughter set in the modern day city of the National Capital Region of Delhi. Through a story telling format, scenes from Jesus’ life from over 2,000 years ago will be enacted and sung. These will include Jesus healing people, Jesus washing his disciples’ feet, Jesus with his disciples at the “Last Supper”, Jesus healing the blind man, and forgiving the adulterous woman, among many beautifully depicted scenes. Scenes from Jesus’ life will also be depicted through a Bharatnatyam dance format.

Old and modern Easter favourites, including “The Old Rugged Cross”, “There’s Something That’s Different About Him”, “Mary Did You Know”, “My Redeemer Lives”, and many more will be sung. This play will see Jesus, the Pharisees, and some of his disciples like Peter and Judas singing. The LAMPstand Rock Band will back the singers. “An Easter Tale” is directed by the multi-talented Tina Samuel, a young Automobile Engineer from the National Capital.

The evening will also recognise and award students who had appeared for International Examinations and excelled in the pursuit of music as called for by the Constitution of India in Article 51A(j). Children & the youth of the nation will be encouraged to follow their examples and fulfil their fundamental duties as citizens of India as per Article 51A.

www.merinews.com/mobile/article/India/2014/04/18/gurgaon-prepares-for-easter-with-children-programme-an-easter-tale/15896925

VOTE DENA HAMAARI ZIMMEDAARI

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VOTE DENA HAMAARI ZIMMEDAARI
– An article in Dainik Jagran, Gurgaon NCR, 31March2014