“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything” – Plato
The power of music was witnessed at Mount Mary’s Higher Secondary School Chinchinim on 13th July 2024 in the ‘Voice of Mount Mary’s Solo Singing Competition’. The competition began with audition rounds where 54 students battled it out with their unique voices in the Hindi, Konkani and English categories in which only the best five from each category were shortlisted for the finals. The judges for the competition were renowned singers of Goa, Mr. Elvis Mascarenhas, Ms. Assenca Fernandes and Mr. Benzer Fernandes. As the competition proceeded, the school witnessed a wide range of soul-stirring, impactful, fun, and delightful voices. Between the melodious and entertaining performances, the judges kept the audience grooving through their mesmerizing voices. Principal Madam Melba congratulated the singers for their performances and courage to take the stage.
The winners of the English category 1st place Angel Vaz, 2nd place Nelfino Fernandes and 3rd place Eden Velho.
Prinson Rebello, Rosewyn Fernandes and Beliza Fernandes were awarded first, second and third place respectively in the Konkani category.
The winners of the Hindi Category 1st place Sandrick Rebello, 2nd place Javeed Akhtar, 3rd place Deepika Modje.
The winners gave a tough fight for their well-deserved prizes. The prizes were presented to them by the three judges along with Principal Madam Melba Vaz and Manager Fr. Alex D’Souza.
The competition was compered by Mast. Aaron Gomes and Ms. Saliha Shaik. Tr. Manusha Jacques proposed the vote of thanks
Those who love to sing will always find a song. With this in mind, Mount Mary’s Higher Secondary will always keep searching for talent and help them grow.