Hebron
Music Fest
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Battle of the Bands - 3rd Nov. 2023
Confirm your participation on or before 28th October 2023
This competition is only open for Schools and not for music academies or clubs.
Hebron School is excited to announce the HEBRON BATTLE OF BANDS 2023
Music is a powerful language that can be used to communicate in many different ways. It is an universal language that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures.
Music can be thought of as a language because it is a system of communication that uses sound to convey meaning. Like language, music has its own grammar and syntax. It also has its own vocabulary of pitches, rhythms, melodies, and harmonies.
Music can be used to express a wide range of emotions, from joy to sadness to anger. It can also be used to tell stories, paint pictures, and express ideas.
One of the key features of language is that it is universal. People from all over the world can communicate with each other through music, even if they speak different languages. Music is also universal in this sense. People from all cultures can enjoy music, even if they don't understand the specific meaning of a particular piece of music.
To Motivate and Inspire: Music competitions can provide students with a goal to work towards and motivate them to practice and improve their skills.
A Platform for Performance experience: Music competitions give students the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and receive feedback from judges. This experience can help them to develop their confidence and stage presence.
A Platform for Creative expression: Music competitions provide students with a platform to express their creativity and share their music with others.
A Platform for Social interaction: Music competitions can be a great way for students to meet other musicians and make new friends.
Rules and Guidelines
Band Members
Each band can consist of -
> A minimum of 3 students
> A maximum of 9 students
Performance Requirement
Each band must perform 2 songs:
> 1 English Song
> 1 Hindi or Regional Song
Time Limitation
> Performance time : 10 mins
> Set-up time : 7 mins
> Total time : 17 mins
Instruments Provided
> Electric Guitars (3 nos.)
> Bass Guitar (1 nos.)
> Drum Kit (1 nos.)
> Digital Keyboard I-455 (1 nos.)
Genre
> Songs can be from any genre: rock, classic rock, pop, hip-hop, funk, fusion, blues, reggae, jazz, dance
> Avoid metal and hard rock songs
Participation Guidelines
> An individual is permitted to participate in a single band only
> A School can have a maximum of 2 bands participate
Please Note :
a. Individual participants are allowed to bring their own instruments.
b. Programming is not allowed. (Pre-recorded loops, backing tracks, usage of laptop and similar techniques are prohibited and will lead to disqualification.)
c. The participating school must take responsibility of travel to the venue and/or outstation stay.
d. The participating school must provide the tech-rider/requirements of each participating band at least one week before the event.
Judges for Hebron Battle of Bands 2023
Savio John
Savio John is a well known Professional Musician. Specifically a Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist. He has been performing since a very young age and has toured multiple cities performing in various venues. He is also a Gospel Musician and has featured on multiple TV shows. He is currently working with Torrins Music, India, as the Director: Learning & Innovation. Since the past 10 years, he has been working with Institutions engaged in Education handling Business Development, Learning & Development, Strategy and Implementation. Savio has always been vocal about making Music a compulsory subject in schools as the creativity, discipline and communication that it demands would help students become better individuals. Savio has authored the Vocal Curriculum for Torrins and also conducts Vocal Workshops across various schools.
Uday Iyer
Uday Iyer AKA UD, the former vocalist of Agni, the voice behind the iconic song Tandav, a voiceover and theatre artist, and a communication skills expert catering his services to many who need it the most.
Quitting his high paying corporate world after 22 years, UD follows his passion for teaching, singing, motorcycling and wildlife full time today.
15 years of hardcore communication skills training, covering Verbal and Non Verbal Communication skills for more than 5000 students till date, UD has also taught verbal reasoning for GMAT, GRE and SAT for good 5 years.
UD is the title winner of the SUPERSPEAKER Season 2, a prestigious reality show to find the best speaker in the country. And Uday won the title from among 2,15,000 entries.
Along with his band, scHwa, UD has recently released three singles titled Rudrabal, Mother's Instinct, and Everything Searches For Something on 150 platforms, along with two quite successful lyric videos on YouTube.
At present, UD is devoted in enhancing communication skills of those who need it the most through invaluable communication skills courses available online.
Battle of The Bands - 2023
Participating Schools -
- Tashi Namgyal Academy - Gangtok
- Hebron English School - Bagdogra
- St. Xavier's School - Pedong
- St. Paul's School - Jalpaiguri
- St. Joseph's School North Point - Darjeeling
- Sanskriti - The Gurukul - Assam
- Hebron School - New Rangia
- G.D. Goenka School - Siliguri
- Immanuel International School - Siliguri
Winner of the 2023 - Battle Of The Bands
Winners - Tashi Namgyal Academy
1st Runners Up - St. Joseph' School North Point
2nd Runners Up Position tie between - G.D. Goenka School & Hebron School - New Rangia
Location of the School