Mumbai Voice Workshop, a five-day
training event for budding vocalists was inaugurated by Reverend Father Joseph
Hillary Pereira, Founder Trustee, Kripa Foundation on November 19, 2012
morning. The workshop, being held up to November 23, 2012, and conducted
by acclaimed concert artiste, vocal coach and consultant, Deirdre Lobo- D’Cunha.
Fr. Joe declared the workshop
open, and invoked divine blessings for its
success and introduced Deirdre, the California-based world renowned soprano
artiste, to the attendees. Also present at the inaugural were Deirdre’s mother
and reputed singer, Celia Lobo. The workshop is sponsored by Kripa Foundation andbeing held at St. Joseph Primary School , Bandra
(West), Mumbai, which has also provided the venue. It is supported by
Furtado’s, popular since decades for dealing in high quality music instruments
and Shield, wholesalers of crockery and cutlery.
Over 70 aspiring vocalists and
music aficionados from Mumbai, ranging from students to professionals and
clergy persons are participating in this workshop, which features one-on-one
and group sessions. They had signed up for the workshop well in advance due to
limited availability of seats. Deirdre had offered scholarships (free training)
to several deserving students, upon recommendations from their music teachers
and principals. The event was widely publicized through announcements at
various parishes in Mumbai.
Submitted by
Ashwin Honawar
Brett Rodricks
Collage
Newsdesk
