Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 21: Popular Konkani monthly ‘Naman Ballok Jesu’ will organize ‘Carols 2017’, a carol singing competition, as a preparation for Christmas.
Groups are invited to participate in the compaction irrespective of caste, creed and religion, which will be held at the premises of Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru on December 10 at 2 pm.
Groups have to register their names by December 4 at the magazine’s office at Infant Jesus, Bikarnakatte.
The 1st prize is a trophy, certificate, a gift voucher and Rs 5,000 and the 2nd prize is trophy, certificate, a gift voucher and Rs 2,500.
Prizes will be distributed after the completion of the competition.
The rules are as follows:
1. The competition will be in Konkani and English language in three categories:
1st Category: below 18 years (English and Konkani)
2nd category: above 18 years (English and Konkani)
3rd category: Religious institutions (convents, seminaries, formation houses)
2. Group can sing either Konkani or English carols only! Religious institutions can sing in any language!
3. Any group can participate in this competition irrespective of parish, institution, religion or faith.
4. A minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 are allowed to sing in a group. (Musicians can be extra, but are not allowed to sing). Musician, if sings is counted in the group. An individual can participate only in one group.
5. The maximum time to a group is 6 minutes only. No time would be given to stage setting or formation. A warning bell would be rung after 5 minutes.
6. As an aid to the singing the group can make use of the keyboard, guitars. No electronic music or prerecorded music would be entertained.
7. The points will be out of 100 - 70% for singing (harmonized singing with voice excellence) 30% for presentation (colorful costume, chorale discipline, inspiring expression). Cribs, banners, Tableaus, etc. will not fetch marks.
8. Registration forms are available at the magazine’s office. They are to be submitted to the office with registration fees of Rs 300 by December 4. Forms could be sent through email.
For more details - namanballokjesu@gmail.com or 9844241785