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The curtains came down today on the National Song Festival, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture,Jaromir Jagr Penguins Jersey, Youth and Sport at the National Cultural Center,Steve Yzerman Red Wings Jersey, which saw the participation of choirs from Regions 4,Rod Gilbert Rangers Jersey, 5,Carey Price Canadiens Jersey, 6,Keith Yandle Rangers Jersey, and 10.The main objective of this initiative, which was launched in November 2011, is the resuscitation of choral singing. It catered for all the different music formats including choral singing, drumming and verses.Each group/choir performed a song of their choice along with a compulsory national song and was judged by a panel of esteemed individuals, known for their sterling contribution to local music.Students of the New Amsterdam Secondary School, winners of the National Song FestivalGroups were judged on a number of aspects including, phrasing,Mark Recchi Penguins Jersey, presentation of music (performance) musicality and presentation in terms of the appearance of the groups.In the large category, the winners were: the Brickdam Cathedral winning third place and $100,000,Tom Barrasso Penguins Jersey, Saxa Heralders-second place with $200,000, and New Amsterdam Secondary School- first place winning $300,000.Meanwhile, in the small category,Gustav Nyquist Red Wings Jersey, first place went to The Messengers- copping $200,000, second place- J-Four Inspiration- $125,000, and third place- Circle of Love- winning $75,Tomas Plekanec Canadiens Jersey,000. (GINA) |
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