The first state-level school choir competition took place on May 10 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma.

Kevileno Angami, Commissioner & Secretary of School Education & SCERT, in her exhortation acknowledged the music teachers, mentors, principals, and students for their contributions. She thanked Samagrashiksha for sponsoring the event and noted that music was piloted in 46 schools in 2018-19, with 10 schools participating in the current competition.

Music is now a formal board subject, said Angami, emphasizing its significance as an asset and a career path. “For Nagas, music’s integral role in culture has transitioned into an examinable subject. Choir music promotes harmony, teamwork, discipline, and dedication. Practice fosters consistency, shaping students to showcase their talents in future endeavors,” stated Commissioner & Secretary.

Among 46 government higher secondary schools in Nagaland, 25 submitted videos for the state-level choir competition where ten schools were selected to compete. Temsunaro Aier, IAS, State Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, delivered the keynote address, while Dr. Kevizakie Rio, Joint Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha, gave the vote of thanks.

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The judges for the competition were : Vimezo Iralu, Music Director UBC, Kohima, Zareni Yanthan, Music Director, Lotha Baptist Church,Kohima, Vini K Chishi, Vocal Instructor, Nagaland College of Music & Fine Arts, Kohima.

Results

National Anthem Category

1st: RGHSS,Kohima

2nd : Dr. Neilhouzhii Kire GHSS Kohima

3rd: GHSS Chozuba

Folk Fusion and folk song Category

1st: GHSS Chumoukedima

2nd: Dr. Neilhouzhii Kire GHSS Kohima

3rd: GHSS Chozuba