“ Teens Rock : The Battle of the Bands " started as a concept in 2014 to provide platform for Academic school bands , to promote early Music Education among School Kids in Academic schools .
As the name suggest Teens Rock : Students below age of 18 from Academic Schools with Music bands are allowed to participate .
The journey started in 2014 from Delhi / NCR total 40 schools participating to 2017 where the 4th Edition of Teens rock The Battle of Bands witnessed over 125 Academic schools participation from Delhi , Gurugram , Jaipur , Chandigarh , Lucknow , Indore , Kochi , Bengaluru & Kolkata .
TEENS ROCK THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS is a bold initiative for promoting music playing and performance amongst teenagers . The idea is to provide one of a kind a platform for teenagers to showcase their talent and interest in music which often goes unnoticed , otherwise .
Teens Rock the Battle of Bands has two Phases , Phase 1 City Auditions : where the Academic school bands Take Auditions in a Yamaha Music Stores , City Auditions the band contest was judged by the Teachers of Trinity College London , Teachers are accomplished musicians who are known nationally in the field of music . Phase 2 is the Grand Finale where all the participating City Winners will represent their respective School / City .
11 Academic School bands were present for the Grand Finale of the Mega Event at DLF PLACE SAKET – NEW DELHI on 3rd Dec 2017 .
Pathways School Gurugram , Amity International School – New Delhi , Army Public School Bengaluru , Gopalan International School Bengaluru , Sacred Heart School Kochi , Don Bosco School Kolkata , Rajagiri Public School Kochi , Modern Academy Lucknow , St Xavier ’ s School Chandigarh , Rukamani Birla Public School Jaipur & Emerald Heights International Indore
The finale was judged by the Mr . Gino banks ( Ace Drummer ), Mr . Subir Malik ( Parikarma Band ) & Mr . Rahul ram ( Indian Ocean Band )
The Winners are Awarded with Yamaha Music Instruments , Winners : A Full Band gear worth Rs . 2,17,000 / -, 1st Runners Up Band Gear Worth Rs . 1,49,000 / - & 2nd Runners up are awarded with Yamaha Arranger Workstation PSR-970 worth Rs . 1,05,990 / -. In addition to the rewards for the winners , the band contest was covered by print media and effectively publicized on social media to generate maximum leverage for the school and its participants . Making it one of its kind of Music competition for academic school bands .
The Winners for 2017 Teens Rock The Battle of Bands 2017 is Sacred Heart Plus Two Thevera , Kochi .
1st Runners up were Gopalan International School , Bengaluru
2nd runners up were Amity International School Saket , New Delhi
The Event was witnessed by more than 2000 people who had turned out to see the 11 School bands compete for the Tittle . Mr . Hitoshi Mochizuki Managing Director , Yamaha Music India , was most happy for being able to provide Academic School Bands with a platform to showcase their talent . “ We are continuously trying to make Teens Rock The Battle of Bands bigger and better every year the zonal finales and the number of entries we received this year are a proof of how much popularity this competition has gathered since its first edition ,” he stated . “ We are proud to see these Academic Schools perform with such passion .”
“ Gino Banks ” quoted Good up & coming talent with great variety . Music looking bright in India !
Testimonials of Winners : -
Amity International School Saket , New Delhi
“ Performing at Yamaha ’ s Teen Rock was an out of the world experience for us . Not only did it give us great exposure , but we got to perform in front of some of the most accomplished musicians of our country . What made it even better was the fact that we were performing in front of our home crowd . We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Yamaha for giving us the opportunity to showcase our talent in front of judges we ’ ve always looked up to . Performing at the finals of the Battle of the Bands was an experience we will always remember .” Sharanya Arun ( Violinist- Amity International School Saket , New Delhi )
Sacred Heart Plus Two Thevera , Kochi
“ On the very onset we would like to thanks Yamaha Music India . Our students had a wonderful experience by Participating in the Teens Rock competition held at New Delhi . All the arrangements conveyance stay and the food were excellent . Above all the concern that you showed all through is really praise worthy . Once again thank you “ Team Yamaha ” for the wonderful opportunity that you had provided us .” Tomy Anthraper principal at Sacred Heart Plus Two Thevera , Kochi .
Gopalan International School , Bengaluru Amity International School Saket , New Delhi
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