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Thursday, November 22, 2018
COMMUNITY Doha College launches third edition of ‘Qatar Primary School of the Year’ Doha College (DC) recently launched the third edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’, a nationwide competition for young choirs at InterContinental Doha the City Hotel. Dana Alfardan, Qatari composer and Doha College alumna, acted as the Ambassador of the competition and also wrote its anthem Wings of the Falcon – a set piece for QPSCoY’s first edition. The launch event was supported by four school choirs including Doha British School, Doha English Speaking School, Dukhan English School and Doha College Al Waab. QPSCoY welcomes all primary schools from across Qatar to join the competition, which will once again be hosted by Greg Beardsell, choral specialist and conductor, The 2019 competition will take place in February and will have all the attributes of a choral festival while adding an element of healthy competition for the young singers. The adjudicators will be independently chosen,
focusing on notable musicians from across Qatar, to have a fair distinction between those taking part. Steph Gomaa, Head of Music at Doha College said, “QPSCoY 2019 has now launched with aplomb. It was simply wonderful to see so many children singing with passion and enthusiasm at our launch event. This year we had four schools joining together to sing for our shared communities, and it was wonderful to see so many people in attendance, enjoying the music. This is the primary reason behind Doha College’s continued efforts in putting on the annual competition: bringing the community together through choral music and hopefully having fun along the way! We look forward to welcoming new and returning choirs to this year’s competition, as we are now open to entries from Qatar schools.”
Texas A&M University at Qatar hosts EES enrichment programme Texas A&M University at Qatar recently hosted Engineering Explorers STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment programme. Twenty-six students of Grade VII-IX from local schools across Qatar, including Al Shahaniya Preparatory Girls School, Doha Preparatory School for Boys, and the International School of London participated in the event. The week-long event introduced the students to engineering and the science behind it through various science activities, hands-on engineering projects and contests to challenge their skills. Participants also learned about design, teamwork and creativity through interactive activities. ‘Engineering Explorers’ is a part of STEM series workshops offered by Texas A&M at Qatar, sponsored by Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. (Oxy Qatar). The workshops are designed in a way to interest bright, young students in pursuing engineering and science career paths to develop the scientific workforce Qatar needs to reach the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Andrew H Kershaw, President and General Manager of Oxy Qatar said, “We are both honoured and delighted to support Texas A&M at Qatar’s STEM programmes that help prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Oxy Qatar strives to be a
Partner of Choice everywhere we operate by investing time and resources in programmes that strengthen local communities.” Built around the engineering design and fabrication processes, Engineering Explorers teaches students how to solve problems systematically and understand how to implement STEM basics into their future science projects. With a theme of using technology for coastal clean-up, the students designed a battery-powered hovercraft capable of cleaning the coastline offshore and onshore. The workshop ended with the students using the skills learned throughout the week to scale up and build hovercraft that could carry a team member across the room. ‘The Machine Managers’, comprising students from ISL and Doha Preparatory, won the Best Engineering award for their design, teamwork and construction. Dr César O. Malavé, Dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, said, “Qatar will need new engineers that will move the country toward the goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030, and Texas A&M at Qatar is committed in helping Qatar meet these goals. Through engaging STEM programmes such as Engineering Explorers, we hope to inspire a new generation of engineering leaders who will drive Qatar to its future success.”
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Slice of the West
Tourist flow from Qatar to Czech Republic surges over 80% in three years TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK
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T comes from the horse’s mouth. According to the Czech Tourist Authority-CzechTourism, tourist ow from Qatar to the Central European country has seen a massive surge clocking over 8o% rise in the last three years. The ďŹ gure comes from the Prague Airport. The proďŹ le of travellers from Qatar to the Czech Republic spans both nationals and expatriates. It is expected that a steady year-on-year rise will continue in the coming years owing to Czech Tourism’s robust initiatives to showcase the country’s ubiquitous diversity of tourist experiences spanning natural landscapes, architectural splendour, adventure and much more. Addressing a press conference held recently in connection with the Doha leg of touristic “Discover Central Europe Middle East Road Showâ€?, consisting of B2B workshops and presentations for travel professionals and Czech glass producers’ workshop, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait HE Martin Dvořåk praised the successful meetings and business events of the last two days and highlighted the many business opportu-
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z Qatar a priority market with large untapped potential: CzechTourism z Central European country focuses on family tourists and mature millennials, among other potential travellers nities for Czech companies in Qatar. Mr Dvořåk said: “We could see at today’s glassmakers’ workshop that the art of Bohemian glass and crystal attracts a lot of attention and is being internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, beauty and innovative design. The companies that presented themselves at the event (i.e. MOLS, Modus Bohemia LED Glass, JSB Bijoux, Misamo, GranĂĄt Turnov and SVSB) are all prime examples of how a blend of long tradition, ingenuity, devotion
and creativity can produce beautiful and outstanding products that capture people’s imagination. I am proud that the Czech Embassy in Kuwait, in cooperation with our partners, CzechTourism and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was able to open the door to Czech companies to the many business opportunities that exist in Qatar.� The aim of the road show organised by the CzechTourism along with the Embassy of the Czech Republic to Kuwait was to present the multifaceted attrac-
Doha College launches 3rd edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’
Doha English Speaking School choir
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tions of the country and portray it as a unique destination of rich historical to the contemporary diversity. An exclusive glass and crystal show that highlighted the strong heritage of the Czech Republic as a global leader in this industrial segment was also part of the road show. Commenting on the outlook of travel from Qatar to the Czech Republic, Ms Monika PalatkovĂĄ, Managing Director, Czech Tourist Authority — CzechTourism, said: “Travel from Qatar to the Czech Republic continues to be on the
upswing and we believe that we are just at the beginning of a further surge in inux from Doha, considering the geographical proximity between both the countries. Furthermore, the two daily direct ights operated by Qatar Airways are making it an ideal destination for both short and long vacations for both individual and family travellers.â€? “We want to highlight that the Czech Republic is more than just Prague and leverage our natural and cultural heritage to more travellers from Qatar,â€? said Ms Monika Palat-
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OOD news for foodies with an eclectic taste. People in Qatar can now experience the taste of Peruvian cuisine courtesy of InterContinental Doha, which, in collaboration with world-acclaimed Peruvian celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio, has launched La Mar, an upscale-casual-dining restaurant serving authentic Peruvian foods. La Mar by GastĂłn Acurio, offers a rich menu of Peruvian gastronomic delights for the ďŹ rst time ever in Doha. Offering a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and distinctive culinary experiences, the menu of La Mar features a wide range of authentic classic Peruvian dishes, including the signature Cebiche’s, seafood cooked in citrus and spices before serving, as well as Tiraditos, a Peruvian classic where raw ďŹ sh, cut in the shape
Peruvian celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio of sashimi or carpaccio is served in a spicy sauce. La Mar also offers a variety of grills for meat lovers from its grill station including grilled tenderloin, grilled chicken thighs, the Tomahawk A Lo Pobre and grilled lamb chops, among a variety of meat dishes. La Mar originally opened as a CevicherĂa in Lima specialising in Peruvian seafood. This restaurant also set shops in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Panama and many
0RQLND 3DODWNRYi 0DQDJLQJ 'LUHFWRU &]HFK 7RXULVW $XWKRULW\ Âł &]HFK7RXULVP tral Europe is a country that’s known for over twelve hundred castles, twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites, thermal spa’s, crystals, glass, native beer and a long history. Apart from Prague, the capital, Czech Republic has picturesque places like ÄŒeskĂ˝ Krumlov, PlzeĹˆ, Karlovy Vary, South Moravian region — Brno and the beautiful cultural Landscape the Lednice — Valtice complex. The local currency is Czech Korona.
RGANISED by Doha College, ‘Qatar The launch event was supported by this much-loved event: “QPSCoY 2019 has Primary School Choir of the Year’ is singing children’s voices from four school now launched with aplomb! It was simply a nationwide competition for young choirs, namely Doha British School, Doha wonderful to see so many children singing choirs, and has just launched English Speaking School (last with passion and enthusiasm at our launch its third edition in a beautiful setyear’s winners), Dukhan Eng- event. This year, we had four schools jointing offered by InterContinental lish School and Doha Col- ing together to sing for our shared commuDoha the City Hotel. The comlege Al Waab. They sang nities, and it was wonderful to see so many petition ďŹ rst appeared on the an uplifting set of songs, people in attendance, enjoying the music. Qatar music scene in 2017, varying from time-de- This is the primary reason behind Doha with an exceptionally sucfying musicals to new College’s continued efforts in putting on the cessful inaugural edition inpieces about the envi- annual competition: bringing the commuvolving many international ronment. nity together through choral music and ďŹ gures and music experts. Q P S C o Y hopefully having fun along the way! The competition ďŹ red up welcomes all priWe look forward to welcoming new the imagination of Qatar’s young mary schools from and returning choirs to this year’s singers, and its second edition, across Qatar to join competition, as we are now open to held in April 2018, attracted ex- Doha College Principal the competition, entries from Qatar schools. Roll tended participation from further Dr Steffen Sommer which will once on the main event!â€? aďŹ eld. Dukhan English School was again be hosted Doha College wishes to placed third, newly established Kings’ Col- by the esteemed choral spethank the InterContinental lege came second, and the QPSCoY title was cialist and conductor, Greg Doha The City hotel, who claimed by Doha English Speaking School, Beardsell. The 2019 comwere cordial hosts for the which entered two choirs and roused audi- petition will take place in launch, and will be the glamences with action-packed songs. February and will have all orous venue of the main Dana Al Fardan, Qatari composer and the attributes of a choral event in February 2019. Doha College alumna, acted as Ambassa- festival while adding an elIf you wish to register dor of the competition and also wrote its ement of healthy competiyour school’s choir, or to anthem “Wings of the Falconâ€? – a set piece tion for the young singers. sponsor QPSCoY and thus for QPSCoY’s ďŹ rst edition. Her contribuSteph Gomaa, Head make a signiďŹ cant contribution truly deďŹ ned the spirit of the compe- of Music at Doha Coltion to the community of Qatition and established a wonderful bond lege, expressed her ex- Steph Gomaa, Head of Music tar, visit www.dohacollege. at Doha College with Qatari music. citement at the return of com/primary-choir.
La Mar brings avour of Peruvian cuisine to Doha La Mar by Gastón Acurio offers a rich menu of Peruvian gastronomic delights for the first time ever in Doha
kovĂĄ. She further added: “The main focus of CzechTourism will be on families, mature millennials and luxury-oriented mature travellers.â€? According to her, the increasing number of travellers from Qatar alongside the rising global appeal of the Czech Republic as a top travel destination owing to the country’s unique blend of old world charm with modernity is endorsement of the Czech Republic as an eclectic and affordable destination in the Schengen zone. The Czech Republic in Cen-
other countries. La Mar Cebicheria opened in March 2015 in Buenos Aires in the Palermo Hollywood area. Celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio says: “Opening La Mar in Doha is my absolute honour and pleasure. I am ecstatic about bringing this concept to Doha where people can experience Peruvian food and hospitality, which is warm and welcoming, much like what I’ve experienced of the Qatari culture in Qatar.â€? Taking inspiration from the street food of Peru, La Mar also serves Anticuchos which Chef Gaston has adapted for this upscale restaurant. Guests can also look forward to tucking into Lomo Saltado, a popular, traditional Peruvian stir fry which combines marinated strips of beef steak with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and other ingredients. Notably, La Mar also serves another classic such as Chaufa Aeropuerto, a dish comprising various ingredients including rice, seafood and eggs. To complete the experience, La Mar’s comprehensive cocktail programme includes a list of Peruvian specials, featuring cocktails infused with Pisco, a South American grape beverage, and signature cocktails with a Peruvian twist. “La Mar is a Peruvian restaurant and we are thrilled to bring this concept from Chef Gaston Acurio to Qatar. We have been welcomed by guests to Doha and in turn extend a hand of Peruvian culture by inviting patrons to indulge in authentic Peruvian cuisine,â€? says General Manager, Tomi Lokvicic. The operating hours of La Mar are from Monday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 11.30 pm. The restaurant is situated on the InterContinental Doha property and offers its own valet service. Bookings can be made by calling +974 4484 444 For more information visit: https://www.doha.intercontinental.com/la-mar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMarInDoha/ Instagram: @lamardoha
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GULF TIMES Monday, February 18, 2019
COMMUNITY Doha College to organise Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year Doha College is all set to organise the third edition of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year from February 20 to 22 at InterContinental Hotel. The competition will be independently judged by a panel of experts, including Giovanni Pasini, Chief Conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and Qatar Chamber Choir; and Olga Protopopova, Principal for the International Centre for Music in Doha. The panel will be led Greg Beardsell, international choral music expert. Steph Gomaa, Director of Music at Doha College, said, “The ethos of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year is that of uniting children through singing. It is our aim for children to have a platform that encourages a touch of competitive spirit, with the desire to perform and excel in music. Being a High Performance Learning school, we recognise the importance of equipping students to be well-rounded, and QPSCoY allows participating children to develop a multitude of attributes and
values outside of the classroom. ” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, added, “Our school is honoured to be at the forefront of promoting excellence in music at a primary age across schools in Qatar.” Dana Al Fardan, Ambassador of the competition, said, “I look back on music making when I was a child with such fondness. I believe it is so important to encourage children not only to have an appreciation of music but to experience music through performing it and sharing it with their peers.” Six choirs will qualify for the final round, out of the 15 groups hailing from Doha, Mesaieed, Wakra and Dukhan. All competitors will participate in a big-sing led by Greg Beardsell. Music Square (51 East) will provide a piano for the three days of the competition. The event is also supported by FNAC and Symphony Events and Productions.
Dana Al Fardan
MES organises farewell event MES Indian School recently organised a farewell event for the students of Grade-XII bade at the Conference Hall of MES. The event was attended by the outgoing badge of Grade XII along with the faculty members and school officials. Mohammed Abdulla Khan welcomed the gathering. Syed Mohammad Raza Haider and Clairin C Rolland, student representatives, spoke about the significant role played by the school in their lives. Speaking on the occasion, K Abdul Karim, President of MES Governing Board, said, “As you are in the threshold of facing realities of the world, be dignified in your action, adorn noble qualities of trustworthiness and piety and exercise utmost respect to elders and parents.” A P Khaleel, Director of Cultural and Co-Curricular Activities at MES Governing Board, added, “With determination and perseverance, you can accomplish your dream of life. Utilising the unlimited talents and potential coupled with the knowledge and skill imparted by the school you can lead a life worthy of emulation.” Hammeda Kadar, Principal of MES, announced the
names of the best outgoing students and urged the students to face the world confidently. “As trustworthy custodians, we are fulfilling our obligation to the parents. And we guided you all in these years and equip you with the required knowledge and skill to confront the challenges of the world outside,” she said. The best outgoing students, included Buddhi Rohan Sai, Sreerag Vinod, Dithi Dinesan, Amina Nahaan and Hawwa Yousaf. Other titles given to the students, included Midhun Sunil Kumar and Myar Imad, best all-rounders title; Aloysius Joshy and Roslyn Varghese, best sports talents of the year; Syed Mohammad Raza Haider and Ria Elsa George, talent of the year; Nihal Ali Ebrahim and Hamna N T, best outgoing prefects; Mohammed Saadkhan and Haneen Ali, best outgoing Campus Care Force (CCF) members of the school; Hamdan Gousuddin, best scout; and Saiyed Fahmeen, best guide. Jino Mangalam, faculty member at the Department of Biology, also addressed the gathering. Representing teachers, Mr. Jino Mangalam, Department of Biology delivered a speech. The event also featured a couple of dance performances.
MPAC organises 1st Inter Do Jo Karate Championship and Camp Mamangam Performing Art Centre (MPAC) recently organised 1st Inter Do Jo Karate Championship and Camp. Shihan Vinod Kumar K, Chief Instructor and Examiner at NSKA Qatar, presided
over the championship and camp. Anjali Prasannan, Director of MPAC, inaugurated the prize distribution ceremony. Shihan Vinod Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion.
OIS organises ‘Spell Bee Competition’ Olive International School (OIS) recently organised ‘Spell Bee Competition’. Students from various schools in Qatar participated in the competition. Ehan Suhas, a student of Rajagiri Public School, won the competition. Bhagya Sreebinu, a student of Shantiniketan Indian School, bagged first runners
up position, which was followed by Sreya Bijesh, a student of Nobel International School, and Mariel Rose, a student of OIS, with second runners up and third, respectively. The competition was organised under the supervision of Geeta Somashekharan, Roopinder Kaur and Seema Guleria.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Doha College all set to host 3rd edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’
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‘QATAR Primary School Choir of the Year’ (QPSCoY) returns this February for its third and largest edition yet. Organised by Doha College, this competition for primary school choirs has grown from its inaugural event in 2017 to a nationwide musical event involving more than 700 children. The competition is inde-
pendently judged by a panel of experts comprising Giovanni Pasini, chief conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and Qatar Chamber Choir, and Olga Protopopova, Principal for the International Centre for Music in Doha. The panel will be led -- as it has from the very beginning of the competition -- by international choral music expert Greg Beardsell. In recent years, Greg has held the directorships of
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Ulster Youth Choir, Wooburn Singers and was Chorus Director for the Gabrieli Consort’s education programme ROAR. He has worked with the BBC Symphony Chorus, London Bach Choir and the London Symphony Chorus. Steph Gomaa, Director of Music at organising school Doha College, explains what QPSCoY is about: “The ethos of Qatar Primary School Choir
of the Year is that of uniting children through singing. It is our aim for children to have a platform that encourages a touch of competitive spirit, with the desire to perform and excel in music. Being a High Performance Learning school, we recognise the importance of equipping students to be well-rounded, and QPSCoY allows participating children to develop a multitude of attributes and values outside of
the classroom.” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, added: “Our school is honoured to be at the forefront of promoting excellence in music at a primary age across schools in Qatar.” Competition ambassador Dana Alfardan, internationally renowned Qatari composer and Doha College alumna composed the QPSCoY anthem ‘Wings of the Falcon’. “As a songwriter and com-
poser,” she said, “I look back on music making when I was a child with such fondness. I believe it’s so important to encourage children not only to have an appreciation of music but to experience music through performing it and sharing it with their peers.” Six choirs will qualify for the final, out of the 15 groups hailing from Doha, Mesaieed, Wakra and Dukhan. All competitors will participate in a
big-sing led by Greg Beardsell, whose engaging workshops have enchanted past editions’ choirs and will again be part of this years’ schedule. QPSCoY will be held from February 20 to 22 at InterContinental The City, main sponsors, while Music Square (51 East) will provide a piano for the three days of the competition. The event is also supported by FNAC and Symphony Events & Productions.
Focus on disabilities at teachers training
‘Together We Care’: DMIS holds
workshop at Olive International School
interactive session for mothers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA
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A teachers training workshop was held at Olive International School on the Nuaija campus on February 16. The first session was led by Fr. Justin on the topic, ‘Learning Disabilities and Teaching Challenges’. The workshop dealt with different types of learning disabilities and methods to improve them. Fr. Justin explained how learning difficulties differ from learning disabilities and dealt with the misconceptions that arise re-
garding the same. This session was followed by an interactive session by Nabeel Ahmed Baig who conducted interesting activities for teachers to bring out the importance of instilling hope in students and motivating them to reach out to their dreams. Baig inspired the audience through his success story and highlighted the importance of teamwork, leadership, patience and unity in personal and professional life. The session came to an end on a very positive note.
OIS marks Feb as Traffic Awareness Month
DOHA Modern Indian School hosted an interactive session for mothers of wards with the objective of lending an insight into the different approaches used in the classrooms. The session was held in the school premises on February 17. School Principal Panchali Dasgupta Sahu welcomed the mothers and briefed them about the intent behind the endeavor. Head of Primary Michelle Iyer conducted an interactive session on ‘Preparedness for effective learning’. The workshop was held to join hands with mothers and work together for the children’s physical and mental health. Its aim was to make mothers aware of the innovative methods adopted by DMIS, to teach concepts in a way that children get reinforcement of what they have learnt in school. Mothers took part in different activities. School counsellor Unnikrishnan showed the mothers how to remain calm and free from anxiety in times of stress. The session proved to be an enriching for mothers.
Olive International School, Khairaitiyat is observing February as Traffic Awareness Month where the ‘Little Olivians’ are practicing traffic and safety rules on day-to-day basis.
BPS programme to boost global brotherhood TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA
IN its endeavor to develop global citizenry, Birla Public School launched its new project ‘Think Globally Work Locally’ on January 19, at the BK Birla Auditorium. The project aims at imbibing the spirit of global brotherhood and to help the students realise their responsibility to make this world a better living place. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030 adopted at the World Summit of United Nations was introduced to launch the
programme. This project aims at introducing the SDGs to all schools in Doha and work in collaboration to create awareness and to contribute to the cause of humanity. The school plans to organise Inter-School competitions, a Conclave and a Youth conference in collaboration with UNO and UNICEF with the aim to involve youths and inspire them to contribute to this global venture. All schools in Doha very soon get an official invitation for the same. School Principal A P Sharma said the spirit of ‘Vasud-
haiva Kutumbakam’ should be imbibed by the students. He congratulated the students and staff of the school for contributing for SDGs in collaboration with United Nations Organization. Rekha George, HOD of Social Science department, introduced the programme, a beautiful dance performance depicting all 17 SDGs. A mesmerising song ‘I Love SDGs’ was presented by the students. Bhavna V S introduced the SDGs, their objectives, vision, the programme designed by the school, the road map and how it can be incorporated in all teaching
and learning practices in the school. Senior Vice-Principal Shirly Rappai motivated the staff saying it’s an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of the world and help children become good citizens of the world. Vice-Principal Radhika Rele, Rajesh Pillai, Administrative Manager Joseph K, HOD Music Department Marshal, Sreelakshmi, John and students took special efforts to make the program a success. Betty Leone compered the programme while Mohammed Nawas proposed the vote of thanks.
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Wednesday, February 27. 2019
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Doha College organises third edition of QPSCOY Competition Doha College recently organised the third edition of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year (QPSCOY) Competition at Intercontinental Hotel. The three day event featured a choral workshop by Greg Beardsell. world-renowned choral expert from UK. was attended by over 700 children. Greg introduced new techniques. beats and tunes at the workshop. Greg was also the lead adjudicator of the competition. joined on the panel by Sonja Park. co-founder of Moving Young Artists. Qatar National Music Competition and International Chamber Music Concerts Series for Peace and Unity: Giovanni Pasini. Chief Conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and the Qatar Chamber Choir; and Olga Protopopova, Principal of the International Centre for Music in Doha. Dana Alfardan. Qatari music composer who wrote the bespoke song Wings of the Falcon for the inaugural competition in 2017, reprised her role as QPSCOY Ambassador. Speaking about the choir's achievement. Mark Young, Conductor of Descant from Dukhan English School, said, "Descant comprises 47 children from Grade V-VI. representing a diverse cross-section of the school community. who have a passion for singing and enjoy performing. It has been a privilege for our children to perform alongside other school choirs and be involved in such an outstanding musical experience."
Dr Steffen Sommer. Principal of Doha College, said, "Yet again, Doha College has contributed to generating and promoting excellence in Qatar. The musical talent. precision of coaching and musicianship displayed made it clear that the competition has now reached a level which will, almost by default. lead to more searching challenges in the future and. with it. generate yet a higher level of performance." The choirs from various schools that participated in the competition. included American Community School, American School of Doha Dragon Voice Squad. Doha British School - Ain Khaled, Doha British School - Al Wakrah. Doha College Cantabile .Doha College Fortes. Doha College Prestos. Doha English Speaking School Cantabile. Doha English Speaking School Voice Squad. Dukhan English School Descant. GEMS Wellington School, King's College Concert Choir, Mesaieed International School Primary Choir. Sherborne Qatar Prep School Choir, Swiss International School Qatar. Dukhan English School Descant bagged the winning title. which was followed by King's College Concert Choir and Doha English Speaking School Voice Squad with second and third positions, respectively. Doha College Fortes received the Stagecraft Award and Sherborne Qatar Prep School Choir the Repertoire Award.
Actor Sarjano Khalid to visit Doha tomorrow Sarjano Khalid, the male protagonist of Indian Malayalam film June, is all set to visit Doha tomorrow along with Rajisha Vijyan. award winning actress. The movie has been running successfully in theatres since its release on February 21 in Doha. Sarjano Khalid, the debutant actor who plays the role of Noel, is an alumnus of Ideal Indian School. June is directed by debutant director Ahammed Kabeer and produced by Vijay Babu, under the
banner of Friday Film House. The film highlights the importance of family relationships, friendships and the likes. through the eyes of a woman. The movie has been widely accepted to evoke high school nostalgia among the viewers. Sarjano Khalid and Rajisha Vijayan will interact with the audience at the Asian Town Cinema at 7:45pm tomorrow during the celebrity screening of the movie.