Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 8: The Music Association of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru organized an Intercollegiate Eastern Singing Competition on November 5 in L F Rasquinha Hall of LCRI Block. Professor Lawrence J M Pinto, associate professor of Physics, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) was the chief guest. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, principal of the College presided over the programme. Dr Florin Shalomith Soans, co-ordinator of Music Association, Amritha O, staff-in charge, Dr Charles V Furtado, director of Admin Block, Kethan Castelino and Reuban Mendonca, the student coordinators were present on the dais.

As a Physics teacher, professor Lawrence Pinto in his speech mentioned the difference between units and sound and both are created in order to bring about the language. He explained the difference between language and music. He said that music brings happiness in humanity and a good heart vibrates for the sake of music. He guided the students to grow in the direction of the way the heart directs.

There 23 colleges took part in the competition. Vivekananda College of Arts and Science, Puttur won the first place with a cash of Rs 11111, Alvas College Moodbidiri won the second place with a cash of Rs 9999 and Govinda Dasa College, Suratkal won the third place with Rs 7777 which followed by 3 consolation prizes - Rs 5555 each for first and second consolation prizes and Rs 2222 as third consolation prize.

Dr Florin welcomed the gathering. Adiraj and Manasi compered the programme. Rachael Paul proposed the vote of thanks.