Dubai: Workshop for the Semi Finalists Of Gvom - 4

By Roshan D’Silva
Bellevision Media Network

Dubai, Jul 16, 2014 : In anticipation of GVOM 4 to be held on 7th November 2014 in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,  the Semi Finals  of the UAE chapter will be held on Friday 26th September  2014 in Dubai,  for selection of  two most proficient  singers to represent  at the Finals.

 

Mangalore Konkans Dubai  in its best Endeavour to elevate the singing standard of the 12 semi finalists, organized a Workshop  on Friday  27th June  2014 from 10.30 am to 1 noon at the residence of Mr. James Mendonca, the Honorary President of Mangalore Konkans Dubai.  The workshop was focused on mentoring the budding singers, targeting on better  skills of singing & presentation on the stage,  keeping in mind the competence required for a Gulf Level contest.

 

The three hour  intense workshop  comprised of  two sessions  conducted by  two admired  Musicians  Arun D’Silva and Ramiro Mascarenhas both of whom were in the panel of judges at the Preliminary round for selection of these 12 semi finalists. 

 

 

The first  part of the workshop  conducted by Arun D’silva,  involved  audition of the 12  semi-finalists  who  have been  already  commenced preparations for their performance at the Semi Finals  to be held on  26th  September  2014.   While Arun encouraged each Semi finalist to introspect  her / his  own  singing performance, the  other semi finalists were requested to give their positive feedback.   This  self as well as group evaluation of the singers was an  unique  way of  inculcating  professionalism in  their existing singing skills. The positive feedback provided to each Semifinalist,  was well received and  encouraged them to put in rigorous efforts to practice, to be truly qualified to sing at the Gulf Level. 

 

Arun appealed to the Semi Finalists to take up  various voice training exercises that would inspire, boost one’s morale & take serious note of their weaknesses & various aspects of their voices  while  singing as mentioned below: 

 

1. Singing Power

2. Extending one’s vocal  range

3. Vocal Flexibility and accuracy

4. Developing  ones Vibrato

5. Sustaining voice when singing

6. Developing a smooth voice

 

Ramero Mascarenhas through  valuable examples, highlighted the importance of coordinating  on facial  expressions,  actions  and  lyrics of the song.  He stressed on the  pitch control, breathing technique and accent / pronunciation of lyrics of the song.

 

Ramero  further explained how ones  conscious and sub conscious mind plays an important  part in delivery of  good singing.  He also  explained  the  difference between confidence and over confidence on the stage   and how each of these   affect  one’s performance.  Dressing up to the  theme of the song,  using the stage while singing, coordination with the musicians and swaying to the music are some of the hints prompted  by him to the Semi Finalists  to give the best performance.

 

The   briefing and guidance  provided  by both these mentors   gave a big boost in the confidence level of the participants who are now enlightened on achieving success through perfection.

 

Roshan D’silva, event co-coordinator  briefed the participants on the rules of the GVOM  4 Finals to be held in Muscat and the  Semi Finals to be held in Dubai   and also addressed  the doubts and clarifications of the participants. 

 

To all the Konkani lovers in the UAE, Mangalore Konkans Dubai  reminds  to mark  the following dates on their  calendar  :

• 26th September 2014  - Gulf Voice of  Mangalore UAE Chapter – Semi Finals

• 12th December 2014    -  Family Fiesta 2014