NMCPA

I am delighted to endorse Ms. Neecia Majolly, a distinguished Competition Convener, who has continually demonstrated her unwavering commitment to fostering musical talent, particularly among the youth. Having known Ms. Majolly personally, I can attest to her exceptional dedication to the field of music.

Her initiation of this competition stands as a testament to her passion for nurturing emerging talents. I wholeheartedly support this endeavour and extend my best wishes for its success. I envision this competition evolving to encompass a broader spectrum of instruments and countries, making it a significant catalyst for the advancement of Western classical music education in India.

Ms. Majolly, a revered mentor, has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous successful musicians in India. Her influence and guidance have made her a beacon for aspiring talents in the realm of music education.

Wishing Ms. Majolly and the NMCPA team continued success in nurturing musical talent.

By entering this online competition for piano, violin, and singing, you will definitely get a lot of attention. The musician extraordinaire behind this competition is Neecia Majolly. She is a concert pianist, singer/songwriter, composer, choir director and mentor. Possessing a lot of experience and skill, she has been honoured with numerous prestigious music and film awards on a global scale including the Gold Prize for Composition at the World Classical Music Awards.  This competition organised by an individual possessing extensive expertise and understanding will undoubtedly speak for itself. Don't miss out on this rare chance. Seize the opportunity!

When Ms Neecia Majolly proposed this competition to me, I immediately knew this was going to be a winner. Why? Because Ms Majolly is one of the finest musicians in India who is passionate about music education, especially for youth, and spares no effort in giving them opportunities to attain high standards of excellence in their approach to the art. Besides being a performer and mentor amongst her many attributes, Ms Majolly is also an experienced competition writer, having already written a couple of national level competitions in the past which have met with great success. This competition will be a godsend for both teachers and students of western classical music, and will certainly inspire upcoming talent in the country. I fervently hope that through the years, this competition will spread through many more countries and incorporate more disciplines. I wish this wonderful competition all the very best!

GlobalKulture is a collective and a youth organization for artist facilitation run by social entrepreneurs who are established musicians and artists. It plays the role of a facilitator to musicians, peacemakers, artists or anyone who wants to make a difference today. Collaboration is at the heart of Globalkulture’s mission - be it with individuals, government administrators or other Non- Governmental organisations invested in social change. ‘Education through Art’- that vision drives GlobalKulture to build an ‘art friendly’ society, where diverse art forms are accessible to everyone, especially the dying art forms like Folk music and Tribal culture which is almost unknown to many. We curate cross-cultural exchange of artistes between different countries and the most immediate need identified by the collective is the creation of reasonable livelihood for artists through scholastic engagement, allowing arts education to improve and artists to live with independence and dignity.

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