Chandigarh, July 30 -- Mount Carmel School under the visionary leadership of its founders and directors, Earnest Charles J Samuel and Annie Charles Samuel alongwith the principal Parveena John Singh, successfully organised the 25th edition of 'Swar Udgam', an inter-school hindustani classical vocal and geet/ghazal competition, at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh. The prestigious annual event witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools across the Tricity and adjoining regions. The competition was conducted in two categories: hindustani classical vocal for students of Classes 6 to 8 and geet/ghazal for students of Classes 9 and 10. The geet and ghazal performances further reflected the participants' musical maturity, versatility and deep appreciation for India's rich cultural heritage. As per the school's longstanding tradition, the host school's presentation was a non-competitive performance, showcasing the musical talent of its own students. The competition was judged by an eminent panel comprising Varinder Kumar Chopra, a distinguished music educator with over three decades of experience in Indian classical music; Mukesh Singh, an accomplished filmmaker, director, composer, and media professional associated with leading entertainment organisations including star India, viacom18, and 9X entertainment; and Sahib Satbir, a renowned singer, songwriter, and composer celebrated for his contributions to both the Punjabi and Hindi music industries. The judges appreciated the exceptional standard of performances and encouraged the young artists to continue pursuing music with dedication and passion. Principal, Parveena John Singh reiterated the school's commitment to holistic education, stating that Mount Carmel School continues to provide opportunities that foster creativity, cultural awareness and artistic excellence alongside academic achievement. The results were: Hindustani Classical Vocal; 1st postion- Harjot Kaur, Satluj Public School; 2nd position- Amrit Kaur, I.S. Dev Samaj Sr. Sec.School; 3rd position- Vandana Prabhakar, AKSIPS - 45; consolation: Sonam Paliwal, Divya Public School and Geet/Ghazal;1st postion- Sargam Vohra, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh; 2nd postion- Ananyaa Dutt Sharma, I.S. Dev Samaj Sr. Sec.School; 3rd position- Mishti Garg, Yadvindra Public School, Mohali; consolation- Hazel, AKSIPS - 45....