St. Xavier’s Institute of Performing Arts, had organised
“Festival of School Choirs 2026” for the Primary and High Schools of Various Cities on 22nd August 2026 at St. Xavier’s Loyola Hall, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, at 6:00 pm.
There were multiple schools that took part in this event.
The WINNERS are:
Category A – Primary School
Winners:
1st Runners Up:
2nd Runners Up:
Category B – High School
Winners:
1st Runners Up:
2nd Runners Up:
Welcome Speech
Good evening, everyone.
On behalf of St. Xavier’s Institute of Performing Arts, I extend a very warm welcome to our Chief Guest, distinguished judges, principals, teachers, parents, and all the talented young choristers gathered here for the 12th Festival of School Choirs – 2026.
This Festival is a celebration of music, harmony, and unity. It provides a platform for young singers from different schools to come together, share their talents, and experience the joy of choral music.
While this evening includes a friendly competition, the true spirit of the Festival lies in participation, teamwork, and the friendships built through music.
We thank all the schools, conductors, and students for being part of this wonderful event and wish every choir the very best.
Let us now enjoy an evening filled with beautiful music and inspiring performances.
Thank you, and welcome to the Festival.
Chief Guest Introduction
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is our privilege to welcome our esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Caesar D’Silva, Principal of Global Indian International School (GIIS), Ahmedabad.
Mr. D’Silva is a distinguished education leader known for his commitment to nurturing well-rounded, future-ready learners. Under his leadership, GIIS Ahmedabad has become a centre of academic excellence, innovation, and holistic development. He is a strong advocate of the renowned 9GEMS educational framework, which focuses on developing students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and morally.
His contributions to education have earned national recognition, including being featured among India’s Emerging Business Leaders by Republic World for his transformative impact on the field of education.
Through his vision and dedication, Mr. D’Silva continues to inspire students, educators, and communities to strive for excellence while upholding strong values and character. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to our Chief Guest, Mr. Caesar D’Silva.
Vote of Thanks
We would like to begin this Vote of Thanks by expressing my sincere gratitude to Fr. Raj of St. Xavier’s Loyola Hall for kindly providing us with this beautiful venue for the evening.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Caesar D’Silva principal of Global Indian International, Godrej City Garden, for graciously accepting our invitation to be the Chief Guest for today’s programme. We are deeply grateful to him for his inspiring and meaningful message.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our esteemed judges — Mr. Mark Haydon, Mr. Robert Gomes, Ms. Janell Ferro Mr. Krunal Shah and Ms Kalgi Trivedi. We are honoured to have you with us for the Choir Competition. Your expertise, and valuable time are greatly appreciated.
We thank all the school principals for encouraging their students to participate actively in The Festival Of School Choirs. Without their constant support, this event would not have been possible.
A special word of appreciation goes to all the choir masters for the time, effort, and passion they invested in preparing their choirs, giving us a truly memorable musical experience.
We thank Mr. Nilesh and his team for providing an excellent sound system.
We also thank our cameraman, Mr. Kotubai, for capturing these wonderful moments.
We appreciate Mr. Kunal for arranging light refreshments for the participants, and Mr. Divyang Babaria and his team for their support with arrangements.
Our heartfelt thanks to Ms Nicolette Gore and Mr. Pauli Thomas for anchoring the programme so gracefully and keeping the evening lively and well-coordinated.
We sincerely thank all our volunteers for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success.
Before we conclude, we would like to express our special gratitude to Fr. Vincent D’Souza, whose vision, leadership, and tireless efforts made this event possible. His dedication to promoting music and providing young singers with a platform to showcase their talents has been the driving force behind The Festival of School Choirs.
We sincerely thank him for organizing this wonderful event and for inspiring excellence through music.
Lastly, we thank each one of you for your valuable time, presence, and continued support, which truly encouraged and inspired us.
Thank you all.