Konkani Nirantari Welcome to the Record Breaking Event, in the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’. The following are the instructions, which is read and understood by each participant of ‘Konakni Nirantari’ Konakni Nirantari – When and Where? The event will take place, starting from 26 Jan.2008,at 6 a.m. and will conclude on 27 Jan.2008 at 10 p.m. The event will be staged at the amphitheatre of Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, Mangalore. How the performance is organized Each group will sing continuously for one hour only, consisting of 15 songs approximately. Like wise, one after the other 40 groups will sing continuously for 40 hours, and make a new record in the books. The following are the rules and guidelines laid by the GWR Individuals who are below the age of 14 years are not eligible to perform. Individuals who are between the age group of 14 to 18 years will have to get a consent letter from their parents/guardians (The consent lettr format will be provided). Each group will perform only for one hour, once they leave the stage, no member of the group is allowed to come again. Since this is performance based event and not a competition, a member of a parish can join another parish group (as their convenience), but no individuals are allowed to take part in 2 or more groups. An individual can perform only once. The song selected should be minimum for a duration of 3 and ½ (three and half) minutes. There is no upper time limit for a song. Between two songs, the interval or pause should not be more than 30 seconds. The prelude of a song only be played by orchestra, and no interludes played in between the songs. The orchestra will be provided. Since this is multiple singing event, no solos, duets, trios or quartets will be allowed. All the songs should be sung by all the members of the group, But division of group (only gents singing/only ladies singing or a mix of both) is allowed. The words are legibly sung at a reasonable standard. Therefore, no humming are allowed (Hmm or la……….la…….. or Haa….haaaa….). But within the group if one division is singing sings the words, the other division can hum. There should be minimum of 30 people in a group. The upper limit is not marked. Singing could be with voices (with alto tenor or bass) or without voices. The responsibilities of a group It is necessary for you to choose a ‘co-ordinator’ and a ‘music-director’ amongst you. The duty of the co-ordinator is to coordinate among the group members, regarding practices and related matters. The music director will help you in practicing your songs with appropriate pitch and rhythm. There are no restrictions over the uniform costume. But keeping in mind the magnitude of the event, you may select a uniform costume. As this event is telecast lively and covered by media and TV personnel, it is necessary that you look appealing. It is necessary that you arrange at least 8 practices, as per your convenience at your place, you can have maximum number of practices, if you think it is necessary to bring out the quality of singing. It is necessary that you send a ‘recorded audio cassette’ of songs, which u practice by 15th of December, 2007, to Mandd Sobhann office (Kalaangann) for scrutiny. The scheduled time of your performance will be decided by lots. You are requested to report 2 hours prior to your scheduled time. The lots will be taken on Jan 6th 2008, at Kalaangann, wherein, the co-ordinator and music director of your group should be present without fail. If you require, you can request to send one music master from our ‘Sangeet Salaha Samiti’. He will come and help you out, and will make you sing better. There will be a rehearsal with the orchestra at Kalaangann. Five of you (including co-ordinator and music director) should make it to present yourself for this rehearsal. The date will be announced on 6th January 2008. This is a strong request to all the members of the groups, that at any given point of time, you are not going to stop your singing inspite of all the difficulties like – power failure, sicknesses etc. you are also requested not to consume alchohalic drinks or things like jarda, paan etc. Any clarifications feel free to call 09986917150 Joel Periera ( Music Director Konkani Nirantari) 09900448888 Louis J Pinto (President, Mandd Sobhann) 09845348558 Arun Raj (Technical Director, Konkani Nirantari) 09343541565 Kiran Dsouza (co ordinator – office and communication)