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Rally Round Pops to enthrall everybody

by Omar RAJRATHNAM

An evening of evergreen pop songs and dance will unfold from May 13-15 from 7.30 pm at the S. Thomas' College Hall as its students prepare to present one of the liveliest concerts of this year. Aptly titled 'Rally Round Pops' the concert is being organised by the Parent-Teacher Association of STC, directed by renowned stage personality Vinodh Senadeera and produced by his associate and former student Marlon Jesudason. The show is a sequel to the successful 'Rally Round' entertainment series which is being successfully staged this year for the fifth time.

The night will feature some of the finest hits from the 70s era to the early 90s where students of the school will recreate the magical vocals and graceful dance routines of phenomenal vocalists such as Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and trendsetting bands such as Boney M and Abba. Choristers of the Canto Perpetua Choir will join the ensemble to spice up the concert too.

A number of external artistes will perform on the night to add to the pop frenzy and the gigantic sets resembling the 'Pop' theme being erected in the corridors leading to the main hall and the colourful costumes are slated to take everyone down pop's memory lane too. Preparations are in full wing to ensure that the recreation of the pop scene is done in style and a carnival will take place at the end of the concert to make the event a memorable one.