Rhythm of the Maroons musical extravaganza, a top musical school show in the country was held on 29 October 2016 at the BMICH. The event featured best vocal and instrumental talent from the College and recorded one of the highest audience numbers for a musical show organized by a school in Sri Lanka.
Principal of Ananda College, S.M.Keerthirathne welcomed the guests. CIC Holdings’ renowned stationery brand CIAL was the main sponsor of the event, graced by many prominent personalities and featuring soul-stirring music by young talent.
The musical show aims to touch the pinnacle of music by providing Ananda College’s talented students a high profile platform to showcase their potential. About 300 students participated at the event.
The ‘Rhythm of the Maroons’ was a pop band started by a group of students from the Ananda College Music Circle, which organizes the yearly event. The event’s origin has interesting beginnings.
The CIAL best voice winner award was bagged by Sahana Amodya de Silva. Reputed and popular singers - Heshan Gamage, Piyath Rajapakshe and Danushka Chandimal , entertained the audience.
Delightful dance performances further heightened the excitement, with students from Visakha Vidyalaya, Anula Vidyalaya and Leeds International School, Panadura performing at the venue. The teacher in charge of the event was K.M. Rathnapala.