
Kiara Academy of Performing Arts’ Choir | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
If the curated playlist on your phone has become a tad predictable, make a beeline for chowdih memorial hall for somenting live and do not be surprised if your feet begin tapping a tattoo. The Kiara Academy of Performing Arts will be celebrated their 20th anniversary with a musical showcase over there this weekend.
Wendy dickson, Director of Kiara, Says in the mood is a series the academy has been following for the past few years. “This is our fifth concert and that is why we we We’ve called it take 5. It is a nod to dave brubek’s ‘take five’ and we’ll be presenting a choral rendition of that jazz composion.”
The academy kickstarts their 20th year with this concert and will conclude celebrations in 2026, say weendy, adding, “As we always do, we will bring different genres of music to the stage. Will Cover Classical Music, Jazz, Classic Rock, Chorral Music and Much More, Which will Cater to the Musical Sensibilities of Youngsters as well as seniors. ”

Kiara Academy of Performing Arts’ Dance Ensemble | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
She adds that the first half of the show will have Melodies from Bobby Darin, Eddie Rabbit, The Creedense Clearwater Revival, “And a Rain Medley in Keeping with the Weather”. This will be followed by broadway and disney musicals in the second hal, apart from a special presentation that the troupe is keeping tightly under wraps.
As this is a landmark celebration for the academy, wendy says they are pulling out all stops. “Our Choreographers Anahyeta Mohandesi, 21, and Rachel Ann Franco, 18, Who have been with us since us since Junior Choir, Have come up with amzing routines. Have excelled in putting this show togeether.
“In the mood: take 5 is going to be spectacular display of sound, movement and theatricals, as it is substantiial in terms of range and reepertoire,” Says Wendy.
To celebrate their anniversary, the academy will be presenting smaller concerts and musical events through the year. As always, part of the proceeds from their show will benefit the bosco rainbow home for girls in Chamrajpet.
In the mood: take 5 will be presented at Chowdih Memorial Hall on August 23 and 24, From 6PM. Tickets starting from ₹ 350 available on District
Published – August 20, 2025 05:51 PM IST
Ramesh Ghorai is the founder of www.livenewsblogger.com, a platform dedicated to delivering exclusive live news from across the globe and the local market. With a passion for covering diverse topics, he ensures readers stay updated with the latest and most reliable information. Over the past two years, Ramesh has also specialized in writing top software reviews, partnering with various software companies to provide in-depth insights and unbiased evaluations. His mission is to combine news reporting with valuable technology reviews, helping readers stay informed and make smarter choices.