Vivace 2016

This September, we witnessed innovation meet passion at the revolutionary Vivace 16' brought to its audience by the Ananda College Western Music association.

Vivace 16' was held on the 17th of September 2016 at the Sugathadasa indoor stadium from 5.00 pm onwards.

So what exactly is,was and will be Vivace? It is a western music day following the main theme of all island inter school Beat Band competitions with the participation of over 200 schools and over 2000 students island wide with the genuine hope of developing an interest in western music fans all over the country and to offer music enthusiast students an opportunity to express their extraordinary talents to the audience.

The Ananda College Western Music Association has had its reputed roots way back since 2003 and has since been flourishing under the guidance from the current teacher in charge – Mrs. Priyanthi Perera. The ACWMA has also been popularised by the memorable "Maroons on Harmony" which has held collaborative effects from the Nalanda College Western Music Association thus far.

The ACWMA proudly presented "Vivace" for the third consecutive year with a mission to uphold school based western Music by creating an extraordinary turning point in the history through Vivace 16' by becoming the best Western Music Association amongst the schools all over Sri Lanka.

Vivace 16' saw participation of over 10 invited schools and famous musicians with the addiction of "Beat Band" concept to schools for the first time in Sri Lankan history,proving that this event was clearly unique in its nature. This evidently presented us with an opportunity to witness the competition finalists compete together for the ultimate glory to be the best beat band in Sri Lanka!

In addition to that,we also got to enjoy exciting performances from several renowned artists such as,
Bathiya Jayakody
Santhush Weeraman
Lahiru Perera
Sajith Anthony
Indrachapa Liyanage
Umaria Sinhawansa
Voice Print
Kurumba

In conclusion,Vivace 16' way definitely THE event to watch capable of presenting it's audience with a perfectly balanced mix of contemporary new bee artists and well established Sri Lankan musicians.