Jesus Youth Mumbai organized a music workshop called Melodiam conducted for the youth talented in music- singers and instrumentalists, from 9th March t0 11th March, 2018, at Hope centre, Mhatarpada road, Andheri West. The workshop that was led under the guidance of the members of Rexband- Alphons Joseph, Beena Manoj, Shelton Pinheiro, turned out to be a fruitful one and was attended by 55 young talented Catholics. The workshop mainly focused on understanding Christian music and an individual’s role in using their talent to spread God’s message.
The workshop included various interesting sessions and training that covered the difference between western music and Indian classical music, basic notes, notations of music, chords and singing in harmonies, vocal exercises, body posture and dialect. The workshop also focused on leading a praise and worship and understanding Christian music. There was even a question and answer session in which the participants were given a chance to clear out their doubts and discuss about their concern related to music.
The workshop also included the celebration of Holy Mass, Adoration, Taize prayer and prayer and worship. Fr. Nicholas Dias from Archdiocese of Delhi was the chief celebrant for the Holy Mass on the day. Rex Band is an international Band performed for 6 World Youth Days and various other musical programmes across the globe spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
