‘There is no miracle in music but only a lot of hard work,’ says Theja Meru

Dimapur, Nov. 11 (EMN): Advisor for Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA), Theja Meru on Tuesday

expressed hope that the winners of the Virtual Mozart competition would be an inspiration for many more young talents to win prizes and bring laurels to Nagaland.

Meru was speaking at the prize giving ceremony of the Virtual Mozart competition at RCEMPA. He stated that ‘there is no miracle in music but only a lot of hard work.’ He shared that Virtual Mozart was birthed during the lockdown, and said that it is ‘something we want to continue in the future, at the regional level and hopefully a national one soon.’ Placing on record that the winner’s prize was sponsored by Casio, he expressed gratitude for the support they have given for music in Nagaland,” a press statement issued on Wednesday read.

 “I want to see some of you winning bigger championships. It is high time that our young boys and girls shine in Asia, Europe, all across the world and that is not an exaggeration but we have the talent. TaFMA is proud of you, keep up the good work,” he said.

“Also echoing the Chief Minister’s dream to make Nagaland a centre of music, he said that it definitely includes ‘performing well’ but most importantly, to be able to earn a livelihood and make a career out of it,” it read.

It said that TaFMA has organised more than 20 events online from April till October this year.

Former president of Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI), Chris Kire said “it is very encouraging to see TaFMA taking this initiative, giving a platform to young talents, and driving the youth to a positive direction.” Terming it as a ‘big achievement’ in the state, he commended TaFMA for taking the extra mile especially in the field of music to showcase our talents to the world, it stated.

“TaFMA has been able to place the talent we have in the national as well as international roadmap. I congratulate all the winners, and wish them all the best”, he added. 

During the event, Denoto John, who won the competition was awarded with a Casio CDP-S digital piano (sponsored by Casio, the corporate partner of TaFMA) while Ayide Koza, Ati Mero and Avikuo Solo were given gift hampers sponsored by Mountain Music Academy, Dimapur for winning the three consolation prizes. The judges for the contest were Bethel Tzuzu, Zingrin Shishak and Visahu Peseyie.