Tag Archives: Viraj Lal

Event Highlight: Choir Festival

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Flannery James

On November 10th, all members of the middle and upper school choral programs took part in an at-school choral festival featuring three guest clinicians. Some of the in-progress performances are featured below. See the final performances at the choral concert … Continue reading →

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LumeNAtion and Academy Voices Now Streaming on Apple Music and Spotify

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Flannery James

LumeNAtion, Newark Academy’s a cappella group, is now streaming on Apple Music and Spotify. NA’s top chamber choir, Academy Voices, has been streaming on Apple Music and Spotify since April. Viraj Lal, Choral Director, says, “This is a big milestone … Continue reading →

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“Lean on Me” Choral Performance, Featuring NA Students, Faculty, and Alums

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Flannery James

Recently, several current Newark Academy choral singers and alumni gave a virtual performance of “Lean on Me” in honor of Bill Withers, Lone Sailor Award Recipient and a Navy Veteran, at the Lone Sailor Honors Reception. Performers included current singers … Continue reading →

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LumeNAtion Places 3rd at International Acapella Competition

Posted on February 5, 2019 by tjames

Newark Academy’s LumeNAtion finished in 3rd place at the International Championship of High School Acapella (ICHSA) Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinal on January 25, 2019. Choral Director Viraj Lal said, “These 17 students poured their hearts out on the stage and I am beyond … Continue reading →

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Academy Voices and Women’s Choir Performances

Posted on January 29, 2019 by tjames

The Newark Academy choral groups “Academy Voices” and “The Women’s Choir” were invited to perform at the Maplewood Men’s Glee Club concert Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. Choral Director Viraj Lal described it as “a wonderful collaboration with this Community Choir.” … Continue reading →

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2018 WAM Retrospective

Posted on December 21, 2018 by tjames

Enjoy this sampling of writing, art and music posts from 2018, curated by WAM interns Alison Bader ’20, Stella Gilbert ’22 and Silvy Zhou ’21 and edited by Silvy. We hope it will inspire you to share your own creative … Continue reading →

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Academy Voices and Women’s Choir

Posted on October 2, 2018 by tjames

Enjoy this wonderful sampling from the 2017-2018 repertoires of Newark Academy’s select chorale ensembles Academy Voices and the Women’s Choir, including a solo by Christine Pan ’18, directed by Choral Director Viraj Lal. Svatba Arr. Hristo Todorov Women’s Choir Lux … Continue reading →

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LumeNAtion A cappella International Championship

Posted on September 11, 2018 by tjames

Directed by Newark Academy Choral Director Viraj Lal, LumeNAtion competed in the International Championship of HS A cappella (ICHSA) for their 3rd time last year. They placed 1st place at their Quarterfinal and took 4th place at the Mid-Atlantic Semifinal … Continue reading →

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Claire Dempsey and Alexis Romay Duet

Posted on April 19, 2018 by tjames

I Don’t Need a Roof “We educators like to encourage our students to step out of their comfort zone. This, like most things in life, is something that is easier said than done. I believe that one can only inspire … Continue reading →

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Concert Choir Participates in “A Voice 4 Peace”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by tjames

A Voice 4 Peace “Newark Academy’s Concert Choir participated in the #AVoice4Peace global initiative to connect choirs from around the world to sing ‘Ukuthula,’ a South African peace hymn for the 2016 United Nations International Day of Peace. We are … Continue reading →

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