Shillong Chamber Choir

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The Shillong Chamber Choir, founded in 2001 by Neil Nongkynrih is a multi-genre choir which won the reality TV show India’s Got Talent in 2010. The same year also saw the choir being awarded three gold awards at the 6th World Choir Games for Musica Sacra, Gospel and Popular Music. They also performed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for visiting US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama during their state visit to India.

The choir’s versatility ranges from performances with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Fitz William Quartet to collaborations with known icons like Amitabh Bachchan for the opening of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 6. The show is said to have had the highest opening in 2012 across all shows on all general entertainment channels, breaking all previous records.

They have also teamed up with other recognized names like Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Usha Uthup. Their Christmas album in 2011 became the highest-selling in the country for non-cinematic music.

A notable collaboration that took place on the 1st of March 2013 was seeing Neil Nongkynrih on the piano, the voices of the Shillong Chamber Choir and Ustad Zakir Hussain on tabla.

The SCC has performed extensively in India and toured Europe, the UK, Canada, North America and South East Asia. The choir has also been the recipient of several accolades:

Awards

Winners India’s Got Talent 2010
Forbes India: Persons Of The Year 2010-11
CNN IBN: Indian Of The Year 2010-11
BIG Television Awards: Talent Of The Year 2011
Eastern Panorama’s Achievers Award for Music, 2013
Peoples Magazine Heroes of the Month, 2012
The Governor of Maryland, USA Award for Outstanding Achievement, 2012
Exceptional Talent & Contribution to the Indo-American Community, 2012
5th Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice, 2012

2014 has seen the choir come together again for the Grand Premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 at Surat, Gujarat and also opening for the music launch of Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Happy New Year’. The year also saw the State Election Commission and the SCC come together to create a successful music video entitled ‘Just One’.

The months to come will see the choir working on big stage concepts, new singles, recordings, film industry projects and concerts within India and abroad.

FAQs

Q What is the Shillong Chamber Choir known for?

The Shillong Chamber Choir is renowned for its versatility in performing across multiple genres, including Musica Sacra, Gospel, and Popular Music. They gained widespread recognition after winning India's Got Talent in 2010. The choir has also received numerous accolades, such as three gold awards at the 6th World Choir Games and performances for high-profile figures like US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Additionally, they have collaborated with prominent artists like Amitabh Bachchan, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, and Usha Uthup.

Q What notable performances and collaborations has the Shillong Chamber Choir been involved in?

The Shillong Chamber Choir has performed extensively in India and internationally, including tours in Europe, the UK, Canada, North America, and South East Asia. Notable collaborations include performances with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Fitz William Quartet, and icons like Amitabh Bachchan for Kaun Banega Crorepati. In 2013, they collaborated with Ustad Zakir Hussain on tabla for a memorable performance. They have also been involved in high-profile events such as the Grand Premiere of Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 and the music launch of Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Happy New Year’.

Q What awards and recognitions has the Shillong Chamber Choir received?

The Shillong Chamber Choir has been honored with several prestigious awards and recognitions. These include winning India's Got Talent in 2010, being named Forbes India Persons Of The Year 2010-11, and receiving the CNN IBN Indian Of The Year 2010-11. They have also been awarded the BIG Television Awards Talent Of The Year 2011, Eastern Panorama’s Achievers Award for Music 2013, and the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice in 2012. Additionally, they received accolades from the Governor of Maryland, USA, and were recognized for their exceptional talent and contributions to the Indo-American Community.