Navi Mumbai: Tilak Public School, Nerul, hosted Symphony – Inter-School Musical Extravaganza 2026 on October 24, celebrating young talent under the theme ‘Voices Beyond Boundaries’. The event commemorated the memory of the late Smt. Sarada Kurup, Founder Secretary of Tilak Education Society, and was sponsored by Tilak Group of Schools and Colleges.

Students from Classes I to XII showcased their abilities across semi-classical, fusion, Indian folk and nature-inspired music. Group A participants performed with live orchestras, while Groups B and C performed with karaoke accompaniment.

Mrs Bhuvaneswari Rajshekar, Principal of Tilak Public School, welcomed the participating schools and inaugurated the event. The jury comprised Murali Ramamurthy, Romeo Fernandes, Sanket Shirke, Dr Vijayalaxmi Ravi and Lekshmi Sateesh, professionals from diverse musical backgrounds.

Dr Ajit Kurup, Director of Tilak Group of Schools and Colleges, presented the trophies.

New Horizon Public School, Panvel, secured first place in Group A, while MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul School, Ulwe, topped Group B. DAV Public School, Nerul, won first place in Group C and received the Best School Trophy for its overall performance and participation.

The Best Jury Award was also presented to one team in each of the three groups. However, the names of these award-winning teams were not specified in the information provided.

Symphony 2026 concluded with a celebration of young musical talent, cultural diversity and music’s power to transcend boundaries.