Music
at ANA
From ragas to rhythms — a comprehensive music programme that nurtures every voice and every instrument.
Music Is the Language
of the Soul
At ANA, music is not a hobby — it is a discipline. Our music programme begins in Nursery with rhythm and movement, and progresses through vocal training, theory, and instrumental performance all the way to Grade 12. Students who pursue the IBCP can choose Music as part of their Arts career pathway.
ANA's Music Hall is equipped with a stage, professional sound system, keyboards, harmoniums, tabla, guitar, violin, and a recording corner. All music classes are taught by Mrs. Sunanda Pillai — a Gandharva Mahavidyalaya diploma holder in Hindustani Classical Music with 9 years at ANA.
ANA Music Hall
A fully equipped performance space with professional acoustics, stage lighting, and a complete set of Indian classical and Western instruments. Open for practice before and after school.
What We Teach
Vocal Training
Hindustani classical vocals, light music, and Western vocal techniques. School choir for all grades.
Keyboard & Piano
Beginner to advanced keyboard. Western music notation and ear training included.
Tabla
Traditional Indian percussion. Students learn taal, lay, and performance for school events.
Guitar
Acoustic and bass guitar from Grade 5. Chords, scales, and ensemble playing.
Violin
Western and Carnatic violin for advanced students. Individual and group classes available.
Harmonium
Indian harmonium for accompaniment in classical and devotional music. Included in bhajan training.
Percussion
Drum kit basics, cajon, and rhythm instruments for the school band and annual music fest.
Music Theory
Western and Indian music theory — notation, ragas, taals, and composition for Grades 8–12.
Music on Stage
ANA Beats — Annual Music Fest
The school's flagship music evening where students from Grade 4–12 perform vocal and instrumental pieces across classical, folk, and contemporary genres.
Inter-School Music Competition
ANA students participate in Mumbai CISCE inter-school music competitions in vocal solo, instrumental solo, and group singing categories.
Annual Day & Cultural Performances
The school choir and band perform at every major school event — Annual Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, and the Kalamahotsav cultural week.
"Singing is not just about the voice — it is about the heart. At ANA, we teach children not just how to sing, but how to feel what they sing. That is the difference between performance and art."
National Junior Singing Competition — 2nd Place
ANA student Kavya Pillai won Silver at the National Junior Singing Competition organized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, competing against 400+ participants from across India. She was in Grade 8 at the time — the youngest finalist in the competition's history.