As a new Academic Year commenced, Chords&Co. welcomed its new board with open arms. These 10 leaders stand shoulder-to-shoulder bearing the same vision in mind — to increase musical awareness and to give musicians a safe and positive environment to practice and improve their skills. They together, aim to make the lives of veteran musicians easier, allowing newer musicians to receive the opportunities to elevate themselves to the next level.
Manya Singh
This iron-willed lady has been right at the centre of Manipal’s music scene, since time immemorial. Apart from being one of the best vocalists this city’s ever seen, she dabbles with the bass rather fondly. Manya has been a pivotal figure in shaping Chords&Co, since its genesis. She has been the creative process fuelling this musical family! A true leader in every sense; she is calming, humble and leaves us awestruck with her poise. Madam President is effortless in handling all the roles she takes on!
Ojas Shah
His professional approach and undying loyalty to the club is what makes him stand out. An absolute professional at event management, Ojas has been by Chords&Co’s side from day one. His ear for the rhythm gives him an edge in handling all of our events. Understanding the depths of the Social Media world, he has played a quintessential role in providing Chords&Co with the status it has today. Mr Vice President here is ready to handle any situation thrown at him, with his team backing him up!
Ayush Satyam
His skill to pitch is, without a doubt, the best Manipal has seen. Perseverant, resourceful, meticulous and humble where need be, Ayush Satyam is an irreplaceable part of the Chords&Co family. His big-picture thinking clubbed with his calm demeanour has allowed the club to gain perspective on the way events are to be handled. Managing the in-and-outs of any event, by focusing on every necessary detail, Mr GenSec is a force to be reckoned with!
Abinav Muthukrishnan
Though Abinav joined Chords&Co as a managing committee member, his passion for music, and the club made him stand out. Abinav has an eye for detail and the patience to account for every detail, making him the perfect candidate to head the Graphics & Design team along with being Treasurer. His ability to execute creative ideas allows us, as a club, to be ambitious with our projects. From colour schemes to fonts and rupees, he has it all under control!
Saumya Joshi
A Tumblr-fanatic, Saumya has an eye for aesthetics. She can make a dull, drab room look like paradise in no time, and she’s done her magic on our Instagram as well. Heading the Social Media & Content Department, she is the perfect woman to engage the audience and reel them into our magical world of music. At the same time, she heads the Graphic Design Department too; bridging the gap between the online world and that of visual appeal. There’s no one better to understand the nitty-gritty of these worlds better than her!
Ryan Dsa
Knowing when to be diplomatic and when to be headstrong, is a skill Ryan has mastered. From bringing together different clubs of Manipal to create a memorable event, to making artsy videos and dabbling away with the guitar, he’s done it all! Ryan Dsa, Head of Public Relations, is a pro at throwing light at the right angle and reeling people into the extravagant world of music.
Anston Rego
One of the best drummers this town has seen, Anston is one of the heads of our Technical and Performance Department. Leading one of the most quintessential departments of a music club, Anston understands the dynamics and depths of music like none other. He looks over pitch, frequency and rhythm like a hawk, ensuring that sound systems do not dampen the zeal of the performers! His musical perspective gives the club the final piece to the puzzle we always need.
Akash Sahakundu
This lad from Bangalore; to say the least, is one of the best guitarists in Manipal. His sense of tone, his musicality, and his virtuosic soloing skills, all contribute to making him the Technical and Performance Department Head we need and deserve. Held in high regard for his musical understanding and his calming personality, Akash works tirelessly to make the club better. An eye like that is crucial to our family of musicians!
Arjun Sheth
Possibly the fittest member of the club, Arjun loves working for Chords&Co. He is a professional at seeing through projects till the end, and at the same time knowing when to ease the reins. Charming, hard-working, and diligent, Arjun heads the HR department with ease.
Rachit Kahai
Fondly known as Paaji, Rachit makes sure the club gets its big bucks! He leads our Finance & Sponsorship department with a great sense of comfort. Handling a department of such importance for a growing club is a delicate and supremely important task, and there is no one better than him to handle this. Punctual, diligent and loyal to the needs of the club, Rachit uses his wit and humour to keep the calm.
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