
Campion School

Xavier now Ashoka

Loyola now Tagore

Britto now Gandhi
We give thee thanks, Almighty God,
for all the benefits thou hast conferred upon us.
O my God I love thee with all my heart and above all things.
I am heartily sorry for having offended thee
because thou art so good and
I firmly resolve not to hurt thee any more
The concept of a school band was unknown in the backwaters of Bhopal in the year 1965.Campion School not only acquired the instruments, not cheap by the standards of the day, but the versatile Fr. More taught the Campionites to play from a standing start.One recalls the resounding marching tunes of the Scout Band in the Assembly Hall on a Saturday morning.
With the glee of schoolboys allowed , nay encouraged to make loud sounds ,the seven buglers bugled , the three drummers kettle-drummed, the two base drummers boomed on the base and the lone Mohan Tamhankar anchored the Cymbals.- making all the schoolboys hearts dance with joy!
At more formal events such as the Sports Day , the Band preened in their pristine white leather leggings ,exclusive trappings from the grand old era of the British Military, no doubt, that gave it great pride and ensured an impeccable performance and winning accolades from the Chief Guest and the parents.
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