the event. The third and final day ends with a rock concert with the headlining act being among India's leading bands. Parikrama, Orange Street, Pentagram,The Hindu, Metro Plus Chennai Moksha, The Killer Tomatoes, Acquired Funk Syndrome, Them Clones, Thermal and a Quarter and Avial, are among the various acts that have graced the stage over the decades. Music MCC has been known and acclaimed for its tradition in choral and instrumental music in numerous genres. Notable musicians who have been MCC alumni include pianist and composer Handel Manuel and music director Samuel Joseph (commonly known as Shyam) The Bishop Heber Hall Chapel sustains a student choir in the Western tradition, who serve the weekly Sunday services as well as the daily prayers, evening compline, special services such as on Christmas, Good Friday, Easter Sunday as well as college-specific occasions. The college choir serves to support the daily morning worship services at Anderson Hall, as well as numerous other events at the college. The college has also been known for its student rock bands over the decades which remain popular in Chennai while some have gained prominence nationally. Over the years, these bands have performed at competitions and events across the country and some continue to perform regularly. Notable bands started by or comprising MCC students include The Mustangs, Rusty Moe, and Blacklisted. Notable alumni An alumnus of Madras Christian College is called an MCCian. MCCians have held distinguished positions in various fields, including the Indian Government, commerce, academia, journalism, sport, entertainment and the arts. Politics, Government & Services Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Second President of India M. M. Rajendran, Governor of Odisha 1999-2004 T. R. A. Thumboo Chetty First Indian Chief Judge of the Chief Court of Mysore, Offg. Dewan of Mysore. R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, first Finance Minister of independent India John Mathai, former Finance Minister of India T. T. Krishnamachari, former Finance Minister of India T. N. Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner of India R. V. S. Peri Sastri, former Chief Election Commissioner of India Kishore Chandra Deo, former Tribal Affairs and Panchayati Raj Minister of India R. Velu, former Minister of State for Railways of India M. Thambi Durai, Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha, former Law Minister of India and Minister for Surface Transport Krishnaswamy Sundarji, former Chief of Army Staff (1986–88) Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, former Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Member of Rajya Sabha, and Founder of