a cappella sounds

Budak Pantai performing on blue Moo

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:08:18 PDT

Budak Pantai will be performing at Blue Moo on 23 September at YMCA rooftop at 7.30p.m. If you would like to watch them, drop by the Blue Moo facebook page for more info !

Budak Pantai singing @ blue Moo 18 Feb !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:06:45 PST

Happy CNY to all ! Just an update here...

Budak Pantai will be singing on their usual stage at blue Moo on 18 Feb 2011, Friday at 7.30pm. You can book your seats, up to a max of 5 with a cover charge of $12 [prepayment upon confirmation of seats]. For booking of seats and info, do visit the blue Moo temporal blog as the website seem to be down for a while...

MICappella to CrazyWorld and... Taipei !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:12:32 PST

Thanks to Peter from MICappella who kindly dropped me a quick note on FB that the group will be performing at CrazyWorld cafe

Here's the details...
Sunday, 13 February 2011 · 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Crazyworld Cafe @ temple street
24 Temple Street, Singapore 058569
(Chinatown MRT Exit A)
Tickets @ $15
More info @ http://www.crazyworldcafe.com/micappella-mini-concert
[click here for map]

Also, the group is going to Taipei next week to take part in a tv show called 超级偶像as a PK participant.

Cheers for them ! =)

Budak Pantai @ Starbucks

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:37:30 PST

Budak Pantai will perform at the One Fullerton Starbucks on 10 Dec 2010 Fri with 2 sets :
1. 8.30pm (1st set),
2. 9.45pm (2nd set).

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - November 2010

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:28:43 PDT

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - November 2010

Hi everyone!

Just off our International A Cappella Festival which brought us a series of great concerts we're already gearing up for the next event, our Christmas Vocal Jam. Be a part of the performance in this unique show for the young and young-at-heart. Ticket sales are already well underway, so get your tickets now!

Your team at The A Cappella Society

www.a-cappella.org.sg

* These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional.

WHAT’S NEW

A Cappella Christmas - A Vocal Jam - OCBC Cards promotion
Get $5 off all tickets if you pay with your OCBC Card, tickets at $15 for the 3.30pm Children's show, $20 for the 8pm show on 27 Nov at Esplanade Recital Studio. Ring in the Christmas season with this fun and interactive programme from The A Cappella Society. In two shows, one for children, one for youth and young-at-heart, A Cappella groups will bring the season's music closer to you. Expect to hear all your favourite carols and tunes in an intimate and informal setting. But be prepared to be active yourself and to sing along! Following the success of the first installment of Christmas Vocal Jam with nanu, this year’s concert will present The A Cappella Society’s Pop Choir and guest singers and groups who will all add to the merry-making and yuletide cheer by bringing to you much loved Christmas favourites sung in traditional and pop a cappella style. In this concert, the audience is the star of the show.
TONE presents heart | Beat,
a musical journey of self-discovery as singers, performers, friends & lovers. Stripped & introspective, let TONE enthrall you with lush harmonies and entertain with dynamic performances.
We will feature a string of contemporary & traditional a cappella in a multitude of genres from close-harmony jazz & swing, to vocal performances of r&b-soul, pop, disco, dance and even an unplugged session! Experience music from the likes of Imogen Heap, the Idea of North, Kit Chan, chart-toppers such as Coldplay & Beyoncé and other a cappella favourites.
So come, listen to our heart | Beat.
http://www.tone.sg/heart___Beat.html
Dates November
4th – 7:30pm
5th – 7:30pm
6th – 2:30pm, 7:30pm
Venue National Library Drama Centre BlackBox
Tickets $25 from www.gatecrash.com.sg

Vocal Mania! 2011
If you have visited our site recently, we are already starting work on our simultaneous multi-concert mega-event, Vocal Mania! 2011, which will be held from 10AM-10PM on 20th March 2011 at The Arts House after a successful run in April 2010. All three locations at The Arts House (Playden, Chamber and Living Room) will be utilised for all sorts of performances, from chorales to acoustic bands. We'd like to invite your group to take this opportunity to hold performances in conjunction with our promotion of vocal music. Be it a collaborative performance with another group, or a full length concert, we encourage all to take this opportunity to share your group's repertoire and works alongside TAS groups and friends! As slots and logistics are allocated on first come, first served basis, we'd like your group to state your interests as soon as possible to allow for us to follow up and thus confirm your slot early. Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistances or to clear any doubts. Thank you!

UP-COMING EVENTS

A Cappella Christmas - A Vocal Jam Ring in the Christmas season with this fun and interactive programme from The A Cappella Society. In two shows, one for children, one for youth and young-at-heart, A Cappella groups will bring the season's music closer to you. Expect to hear all your favourite carols and tunes in an intimate and informal setting. But be prepared to be active yourself and to sing along!

Following the success of the first installment of Christmas Vocal Jam with nanu, this year’s concert will present The A Cappella Society’s Pop Choir and guest singers and groups who will all add to the merry-making and yuletide cheer by bringing to you much loved Christmas favourites sung in traditional and pop a cappella style.

In this concert, the audience is the star of the show. From singing to toe tapping, finger-pointing and boogying the afternoon or night away, everyone is promised an enjoyable and memorable time.

PROGRAM

3.30pm Children's show

8pm Evening show

27 November 10

Esplanade Recital Studio

Tickets: $20 afternoon, $25 evening, available from The A Cappella Society

Bitesize: A Cappella 101 with The A Cappella Society

19 December 2010, 2pm

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

Tickets $15 (Excluding Booking Fee) available from Sistic

FreePlay Duo - Inspired EclecticismMultifaceted musicians Suba Sankaran and Dylan Bell join forces to create the FreePlay Duo. Described as “inspired eclecticism”, Dylan and Suba will take you from the concert halls of Europe, to the jazz clubs of Manhattan, to the temples of India, and back to the cultural mosaic of Toronto… all without leaving your seat. from Bach to Bird to the Beatles, Dylan and Suba effortlessly cross musical boundaries, continually combining and recombining sounds to create a concert of endless variety, with the intimate delivery of two people. What started as a typical voice-and-piano jazz duo began to evolve: more instruments were added, and more musical styles explored, to create a duo unique in its musical depth and variety. Imagine Simon and Garfunkel crossed with a Bach 2-part invention... or an acrobatic jazz melody combined with ancient Indian solkattu... or an 8-part vocal arrangement created by two singers, right before your eyes... and you'll get a glimpse of what the Duo has to offer.

15 January 11, 8pm, The Arts House Chamber

Tickets $35 from The A Cappella Society

Vocal Mania!

20 March 2011, 10am-10pm

The Arts House (Chamber, Play Den & Living Room)

The A Cappella Society Ltd is an established charity and IPC with a strong and credible history in creating and promoting vocal music programmes in Singapore. It has provided free and ticketed programmes to all levels of audiences for over 8 years, incepting itself as a company only in 2008 after many years of establishing its very successful staple of annual programmes, like the annual A Cappella Championships and the International A Cappella Festivals.

Youth Voices - Organic Explorations
30 April 2010

Esplanade Recital Studio

8 pm

A new and more musical TAS Youth Voices will embark on it's 3rd annual concert, entitled, Organic Explorations. Shedding its past to embrace the new, the team of today's TASYV has been carefully selected to bring about a higher standard of musical prowess. (Shedding its past image as a young, vivacious teenage pop choir to solidifying potential talents in smaller ensemble teams to present music relating to youth of today). This year's concert will present YV in a variety of small ensembles featuring songs with all-female arrangements, mixed-ensemble arrangements and solos. There will be a guest appearance by our TAS Children's Pop ensemble and NANU, our leading all-female rock pop team. In Organic Explorations, TASYV will explore not only self-creations in arrangements but more importantly, they will be taken through a series of training sessions to explore musical improvisation to produce a segment in circle song singing and performance.

Acappuccino, 9 July 11, Esplanade Recital Studio

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Pop Vocals course
Learn the fundamentals of singing in the style of Beyonce, Rihanna and other pop divas in this course! Singapore's soul sensation, Lim Huimin takes you on a musical exploration of the basics in pop singing, including securing breath control, posture, voice projection and singing through songs. Apart from pop & jazz vocal exercises that will help keep your voice in shape, you will also explore a variety of pop, jazz, mandarin songs and even ballads.

This course aims to provide singers with a good foundation in singing technique (posture, breathing, anatomy, support, tone production) and then guide you on how you can use your voice for a variety of musical genres.

The next course starts 6 January. www.a-cappella.org.sg/training.html

Advanced Vocals course
Ring in the new year and relish in something you are passionate about! The A Cappella Society would like to invite you to sign up for the course "Advanced Vocals". Good news for friends who have previously attended Ms Huimin's "Pop Vocals course"; this course would be a continuation of the previous one, where strengthening of the voice remain as the main objective, plus we would be doing some styling and other aspects of singing. The next course will commence on 6 January 11. Please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg if you're interested to know more about the course.

Vocal Gym

Customized vocal training is now available. Please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg for further details!

ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2009/10

For the next two years we can offer your school two programmes that are NAC approved and eligible for Tote Board subsidy:

ROCK POP A CAPPELLA WITH NANU

The program presents A Cappella singing through an interactive session and demonstrates different styles and how a song is put together. It is a hands-on approach to exploring a cappella singing and vocal percussing. Hosted by a team from The A Cappella Society singing as an a cappella vocal band made up of professional singers, musicians and teachers, the session will introduce 3 tips in singing and share Vocal Percussion tips. Volunteer participation will be encouraged throughout the show and as a result the students will enjoy a highly interactive and very enjoyable and exciting presentation.

A CAPPELLA VOCAL JAM

This light-hearted and highly interactive a cappella jam session will include tips on vocal technique and will encourage the general mass audience to take part in simple and repetitive musical stanzas that are built up into songs. This will be presented with the use of theater stage skills which will help in creating a better atmosphere for the audience to be willing to try their hand at making some music! The simple structure will give the students inspiration to make more of their own tunes come alive with imagination and creativity. Led by two veteran a cappella singers and performers, this session promises to be entertaining, inspiring and intriguing.

More details on our website www.a-cappella.org.sg

GROUPS

Gorgeous
We are a fabulous group of GORGEOUS. women who love to sing. It's as simple as that. Based in Singapore, this women's choir has no auditions, no embarrassing solos, no high collars, no church pews or flying hymn books... All that we ask for is bundles of enthusiasm and occasional attendance (it helps!) Created and led by Australian singer and composer Janet Swain, GORGEOUS. is an informal choir for women of all creed and colour who are united by their love of belting out a few tunes in their spare time. Pop, folk, gospel, classical... we sing music because we like it, wherever it comes from.

TAS GROUPS

nanu - Singapore's leading all-female A Cappella group

TAS Voices - a diverse contemporary A Cappella group

Acappuccino - a group with a wide repertoire ranging from Pop to Jazz

TAS Youth Voices - Singapore's leading youth A Cappella ensemble

Gorgeous - a vibrant and contemporary women's choir

If you are interested in engaging any of the groups for your event, simply send us an email at contact@a-cappella.org.sg

SHOP WINDOW

Key Elements - Above The Sky Beyond The SeaKE's brand new EP with 6 Chinese songs!
Price: $15

The A Cappella Society

www.a-cappella.org.sg

contact@a-cappella.org.sg

182 Cecil Street

#02-07 Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre

Singapore 069547

200721181D

IPC 000630

heart I BEAT ~ Tone... 4-6 Nov 2010

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:07:34 PDT

TONE, a Singaporean youth a cappella group, will be having it's biennal concert "heart I BEAT" held on 4th-6th November this year, at the National Library Drama Centre Black Box.

Supported by the National Arts Council, the concert this year aims to bring the audience through our growth as a group and into young adulthood. In 90 mins, we will showcase vocal music in a multitude of genres (from close-harmony jazz & swing to r&b-soul, pop, disco, dance and even an unplugged set) and feature works from artistes such as Imogen Heap, the Idea of North, Coldplay, as well as other local musicians.

"heart | BEAT" will be held at National Library Drama Centre Black Box at the following dates and timings:

4 Nov 10, 7.30pm
5 Nov 10, 7.30pm (It's a public holiday, Deepavali!)
6 Nov 10, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets are now on sale at $25 each at www.gatecrash.com.sg. (Student and group discounts available)

For more information about Tone, please visit us at http://www.tone.sg

VoCollision presents Songs in the Key of V on 11 Sep !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:07:40 PDT

VoCollision is holding an inaugural showcase, meant specially for their dear friends and supporters - take it as the VoCo way of saying thank you!

Let them serenade you with their unique blend of contemporary pop, ...old-school smooth jazz and easy bossa nova (or perhaps, even K-Pop too?) Expect delightful sprinkles of ...zesty flair, cheeky renditions, modern twists, and a lot of laughter undern...eath a starry sky.

Joined by vocal percussionist Peter Huang of MICappella, VoCo promise an evening of fun, friends and lush harmonies. Come down, show your support, and join 'em in enjoying the music!

Songs in the Key of V
Date: 11 September 2010 Saturday
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Venue: YMCA, Blue Moo Cafe (at the Rooftop)
Ticket Price: $18 ($15 for early-birds) – free seating
Reserve your tickets before the 4th of September

TICKET RESERVATIONS / PURCHASE

Tickets can be easily acquired in many ways. Remember to get them before the 4th of September to enjoy the early-bird discount! The first (and easiest) would be to contact any of the VoCollision members directly to make your reservation! The second would be to just show up at the venue itself and purchase tickets at the door. Please note that this is subject to ticket availability, and you will no longer be entitled to an early-bird discount.

To avoid disappointment from sold-out tickets, the third way would be for you to make a ticket reservation via email. Upon verification of your reservation, tickets will then be held at the door for your pick-up on the showcase date itself. For more details on ticket reservations, check out VoCo website ~ http://vocollision.wordpress.com

Budak celebrates YOG on 24 Aug !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:05:09 PDT

Budak Pantai performs at the YOG City Celebrations on Tuesday 24 August 2010 at Promontory @ Marina Bay from 7:00 pm. In case you're wondering where Promontory @ Marina Bay is, here's a picture of the performance arena (below) taken from the NTUC building. The concert's free, so hope to see many of you on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Joseph Wong [Budak].

Budak Pantai @ Esplanade !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:03:54 PDT

Local singer Vanessa Fernandez (fromer lead singer of Urban Xchange and Parking Lot Pimp) will be perfoming a solo set with friends at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre on Friday 13 August from 10:30 - 11:15pm. Budak Pantai will be performing one song with her. If you're keen, do go over to the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre (the stage facing the waterfront) and enjoy the music.

Vanessa Fernandez http://blogs.mediacorpradio.sg/pmu/vanessa-fernandez/

13 August (Friday)

10.30-11.15pm

Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

Free

SONG SET (for your eyes only)
1. Billie Jean (with Leslie Tan)

2. Somebody to Love

3. I Gotta Feeling (with Budak Pantai)

4. Love Me Crazy

5. Not Your Bitch

6. Waterfalls

7. Broken Strings (with Alicia Pan)

8. Empire State of Mind (with Alicia Pan & Mark Bonafide

Harvard Din Tonics on our island on 6 Aug 2010 !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:40:34 PDT

Hi folks,

Dillon from Harvard Din Tonic [affectionately a.k.a the Dins] dropped me an email to say that they will be having a concert on 6 Aug 2010. If you are curious about how they sound like, here are some sound samples... Details as follows:
The Harvard Din & Tonics World Tour 2010
Presents
The National Din Parade 2010
In concert for one night only at the Raffles Hotel Jubilee Hall, the world's premier collegiate jazz a cappella group returns to Singapore on their 11th biennial World Tour.

The Harvard Din & Tonics comprise 12 male Harvard undergraduates. They are internationally renown for their energetic performances pairing excellent musicianship with their trademark humour "with a twist", celebrated by audiences that have included Ella Fitzgerald, Yo Yo Ma, Bill Clinton and Sharon Stone. The Dins sing mostly jazz, but also present a diverse repertoire of well-loved music including doo-wop, show tunes, romantic ballads and gospel. These include crowd favourites like “McDonald’s Girl”, “Route 66”, “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Summertime”.

With the National Din Parade 2010, the group offers an entertaining musical celebration for everyone young and old. Come and be charmed by these Harvard gentlemen performing in white tie, tailcoats, and their signature lime green socks. You’ll see why the group has an enviable reputation for their impeccable musicality, snappy choreography, and hilarious antics. For more information about the group, visit our website at www.dins.com

A rare, must-see event – book now!

6 Aug 2010
Fri, 7.30pm & 9.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel [walking distance from City Hall MRT]
Price - S$50 *
Students/ NSF - S$45*
Group Purchase (minimum 6 tickets) - S$40*

Please add to above price $3 SISTIC Booking Fee per ticket for tickets above $20.
Charges include GST where applicable.

Caring for Your Voice workshop: A Wholistic Approach to Vocal Wellness

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:58:07 PDT

Hello Everyone,

Due to popular demand, we are running for the third time
Caring for Your Voice workshop: A Wholistic Approach to Vocal Wellness.

Date: 6th August, 2010. This Friday
Time: 8-10p.m.
Venue: Farrer Park. Venue will be emailed upon confirmation.

Here's a description of the workshop:
*$30 if paid before the event
$40 if paid at the door.
- inclusive of Singers Wellness Pack, worth more than $10.
This event is strictly by RSVP alone. *

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Many people use their voices all day long. Singing, teaching, speaking, the list goes on. But due to excessive use, it is also prone to abuse and problems. Wouldn’t it be great if you learnt some simple effective ways of taking care of your voices so it can help you to communicate effectively with others?

Learn a simple 3 step process that can help you to practise good vocal health and to maintain it.

1. Prevent
......Many of our vocal problems can be prevented through proper warm up exercises. You can also prevent injury when you know how to project effectively. Learn some of these great exercises at this workshop!

2. Protect.
Feeling nervous? Learn simple relaxation techniques leading up to your performance so you will not lose your cool. Protect your voice from excessive and improper use. Learn to tell the warning signs and take action before it’s too late.

3. Soothe

So too bad. You’ve lost your voice. And it’s the day before your performance. Learn some SOS remedies that can help you to recover and regain your voice. Packed with simple and useful health tips, what to take, what not to take and more!

This workshop is suitable for singers, speakers, teachers and trainers and those who use their voices on a regular basis.

This workshop will be conducted by Ms Iris Koh, a choral conductor for more than 10 years. Iris is also passionate about developing singers into confident, articulate and expressive individuals who have a message to share with the world.

You can register on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=614531097

For workshop enquires, please contact us at:
Tel: 6497 1456
HP: 9829 1678
email: admin@athenarts. com
website: www.athenarts. com
Facebook:
www.facebook. com/iloveiriskoh

--
Iris Koh
Director of Athenarts Pte Ltd.
Allow your gift to shine.
Facebook : http://bit.ly/ fbiris
Web : http://bit.ly/ athenarts
Twitter : http://bit.ly/ iristwitter
Tel: 64971456, hp: 98291678.

BudakPantai singing on 23 Jul @ blue Moo

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:15:53 PDT

Budak Pantai will be performing on 23 Jul 2010 Fri, 7.30pm @ their usual stage of blue Moo.

Visit blue Moo website for details and booking of seats.

TAS Audition Call for Christmas Choir

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:46:49 PDT

Dear friends!

Auditions are now open for the TAS Christmas Choir! For those who are interested, please head down to our studio at TAPAC this coming tuesday (13/07/10) at 7.30 PM.

Practices for the Christmas Choir will be on every Tuesday, 7.30 PM. Interested parties, please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg

The A Cappella Society
www.a-cappella.org.sg
contact@a-cappella.org.sg

Catch Key Elements @ Esplanade in July !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:15:05 PDT

Key Elements, Singapore's premiere Jazz A Cappella group will be performing.

Date: 17th Sat & 18th July 2010 Sun
Time: 5:15 P.M. 6:15 P.M. & 7:15 P.M.
Venue: Esplanade Concourse
Admission Free!

Let KE rock your weekend with a repertoire of familiar jazz standards as well as new hits. Don't miss KE in action. See you there!

For more information on the group visit http://www.i-lurve-ke.com

MICappella EP release

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:13:08 PDT

MICappella has released a 4-track EP priced @ $14 [excl. postage cost]. Please email your name + address to info@micappella.com to order.

One More Night @ blue Moo with... After Six

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:37:24 PDT

An evening of outdoor A Cappella music by local all-guy group After Six.

Its been 2 years since the guys got together and sadly, it is time to move on. This night of music is held both to thank the group's fans for their support and also to say farewell to Taku, the group's Alto, who will be returning to Japan soon. The songs selected are a culmination of the group's endeavours and growth, consisting of the usual favourites and also some never before performed pieces to be showcased on the night itself. If you fancy a poolside balcony setting overlooking the city with good drinks to spend your Friday night, this would be it. At the same time have a listen to music from the guys with the ridiculously wide vocal range, and the combination of voices you are not likely to ever hear again.

After Six: 6 guys, 6 microphones. Enjoy the moment...while it lasts."

Watch preview clip of After Six singing @ the Esplanade.
Book your tickets [priced @ $15] now via blue Moo website now !

MICappella EP release concert @ Esplanade Recital Studio

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:26:14 PDT

MICappella's EP release-cum-concert on 14 May 2010, 9.30pm @ Esplanade Recital Studio. Watch MICappella's video preview. Tickets priced @ $25 [excl. $3 fee] via SISTIC.

VoCollision @ Esplanade MRT station this Sat !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:04:08 PDT

VoCollision will bring some music to the Esplanade Station this Saturday, 24 Apr @ 1.30-2pm.

They'll revisit old favourites such as Sukiyaki, 9 Crimes, Mission Impossible and Dreams. And pulling some new songs outta their pockets, namely - Insomnia, Just the Two of Us and a Beatles Medley. So zip down the Circle Line. Be there, or be square!

[blue Moo] Budak Pantai's on stage 30 April 2010 !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:54:25 PDT

Budak Pantai
*When ? 30 Apr 2010 (Friday)*
*Time ? 7.30PM*
*Where ? blue Moo cafe, rooftop of YMCA Orchard (above the 9th floor, next to the swimming pool) *
*Entrance fee **:

$12 each person

$10 for those with student passes

Free for children 6 years and below.
** Inclusive of 2 cowpons eligible to claim 2 drinks or 1 drink and a snack will be given to each person upon payment at the counter.

Book your seats via http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/portal on 16 Apr 2010 @ 11.55pm !!

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - April 2010

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:27:18 PDT

Happy Easter everyone!

Vocal Mania is coming up with an exciting mix of performances lined up at The Arts House. Come and enjoy the concerts or even be a part of the singing yourself with our interactive performances. Contact us for the details, tickets are available from The Arts House Box Office or you can contact us for the tickets.

Next up is a busy month of May. We'll have our courses starting again, Pop Vocals and Advanced Vocals. Our Youth Voices concert is coming up at The Esplanade. And we'll have The Spizzwinks (?) all the way from Yale University performing for us at The Arts House.

Your team at The A Cappella Society

www.a-cappella.org.sg

* These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional.

(1) WHAT’S NEW

Vocal Mania!
Be a part of Vocal Mania 2010! In this multi-concert, one-day event to be held at the Arts House on the 11th of April, you can actively participate as a singer in these interactive concerts:
1) A Cappella Vocal Jam The A Cappella Vocal Jam will encourage participants to think creatively, making sounds and combining voices off the top of their heads as Angelina Choo-Sassarak, Music Director of TAS, leads everyone in exploring their voice and having fun at the same time.
2) Be A Pop Choir! Broaden your musical knowledge in this segment of Vocal Mania 2010. Music scores will be provided and camaraderie and community spirit strengthened as all involved will embark on the exciting journey of learning a new song or songs together. Practice your sight-reading skills and challenge yourself by exploring not only choral singing, but also singing a cappella. In the process you will have a good chance to interact with like-minded, music-loving students, singers from vocal groups or vocal music enthusiasts.

(2) UP-COMING EVENTS

Vocal Mania, 11 April 10, The Arts House

11 April 2010, 10am-10pm, The Arts House (Chamber, Play Den & Blue Room). The 1st simultaneous multi-concert fiesta! Part of The 1st Fund-Raising Initiative of The A Cappella Society.

Celebrate the power and beauty of the human voice with us! Join us at The Arts House for one full day exclusively dedicated to vocal music, from A Cappella, Choral or Solo singing to Musical Theater, Rock or Beatbox performances. Vocal Mania will be The A Cappella Society’s first simultaneous multi-concert fiesta with the aim of raising funds for our society as well as to enter for the Singapore Book of Records for the most number of vocal concerts held in 1 venue in 1 day. With a diverse repertoire, there will be workshops and performances from TAS groups and various local groups including choir groups. The A Cappella Society Ltd is an established charity and IPC with a strong and credible history in creating and promoting vocal music programmes in Singapore.

Tickets available at The Arts House Box Office

Youth Voices - Songs from Grease, 8 May 10, Esplanade Recital Studio

Join The A Cappella Society's own youth singers for an evening of songs from popular musical theater and TV shows like Grease and Glee, completed by some of the singer's favourite songs and even their own arrangements. The songs will be presented in various formations and styles, all a cappella of course, with even some attempts at acting! Come and enjoy a fresh take of your favourite songs and re-live the spirit of the era in its musical form! TAS Youth Voices is a free training programme from The A Cappella Society. Youths from all over Singapore learn the basics of singing, harmonising and A Cappella music and perform on many occasions throughout the year. The concert is a showcase performance for the group highlighting the versatility in repertoire and formation, ranging from Pop A Cappella to Jazz Choir.

Tickets $25 available from The A Cappella Society.

A limited number of 50% subsidised Keppel Nights tickets is available.

The Yale Spizzwinks (?), 31 May 10, The Arts House Chamber

The Spizzwinks(?) have devised the recipe for a superlative performance: a perfect blend of musicality, humor, and showmanship that leaves audiences begging for more.

Since 1914, The Yale Spizzwinks(?) have entertained audiences around the world with a unique blend of sweet harmony and tongue-in-cheek humor. The Spizzwinks(?) distinguish themselves with the vast diversity of their repertoire and the high quality of the complex arrangements. The performances include songs from all musical styles and eras: jazz standards, traditional spirituals, motown, folk songs, rock, and even pop music. This flexibility allows the group to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds, often at the same time!

No Spizzwinks(?) performance would be complete without a generous dose of the unique brand of humor. Ninety-five years ago, they were founded on the idea that a group like this should not only sing well, but should entertain. Ever since, the original and innovative skits have left audiences rolling with laughter.

Tickets $35 available at The Arts House Box Office.

The A Cappella Championships, 21-23 August 10, The Arts House Chamber & Esplanade Recital Studio

International A Cappella Festival, 18-31 October 10, The Arts House Chamber & Esplanade Recital Studio

A Cappella XMas Jam, 27 November 10, Esplanade Recital Studio

(3) TRAINING PROGRAMMES

The next course starts 13 May. www.a-cappella.org.sg/training.html

Advanced Vocals course
Ring in the new year and relish in something you are passionate about! The A Cappella Society would like to invite you to sign up for the course "Advanced Vocals". Good news for friends who have previously attended Ms Huimin's "Pop Vocals course"; this course would be a continuation of the previous one, where strengthening of the voice remain as the main objective, plus we would be doing some styling and other aspects of singing. The next course will commence on 4 May 10, Tuesdays, 7.30pm, TAPAC. Please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg if you're interested to know more about the course.

ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2009/10

For the next two years we can offer your school two programmes that are NAC approved and eligible for Tote Board subsidy:

ROCK POP A CAPPELLA WITH NANU

A CAPPELLA VOCAL JAM

More details on our website www.a-cappella.org.sg

(4) GROUPS

THE A CAPPELLA SOCIETY CHILDREN'S POP AND JAZZ CHOIR

Finally a choir where children can explore folk, pop and jazz music intrinsically through play, performance and theory.
Open to singers aged 8 to 13, this choir seeks to develop young singers with a good foundation in vocal technique, performance etiquette, musical development and artistic discipline.

The choir will be directed by Angelina Choo-Sassarak, Artistic Director of The A Cappella Society. Rehearsals are on every Saturday from 1pm - 3pm. Please email for an appointment or audition: contact@a-cappella.org.sg

THE A CAPPELLA SOCIETY YOUTH VOICES AND ADULT TEAM

Want to learn the techniques of harmonising? Or simply want to immerse yourself in singing in a group? Here's your chance now! Auditions are now open for the youth voices (aged 13- 20) [practices are every Saturday 3pm-6pm.] and the adult team (aged 21 and above) [practices are every Monday 7.30pm]. Interested parties please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg

TAS GROUPS

nanu - Singapore's leading all-female A Cappella group

TAS Voices - a diverse contemporary A Cappella group

Acappuccino - a group with a wide repertoire ranging from Pop to Jazz

TAS Youth Voices - Singapore's leading youth A Cappella ensemble

Beatz - a group for today's music with Beatbox and Hip-Hop roots

If you are interested in engaging any of the groups for your event, simply send us an email at contact@a-cappella.org.sg

(5) MEMBERS
Memberships for 2010 are now available for $25, contact us for more details!

(6) ADMIN

SHOP WINDOW

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The Beelzebubs - Play The Game
1. Typical [Mute Math] (arr. Rosen; solo McCormick) 2. Vehicle [The Ides Of March] (arr. Koutzoukis; solo Kluger) 3. Go Or Go Ahead [Rufus Wainwright] (arr. Lamm; solo Rosen) 4. Who Are You [The Who] (arr. Boyer B'04; solo Walker) 5. Dog Problems [The Format] (arr. Van Lenten; solo McCormick) 6. Party All The Time [Eddie Murphy] (arr. Lamm; solo Kluger) 7. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right [Bob Dylan] (arr. Boyer B'04, Lamm; solo Flynn) 8. Debra [Beck] (arr. Rosen; solo Rosen) 9. Rebel Yell [Billy Idol] (arr. Boyer B'04; solo Van Lenten) 10. Cologne [Ben Folds] (arr. Marshall B'03; solo McCormick) 11. All The Love In The World [Nine Inch Nails] (arr. Koutzoukis; solo Koutzoukis) 12. Goodbye Cruel World [Pink Floyd] (arr. Squibb B'92; solo Rosen)
Price: $25.00

Contact us

If you would like to submit articles, news and updates, volunteer your services or provide feedback, please do not hesitate to write us! We look forward to hearing from you.

For folks who are keen to join this mailing list, please send us a note to the same address.

The A Cappella Society

www.a-cappella.org.sg

contact@a-cappella.org.sg

182 Cecil Street

#02-07 Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre

Singapore 069547

200721181D

IPC 000630

Equivox's Audition call for Bass, Baritone or Alto

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:17:23 PDT

Hi

We hope some of you were able to make it to our March 14 concert. We really had a fun time and can't wait to do it again!

In the meantime, Equivox is exploring a reconfiguration of our lineup and would like to invite you to help us identify prospective individual(s) to be part of our new sound.

We will be holding auditions (tentatively 10am - 1 pm on 24 April, Saturday) for Bass, Baritone or Alto voice parts. Auditionees should have some experience singing in parts, though not necessarily a cappella. Sight-singing, performance experience or other related skills would be a plus. We have no gender preconceptions so surprise us!

The auditions will comprise a solo (a cappella), some group singing and chit chat – about half an hour or so.

If you know of any promising candidates, we'd appreciate if you pass on their names/ contact to we.are.equivox@gmail.com or any of our individual members so we can follow up with necessary information and arrangements.

Many thanks and stay tuned!
Equivox

Credit: Gail Wong from Equivox , Facebook

Budak Pantai's 5th album voted as "Best Local Indie" !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:28:38 PST

Michael from Budak Pantai shared that the group's 5th album "Nothing Also Happy" has been voted by Chinese readers as the best local "indie" (if they are such??) album of the year for SPH's music e-awards!!

Thanks to all friends and fans who bought it or voted for it!!

Budak on OKTO tonite !

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:21:22 PST

Budak Pantai will be on Okto tv program "Knockout" @ 8.30pm tonite !

[Audition] looking for a bass

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:07:46 PST

An established a cappella group is looking for a bass who can hit a low C# and is between the age of 21--30 years old. To arrange for audition, please drop me an email ~ acappella.sounds@yahoo.com.sg.

aka a cappella VI videos for souvenir sale

noreply@blogger.com (starofnite) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:55:27 PST

Dear Friends,

The aka a cappella vi videos are edited... for those interested, please email me at peter@akafest.com to request for a copy as a souvenir.

Will be requesting for a nominal fee of $5 per copy to cover filming, duplication and delivery costs.

hope to hear back from you guys soon!

Cheers

Peter Huang
Event Organizer
AKA A CAPPELLA VI

a cappella sounds

Budak Pantai performing on blue Moo

Budak Pantai singing @ blue Moo 18 Feb !

MICappella to CrazyWorld and... Taipei !

Budak Pantai @ Starbucks

Budak Pantai will perform at the One Fullerton Starbucks on 10 Dec 2010 Fri with 2 sets : 1. 8.30pm (1st set), 2. 9.45pm (2nd set).

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - November 2010

heart I BEAT ~ Tone... 4-6 Nov 2010

VoCollision presents Songs in the Key of V on 11 Sep !

Songs in the Key of V Date: 11 September 2010 Saturday Time: 8pm to 10pm Venue: YMCA, Blue Moo Cafe (at the Rooftop) Ticket Price: $18 ($15 for early-birds*) – free seating *Reserve your tickets before the 4th of September TICKET RESERVATIONS / PURCHASE

Budak celebrates YOG on 24 Aug !

Photo courtesy of Joseph Wong [Budak].

Budak Pantai @ Esplanade !

Harvard Din Tonics on our island on 6 Aug 2010 !

Caring for Your Voice workshop: A Wholistic Approach to Vocal Wellness

BudakPantai singing on 23 Jul @ blue Moo

TAS Audition Call for Christmas Choir

Catch Key Elements @ Esplanade in July !

MICappella EP release

One More Night @ blue Moo with... After Six

MICappella EP release concert @ Esplanade Recital Studio

VoCollision @ Esplanade MRT station this Sat !

[blue Moo] Budak Pantai's on stage 30 April 2010 !

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - April 2010

Equivox's Audition call for Bass, Baritone or Alto

Budak Pantai's 5th album voted as "Best Local Indie" !

Michael from Budak Pantai shared that the group's 5th album "Nothing Also Happy" has been voted by Chinese readers as the best local "indie" (if they are such??) album of the year for SPH's music e-awards!!

Thanks to all friends and fans who bought it or voted for it!!

Budak on OKTO tonite !

[Audition] looking for a bass

aka a cappella VI videos for souvenir sale

Budak Pantai will perform at the One Fullerton Starbucks on 10 Dec 2010 Fri with 2 sets :
1. 8.30pm (1st set),
2. 9.45pm (2nd set).

Songs in the Key of V
Date: 11 September 2010 Saturday
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Venue: YMCA, Blue Moo Cafe (at the Rooftop)
Ticket Price: $18 ($15 for early-birds) – free seating
Reserve your tickets before the 4th of September

TICKET RESERVATIONS / PURCHASE