From The Desk Of The A Cappella Society - December 2003
Ho Ho Ho everyone! Christmas is round the corner and we are happy to share with you that November has simply been a really awesome month! We’ve had the pleasure of meeting the Flying Pickets in Taiwan, Idea of North in KL, Larry Detwiler of Joint Sound A Cappella, and Tobias Hug of the Swingle Singers all in one month! Totally mind-blowing and very inspirational. Kekeke In December, we take a break from Sunday Vocal Jam due to over-packed performance and vacation schedules of everyone involved but we look forward to seeing you again in January! So, here’s to a wonderful Christmas and a meaningful New Year!
Yours In Harmony Angie
(1) FEATURES THE NOTATIONS IN TAIWAN
TAS' resident (school tour) a cappella group, The Notations, visited Taiwan together on their first overseas gig and got the opportunity to sing at the Taiwan A Cappella Festival during the 1st Asian Collegiate A Cappella Competition. This amazing journey brought 2 local junior college groups, Dischordant (RJC) and VoiceBox (River Valley Alumni) to Taiwan for the competition. Dischordant won the ‘Best Arrangement’ title competition while the top prize wne to Taiwanese group H202. More info at www.chinesea-cappella.com
Pictures:
http://www.imagestation com/album/?id=4288514321&code=7550678&mode=invite
To view this album, you will need to enter the following password: abcde
NOVEMBER VOCAL JAM - THE WICKED PITCHES
In November, we were invited to host SVJ at the new arts centre at The Old Parliament. We had visitors from Kuala Lumpur – The Wicked Pictches, who gallantly sang Dahil Sayo upon request. We also featured a slightly different programme by having new group SWAT perform alongside a ‘graduating’ a cappella class from Temasek Poly group and of course Resonance. If you missed us at SVJ, check us out here!
http://www.imagestation com/album/?id=4288495767&code=7550411&mode=invite
To view this album, you will need to enter the following password: abcdef
* Please note – there will be no December Vocal Jam. We will resume again in January. More details to follow.
SWAT IN KUALA LUMPUR The guys of SWAT traveled up to Kuala Lumpur to catch the Philips’ Jazz Festival which presented the best Australian A Cappella Jazz Ensemble in action. The Idea Of North http://www.idea.com.au/ totally blew us off our feet. Astounding soprano and alto, almost perfect pitching, superb arrangements and technical finesse. What an impeccable performance by the quartet. We also got a chance to meet Nigel & Allan of the Wicked Pitches who treated us to local delights and a lot of their very lovely rum balls & cream puffs from Just Heavenly. http://www.justheavenly-malaysia.com/
(2) SUNDAY VOCAL JAM – JANUARY 2004
No SVJ in December folks. We’ll see you again in January – more details to follow, but time remains 4pm – 6pm.
(3) VOCAL TRAINING NEW CLASS (Level 1) : VOCAL TRAINING LESSONS (Still Open for Registration) For singers who are looking to learn the ropes to good singing habits and the right technique, this is the class for you! It's conducted in a non-stressful and encouraging and comfortable environment, so no worries for the nervous and or shy folks. Learn the correct technique for breathing and tone production and prepare a song collectively for a visit to the recording studio! A great way to motivate yourselves 8 Saturdays, commencing in Jan 2004. Timing 2pm - 3.30pm (Negotiable) Venue: YMS Arts Centre on Waterloo Street. Fee: $180 per participant. Max class size 10.
(4) CAMP A CAPPELLA 2003
Congratulations to the 130 students who took part in Camp A Cappella 2003 for completing the 2-day workshop. Kudos to Mr Larry Detwiler who was a superb clinician and instructor who managed to motivate many of us into action! We also had the pleasure of having Mr Tobias Hug of the Swingle Singers spend the 2nd day with us at the camp, teaching , coaching and singing with us. If you missed catching the action live at Quetensway Secondary School (our venue sponsor for the 2nd year now), catch us online in pictorial format at http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288440379&code=7512359&mode=invite (password: abcde)
(5) 2004 NATIONAL COMPETITION (High School & College) We are moving this competition to end-May 2004. This will coincide with the A CappellaFest 2004. We are hoping to draw a fair amount of groups for both categories for Secondary School and the other for College / University / ITE / Poly students. Please log on to http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ for more details from the 1st of January 2004. Should you require a copy of the rules and regulations, please send us an email at zara@pacific.net.sg . If you are keen to take part in the competition and need some help starting out, please do not hesitate to contact us at this email address as well. (Members of groups need not be from the same school.) Groups within the age categories who live outside of Singapore are also welcome to join us.
(6) CONTEST : BUDAK's 10th ANNIVERSARY (Re-print)
In celebration of their 10th year together as singing buddies and close friends, Budak Pantai is holding an Outrageous Budak Sound-a-like Contest. Why not get together with your own friends, make some music and enjoy yourselves with Budak's wacky arrangements? It's be a blast of an experience - absolutely. More details at http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/
(7) ASIAN A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY UPDATES (Re-print)
TAIWAN - ENSEMBLE COMPETITION (CLASSICAL) If you are interested in taking part in a classical ensemble a cappella competition, please check out this site at :
http://www.tcmc.org.tw/pages/3rdrule.htm
KOREAN A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL 2004 Album Release : Contemporary a cappella group 'Voiture' released a new single in the last week of Nov. There are two original songs inclkuded. 1 Korean pop song, and 1 CCM song is included. (http://www.myvoiture.com/) If you are in and around Korea on Jan. 15 : A cappella Community 'Mono' Annual concert - 7 Groups from 'Mono' will be featured in Seoul. And one of Contemporary a cappella group SJTone will take part in the concert as a guest group.
(8) A CAPPELLA IN THE MEDIA
Ms Lam Yishan has written a comprehensive article on the development of the A Cappella Community in Singapore. It has been published in The Arts published by The Centre for The Arts, NUS. We are honored to have a cappella represented in the Oct / Nov issue. Ms Lam shares an in-depth look at the development of the a cappella scene in Singapore as well as her reflections on the continued growth of this community. Kudos Yishan! And to the rest of us : Come on folks! We can make this happen!
(9) TIDBIT
Ho Ho Ho everyone! Christmas is round the corner and we are happy to share with you that November has simply been a really awesome month! We’ve had the pleasure of meeting the Flying Pickets in Taiwan, Idea of North in KL, Larry Detwiler of Joint Sound A Cappella, and Tobias Hug of the Swingle Singers all in one month! Totally mind-blowing and very inspirational. Kekeke In December, we take a break from Sunday Vocal Jam due to over-packed performance and vacation schedules of everyone involved but we look forward to seeing you again in January! So, here’s to a wonderful Christmas and a meaningful New Year!
Yours In Harmony Angie
(1) FEATURES THE NOTATIONS IN TAIWAN
TAS' resident (school tour) a cappella group, The Notations, visited Taiwan together on their first overseas gig and got the opportunity to sing at the Taiwan A Cappella Festival during the 1st Asian Collegiate A Cappella Competition. This amazing journey brought 2 local junior college groups, Dischordant (RJC) and VoiceBox (River Valley Alumni) to Taiwan for the competition. Dischordant won the ‘Best Arrangement’ title competition while the top prize wne to Taiwanese group H202. More info at www.chinesea-cappella.com
Pictures:
http://www.imagestation com/album/?id=4288514321&code=7550678&mode=invite
To view this album, you will need to enter the following password: abcde
NOVEMBER VOCAL JAM - THE WICKED PITCHES
In November, we were invited to host SVJ at the new arts centre at The Old Parliament. We had visitors from Kuala Lumpur – The Wicked Pictches, who gallantly sang Dahil Sayo upon request. We also featured a slightly different programme by having new group SWAT perform alongside a ‘graduating’ a cappella class from Temasek Poly group and of course Resonance. If you missed us at SVJ, check us out here!
http://www.imagestation com/album/?id=4288495767&code=7550411&mode=invite
To view this album, you will need to enter the following password: abcdef
* Please note – there will be no December Vocal Jam. We will resume again in January. More details to follow.
SWAT IN KUALA LUMPUR The guys of SWAT traveled up to Kuala Lumpur to catch the Philips’ Jazz Festival which presented the best Australian A Cappella Jazz Ensemble in action. The Idea Of North http://www.idea.com.au/ totally blew us off our feet. Astounding soprano and alto, almost perfect pitching, superb arrangements and technical finesse. What an impeccable performance by the quartet. We also got a chance to meet Nigel & Allan of the Wicked Pitches who treated us to local delights and a lot of their very lovely rum balls & cream puffs from Just Heavenly. http://www.justheavenly-malaysia.com/
(2) SUNDAY VOCAL JAM – JANUARY 2004
No SVJ in December folks. We’ll see you again in January – more details to follow, but time remains 4pm – 6pm.
(3) VOCAL TRAINING NEW CLASS (Level 1) : VOCAL TRAINING LESSONS (Still Open for Registration) For singers who are looking to learn the ropes to good singing habits and the right technique, this is the class for you! It's conducted in a non-stressful and encouraging and comfortable environment, so no worries for the nervous and or shy folks. Learn the correct technique for breathing and tone production and prepare a song collectively for a visit to the recording studio! A great way to motivate yourselves 8 Saturdays, commencing in Jan 2004. Timing 2pm - 3.30pm (Negotiable) Venue: YMS Arts Centre on Waterloo Street. Fee: $180 per participant. Max class size 10.
(4) CAMP A CAPPELLA 2003
Congratulations to the 130 students who took part in Camp A Cappella 2003 for completing the 2-day workshop. Kudos to Mr Larry Detwiler who was a superb clinician and instructor who managed to motivate many of us into action! We also had the pleasure of having Mr Tobias Hug of the Swingle Singers spend the 2nd day with us at the camp, teaching , coaching and singing with us. If you missed catching the action live at Quetensway Secondary School (our venue sponsor for the 2nd year now), catch us online in pictorial format at http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288440379&code=7512359&mode=invite (password: abcde)
(5) 2004 NATIONAL COMPETITION (High School & College) We are moving this competition to end-May 2004. This will coincide with the A CappellaFest 2004. We are hoping to draw a fair amount of groups for both categories for Secondary School and the other for College / University / ITE / Poly students. Please log on to http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ for more details from the 1st of January 2004. Should you require a copy of the rules and regulations, please send us an email at zara@pacific.net.sg . If you are keen to take part in the competition and need some help starting out, please do not hesitate to contact us at this email address as well. (Members of groups need not be from the same school.) Groups within the age categories who live outside of Singapore are also welcome to join us.
(6) CONTEST : BUDAK's 10th ANNIVERSARY (Re-print)
In celebration of their 10th year together as singing buddies and close friends, Budak Pantai is holding an Outrageous Budak Sound-a-like Contest. Why not get together with your own friends, make some music and enjoy yourselves with Budak's wacky arrangements? It's be a blast of an experience - absolutely. More details at http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/
(7) ASIAN A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY UPDATES (Re-print)
TAIWAN - ENSEMBLE COMPETITION (CLASSICAL) If you are interested in taking part in a classical ensemble a cappella competition, please check out this site at :
http://www.tcmc.org.tw/pages/3rdrule.htm
KOREAN A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL 2004 Album Release : Contemporary a cappella group 'Voiture' released a new single in the last week of Nov. There are two original songs inclkuded. 1 Korean pop song, and 1 CCM song is included. (http://www.myvoiture.com/) If you are in and around Korea on Jan. 15 : A cappella Community 'Mono' Annual concert - 7 Groups from 'Mono' will be featured in Seoul. And one of Contemporary a cappella group SJTone will take part in the concert as a guest group.
(8) A CAPPELLA IN THE MEDIA
Ms Lam Yishan has written a comprehensive article on the development of the A Cappella Community in Singapore. It has been published in The Arts published by The Centre for The Arts, NUS. We are honored to have a cappella represented in the Oct / Nov issue. Ms Lam shares an in-depth look at the development of the a cappella scene in Singapore as well as her reflections on the continued growth of this community. Kudos Yishan! And to the rest of us : Come on folks! We can make this happen!
(9) TIDBIT
A Cappella group, Toxic Audio was on the TCS 5 show, 60 secs to Fame. They sounded awesome, of course! Unfortunately, the top prize went to this man who danced with 6 live-sized puppets to the song of YMCA. Duh! :P
(10) GIG UPDATE
18th Dec (Thur) 7pm : Vocaluptuous at Raffles City
19th Dec (Fri) 7pm : Vocaluptuous at Citylink
19th Dec (Fri) 8pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
20th Dec (Sat) 4pm : Notations at Bugis Junction
20th Dec (Sat) 4.30pm : Vocaluptuous at Heeren
20th Dec (Sat) 6.45pm: Vocaluptuous at Centrepoint
20th Dec (Sat) 8pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
21st Dec (Sun) 4.30pm & 7pm : SWAT on Sentosa (New Ferry Terminal & Fountain respectively) 21st Dec (Sun) 4.30pm : Vocaluptuous at Heeren
21st Dec (Sun) 7.30pm : Vocaluptuous at Compassvale
22nd Dec (Mon) 1.30pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
22nd Dec (Mon) 6pm : Notations at Bugis Junction
22nd Dec (Mon) 7pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
23rd Dec (Tue) 1.30pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
23rd Dec (Tue) 6pm: Notations at Bugis Junction
23rd Dec (Tue) 7pm : Vocaluptuous at Marina Square
24th Dec (Wed) 4.30pm & 7pm : SWAT on Sentosa (New Ferry Terminal & Fountain respectively)
24th Dec (Wed) 9.30pm : SWAT at Orchard Park
28th Dec (Sun) 4pm - 6pm : Sunday Vocal Jam
29th Dec (Mon) 8.30pm : SWAT at Orchard Park
* Free Admission unless otherwise stated.
(11) CONTACT US If you'd like to submit articles, news and updates, volunteer your services or send in your comments, 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
zara@pacific.net.sg
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