Any a cappella fan would be hard up for a cappella albums in Singapore (so hard to find these here!) so there are a few worth buys from our pro groups... Budak Pantai ~ their 4th album, a compilation album titled " Assorted Nuts " which contains old and 4 new tunes, was launched at their recent Christmas concert. You can get the album now at Esplanade or Arts House. Visit their blog: http://budakpantai.motime.com for soundclips off their albums. They are also featured on a 2-page interview in Jan issue of Mandarin female magazine, Nu You . Key Elements ~ Though KE is pretty new for a group but consist of veteran singers. They also released a single titled "Better Than Anything", which is worth buying if you like jazz. Vocaluptuous ~ their Christmas album, " All Wrapped Up " which features carols sung in sultry jazz style. You can try to get it at Esplanade or HMV.

Here's 2 of the many photos that a friend of BnP took for us when we sang on 18 Dec 2005 at Wisma...

Sheep, Angels & the Mexican Guy at The Bar: Christmas according to Budak Pantai It was a 'real' Christmas concert for Budak Pantai, as told by Michael of the group as last year's offering didn't quite count as it was a celebratory effort for the group's 1oth anniversary of staying together. Frankly, it's no mean feat for the group to stay for 11 years for many groups had come and gone. I truly admire Budak Pantai for this and also for their uncanny ability to cater to the Singaporean audience's sense of humor. Hey, they're after all one of the pioneers for Singapore's a cappella group. In this festive season of gifts and Christmas decorations at Orchard Road, it seemed so appropriate that Budak Pantai has a Christmas concert this year in the week nearing Christmas. Yes, they released their compilation album titled " Assorted Nuts ". The album features mostly tunes from their previous albums as well as some new ones of which one of them

On the last week of 2005, Beats & Pieces will be caroling to celebrate this festive season. Come and join us ! 17th December 2005 (Saturday) 6.30pm ~ 7pm Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza 18th December 2005 (Sunday) 5pm, Wisma Atria Shopping Centre 24th December 2005 (Saturday) 6.30pm ~ 7pm, Paragon

If you had gotten TODAY's newspaper this week, it comes with the complimentary arts magazine, Arts Xplosion . The most recognised group on our island, Budak Pantai is on the very cover of the magazine ! Click here to read it in pdf format or visit TODAYonline to read more.

Budak Pantai returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall this December for another full-length concert titled (take a deep breath...) " Sheep, Angels and the Mexican Guy at the Bar : Christmas according to Budak Pantai ". Esplanade Concert Hall 17 Dec 2005 (Sat) - 7.30 p.m 18 Dec 2005 (Sun) - 3 p.m Tickets: $30, $50 and $70 (inclusive of $2 Sistic charge) Tickets are now available at Sistic . Visit their blog http://budakpantai.motime.com for more details.

Christmas time is here again! And Vocaluptuous is back in action, entertaining you with familiar Christmas songs done Vocaluptuous style. So here's a list of our public performances below. Oh, and for the Esplanade performance, it's part of the Coffee Morning, Afternoon Tea programme, so you'll have to buy tickets for the show. It's only $10, so join us if you're available for an intimate session! 29-Nov Robinsons at Orchard and Raffles 7.30pm - 7.55pm 8.25pm - 8.50pm 9.10pm - 9.50pm 30-Nov Robinsons at Orchard and Raffles 7.30pm - 7.55pm 8.25pm - 8.50pm 9.10pm - 9.50pm 03-Dec Citilink 7pm - 7.30pm 04-Dec Heeren 4pm - 4.30pm 05-Dec Esplanade Recital Studio * 10.30am - 11.30am 3pm - 4pm *Tickets available at Sistic 10-Dec Heeren 5.30pm - 6pm Citilink 7pm - 7.30pm 11-Dec Citilink 4pm - 4.30pm Heeren 5.30pm - 6pm 17-Dec Citilink 10pm - 10.30pm 18-Dec Heeren 4pm - 4.30pm 23-Dec Heeren 8pm - 8.30pm

Dubbed as Asia's largest a cappella get-together in 2005 Join in an a cappella weekend next week in Singapore! 3rd December : CAMP A CAPPELLA $25 (students) $35 adults : full day 8.30am - 6pm : Republic Poly Register at the One Stop Centre (Tanglin Road Campus) : Walk-in registrations http://www.rp.edu.sg/location_map.asp Join clinicians & singers from Singapore, China, Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia in this year's Camp A Cappella. A full day of workshops from solo singing to ensemble singing and performance, arrangements, improvisation and home studio recording and more. More details & registration form & schedule on www.a-cappella.org.sg 3rd December: THE IDEA OF NORTH CHARITY CONCERT 7.30pm : NUS Cultural Centre Tickets : $30 / $50 / $80 and up at 6561 8205 Join Australia's best jazz vocal ensemble in concert to support the St Luke's Hospital. Tickets are selling out soon! 3rd & 4th December : JAMAICA CAFE in CONCERT Esplanade Recital Studio, 7.30

Budak Pantai will be featured in a musical variety show entitled " Muzika Ekstravaganza (Variety) "in Penang, which looks at the music celebration in a brand new light - a progressive and current tribute to the richness of Malaysia and Singapore music. The variety show will be shown on RTM 2 (Suria) on 26 Nov 2005 (Sat) , 8.30p.m . Photos of them singing @ the UFM event is featured on their blog so go and have a look !

Esplanade Presents COFFEE MORNING & AFTERNOON TEA It's Christmas Time! by Vocaluptuous Renowned for its lush arrangements and smooth vocals, Vocaluptuous, one of Singapore's premier a cappella groups, will present a selection of Christmas and perennial favourites. Enjoy their renditions of familiar tunes such as Silent Night, Jingle Bells and The Christmas Song, moved by ballads such as Quando, Overjoyed and Widuri, and thrilled by explosive percussive rhythms in songs such as Don't You Worry About A Thing and We Will Rock You. 5 Dec 2005 (Mon) Esplanade Recital Studio 10:30am & 3pm (60mins, no intermission) $10 (pls include $1 Sistic fee) Click HERE to book tickets thru SISTiC online. Tickets on sale 20 Oct. Another Esplanade Presents Programme

Key Elements (KE), no doubt, is one of the most promising local a cappella groups around. They boast of having to arrange their own songs by 2 of their members. Their debut public concert, Jazz @ the Movies was one good concert if you are a lover of jazz music. In the concert which was held on 5 Nov 2005 Sat at Victoria Concert Hall, KE proved to be able to perform a mixed bag of tunes, ranging from jazz to swing to pop well. The opening tune "Do-Re-Mi" from all-too-familiar Sound of Music was given an ecletic arrangement by KE. However, the scatting part within the song was not too impressionable. "The Look of Love", a smooth and slick rendition was delivered by KE's alto, Hui Lian in a lovely bossa nova arrangement. A familiar oldie of the late Theresa Teng, "Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin" was performed by KE's soprano, Suzanne who incidentally could sing the tune well with a pretty good pronounciation of the Chinese lyrics with a stirring soul.

Budak Pantai will be performing alongside with other local artistes at a concert organised by UFM 100.3. 18 Nov 2005 Fri 7 p.m Barcelona Wine Bar (11 Unity St, Robertson Walk, level 1) Tickets @ $10.30 You can purchase tickets from the UFM office ( 510 Thomson Rd, Unionworks Pte Ltd, B1-02, SLF Building ) from Mon - Fri, 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Call 63536100 for enquiries.

2 of our most promising a cappella groups are performing at the official opening of the new Drama Centre, located at the National Library. Performances are FREE . Go to http://www.nac.gov.sg/fac/dccelebrates.asp#MUSIC for more info. Featuring LaoLangs 5 nov 2005 2pm Drama Centre Foyer 5pm The Plaza Verve Enharmonics 6 Nov 2005 5pm The Plaza

Hello everyone! I hope you have been well. In this issue, we are happy to announce that registration is open for Camp A Cappella on the 3rd of Dec and we hope that we’ll see you there this year! We will be working with top Australian a cappella group, Idea of North and top Indonesian vocal band Jamaica Café and a host of local clinicians. Lots to learn and experience! This issue also brings you many concert announcements from local and visiting groups! Kudos to all the organizers and groups! For young singers, auditions will be held on 5th & 19th of Nov for places in TAS Youth Voices holiday training programme. Do look out for the details! For groups – If you are caroling this year and sharing the Xmas cheer, do send us your dates for the Nov issue. Catch you soon! For The A Cappella Society Angie http://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) FEATURES Camp A Cappella 2005 3r

Come join Key Elements (KE) as they set another milestone in their exciting a cappella journey in their debut full length public concert. KE had performed at this year's a cappella fest. Be set to be entertained by an evening of jazz music from the movies, all sung in a cappella style ! So make a date with them and come share in an evening filled with smooth grooves and electrifying entertainment for young and old. For more details, please visit the following website: http://www.i-lurve-ke.com Date: 5 Nov 2005 Sat Time: 7.30p.m Venue: Victoria Concert Hall Tickets $35*, $25*, $15* (student concession) available at YMCA of Singapore (Orchard) 1 Orchard Road Tel: 6430 2288 http://www.ymca.org.sg (*Please note that ticket prices are subject to 5% GST) You may also contact Vaughan Tan on 9338 7298 to order your tickets. Featuring original arrangements by Jason Ong & Benedict Goh from KE. Highlights: Do Re Mi (The Sound of Music) Spiderman Theme (Spiderman) Beyond The Sea (Finding

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society – September 05 Hello again everyone! What a month this has been! We sold out for A CappellaFest and had a wonderful time with our groups, including guest group, Wicked Pitches from KL. Yes, and as reviews come, there is always something to learn from every event and every programme. Ha ha It’s true! One sliver lining in this event was our feature segment on Channel News Asia’s Singapore beat and Suria’s news beat. Local groups Tone, Tic Tac Tone, Juz B were featured along our friends the Wicked Pitches. Well done to all the groups who put their best foot forward and that too on a really large stage (and by that I mean size!!). Thank you also to our sponsors the Arts Fund and the National Arts Council and our contributors, Alex and Ivan who designed our flyers and logo and to Valentia Heng for the T-shirt layout and of course our youth team who are always there to lend a helping hand, from copy writing to manual labour and support. Kudos! Lots of

If you are unable to view the graphics, click on this hyperlink: http://www.the-go-getter.com/magnets_eflyer.jpg For tickets, log onto SISTIC at: http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=X.=2G!wX5vCFus_zKPiLkXaTBmC5lfyU45IAzsJFM For corporate bookings, contact Tania at tania@the-go-getter.com The Go-Getter specialises in arts & entertainment, concert and events management

A Cappella Attack ! featuring Verve Enharmonics Seen VE singing at Acafest 2005 ? If you like their performance there, here's another chance to watch them in song... 17 Sep 2005 Sat 5p.m ~ 6p.m West Coast Park (near McDonalds) Free admission

[left to right: Tic Tac Tone = Gene, Roy, Serene, Alina, Ken & Khar Liang] I went on the 2nd-cum-last night of Tic Tac Tone's Secret Diary concert on 10 Sept 2005 Saturday night at the Esplanade Recital Studio. The 2-night concert is a celebration for TTT's 5 years of songs & laughter. Heard that it was full house on the 9 Sep night before. Tic Tac Tone (TTT) is a mixed a cappella sextet consisting of 4 guys & 2 gals. Its members are Serene (soprano), Alina (alto), Roy (tenor), Ken (baritone), Gene (baritone cum vocal percussionist) & Khar Liang (bass). Well, their programme booklet came in the form of a CD album cover which gives a brief description of what TTT is about. They had 2 solo concerts before - "Music" (2002) & "In Transit" (2003) as well as a collaboration with the Necessary Stage in a community play this year and Sing Song (2004). The stage had no props, save for 6 high chairs. TTT came onto the stage with casual wear &a

Caught Tone at the A Cappella Fest organised by The A Cappella Society of Singapore (TAS) ? This group is a subset of the TAS Youth Voices (youth wing of TAS) that has been presented vigorous training & performance opportunities. There'll be these in following: free vocal & performance training during Oct - Dec 2005 multiple performance opportunities in Dec 2005 Singers from a variety of schools sharing & learning Free entry to Camp A Cappella Rehearsals twice weekly on Tue & Sat (Oct/Nov-Dec) TAS is looking for auditionees: Aged 13-19 Singers with/without performance experience instrumentalists & singers who are keen to develop skills in a cappella singing & performance dedicated & disciplined individuals able to work in a team Interested parties can visit TAS website http://www.a-cappella.org.sg or write to TAS' mailing address: Marine Parade P.O Box Singapore 914403 for more details. Singapore Youth Choir (SYC) audition SYC Ensemble singers is

Firstly, the emcee gave very lame speeches as well as trying too hard to be funny & misprouncing words quite a few times. He even seem so... disinterested. The public must be feeling that they're "ripped off" due to the "amateurish" performance of the performers as many left the show after the 1st half of the show. The 1st group Juz B who won an a cappella competition in Taiwan lack the "funk" despite having an impressive self-written number "Funkified (Juz B)". Pretty slick moves & wardrobe . The really weak vocal percussion and the back ground voices & the lead...well... ain't that "funky" enough. Well, the only song that they managed well was "Qing Fei De Yi". Impressive for a group of Malay guys who can sing in Chinese in a diction clearer than most Chinese locally. Next group, Lao Langs , Weak lead. Their 1st number "Mummer's Dance" proved to be sleep-inducing & the lyrics couldn'

Hello One & All! Today is a BIG day for TAS! Its A CappellaFest 05 day and we have all of 9 tickets left for the show! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the local a cappella community through our annual show. Weve got a list of 10 groups performing today plus a guest group Wicked Pitches, who have come all the way from Kuala Lumpur to join us! If you are going to miss us this evening, do check a glimpse of us on Channel News Asia! Also, if you have time this weekend, make some time to catch Tic Tac Tone in concert! Considered one of our local veteran groups, TTT will stun you with their electrifying and very musical arrangements of songs in choreographed finesse. We support them all the way! Tickets will also be available at A CappellaFest tonight at a discount. Ok for the rest of the news, please continue reading! A CappellaFest 05 here we come! Off to lunch with the Wicked Pitches! We hope to see you soon at our next major event, Camp A Cappella (3rd & 4th Dec)! C

Exxonmobil Campus Concert Series featuring Key Elements Date: 7 Sept 2005 (Wed) Time: 7-8pm Venue: University Cultural Centre, NUS Admission: FREE Key Elements will be putting another performance yet again, in promotion of our year-end full-length concert. This is a chance for you catch them in action and hear some of your familiar blockbuster favourites done up in new, snazzy jazzy and electrifying arrangements. So make a date and be enthralled by the voices of Key Elements. It's a great way to spend the evening and get recharged for the rest of the week.

Hi everyone! It's two weeks to our concert - Secret Diary! Have you booked your tickets? Get yours today at any Sistic outlet, or click the link below topurchase online – http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=4bYV7!C4Brd1J.tOGowA7oqItmF-b5vAzsJFM For a sneak preview of Secret Diary, hop down to OG Orchard Point on 27 August and 3 September (this and next Saturday) at 6.30pm . We'll be there, live and loud, belting out some of our brand new songs from ourconcert, as well as some familiar favorites. Check out http://www.og.com.sg for more information. Need your a cappella fix now? Like right now? We've uploaded our latest sample sound clip on our website. Check it out! Keep up withthe latest happenings and lots more on our blog at http://www.tictactone.com . ============================================== Music. Life. Love. A cappella.These simple words define what Tic Tac Tone is about. The love for music, the strong bond of friendship, and the passi

Budak Pantai will be singing next month at blue Moo, situated at the roof of YMCA Orchard. Date: 2 Sep Fri Time: 7.30p.m onwards Seating 1st come 1st served basis. Adults - $10 Students (upon showing student pass) - $8 Visit http://budakpantai.motime.com for booking details.

The A Cappella Society Proudly presents A CappellaFest 05 The only music festival where music is created solely with the human voice! 8th September, Kallang Theatre, 7.30pm 1 Night of Pure Adrenaline 9 Stunning Vocal Groups This years annual A Cappella Festival05 promises to be more explosive, more delectable with the usual platform for homegrown a cappella groups. Winners freshly harvested from the A Cappella Championships 05 will also star in the array of pyrotechnics and dynamic performances. This time around, the highly-acclaimed Malaysian a cappella group, The Wicked Pitches And hip hop gurus from The Beats Society will join us in this celebration of life and music. With the array of groups this year, there'll surely be something for everyone! You will find songs and styles from Classical to Close Harmony, Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz and fusion! Celebrity Line Up : Akatones, Juz B, Lao Langs, Tic Tac Tone, Tone, Upbeat, Key Elements, Verve Enharmonics, Hip Hop gurus The

Key Elements 20 August, Sat 5 - 6pm, at West Coast Park (near MacDonalds) Admission is FREE This is part of the NAC / National Parks " Concert In The Park " series this year. Do come by if you are free.

Hello again everyone! This month we launch ticket sales for our annual showcase, A CappellaFest 05! Tickets go on sale in a few days at www.gatecrash.com.sg Please gather your friends for this exciting concert at the Kallang Theatre on 8th September! The line up is exciting and we cannot wait to present the groups in this showcase! We've also done a little interview with local group, Upbeat who will be presenting their first solo concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio on the 11th & 12th of August. Kudos to Dischordant for an amazing concert. We were blown away by the song arrangements and the stunning voices of Clara (you should go pro!!) and Valerie (come back soon!).? Once again happy reading. Do go ahead and buzz us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg For The A Cappella Society Angie * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional. (1) FEATURES NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONS 2005 If you missed the excitement

An a cappella series on every 3rd Sat of the month supported by NAC.

UpBeat in Concert - Pastime With Good Company Date: 11 (Thur) & 12 (Fri) Aug 2005 Time: 7.30p.m (140 mins with intermission) Venue: Esplanade Recital studio Prices: $20 (plus $2 Sistic fee) Website: http://www.upbeat.sg Book your tickets thru http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=,Vz1r!j,3H6Bt2Z4vNhuJ,SQsl2j3yBc5KAzsJFM UpBeat is the Open Category Champion of the Singapore A Cappella Championship 2004. Since its formation three years ago, this six-member group has sung for many national events and has carolled at Esplanade's Outdoor Theatre. It has also been in masterclasses with A'cappella ExpreSSS and the Swingle Singers. For their first staged concert, UpBeat has selected songs from yesteryears that will bring a glow to your heart. These are the songs they grew up with, songs they love, songs they hope to share with you... So join UpBeat for a stroll down memory lane as they reacquaint you with the songs you grew up singing. With their repertoire of

Tic Tac Tone performed at the opening of the NEW National Library on 23 July 2005 (Sat) at 7.30pm . Here's the lowdown... TTT sang in front of the audience who were passing by the new National Library. They presented their stuff with a dash of humor as well as promoting their impending concert word of mouth by Ken (TTT's baritone) + flyers giveaway. They sang songs such as Shang Hai Tan (gasp?), Everlasting Love & Turn The Beat Around. It was really a "blasting" time because the speakers were really LOUD! So take note of their concert in Sept ! Secret Diary 9 -10 Sept 2005, 7.30p.m Esplanade Recital Studio $21 (incl $1 Sistic fee) $18 for purchase of 4 tickets & above.

As you know, Esplanade offers some free evening performances on Wed & Thurs evenings, i managed to catch Verve Enharmonics singing on 21 Jul 2005 at the concourse, whereby it was the 2nd night they sang there. The quintet consisting of 2 gals & 3 guys, were actually formed from the NUS a cappella club, Resonance after graduating from NUS. They captivated the small audience with popular hits such as Sukiyaki, Moments of Magic + We Will Get There medley, Not Worth It by Dreamz FM, Our Story by Tension. In fact, Verve Enharmonics are the champions for this year's A Cappella championship 2005. For more information about Verve Enharmonics, email Gail at VerveNH@gmail.com .

Lunchbox: Jazz from the Movies Key Elements (Singapore) When: 26 Jul 2005 (Tue) , 12.45 PM Where? the Esplanade Concert Hall How long? 30mins, no intermission Admission is FREE If you have an appetite for jazz or a cappella music and want to hear such music from your favourite movie, come fill your lunch-hour with a soulful, humorous and riveting performance by the a cappella group, Key Elements ! They promise to satisfy you with familiar blockbuster movie tunes and standards like Fly Me To The Moon , Route-66 and even a Teresa Teng number! Each song will be given a refreshing treatment and guarantees to send you humming and swinging your way back to work. Key Elements is a YMCA associate for the arts 2005. Another Esplanade Presents Programme

Secret Diary: A Tic Tac Tone Concert 9 (Fri) & 10 (Sat) Sept 2005 Time: 7.30p.m Esplanade Recital Studio $20 * (add $2 for Sistic fee) Duration: ~ 1 hr 30 mins with interval of ~ 15 mins Free seating within the venue Book thru Sistic website: http://www.sistic.com.sg/SOPApp/SOPPortal/portal_proxy?uri=4bYV7!C4Brd1J.tOGowA7oqItmF-b5vAzsJFM Tickets are also sold at Esplanade Box Office located on the Mezzanine Level from noon -8.30pm daily.

Budak Pantai will be performing @ their usual venue of blue Moo. Date: 22 Jul 2005, Fri Time: 7.30p.m Prices: $10 (adults), $8 (students with student pass) Venue: blue Moo cafe (on the roof of YMCA orchard) Bookings open on Jul 11 !! Please visit their blog @ http://budakpantai.motime.com for details.

Join us for our next jam session in July! We sing, we eat and we laugh a lot. Basically a cosy afternoon where singers get to exercise their vocal chords and non-singers get to try their hand at singing contemporary a cappella tunes with the help of other singers. Come join us! No prior singing experience required! Drinks start at $1.80. Date: 10th July 2005 , Sunday Time: 3pm to 5pm Venue: Fig & Olive Cafe Address: 51 Bencoolen Street, #01 - 06 (Somerset Apartments, across from NAFA School of Design carpark entrance) FREE admission. BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW ! Write us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg . Programme: Fun Warm Ups & Exercises Singing & Jamming to 2 songs Nearest MRT: Bugis. Map: click to enlarge.

Sistic booking open on 15 July 2005 !! Secret Diary A Tic Tac Tone Concert Esplanade Recital Studio 9 & 10 Sept 2005 Music. Life. Love. A cappella. These simple words define what Tic Tac Tone (TTT) is about. The love for music, the strong bond of friendship, and the passion for life fuel TTT's unique a cappella vocal stylings. This two-night concert is a celebration of five years of songs and laughter. From their first rehearsal in May 2000, to their two solo concerts," Music " in 2002 and " In Transit " 2003, from their collaboration with The Necessary Stage in the community play, Sing Song in 2004, to randomly bursting into song in stairwells and underpasses. You are invited to take a peek into TTT's secret acappella diary. Rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, all with that requisite TTT twist. From familiar audience favorites to exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, TTT bares all in this no-holds-barred musical exposé. Join them as they chronicle their mus

Hello everyone! This month we see a flurry of concert listings by local groups! What an amazing line up! From Upbeat to Dischordant, Tic Tac Tone and Key Elements! Have you taken Tic Tac Tone's a cappella purity test yet? Check it out at http://www.tictactone.com/ ! Its hilarious and a ball of fun! Lastly, don't forget to come join us this July 7th at the Esplanade Foyer for the National A Cappella Championships 2005! 13 groups will compete in 3 categories for wonderful prizes. The event will be hosted by Juz B. Happy reading! For The A Cappella Society Angie * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional. (1) FEATURES NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 05 7th JULY (ESPLANADE) Come join us at the Esplanade Foyer and cheer on your favourite a cappella group! This 3 hour extravaganza will showcase groups from 3 categories. Admission is FREE so come on down! Competition starts at 6.30pm. Secondary School Gro