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From the Desk of The A Cappella Society June 2005

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 Groups

  1. The Reason
  2. TAG 1
  3. Manjusri Ensemble
  4. Tone

College & Open Category Groups

  1. Resonance
  2. Republic Chorale
  3. Apple On The Head
  4. Unconfirmed JC Gp
  5. Verve Enharmonics Skatz


WEBSITE DATA UPDATED: http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/
All the new features and data on our site will be updated by the end of the week. Do visit us at http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ ! Feel free to drop us a note with your comments at contact@a-cappella.org.sg


VOCAL JAM
Join us for our next jam session in July! Revert early (1 week before hand) and let us know you are turning up so we get a good gauge on the numbers expected for the afternoon.

Date: 10th July 2005 , Sunday
Time: 3pm ~ 5pm
Venue: Fig & Olive Cafe (Somerset Apartments)
Address: 51 Bencoolen Street, #01 - 06 (across from NAFA School of Design carpark entrance)
FREE Admission
Drinks start at $1.80.
No prior singing experience required! Nearest MRT Bugis.
BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW! Write us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg

(2) GIG OPPORTUNITIES
ARTS FOR HEALTH
"Arts for Health" , a monthly programme by SGH is looking for volunteer groups. This is held on the last friday of each month from 7pm to 8pm. Performances will be carried out for SGH's patients lasting about 45 mins each time.? If you are keen to contribute your voices and time, please contact: http://www.sgh.com.sg/ / diana_tjt@pmail.ntu.edu.sg

(3) CONTESTS

EMPRESS CHAMBER CHOIR COMPETITION

This competition is open to choirs from around the world and aims at creating an occasion for musical exchange and dialogue and the sharing of musical traditions. ?The competition is held in Singapore from Sept 22-23rd 2005. The first prize is S$10,000.
More details at http://www.empressplace.org.sg

NOISE
Submit your Original Music, Composition or Sound Design to http://www.noisesingapore.com/
Noise Singapore wants to put your creative works on TV, Radio, in Magazines and on the Internet!

SINGAPORE MENS CHORUS
Calling all guys who love to sing: Come join Singapore's only men's choir. Practices are held once a week on weekends.??Experience is not necessary. As long as you have the passion and can carry a tune, come sing with us! For auditions or more info, email Todd now at singaporemc@yahoo.com

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR NUS STUDENTS
Calling all a cappella enthusiasts on their way to tertiary life in NUS! Come join the A Cappella family in Kent Ridge Hall! one of the top Acappella groups in NUS, they recently emerged Judge's Choice winners in the Outrageous Budak Pantai Soundalike contest as well as came up tops in a NUS Talentime 'Stardust'. Pls mail Daniel at rage_07@hotmail.com to sign up for auditions today! Both incoming and existing NUS students are welcome!"

(4) CLASSIFIEDS

NEED AN ARRANGER??
Want to sing the latest chart-topping song but don't have an arrangement of it? Fret not, local arranger Jeremy Ho wants to write arrangements for your acappella group! An experienced acappella singer/percussionist and arranger, Jeremy has written arrangements for Nanu, Ngam, Skritch and the Notations, and was the arranger of the set-pieces for last year's National A Cappella Competition. His arrangements are also featured on the two CDs, Urban Infusion and Mistletoe. All styles are welcome, including Contemporary English/Chinese Pop/R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, Vocal Jazz, Doo-wop/Barbershop, Christmas Carols, Gospel Worship Songs, as well as medleys of songs.

You can contact Jeremy at four4seven7@gmail.com, or visit his website at www.geocities.com/four4seven7


(5) GIG UPDATE

  • 7th Jul National A Cappella Championships 2005, Esplanade Foyer, 6.30pm 9.30pm, FREE
  • 10th Jul Sunday Vocal Jam, Fig & Olive Cafe, 3pm 5pm, FREE
  • 16th Jul West Coast Park series with Upbeat, West Coast Park McDonalds, 5pm, FREE
  • 23rd Jul Discordant in Concert @ The Chamber, Old Parliament Place, 7.30pm dischordant2005@yahoo.com.sg
  • 11th Aug UpBeat in Concert, Esplanade Recital Std, 7.30pm, $20 @ www.sistic.com.sg
  • 12th Aug UpBeat in Concert, Esplanade Recital Std, 7.30pm, $20 @? www.sistic.com.sg
  • 8th Sep A CappellaFest 2005, Kallang Theatre, 7.30pm
  • 9th Sep Tic Tac Tone in Concert, Esplanade Recital Std, 7.30pm
  • 10th Sep Tic Tac Tone in Concert, Esplanade Recital Std, 7.30pm
  • 9th Nov Key Elements Concert, Victoria Theatre, 7.30pm
  • 3rd Dec Camp A Cappella
  • 4th Dec Camp A Cappella

If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at contact@a-cappella.org.sg we will be putting up this information on our web site as well.? For more local listing and muses, please find them at http://acapellamusic.blogspot.com founded by Kang Chingmei

(6) 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
contact@a-cappella.org.sg

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