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)!
CORRECTION July update : Resonance is the 1st runner-up for the National A Cappella Championships (not 2nd runner-up : Skatz). Our apologies for the mistake.
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
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
TIC TAC TONE CONCERT SECRET DIARY (5 YEARS OF HARMONY)
9th & 10th Sep, Esplanade Recital Studio, $20 at www.sistic.com.sg
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 passion for life fuel Tic Tac Tones 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 our 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. These events and others each hold a special place in their hearts.Take a peek into Tic Tac Tones secret a cappella diary. Rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, all with that requisite Tic Tac Tone twist. From familiar audience favorites to exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, Tic Tac Tone bares all in this no-holds-barred musical expos.Join TTT as they chronicle our musical journeys with songs that speak louder than words.
SUNDAY VOCAL JAM
11th September , 2005
Fig & Olive Cafe
3pm-5pm
Ride on the high of the A CappellaFest and join us this month's Sunday Vocal Jam where youll get to meet new friends and importantly, to sing and jam in a conducive and friendly environment one thats about people and music. Opened to singers and non-singers alike!
** We are planning to set up a monthly performance cum vocal jam cum mini workshop sessions for the year 2006. If you have ideas on topics you may interested in, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg over the weekend! We look forward to hearing from you.
NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS - PHOTOS
If you are keen to view some pictures from the National A Cappella Championships, Chan Xiang Ju, a member of the TAS Youth team has kindly uploaded the photos here http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~yann9239/index.html.
(2) GIG OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY TAIWAN PERFORMING TRIP
TAS has an opportunity to propose for a local Singaporean group to travel to Taiwan in Jan 06. If you are keen, please send your demos and press portfolios to The A Cappella Society. Marine Parade PO Box 587, Singapore 914403. It will be an expense paid trip for up to 4 days. We are searching for a group that best represents our local a cappella community. You should ideally have a good staple of cover songs including local pop or popularized folk songs performed in your unique style as well as an attempt at original compositions. For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
SINGAPORE EXPO
Singapore Expo is looking for budding artistes and performers. Singapore Expo
Email performance@singaporexpo.com.sg or call 65808308 or visit www.singaporeexpo.com.sg
CENTRAL SINGAPORE
The Stage is Yours @ Central Singapore is looking for budding performers. Keen to perform? Call Jean (Music & Movement) at 62277087
(3) AUDITION NOTICES
SINGAPORE YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Singapore Youth For Christ Performing Arts looking for a cappella singers for end-year caroling 17-24 Dec. Will be singing in Raffles place park, Esplanade park, country clubs, shopping malls and Sentosa. All are welcome. We especially need bass and VP. Auditions in August. Please e-mail nancy@syfc.org.sg or call Nancy Lim at 9783-6385 for further details.
TAS YOUTH VOICES
The training programme for students aged between 13-19 is looking for new singers for this year ends training stint. You receive free training and performance opportunities and get to meet over 30 singers of all levels. Rehearsals are twice weekly during school holidays. For more enquiries or to book an audition date, please email angie@a-cappella.org
(4) A CAPPELLA ON AIR
LEE HWA JEWELLRY - PURPLE GOLD AD
Lee Hwas Purple Gold ad currently features a hauntingly beautiful arrangement sung by a female trio.
A CAPPELLA FEST ON CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
Thanks to Ramy Innocencio, our latest and very precious addition to the local a cappella community, the festival gets a feature coverage this evening. Ramy now sings with Vocaluptuous. Thank you Ramy!
(5) CLASSIFIEDS
BEGINNER SINGING CLASSES - LEARNING TO SING FOR BEGINNERS
8 lessons, starts 2nd OCTOBER
For those who've always wanted to sing but have thought they were beyond teaching. For those who have thought they were tone deaf and "unteachable". This class?will prove without a doubt that everyone can learn to sing correctly. Fees : $385 per person. $345 if you sign up by 14th September. For more details please email lalwani@pacific.net.sg.
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
GET YOUR SINGING OR TEACHING SERVICES LISTED
JuzTalents.com lists instructors and coaches from hobbies, sports, IT to technical subjects.Instructors are marketed through the website and a eNewsletter that reaches out to 30,000 corporate names who are likely to be seeking for instructors, be it for ?inhouse recreation programmes or upgrading of their staff. Log in to www.JuzTalents.com or email http://sg.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=gks@JuzTalents.com
(6) GIG UPDATE
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
23rd Sep - Magnets at Raffles City, Arts Square, 1pm
24th Sep - Magnets in Concert, Fort Canning Park, 7.30pm Tickets Prices unknown at this point.
5th Nov - Key Elements Concert, Victoria Theatre, 7.30pm
3rd Dec - Camp A Cappella, Republic Poly, Tanglin Road, 9am-5pm
4th Dec - Camp A Cappella, Republic Poly, Tanglin Road, 9am-5pm
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
(7) 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
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)!
CORRECTION July update : Resonance is the 1st runner-up for the National A Cappella Championships (not 2nd runner-up : Skatz). Our apologies for the mistake.
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
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
TIC TAC TONE CONCERT SECRET DIARY (5 YEARS OF HARMONY)
9th & 10th Sep, Esplanade Recital Studio, $20 at www.sistic.com.sg
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 passion for life fuel Tic Tac Tones 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 our 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. These events and others each hold a special place in their hearts.Take a peek into Tic Tac Tones secret a cappella diary. Rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, all with that requisite Tic Tac Tone twist. From familiar audience favorites to exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, Tic Tac Tone bares all in this no-holds-barred musical expos.Join TTT as they chronicle our musical journeys with songs that speak louder than words.
SUNDAY VOCAL JAM
11th September , 2005
Fig & Olive Cafe
3pm-5pm
Ride on the high of the A CappellaFest and join us this month's Sunday Vocal Jam where youll get to meet new friends and importantly, to sing and jam in a conducive and friendly environment one thats about people and music. Opened to singers and non-singers alike!
** We are planning to set up a monthly performance cum vocal jam cum mini workshop sessions for the year 2006. If you have ideas on topics you may interested in, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg over the weekend! We look forward to hearing from you.
NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS - PHOTOS
If you are keen to view some pictures from the National A Cappella Championships, Chan Xiang Ju, a member of the TAS Youth team has kindly uploaded the photos here http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~yann9239/index.html.
(2) GIG OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY TAIWAN PERFORMING TRIP
TAS has an opportunity to propose for a local Singaporean group to travel to Taiwan in Jan 06. If you are keen, please send your demos and press portfolios to The A Cappella Society. Marine Parade PO Box 587, Singapore 914403. It will be an expense paid trip for up to 4 days. We are searching for a group that best represents our local a cappella community. You should ideally have a good staple of cover songs including local pop or popularized folk songs performed in your unique style as well as an attempt at original compositions. For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
SINGAPORE EXPO
Singapore Expo is looking for budding artistes and performers. Singapore Expo
Email performance@singaporexpo.com.sg or call 65808308 or visit www.singaporeexpo.com.sg
CENTRAL SINGAPORE
The Stage is Yours @ Central Singapore is looking for budding performers. Keen to perform? Call Jean (Music & Movement) at 62277087
(3) AUDITION NOTICES
SINGAPORE YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Singapore Youth For Christ Performing Arts looking for a cappella singers for end-year caroling 17-24 Dec. Will be singing in Raffles place park, Esplanade park, country clubs, shopping malls and Sentosa. All are welcome. We especially need bass and VP. Auditions in August. Please e-mail nancy@syfc.org.sg or call Nancy Lim at 9783-6385 for further details.
TAS YOUTH VOICES
The training programme for students aged between 13-19 is looking for new singers for this year ends training stint. You receive free training and performance opportunities and get to meet over 30 singers of all levels. Rehearsals are twice weekly during school holidays. For more enquiries or to book an audition date, please email angie@a-cappella.org
(4) A CAPPELLA ON AIR
LEE HWA JEWELLRY - PURPLE GOLD AD
Lee Hwas Purple Gold ad currently features a hauntingly beautiful arrangement sung by a female trio.
A CAPPELLA FEST ON CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
Thanks to Ramy Innocencio, our latest and very precious addition to the local a cappella community, the festival gets a feature coverage this evening. Ramy now sings with Vocaluptuous. Thank you Ramy!
(5) CLASSIFIEDS
BEGINNER SINGING CLASSES - LEARNING TO SING FOR BEGINNERS
8 lessons, starts 2nd OCTOBER
For those who've always wanted to sing but have thought they were beyond teaching. For those who have thought they were tone deaf and "unteachable". This class?will prove without a doubt that everyone can learn to sing correctly. Fees : $385 per person. $345 if you sign up by 14th September. For more details please email lalwani@pacific.net.sg.
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
GET YOUR SINGING OR TEACHING SERVICES LISTED
JuzTalents.com lists instructors and coaches from hobbies, sports, IT to technical subjects.Instructors are marketed through the website and a eNewsletter that reaches out to 30,000 corporate names who are likely to be seeking for instructors, be it for ?inhouse recreation programmes or upgrading of their staff. Log in to www.JuzTalents.com or email http://sg.f304.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=gks@JuzTalents.com
(6) GIG UPDATE
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
23rd Sep - Magnets at Raffles City, Arts Square, 1pm
24th Sep - Magnets in Concert, Fort Canning Park, 7.30pm Tickets Prices unknown at this point.
5th Nov - Key Elements Concert, Victoria Theatre, 7.30pm
3rd Dec - Camp A Cappella, Republic Poly, Tanglin Road, 9am-5pm
4th Dec - Camp A Cappella, Republic Poly, Tanglin Road, 9am-5pm
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
(7) 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
Comments