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 new tidbits in this edition as we catch up on our schedule. Read all about the Magnets who are in town today – catch the hotties at the Raffles City this Fri at 12pm – see you there! More updates on concerts and auditions as well.
And right after this, we launch into preparations for Camp A Cappella on Dec 3rd & 4th and of course our favourite time of the year – Christmas! Stay tuned for more news!
Thank you again to everyone who has been supporting TAS and our programmes. We hope you will continue to grow with us!
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
A CAPPELLAFEST PHOTOS
Go check out the photos at http://www.pbase.com/canturn/afest. Thank you Joseph Loh for taking such wonderful photos. He unequivocally captured the mood of the event with his shutter. Reviews are available in the reviews section.
COPENHAGEN ROYAL CHAPEL CHOIR IN CONCERT
Delve into a surrealistic world of midgets and elves. A brilliant and magical concert you certainly have to catch. Songs of the Nightingale in celebration of Hans Christian Hendersen will play at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 23rd September, this Friday at 7.30pm. For ticketing details please log on to www.sistic.com.sg
MAGNETS IN CONCERT
Dubbed as one of the sexiest, sophisticated vocal group in the world, The Magnets certainly live up to their name. Their ‘magnetic’ appeal will certainly drive you wild. The show, spiced with humour and audience participation, is a synthesis of the band’s award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs.The guys have been nominated Artiste of the Year by the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America, and albums have been recorded on EMI & Sony/BMG.
Not to be missed! 25th September, this Sunday at 4pm, Victoria Concert. Tickets at www.sistic.com.sg
SUNDAY VOCAL JAM
There will be no sessions held in October and November.
A CAPPELLAFEST REVIEW by JOSIE NG : RANDOM THOUGHTS
For reading, please enlarge:
JuzB does have a good vocal percussionist ... although something seemed to be lacking in their performance. Perhaps it had to do with their busy schedule that day - they were recording for telly as well. Their Chinese number warmed the crowd, and the audience clapped along to their soulful rendition of "kau ilhamku".
Lao Lang's "dreams" were marred by timing problems. However, their creative rendition of "java jive" more than made up for it.
Upbeat delighted audiences with their "William Tell overture", but it got a bit Repetitive. It was all soothing to the ears with "embraceable you" and "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da".
Key Elements also injected local flavor into their version of "better than anything", using various foods as points of reference. "Its a 'wonderful" could have been even more wonderful if the lead actually did break into a little ballroom dancing!
The 2nd half started with a different beat - the beatboxing of BS All Stars, promptly sent hordes of fans screaming. He could sing and beatbox at the same time, rendering many jaws in the audience agape in awe.
TAG was up next. "Truly Madly Deeply" was expectedly a textbook redition with no surprises. Their take on "the lion sleeps tonight" had some effort at being different, and the vocal percussionist was not bad, but ... the lead for this song had serious pitch problems.
Tone were missing their lead female. i heard them at their Chinatown point gig during the festival of arts - although I cringed at her sickly sweet voice then, I appreciated her more after hearing them try to sing "mama mia" and "I do (cherish you)" without this female lead.
Verve Enharmonics let me believe I was in a blues bar. I held my breath during the whistling bit, waiting for the singer to err. I dont think he did. "Quando" was cheeky and the audience lapped it all up.
Next on the platter were the Wicked Pitches, who were a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. There was the swinging single, the evening gown, the leather pants, the auntie outfit and the basketball singlet. The hairband ears looked a bit like rabbit ears, but worked well for their rendition of "Teddys picnic". They completed a remarkable home run with a "rasa sayang medley".
Tic Tac Tone were the final act. They started with the upbeat "cha shao bao", although it might have been a slightly better song to close with. "Everlasting Love" turned out to the last song of the night technically without fault, but failed to give the euphoria that one typically ends a great night out with.
Incidentally, last year's acapellafest did just that - ending with a big number that got many in the audience standing and rocking along to "You only get what you give". My personal wish would be for spore groups to do more aurally creative arrangements.
(2) GIG OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas Caroling
The time of the year has come again to inundate our island with Yule-tide carols. Taint out island with a crazy White Christmas and let chestnuts roast on the open fire. TAS invites any group who desires to accompany Santa Claus to town to sing for the joy to the world and the festive. Interested groups should submit relevant portfolios and demos to:-
The A Cappella Society
Marine Parade PO BOX 587
Singapore 914403.
For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
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 which will last up to 4 days. We are searching for a group that best represents our local a cappella community. That group should ideally have a good staple of cover songs including local pop or popularized folk songs performed in their unique style as well as an array of original compositions. For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
(3) AUDITION NOTICES
TAS Youth Voices
What is TAS Youth Voices?
The Program and the Perquisites
Youth Wing of The A Cappella Society
Free vocal and performance training Oct – Dec 05
Multiple performance opportunities in Dec 05
Singers from a variety of schools sharing and learning
Free entry to Camp A Cappella
Rehearsals twice weekly on Tues & Sat (Oct / Nov – Dec)
We are looking for:
Interested people aged between 13 & 19
Singers with or without performance experience
Instrumentalists and Singers who are keen to develop skills in a cappella singing and performance
Dedicated & disciplined individuals
Singers who can work in a team
Have we titillated you enough? Email angie@a-cappella.org.sg to apply!
(4) A CAPPELLA - In the media
A CAPPELLA FEST ON CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
Did you catch the A CappellaFest coverage on CAN or Suria. TAS is happy to share that the segment produced was extremely well done and provided an great boost for our local groups!
JuzB rocks Suria
JuzB performed for Suria's Rhapsody Concert, putting them on the stage together with stars from the region. Winning only critical acclaim, they have indubitably done the a cappella community proud again.
(5) CLASSIFIEDS
GET YOUR SINGING OR TEACHING SERVICES LISTED
JuzTalents.com lists instructors and coaches for activities ranging from hobbies, sports, IT and 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 in-house recreation programs or upgrading of their staff.
Log in www.JuzTalents.com or email gks@JuzTalents.com
(6) GIG UPDATE
17th Sep
Verve Enharmonics, West Coast Park, 5pm (Free Admission)
23rd Sep
Magnets at Raffles City, Arts Square, 1pm (Free Admission)
25th Sep
Magnets Concert, Victoria Concert Hall, 4pm (www.sistic.com.sg)
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
17th Dec
Budak Pantai in Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, 7.30p.m
18th Dec
Budak Pantai in Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, 3.00p.m
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at angie@a-cappella.org.sg we will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
(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
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 new tidbits in this edition as we catch up on our schedule. Read all about the Magnets who are in town today – catch the hotties at the Raffles City this Fri at 12pm – see you there! More updates on concerts and auditions as well.
And right after this, we launch into preparations for Camp A Cappella on Dec 3rd & 4th and of course our favourite time of the year – Christmas! Stay tuned for more news!
Thank you again to everyone who has been supporting TAS and our programmes. We hope you will continue to grow with us!
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
A CAPPELLAFEST PHOTOS
Go check out the photos at http://www.pbase.com/canturn/afest. Thank you Joseph Loh for taking such wonderful photos. He unequivocally captured the mood of the event with his shutter. Reviews are available in the reviews section.
COPENHAGEN ROYAL CHAPEL CHOIR IN CONCERT
Delve into a surrealistic world of midgets and elves. A brilliant and magical concert you certainly have to catch. Songs of the Nightingale in celebration of Hans Christian Hendersen will play at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 23rd September, this Friday at 7.30pm. For ticketing details please log on to www.sistic.com.sg
MAGNETS IN CONCERT
Dubbed as one of the sexiest, sophisticated vocal group in the world, The Magnets certainly live up to their name. Their ‘magnetic’ appeal will certainly drive you wild. The show, spiced with humour and audience participation, is a synthesis of the band’s award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs.The guys have been nominated Artiste of the Year by the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America, and albums have been recorded on EMI & Sony/BMG.
Not to be missed! 25th September, this Sunday at 4pm, Victoria Concert. Tickets at www.sistic.com.sg
SUNDAY VOCAL JAM
There will be no sessions held in October and November.
A CAPPELLAFEST REVIEW by JOSIE NG : RANDOM THOUGHTS
For reading, please enlarge:
Lao Lang's "dreams" were marred by timing problems. However, their creative rendition of "java jive" more than made up for it.
Upbeat delighted audiences with their "William Tell overture", but it got a bit Repetitive. It was all soothing to the ears with "embraceable you" and "Ob-la-di Ob-la-da".
Key Elements also injected local flavor into their version of "better than anything", using various foods as points of reference. "Its a 'wonderful" could have been even more wonderful if the lead actually did break into a little ballroom dancing!
The 2nd half started with a different beat - the beatboxing of BS All Stars, promptly sent hordes of fans screaming. He could sing and beatbox at the same time, rendering many jaws in the audience agape in awe.
TAG was up next. "Truly Madly Deeply" was expectedly a textbook redition with no surprises. Their take on "the lion sleeps tonight" had some effort at being different, and the vocal percussionist was not bad, but ... the lead for this song had serious pitch problems.
Tone were missing their lead female. i heard them at their Chinatown point gig during the festival of arts - although I cringed at her sickly sweet voice then, I appreciated her more after hearing them try to sing "mama mia" and "I do (cherish you)" without this female lead.
Verve Enharmonics let me believe I was in a blues bar. I held my breath during the whistling bit, waiting for the singer to err. I dont think he did. "Quando" was cheeky and the audience lapped it all up.
Next on the platter were the Wicked Pitches, who were a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. There was the swinging single, the evening gown, the leather pants, the auntie outfit and the basketball singlet. The hairband ears looked a bit like rabbit ears, but worked well for their rendition of "Teddys picnic". They completed a remarkable home run with a "rasa sayang medley".
Tic Tac Tone were the final act. They started with the upbeat "cha shao bao", although it might have been a slightly better song to close with. "Everlasting Love" turned out to the last song of the night technically without fault, but failed to give the euphoria that one typically ends a great night out with.
Incidentally, last year's acapellafest did just that - ending with a big number that got many in the audience standing and rocking along to "You only get what you give". My personal wish would be for spore groups to do more aurally creative arrangements.
(2) GIG OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas Caroling
The time of the year has come again to inundate our island with Yule-tide carols. Taint out island with a crazy White Christmas and let chestnuts roast on the open fire. TAS invites any group who desires to accompany Santa Claus to town to sing for the joy to the world and the festive. Interested groups should submit relevant portfolios and demos to:-
The A Cappella Society
Marine Parade PO BOX 587
Singapore 914403.
For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
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 which will last up to 4 days. We are searching for a group that best represents our local a cappella community. That group should ideally have a good staple of cover songs including local pop or popularized folk songs performed in their unique style as well as an array of original compositions. For enquiries, please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg
(3) AUDITION NOTICES
TAS Youth Voices
What is TAS Youth Voices?
The Program and the Perquisites
Youth Wing of The A Cappella Society
Free vocal and performance training Oct – Dec 05
Multiple performance opportunities in Dec 05
Singers from a variety of schools sharing and learning
Free entry to Camp A Cappella
Rehearsals twice weekly on Tues & Sat (Oct / Nov – Dec)
We are looking for:
Interested people aged between 13 & 19
Singers with or without performance experience
Instrumentalists and Singers who are keen to develop skills in a cappella singing and performance
Dedicated & disciplined individuals
Singers who can work in a team
Have we titillated you enough? Email angie@a-cappella.org.sg to apply!
(4) A CAPPELLA - In the media
A CAPPELLA FEST ON CHANNEL NEWS ASIA
Did you catch the A CappellaFest coverage on CAN or Suria. TAS is happy to share that the segment produced was extremely well done and provided an great boost for our local groups!
JuzB rocks Suria
JuzB performed for Suria's Rhapsody Concert, putting them on the stage together with stars from the region. Winning only critical acclaim, they have indubitably done the a cappella community proud again.
(5) CLASSIFIEDS
GET YOUR SINGING OR TEACHING SERVICES LISTED
JuzTalents.com lists instructors and coaches for activities ranging from hobbies, sports, IT and 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 in-house recreation programs or upgrading of their staff.
Log in www.JuzTalents.com or email gks@JuzTalents.com
(6) GIG UPDATE
17th Sep
Verve Enharmonics, West Coast Park, 5pm (Free Admission)
23rd Sep
Magnets at Raffles City, Arts Square, 1pm (Free Admission)
25th Sep
Magnets Concert, Victoria Concert Hall, 4pm (www.sistic.com.sg)
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
17th Dec
Budak Pantai in Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, 7.30p.m
18th Dec
Budak Pantai in Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, 3.00p.m
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at angie@a-cappella.org.sg we will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
(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
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