Lush. Pop. Jazz. The concert title certainly had me guessing what the evening would be like before I went for the concert. The Vocaluptuous that I had heard eons ago before the member change was a group with sleek and tight harmony with a very good jazzy feel. The group had undergone a 2-member change and it seemed to be for the better. The evening was really lovely with a lush, snazzy retro-like backdrop (with a retro disco ball hung at the ceiling) which gives a overall, relaxed atmosphere which was almost lounge-like. Vocaluptuous gave an opening of " Take 5 " whom i'm not too sure who sang the song originally. John, the latest member of the group sang convincingly as lead. Take 5 was given a local flavour treatment which had a hint of humor in it. What really impressed was one of the songs which had a small insertion of Geylang Sipaku Geylang (which probably means come home in Malay) which was a lovely effort in the song product of John's collaboration with his

Dear folks, Below is an extract from an email from Leslie of UpBeat . Dear friends of UpBeat, Merry Christmas! Greetings from all 6 of us here at UpBeat A cappella. We hope you are having a great Christmas weekend. We have spent the last few days carolling at several private events and have been having a great time singing the wonderful songs of the season. We would like to invite you to join us this Wednesday 27th December 2006 at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre for two 45min carolling sessions; 7.30pm - 8.15pm and 8.45pm to 9.30pm . Admission is free so bring along your friends and family. We are planning two different sets of repertoire so do stay for the whole two hours if you can! We are praying that the weather will be good so both shows can go on as they will be cancelled if there is any hint of rain at all. However, we will likely be performing at the Esplanade Concourse on 22 Jan and 23 Jan 2007 ( Mon and Tue ) in the evening in a programme of Broadway tunes. Admission i

Season's Greetings! With the Christmas tree lighting up beside the desk of the A Cappella Society (TAS), the local a cappella scene heats up with an array of exciting concerts featuring Singapore's very best. TAS bring you the latest updates for gigs from now to January. From 19 -23 December, Vocaluptuous presents Lush Pop Jazz at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. If you enjoy their smooth, delectable vocals as well as their classy stage presence, this is the concert for your Christmas holidays. Tickets start at $45 from www.sistic.com.sg . Get a 20% discount if you present TAS newsletter ( as received in your email ) to the SISTIC counter! Agappella will also be putting on their Santa boots as well! They will perform on 20 December at the Esplanade Concourse at 6.45pm and 8pm. And as the annual staple, Budak Pantai will also return to the Esplanade Recital Studio on 28 and 29 December, to remind us why we love a cappella done Singaporean style. Tickets are at $25, from www.sist

Singapore Men Chorus is having a Christmas-themed concert with both a cappella and accompanied music. Please visit http://www.singmc.org for more info on the group and the concert. With Every Christmas Card I Write... comes A festive-themed concert by Singapore Men's Chorus (SMC) ! For an unusual present, give those you care for a "live singing telegram" - an experience they'll enjoy, remember and appreciate. At this concert, let the Singapore Men's Chorus convey your well wishes of joy and peace, and messages of giving and sharing. 19 Dec 2006 7.30pm Victoria Concert Hall Tickets: $15 Buy your tickets now through SISTIC . SISTIC Hotline: (65) 6348 5555 and SISTIC Authorized Agents islandwide. Visit http://www.singmc.org/smceflyer.html for further details.

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society ~ DECEMBER 2006 For The A Cappella Society Angie http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ * These updates are correct to the best of our knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are not intentional.  (1) FEATURES THE REAL GROUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW  No idea what to get for your loved ones this Christmas? How about the tickets to a concert of simply awesome vocal music hailing from Sweden, featuring the highly acclaimed and award-winning vocal band- The Real Group? Check them out at, http://www.realgroup.se/ and remember to schedule a date with them- 8 January at the Esplanade Concert Hall, in your own as well as your loved ones? calendars. 18 CDs and 2,000 concerts later, TRG continues to titillate our palates with their unique songs, their tasteful vocal arrangements and impeccable singing technique. It is no wonder that one is compelled to see them in The Real! Tickets at are on sale now at all Sistic Outlets and authorized agen

What do they say birds of a feather do? Flocking together as Budak Pantai are five guys who enjoy singing as much as they do Monty Python (and chicken rice). They may attempt a cappella and even perform some of their own compositions but don't let that fool you - they're really "bad" singers. But if it's entertainment you're looking for - and frankly, laughing your way into 2007 is a good way to end the year - then why not flock to Esplanade this December to catch Budak Pantai do their thing? Raw fun. Unplucked, essentially.Yes, Unplucked. Because what this concert is all about is five local funny guys letting loose and making music their way.Budak Pantai has been in the local music scene for over 12 years and has a sizeable (and growing) following here, which probably means they must be doing something right. Budak Pantai "Unplucked" Dates: 28 (Thur) & 29 (Fri) Dec 2006 Time: 7.30p.m & 9.30p.m Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio Purchase of tic

Equivox , a spin-off from NUS Resonance a cappella club, will be performing along side with an indie rock outfit at blue Moo on 8 December (Friday night) from 7.30pm . Entrance fee at $10 per pax (come with 2 drinks or a drink and a snack). Online reservation opens from 2 December... just write in at www.bluemoo.com.sg ! About Equivox ... The group is a 5-member team (Serene, Shin Ni, Cheryl, Tim and Adrian). Since its injection into the circle in 2005, Equivox has already utilized its now two-year timeframe to the fullest, performing at countless distinguished (and not so distinguished) events. More notably, Equivox recently emerged champions in the open category of the annual National A Cappella Championships held at the Esplanade in July 2006. Since then, the group had only an achievement streak to look forward to – a recording stint with T2 Productions, a "post-competition-winners-only" performance at the Esplanade ( again!) and an invitation to sing at the highly-anti

Vocaluptuous is having a Lush.Pop.Jazz concert in December ! The full length concert will be held for a week starting from 19 - 23 Dec 2006 at Esplanade Theatre Studio . Click here to see an enlarged view of the poster or drop by Vocaluptuous' website for more information !

"Sensational" - Ray Charles "Lordy! Ya'll is B-A-A-A-D!" - Bobby McFerrin Following their sold-out performance in 2000, m-pact “One of the best jazz-pop vocal ensembles in the world” (SF Chronicle) returns to Singapore to present songs from their successful new album that brings technicolor fantasy to a sophisticated swingin’ style. The Vocal Group of the Year (2005 LA Music Awards) will mesmerize you with their unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage presence, and the true, artistic experience they create by the human voice alone. Hailed as "one of the best pop-jazz vocal ensembles in the world" (San Francisco Chronicle) and "among the best a cappella groups in the country" (NBC's Today Show, Billboard's Best Unsigned Band (1999) has mesmerized audiences around the world with their unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage

Hi folks, This month's a cappella open mic will be held this Wed ( 22 Nov ) evening starting from 7 p.m onwards at Singapore Art Cafe (located inside library@Esplanade). Renowned US a cappella group, M-Pact , Agappella and TAS Youth will be performing at the open mic so do come join us for a fun time of jamming songs in a cappella style. Admission is FREE !!

Below is a short review of US a cappella group who peformed last night (Nov 15) at Esplanade concert hall. Rockapella catapulted to stardom after snapping up an opportunity to perform on TV, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?". The theme song was a hit which was also sung by the group in the concert. From the classic oldies like My Girl (by the Temptations) and to Motown-tinged tunes and spirituals such as Papa Was A Rolling Stone , they gave an edgy sound to each & every song whether be it blues, pop or rock & roll. While most groups tend to do to overdo the vocal percussion bit, the group's beatboxer, Jeff Thatcher's percussive beats were smooth and balanced. They brought easy listening hits such as Love Potion #9 , Use Me , Long Cool Woman and the audience really lapped it up. The group even threw smiley balls at the audience and one of its members got to the audience side to invite a lady onto the stage and seranaded her. Rockapella truly milked t

Catch Vocaluptuous in their fourth full length concert this December, from 19 - 23 Dec @ the Esplanade Theatre Studio ! They'll be singing a brand-new repertoire of familiar favourites, pushing the limits of a cappella with their Lush.Pop.Jazz arrangements! Let Sam Kan, Timothy Huang, Simone Khoo, Gerald Tan, John Lee and Hazrul Nizam dazzle you with their lush harmonies, pop delights and jazz revelries in an uber-classy theatrical setting. Get up close and personal in this warm, intimate show staged and directed by Jeremiah Choy, and embark on a journey of more than just a cappella singing with these six highly entertaining individuals. Joining Vocaluptuous at the piano is special guest, Eunice Olsen. A woman of many talents and an accomplished jazz pianist, this former nominated Member of Parliament is set to wow the audience with her deft fingers and sparkling personality. So come join the group for an evening of great music with the Lush.Pop.Jazz sounds of Vocaluptuous. Do

Vocollision , a spinoff from Resonance (NUS a cappella club) will be singing on Nov 12 (Sunday) at 5.30 pm at Marina Square singing their first original composition for Noise! Singapore. Do come down & support them !

THE BEAUTY OF HUMAN VOICE Hippest a cappella group swinging by Singapore - Singapore, 25th Sep, 2006 Rockapella , regarded as the biggest name in contemporary a cappella, is coming to Singapore for the very first time on 15th November. Their ingenious vocal talent creates flawless harmonies with spirited funk energy. USA TODAY simply puts it, some say the best musical instrument of all is the human voice.“ if you've seen Rockapella you know that's the truth. Formed in the States in the mid-eighties, the most visible practitioners of new doo-wop vocals is best-known for its contributions to the award-winning Public Broadcasting Station show." Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego ?". Riding on the buzz was an appearance in HBO's hit family series " Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child " alongside with Hollywood celebrities Whoopi Goldberg and Denzel Washington. The success the group gained in television and radio led to the completion of six r

Dear folks, Budak Pantai will be performing at blue Moo cafe which is located at the rooftop of YMCA Orchard this coming Friday the 13th. Please log on blue Moo website for more details. Date: Oct 13 2006 (Fri) Venue: blue Moo cafe, YMCA Orchard rooftop Time: 7.30p.m Entrance fee: $10 Will these quirky guys of Budak give a surprise ? Hmmm, let's watch & see....

Greetings from Vienna J Home of the vocal festival TOTAL Vokal. We’ve been so busy with the A CappellaFest and preparations for m-pact’s Nov 26th Concert and The Real Group’s Jan 9th concert that it has been impossible to send this out sooner. We had a fabulous time with the 10 local groups who performed at this year’s A CappellaFest to resounding feedback from our audience. Thanks to our Director, Mr. Vincent Pang and Lighting Designer, Ms. Rabita Jamal and the groups, our stage and front of house crew, and of course our supporters, we made it a success! Kudos everyone! This is the month where we call for groups to send in their portfolios for Christmas performances and for singers to get to auditions for year-end shows as well as prepare special arrangements for the Hari Raya and Chinese New Year celebrations ahead of time, so do take note! We’ll be back with the October installment by the 25th of October! Happy reading and thank you to everyone who supported our events in the last f

The a cappella open mic is once again on Wed ( Sep 27 ) from 7p.m - 8.30p.m at Singapore Art Cafe (located within Esplanade library). This time, Kent Ridge Hall A Cappella singers will be performing there !

Tic Tac Tone will be singing at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre on 22 Sept ( Fri ), 10pm . Come join the group for an evening of familiar favourites, all done a cappella! Admission free!

Other than their stint at this year's a cappella festival at Victoria Theatre, Key Elements ( KE ) will also be singing on 23 Sep (Sat) at the Esplanade's outdoor amphitheatre for a 45-minute set. Performance starts at 8.45pm . Another performance will be held on 28 Aug (Thu) at Mox Bar . In addition to regular a cappella numbers, KE members will be doing solos accompanied by a piano. There will be two sets of 30 minutes, starting at 9.30pm . Do come support them !

Have you gotten your tickets yet? This year's biggest a cappella concert heads to the Victoria Theatre with an impressive line-up of Singapore's best a cappella groups. The concert promises to be one filled with excitement, inspiration and lots of fun. Expect to hear and experience a variety of styles from modernsound-scapes to typical doo wop and of course contemporary pop, jazz, retroand hip hop a cappella. Be!DAZZLED : A CappellaFest 06 15th (Fri) & 16th (Sat) Sep 7.30pm Victoria Theatre (Empress Place) Tickets : $20, $24 & $28 available through http://www.ticketcharge.com.sg , or by phone at 6296 2929 Organized by The A Cappella Society : http://www.a-cappella.org.sg

The article below was written by Charmaine Yik's friend. Thanks, Charmaine for emailing this article! =) SHINE Budding Singers! An annual national event, National A Cappella Championships 06 organized by The A Cappella Society is one that many a cappella enthusiasts look forward to. Held at the Esplanade Concourse on 20th July 2006, it welcomed groups from various categories - the High School, College and Open Category. An annual national event, the National A Cappella Championships, organized by The A Cappella Society , is one of the key events in the calendar of many a cappella enthusiasts. Held at the Esplanade Concourse on 20th July 2006, this event attracted several groups of singers of all ages, dividing them into three competing categories: the High School, College and Open Category. Prizes are awarded to the best group of each category, as well as to the overall best soloist, vocal percussionist, and the best recordable song. In lieu with The A Cappella Society’s mission t

Key Elements ( KE ) performed last night on 25 Aug 2006, a Friday night to abt 200-strong audience for about an hour and a half at blue Moo cafe, a virtual cafe at the cosy rooftop of YMCA Orchard. KE performed jazz-influenced numbers like Moonglow and a medley which consisted of several well-known tunes ranging from Beatles to Broadway, as well as a country song, Gettin' Over Me (which was pretty impressible). However, despite being veteran singers themselves, the entertainment value is strangely lacking. The good thing is that they are good singers with vocal quality who could sing jazz style sleekly.

Hello again everyone! We're happy to launch the annual A CappellaFest ticket sales in this issue. We celebrate the annual festival on the 15th & 16th of Sep at the Victoria Theatre with a superb line up of groups and a wide range of repertoire and performance styles. Get your tickets quickly! We're also pleased to announce the winners from the annual National A Cappella Championships. Kudos to Equivox (Open), Resonance (College) and TAG (Sec)! Do look out for the up-coming vocal workshop by Dr. Chia Wei Khuan and lots more in the next quarter. Happy reading! 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 06 - be!DAZZLED TICKETS OUT ON SALE NOW 15 & 16 Sep Victoria Theatre - Get Your Tickets Today! beDAZZELED! Concert Tickets availab

Yuan Sheng Dai a.k.a OST is performing at MOX Cafe and Bar with friends this coming Thursday nite ( 24 Aug 2006 ) , 9.30pm . MOX Cafe and Bar 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #04-01 (above Ya Kun Kaya toast) So if you guys are free that nite, do drop by for a relaxing nite of music ! Admission is free ! Go to http://web.mac.com/newurbanmale1/iWeb/ost/OST%20and%20Friends%20%40%20MOX.html for more info !

The local a cappella concert of the year is here ! Established groups such as JuzB , Key Elements as well as Verve Enharmonics , Equivox & Resonance (from NUS) & TAG (featuring 2005 championship winner vocal percussionist Ryan Chan) will be performing for 2 evenings in September at Victoria Theatre. A CappellaFest '06 - BeDazzled concert Dates: 15 Sep (Fri) & 16 Sep (Sat) 2006 Time: 7.30 p.m - 10p.m Venue: Victoria Theatre Tickets: $20, $24 & $28 at http://www.ticketcharge.com.sg

Hello ! Key Elements will be performing in August ! Yup, right at the heart of the city at the YMCA Orchard. So do come and support us. Blue Moo is a cool cafe joint at the rooftop of the YMCA@Orchard. No alcoholic beverages are served but they have some pretty innovative drinks that will make you crave for more ! So for an alternative evening, why not unwind under the stars with cool drinks and cool jazz.... blue Moo will be in action in August ! This time we will be featuring a new local vocal group - Key Elements (KE) at blue Moo on 25 Aug 2006 ! KE formed in 2001 and hails from well-known groups like In-A-Chord, Inpromptu, In Transit and Bcoz. KE also uses largely original arrangements by 3 of its members who are prolific arrangers themselves. Reservation of seats (up to max. of booking of 10 seats) will be open on Aug 12 via email at bluemoosg@yahoo.com.sg . So, make your bookings quick ! If you want to find out more about Key Elements, come visit http://www.i-lurve-ke.com . D

Dear folks, Singapore Art Cafe ( SAC ) is organising the second a cappella open mic on Aug 16 . Whether you are new to this kind of singing or an experienced singers, do come join us for a good time of vocal jamming ! For groups who is interested to perform on the open mic at SAC, please contact Jonathan at jon@singaporeartcafe.com for more details. Where? S'pore Art Cafe (located inside library@ Esplanade) When ? Aug 16 2006 (Wed) Time? 7p.m - 8.30p.m What? Free admission

* please go to http://www.singmc.org/smceflyer.html to view the online mailer. Calling all guys who love to sing - come join the Singapore Men's Chorus ! Coming off our second successful concert, we would like more voices to join us for our Holiday concert this December. You don't need to have experience nor the ability to read music, just passion and commitment. We practice twice weekly, including Friday evenings, beginning in August. Check out http://www.singmc.org for more information on the chorus. If you can hold a tune and are at least 21 years old, come audition with us on Sunday 30 July, 3pm - 5pm . To make an appointment or enquiries, contact YH at singaporemc@yahoo.com or enquiries@singmc.org .

The A Cappella Society Presents Pop Singing Workshop By Annie Nepomuceno (Philippines & USA) Looking for a chance to get a professional opinion on your vocal technique? Learn from an extremely award-winning and talented singer / song writer and arranger, Annie Nepomuceno, the ropes to good singing technique and the key to developing your skills as a versatile singer in a variety of genres. 19th July 2006 (Wed) Kids Performing Studio 28 Maxwell Road, Red Dot building #03-13 7.30pm ~ 9.30pm $25 available at angie@a-cappella.org.sg * Limited seats available. Prior registration is compulsory.

This is probably the first a cappella open mic in the Singapore Art Cafe (SAC) within Esplanade library but it was a success ! There was an opening act by a nameless trio who sang with guitar accompaniment. Pretty good act. The first group who came on stage to kick off the open mic was M18 , an all-male sextet aged between 16 to 18 years of age who gave a convincing rendition of Our Story , originally sung by Tension and Lady Marmalade (from the movie Moulin Rouge). The second group Vocollision , a mixed quintet who hailed from NUS a cappella club Resonance gave a stellar performance of Sukiyaki , Pu Tong Peng You (originally sung by David Tao), and Change in my life (adapted from Rockapella and M-pact) which showed off their sleek song arrangement & harmony. By the way, the group recently appeared on air on radio station 93.8 FM thanks to the open mic organiser from SAC. After the performances by both groups, there was a vocal jamming session where the audience can come up on s

In collision of the open mic , do tune in to 93.8Live on Jul 11, between 10-10:30am to hear Vocollision sing live on air.

Singapore Art Cafe The Next Hot Venue For A Cappella Music The Singapore Art Cafe ( SAC ) will be holding its first a cappella open mic session on July 12. The Café’s open mic sessions ~ dubbed “ GOT! ”, which is short for Gathering Of Talents ~ are held regularly on Wednesday evenings and usually feature acoustic contemporary pop, light rock and jazz music performed by local and locally-based musicians, singers and songwriters. On July 12 however, the only musical sounds floating out of the SAC would be vocal ones. No instruments will be used. Vocollision and M18 will perform familiar numbers cleverly arranged to suit vocal bands. The evening will be rounded off with a jamming session for those in the audience who are up to it. The SAC commenced operations on Dec 21, 2005. Located within the library@Esplanade, the Cafe houses a mini-gallery and a performing stage for visual artists and musicians to showcase their works and talents. The SAC strives to help nurture the local arts sc

It’s the tail end of June and here at TAS we are about to launch into our Shine Festival projects in July! An exciting month for a cappella! We have a pop singing workshop , the National Competition and a Dance Party concert lined up for you and to top it off, a multitude of performances opportunities for local groups at the Esplanade Concourse. We are also in the midst of fund-raising for to set up our office and staffing so if you are looking for tax-exemptions this financial year, please do consider the society and do your bit to contribute to growing this community. Write us at angie@a-cappella.org.sg to find out how you can contribute. Sponsors who are looking for sizzling hot projects to tie-up with, we have the world’s best groups lined up for the shores of Singapore from November 06 – March 07. For more details please email angie@a-cappella.org.sg We’ll bring your much more in July. Happy reading! For The A Cappella Society Angie www.a-cappella.org.sg * These updates are corre

Part of the Shine Festival by MYCS and the National Youth Council The A Cappella Society Presents Pop Vocal Workshop with Singer / Songwriter Annie Nepomuceno (USA / PHILIPPINES) 18th July 2006, Tuesday 3.30pm to 6pm (student vocal workshop) 7.30pm to 10pm (public workshop) YMS Arts Centre $25 (student) / $35 per participant PRIVATE LESSONS 19th July: 9am to 3pm and 7 to 10pm 20th July: 9am to 3pm Per hour: $90 (1 person) / $60 per pax (2 persons) Please call 94506872 or email angie@a-cappella.org.sg to book your seats. Come join award-winning singer / songwriter, Ms Annie Nepomuceno in this workshop that will explore singing technique for pop singers. This workshop is organized in-line with the National A Cappella Championships which provides assistance to singers and groups who are looking to pick up tips from an expert in the field. Ms Annie performs with a cappella group III of a Kind in concerts and sings as a recording artiste (back-up singing in concerts and recordings) on to

GOT! stands for Gathering Of Talents. And that is exactly what is happening each Wednesday evening at the Singapore Art Cafe , located within the library@Esplanade. The open mic session on July 12 will feature vocal bands. Take this opportunity to perform in front of an appreciative audience or simply as a pre-competition warm-up before the July 20 National Competitions. For more details, contact Jonathan at jon@singaporeartcafe.com .

Singapore Men's Chorus (SMC) is having a concert entitled " Love's Journey " - an international tour of songs about relationships in all their stages. Building on the success of their inaugural concert, SMC spreads its wings with songs from three continents to entertain you. Yuan Sheng Dai (Superband 2006 participant), otherwise known as OST is a subset of the choir and we do a cappella both as a small group as well as in a choir. Our repertoire for this concert includes songs of different languages and genres, accompanied by musical instruments as well as purely a cappella, and they all revolves round the theme of love (thus it's called "Love's Journey"). If you are interested in listening how a cappella can be done by a group of 30 men, or how choral singing sounds by purely men's voices, please come and bring along your friends as well to enjoy an evening of beautiful music with us !!! Very affordable tickets at only $16* are available at S

Resonance A Cappella presents Vocal Obsession II I hear voices in my head... Do You? This June, Resonance A Cappella will be back with their second major concert in Vocal Obsession II , featuring songs of diverse genres ranging from ballads to jazz to pop to rock--all done without the help of musical instruments. Included in their repertoire are several familiar favourites -- Sing along to popular hits like Evanescence's Bring Me to Life and Backstreet Boy's Incomplete , glide through the seasons with Summertime and Autumn Leaves , and relax to the tunes of Michael Buble's The Way You Look Tonight and David Tao's æ?®é??æ??å??... all of which are just part of a dazzling repertoire that stretches the limits of the human voice. They may be college students, but this is something you've got to hear to believe. Hestitate no more, get your tickets now, and catch them in action on Saturday 24th June 2006 , 1930 at Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium . Date: 24th June 2

Budak Pantai is performing at their place at blue Moo in June ! Reservations for seats will be starting from 9 June (Friday) so log on to http://www.bluemoo.com.sg to book seats. Date: 30 Jun 2006 (Fri) Time: 7.30p.m Venue: blue Moo (rooftop of YMCA Orchard) Entrance fee: $10 per person* * Entrance fee will include cowpons for either 2 drinks, or 1 drink and a snack item

Key Elements (KE) will be performing in this year's Arts Festival Fringe at RAFFLES CITY atrium on the following dates and times: Sunday, 11th June, 1pm Wednesday, 14th June, 7pm ADMISSION is FREE! Come and enjoy the lush harmonies and sensational rhythms of a cappella music with KE as we bring you familiar pop favourites as well as jazz standards, all given a refreshing KE treatment, made possible by our very own in-house arrangers - Jason Ong & Benedict Goh. The elements are - Susanna (Susannite) - Mezzo-soprano Hui Lian (Huilium) - Alto Benedict (Benedite) - Tenor / arranger & part-time beat-boxer Kim Beng (Kimbium) - Tenor / resident diva Jason (Jasonium) - Baritone / resident slave-driver, arranger & beat-boxer Vaughan (Vaughanese) - Bass / arranger Visit their website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com Hope to see you there!

Upbeat 7 (Wed) & 10 June (Sat) 2006 7 pm Raffles City This six-member a capella ensemble will enchant shoppers with their close harmony arrangements of jazz, oldies and contemporary pop songs.

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society – May 2006 Hello everyone! In this issue, we have many audition opportunities for you and as promised, updates on coming a cappella events. For those who are intending to attend Camp A Cappella 101 – please register with us by Friday afternoon! We are also calling for competitors for our annual A Cappella Championships. If you are a team looking for a project to engage yourselves in, this is a great place to start. This year we include an award for best sounding group who will get sponsored to record a track with T2 Productions and a whole lot more. Happy reading! 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 CAMP A CAPPELLA 101 – THIS SATURDAY 3rd JUNE Camp A Cappella 101 will be held this year on June 3rd (Sat) from 9am – 5pm . Mr Larry Detwiler who has over 15 years of experience in training a