Howdy frans ! Season greetings to all ! In the light of the festive season of Christmas, Budak Pantai will be back to bring some cheer on our virtual cafe of blue Moo on the top of YMCA Orchard on 14 December 2007 ! Details are as follows: Budak Pantai Weblog: http://budakpantai.motime.com When ? 14 Dec 2007 Friday Time ? 7.30PM Where ? blue Moo, rooftop of YMCA Orchard Entrance fee: $12 (adult) / $10 (student, showing student pass upon entry) Reservation for seats on a first-come-serve basis will be open tomorrow on 4 Dec midnight 12 am onwards. Email your NAME + No. of Seats (max. of 5 seats/pax) + MOBILE NO. to bluemoosg@gmail.com for easier contact. Due to limited space on the rooftop, blue Moo can only allow the max. of 5 seats per person. Should your reservation be successful, you'll receive a confirmation email from them latest by 12 Dec. If you do not hear from them, your name will be placed on waiting list till someone from the confirmed list cancels seats. Till then, d

Dear a cappella folks ! Thanks to Sly who left a tag to say that local a cappella group AGAPELLA has launched a lovely Christmas album! Check the group out as well as listen to snippets off their album at their website: www.agapella.net ! Below is a synopsis of their Christmas album in a Straits Times review.

As the year comes to a close, the A Cappella events we have to offer are bursting at the seams. For one, you should expect to see Camp A Cappella 2007 on your schedule. This year, it will be held at SMU* (to be confirmed) featuring one of the most interesting arrays of class topics in years to come on top of an exciting group of instructors. And if that?s not quite enough, Rockappella and M-Pact will be back in town! With so many events coming your way, there?s no way that you can?t satisfy your A Cappella cravings. On the other hand, we will also be putting up a list of school-based A Cappella groups just to show how A Cappella has developed in our little sunny island. We invite members of such groups to email us with details of their groups. Have a happy November! For The A Cappella Society Angie & Alex Sassarak 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. NEWS Feature Camp A Cappel

Dear folks, Budak Pantai will be singing on the cafe of blue Moo (rooftop of YMCA Orchard) on Oct 19 Friday from 7.30pm onwards. Entrance fees are priced at $12 (adults) / $10 (students showing student pass upon entry). Drop by the blue Moo weblog ~ http://bluemoo.wordpress.com for more info + booking of seats.

Find out for yourself how Rockapella create a new flavour of contemporary pop music on 4 Nov 2007, 7.30pm at Esplanade Concert Hall ! Schick Quattro and Energizer customers who present the special Rockapella label on the Schick Titanium Quattro kit and refill or Energizer e2 Lithium and Advanced AA/AAA batteries packaging will enjoy 10% discount on all categories up to a maximun of 6 tickets. These packages should be on the shelves of supermarkets by the 1st week of Oct. Ticket prices : $45, $60, $75, $90 and $100 10% discount for Early Bird from 12 to 26 Sept for these categories. Group bookings of 6 tickets and more from 27 Sept to 4 Nov for Cat 1 & 2 only. Please visit SISTIC website for the Synopsis and Details. The concert is brought to you by Century Events (CE) Concerts with presenting sponsors by Schick Quattro and Energizer .

Young a cappella mixed group VoCollision will be singing at 9pm @ 28 Sep 2007 Friday at blue Moo (rooftop of YMCA Orchard). Visit their blog at http://vocollision.blogspot.com to know more about the group. Cover Charge is $12 (incl. of 2 cowpons to exchange for a drink & a snack). Free seating. To reserve seats (up to max. of 5 seats/person), write in to bluemoosg@yahoo.com.sg or log on to http://bluemoo.wordpress.com for info.

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?". The success the group gained in television and radio led to the completion of six revolutionary albums for North America and ten for Japan. The quintet, which consists of Scott Leonard, Kevin Wright, George Baldi, John Brown and Jeff Thacer has modernized the art of a cappella. Their mind-blowing music that blends elements of rock, pop, jazz and soul is deceptively witty, unabashedly innovative while staying cheerfully accessible. The group brings down the house everywhere they go, building legions of fans across the globe. "The sound you are about to hear has occurred once in the history of pop music," claims Rockapella producer, writer, arranger Scott Leonard. Every element of this sound is unique "four world-class voices and one freak

Dear A Cappella fans, Tired of feeling demoralized by your poor singing? Fret not! Because we've got a Contemporary Vocal Technique course coming right up just for you on the 18th of September! This course aims to provide singers with a good foundation in singing technique and then guide you on how you can use your voice for a variety of musical genres as opposed to just choir singing or operatic singing or just pop singing. Singers will go through the 8 sessions exploring first the foundations of good singing habits and following that, attempt to sing at least 4 songs of different musical genres. A follow up class that focuses on repertoire building or a specific genre will be available then after. At the end of the 8 sessions, there will be a short recital of songs by each student. Trainer: Angelina Choo Time: Tuesday 7 - 9pm Venue: 182 Cecil Street #02-07 TAPAC Max no of participants: 10 Cost: S$ 250 For more Details and Registration, do visit http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/course

We're having some exciting performances in the month of September and October. Do look out for further updates under "Events @ a Glance" ! 28 Sep Fri - VoCollision @ blueMoo (rooftop of YMCA Orchard), $12, 7.30pm 6 Oct Sat & 7 Oct Sun - Key Elements ~ "Jazz For The Record" concert @ YMS auditorium (54 Waterloo St), $18, 8pm

SONIC LANDSCAPE - A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL 2007 4th Sep 2007 - 5th Sep 2007 Victoria Theatre, 7.30pm Purchase tickets @ $25, $30, $35 through Gatecrash Bulk bookings of above 10 tickets available on line as well with $5 off per ticket discount. The annual A CappellaFest is back with a delightful lineup this year with groups hailing from Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore!This year's line up of groups include: Key Elements, NANU, Lada, our guests the Wicked Pitches, SJTone and this year's winners, Altered (All Fyne) and Resonance amongst other suprises during the show.Get your tickets today! Directed by Vincent Pang, the 2007 programme aims to mold a-cappella music with video and digital images to the theme of "Sonic Landscapes". Plus, this year will include for the first time an afternoon show for kids targeting primary and early secondary school kids, giving them an opportunity to experience a live concert. Be entertained in the genres of classical a-cappella, pop

Hey folks ! Budak Pantai will be back singing on 17 Aug 2007 ( Friday ) at 7.30pm onwards at their usual hideout of blue Moo , located at the rooftop of YMCA Orchard. Please visit the Budak weblog at http://budakpantai.motime.com or blue Moo weblog : http://bluemoo.wordpress.com to book seats. Tickets are priced at $12 per person.

Dear folks, Below is an email excerpt from Leslie from UpBeat . Dear friends of Upbeat , Hope you have been well :) This may be the last time UpBeat is performing in a while as I am leaving the week after the concert for further studies and the group is likely to go on a hiatus in my absence. So don't miss this chance of hearing us sing! Feel free to contact us at should you have any questions! We look forward to seeing you at the concert next week! Here are the details once again: UpBeat Sings Good Ol' Acappella Esplanade Recital Studio Tue 14 and Wed 15 August 2007 7.30pm * Tickets at $21 from SISTIC ~ http://www.sistic.com.sg/cms/events/index.html?content=1074 Click here for the flyer or visit http://www.upbeat.sg . * This programme is eligible for the 60% STB Arts Grant subsidy. Buy your tickets now through SISTIC Website: http://www.sistic.com.sg/ or SISTIC Hotline: 6348 5555 at all SISTIC authorised agents islandwide !

Dear folks, below is an email audition notice that I've received from Gerald from Vocaluptuous recently. To know more about the group, do drop by visit their website at http://www.vocaluptuous.com.sg . We're currently looking for a new member to join us. Vocaluptuous is looking for either: 1) A high tenor 2) An alto Requirements: A proficient soloist with a natural flair for interpreting and styling songs Comfortable with all forms of jazz and pop Able to commit to the various practices (especially on the early stages to learn up existing repertoire) Ability to read music will be an advantage If you're interested to join Vocaluptuous, please contact either Simone ( simonekhoo@singnet.com.sg ) or Gerald ( geraldtan@singnet.com.sg ) to schedule for an audition. Gerald for Vocaluptuous

A Cappella mania has all but exploded! In July, we saw some veryexciting groups bring down the house at the National A Cappella Championships 2007. Of course, we were entertained by their gallimaufry of songs although one must admit there were hits andmisses. From the very tedious "Lean On Me" to an ingenious rendition of Elijah Rock, the music and each group's showmanship had somethingcolorful to contribute to each night. We, at the A Cappella Society,are especially heartened to see the intense competition this year, as a result of the groups? escalated standards. Yet, despite the close fights some groups have had, there can only be one winner. This year's champions are: Secondary School Category: The Exclamations Junior College Category: Altered Senior College Category: Resonance Open Category: Dischordant Remember, the championships only signaled the start of the fun-filledmonths ahead. In August, look out for our workshops that will satisfy your A Cappella needs

Upbeat NAC-Exxonmobil Concert in the Park@ The Botanical Gardens ( Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage ) 29th July 2007 5.10 - 5.30 pm Free admission !

Verve Enharmonics will be going on indefinite hiatus following a hectic but fulfilling three years of singing. They will be holding their debut/farewell concert, entitled " VnH: One and Only ", as the final item on their calendar of events. The concert will feature favourites from their repertoire through the years, and they have heavily subsidised ticket costs as a thank-you gift to all their friends, family, and fans. If you've ever been entertained or amused by their music, VnH hopes that you will be free to join them this one last time. See you there ! Date: 29th July 2007 ( Sunday ) Time: 7.30 pm Venue: University Cultural Centre (UCC) Theatre Tickets: $5 To order tickets, send email to info@verve-enharmonics.com .

Key Elements (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. Visit KE's website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com for further info on the group ! KE will be singing at blue Moo in July which is in the lovely open space at YMCA Orchard. Online reservation is now open ! Key Elements @ blue Moo ! Date : 20 Jul 2007 (Friday) Venue : blue Moo, rooftop of YMCA Orchard (above the 9th floor, next to the swimming pool) Time : 7.30pm Entrance fee : $12 each person, $10 for those with student passes, free for children 6 years and below. Each person will receive 2 cowpons , eligible to claim 2 drinks or 1 drink and a snack. Book seats @ http://bluemoo.wordpress.com (weblog) ! Confirmation of seats will only be sent only via a reply email and with names & no. of seats booked posted on the weblog.

Watch UpBeat sing a selection of oldies and love songs at the Esplanade Concourse in Acappella Mania : Monday 23 July ~ 7.15pm - 7.45pm Tuesday 24 July ~ 8.15pm - 8.45pm Free Admission.

The A Cappella Society of Singapore ( TAS ) is pleased to confirm the dates and venues for this year's National A Cappella Championships. The championships will return to the Esplanade, with the kind support of Esplanade, at these dates: 25 July, Secondary School finals, Esplanade Concourse, free admission 26 July, College & Open semifinals, Esplanade Concourse, free admission 30 July, College & Open finals, Esplanade Recital Studio, $20 As for the rules & regulations and the registration form for the event, you can download the forms from TAS website http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ . Please register by 11 July 2007. For any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at alex@a-cappella.org.sg , HP 94559407.

Song Writing For A Cappella workshop Trainer: Keith Kwok (SoMA) Price: S$30, S$15 (students) 21 July, Saturday 3-5pm, TAPAC Download registration form at http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/workshops.html

Dear A Cappella singers! Do you have friends who always wondered what you are doing? Or friends who want to be like you and sing in an A Cappella group? Now they have the chance to do it. Be a part of an A Cappella group now! Join The A Cappella Society of Singapore (TAS) on a 12-week journey forming a group, training A Cappella singing, learning a wide repertoire of songs and culminating in a public performance. The next TAS 12-week training course starts on 4 July, Wednesdays 8-10pm. Please sign up before 1 July. Please write in or email for detailed info to: Alexander Sassarak The A Cappella Society 182 Cecil Street #02-07 TAPAC Singapore 069547 website: http://www.a-cappella.org.sg/ Email: alex@a-cappella.org.sg HP: 94559407 Fax: 64459835

The A Cappella Society (TAS) has a series of workshops in June ~ the musical theatre, vocal technique and A Cappella workshops. If you are interested in participating, you can request for the forms via email and return the completed form by 13 June. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at alex@a-cappella.org.sg , HP 94559407.

VoCollision , a mixed-voice a cappella group, is looking for an experienced Vocal Percussionist who is also able to sing Tenor/Baritone. Strong music-learning ability is much preferred. Ability to arrange or compose songs would be a big plus =). You can drop by www.vocollision.blogspot.com for more information on the group. If interested, please email your CV (with a demo if available) to vocollision.gmail.com .

The GOT! (stands for Gathering of Talents) showcase at the Singapore Art Cafe was brimming with talents. Such that a big group of curious library visitors stopped by the cafe to watch the showcase at the cafe. The first in the lineup was an acoustic trio of 2 guys and a lady named Soul Session who set the mood for a time of good music. Nextly a young a cappella mixed sextet Beats and Pieces appropriately gave the audience a good idea of what a cappella is by singing a doowop piece"Good Ol' A Cappella" as the first song. The group even sang hits of the early 1990s as "I Do" by now-defunct boyband 98 Degree and current hits like Maroon 5's "She Will Be Loved" Despite irregularities in pitching, the group didn't fail to lose their composure to hold the audience's attention as the audience asked for encore. However, the highlight of the evening was the beatboxer duo Michelle and Charles who captivated the audience with their vocal band antics

Hi folks ! Here's an update from Jon from S'pore Art Cafe (SAC) regarding the a cappella showcase.... Latest line-up for May 30 : vocal bands Beats & Pieces and Acareak , and beatboxers Michelle & Charles . Date: 30 May 2007 ( Wed ) Venue: SAC ( entrance of library@Esplanade) Time: 7 - 9pm Free admission - just pay for your own F&B...

Time out with Juz B 29 May 2007, Tuesday 12.45pm - 1.15pm Esplanade Concert Hall Free admission. Click here to view the flyer for further info. Known for having a lot of soul - this award-winning group recently bagged two awards at the second Asian A Cappella Festival / Competition as well as captured the hearts of a cappella supporters in Taipei. Made up of a group of passionate and talented young men the group prides itself in its selection of Malay pop songs as well as English & Mandarin pop ballads and pop rock songs. Known for their excellent groove and on-stage antics, the boys have set their sights to explore and develop vocal percussion singing both locally and internationally.

The Singapore Art Café will be holding an a cappella showcase in the month of May. GOT! (Gathering Of Talents) A Cappella will be held on May 30 (Wed) from 7 - 9pm . The current line up for May 30 is Beats&Pieces and two beatboxers Michelle & Charles . There are available slots of about 20 min each available for vocal bands and beatboxers. Interested parties may contact Jonathan at meet@singaporeartcafe.com or 96668850 to arrange an audition.

Budak Pantai will be singing at blue Moo cafe located on the lovely rooftop of YMCA Orchard on 25 May 2007 (Friday) from 7.30pm onwards. Entrance fees are priced at $10, inclusive a drink & snack. Visit blue Moo website at http://www.bluemoo.com.sg to book seats and further info.

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society ~ MAY 2007 Guten Tag! This month, we write to you from Vienna, Austria, home to the annual Vocal Mania Festival (every Nov).We are happy to announce that the National Championships will be held at theEsplanade in July!We are also anticipating the arrival of the reknown A Cappella Choir of Villachin early June. If you haven?t gotten a ticket yet, do consider supporting The A Cappella community through your purchase as the proceeds will be donated to acappella activities. TAS is supporting this cause by providing complimentarymembership to our club with every ticket purchased.We?ve also finally set up a blog for snippets from our Singapore A Cappella Scene and will be loading it with pictures and news-worthy a cappella anecdotes, including stories from our meetings with visiting a cappella professionals and groups. We also welcome any contributions from the community.Please keep writing to us! Lastly, if you have watched the Wicked Pitches in conce

Curious Attacks @ the Movies 30 Apr - 1 May 2007 Time: 1845 - 1930h Venue: Esplanade Concourse Admission: Free Entry

Have a taste of a cappella as Ngee Ann Polytechnic choir presents Grandioso II in April ! Date: 28 April 2007 ( Sat ) Time: 7pm Venue: NUS University Cultural Centre (UCC) theatre Tickets are priced at $8, $10 . To book tickets, please call Alisa at 91172729 or email at junyingwu@hotmail.com , stating your name , IC number for verification, telephone number and the number of tickets . You will receive an email or call to confirm your booking and to inform you on the procedure of payment and collection of tickets. For the seating plan, visit NP choir's blog at http://npcasscchoirpp2007.blogspot.com . * Please note that children under 6 years old will not be allowed to enter.

It's been a hectic month! We have plenty of secrets up our sleeves still as we continue to unveil programs for the year! Of course, we cannot spill everything at once, as tempting as it sounds; but we will let you in on some. Firstly, the fantastic A Cappella Choir Of Villach is slated to present an evening of dazzling choral music in June. Then, A Cappella mania will all but culminate in July where the A Cappella Championships will take place, leading on to the much anticipated A Cappella Festival 2007 in August where we will have some very amazing international a cappella groups join us! The invitation cards have been sent! And yes! Groundwork has been laid and we have even started construction work for our theatre already! Whetting your appetite for A Cappella already? Stay tuned for more. For The A Cappella Society Alex & Angie Sassarak www.a-cappella.org.sg * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentio

Hi folks, Budak Pantai will be singing on 13 April 2007 ( Friday ) at 7.30pm under the starry sky of blue Moo , located at the rooftop of YMCA Orchard. To reserve seats, drop by blue Moo website ~ http://www.bluemoo.com.sg quickly as seats do run out really fast !

Indeed it was a feast for the ears and eyes as various groups performed for the a cappella showcase at the Singapore Art Cafe (SAC) on Wed, 21 March 2007 . Indeed a cappella transcends beyond the physical ability where most a cappella groups have decent vocal quality. This idea is changed that evening by the opening performance by a young adult ensemble consisting of a mixture of physically abled young adults with the physically disabled with muscular dystrophy on wheelchair sang songs such as "Lion Sleeps Tonight" and a Chinese tune (title unknown). The ensemble delivered a heartfelt performance (everyone who turned up can testify to it) which won a warm applause from the audience ! Indeed a cappella is for everyone ! The next group, Resonance (3 groups from the a cappella club in NUS) gave a convincing performance as they consists of the 1st years and seniors. The 1st group of Resonance gave interesting renditions and twist to familiar oldies such as " Fire ", &

Come join NUS Resonance for a delightful evening of a cappella music @ the Singapore Art Cafe . Relax on a comfy sofa and sip a fragrant cup of coffee as you enjoy familiar favourites and toe-tapping tunes such as Why Do Fools Fall In Love and You Gotta Be , all done in typically enthusiastic Resonance fashion. Featuring the Resonance first-year singers in their first off-campus performance with a special 15-min set by a group of senior Resonance singers, this cozy performance is sure to leave you feelin' groovy. See you at the Esplanade! 21st March (Wed) 7 to 7.45 pm Singapore Art Cafe (library @ Esplanade)

VoCollision will be singing at the A Cappella Showcase at Singapore Art Cafe (inside Esplanade Library) on Wed 21st Mar 2007 , 7pm onwards. Admission is free and all you need to do is drop by for non-alcoholic drinks & food. Do catch 'em if you can !

O.S.T Yuan Sheng Dai will be having a performance soon. Below are the details of the event. Do come and support us and enjoy all other fantastic performances as well. Our performance is tentatively fixed at 4.50pm. Thanks and hope to see you all. IGNITE! Date: 17 & 18 March 2007 Time: 11am - 8pm Exploding at: The Atrium @ Orchard (Outside Plaza Singapura/Dhoby Ghaut MRT) IGNITE! is a hip and cool street event created for today's youth, as a celebration of their dreams and inspirations, powered by their zeal for healthy living.Expect lots of action and excitement at the event with live performances & appearances: Street Fusion Da Street Soulz Teenage Icons Yuan Sheng Dai (SuperBand finalist) Mr & Miss ITE Chew Sin Huey (Project SuperStar) Nat Tan (Project SuperStar 2) Roller-blading Workshops Of course, there will be Exhibits and Games with prizes to be won! Glenn

Equivox will be singing at blue Moo (on YMCA Orchard's rooftop) on 9 March 2007 (Friday) from 7.30pm onwards. Entrance fee will be at $12 per pax (come with 2 drinks or a drink and a snack). Online reservation opens from 2 March on a first-come-first serve basis ... just log in at "On Stage" @ blue Moo website ~ http://www.bluemoo.com.sg indicating with your name + no. of seats (up to max. of 5 seats per person) + mobile no. to book your seats! Equivox ... is a 5-member a cappella group (Serene, Shin Ni, Chery l, 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 T

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - MARCH 2007 Hello everyone. We hope that you had a wonderful time celebrating and eatingduring the Chinese New Year. For The A Cappella Society Alex & Angie Sassarak 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 THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR OF VILLACH Sat 9 June, 7.30pm, UCC Hall The A Cappella Choir of Villach comes to Singapore in June. Get your ticketsthrough TAS in support of choral a cappella music.Tickets are $25 and available from The A Cappella Society,contact@a-cappella.org.sg (2) TAS Membership 2007 Get Your Membership TodayPrice: S$ 20 Get: * Discounts on concert tickets The A Cappella Choir of Villach, 9 June A Cappella Championships July 2007 m-pact August 2007 A CappellaFest August 2007 Xmas with The A Cappella Society December 2007 * Discounts on vocal workshops Vocal workshop with m-pact August 2007Camp A Cappella Nov 2007 *