Dear friends Here's an email snippet from the e-news from TAS as follows... Hi everyone! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at The A Cappella Society! One week to go to our A Cappella workshop as part of Esplanade's Bitesize series. There are still a few tickets left at SISTIC, so come and join us at The Esplanade for a fun post-Xmas family outing to experience first hand how those wonderful Christmas carols are put together! If you're up early on 24 December , make sure to tune in to 938Live's Breakfast Club at 7a m, and listen to our own Director Angelina Choo chit-chatting about A Cappella music. As this year comes to an end, we want to express our thanks for all your support for A Cappella. We will continue working towards a growing presence and influence of A Cappella in the arts scene in 09 and hope to see you at our programmes! With thanks, -- The A Cappella Society www.a-cappella.org.sg

Esplanade Presents: Bitesize - A Cappella 101 with The A Cappella Society 27 Dec 2008 Sat , 2pm Esplanade Rehearsal Studio $15 via SISTIC website or outlets TAS website : http://www.a-cappella.org.sg Come learn how a cappella groups do it without musical instruments and try it out for yourself! This two hr workshop is conducted by Angelina Choo, Director of the a cappella Youth Voices and the newly set-up TAS Children’s Pop Choir. An Arts Manager by training, she has been performing in choirs since she was six and has been instrumental in the development of Singapore’s a cappella scene through her training, performance and outreach programmes at the society. She continues to pursue a cappella singing through Nanu and new Jazz a cappella group, TAS Singers.

Dear folks, SPH MediaBox is organising a talentime. Attractive prizes of up to $8k can be won at this competition. Poster is as above.

Dear folks Budak Pantai will be singing along with another artistes at the upcoming Harmony for Humanity concert this week. Date: 16 Nov 2008 Sun Time: 7 - 10pm Venue: Open space outside Tampines Mall More info @ Budak website : http://www.budakpantai.com

Dear Singers, The A Cappella Society is happy to present Vocal Mania 2008 , a choral cum a cappella concert to be held at the Singapore Conference Hall on the 10th of November, in support of presenting more performance opportunities to local youth choirs in larger venues and allowing them to explore a variety of acoustic settings and of course, to perform for a sizable audience. Perhaps you and your friends may appreciate an evening outing to a concert that will showcase not only traditional choral works but also pop a cappella? We would definitely love to have you at the concert. This year, we present a range of established choirs in performance and they will present a host of songs from different musical genres. The stars of the evening are: St Andrew's Secondary School Choir Christ Church Secondary School Choir Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Choir Pasir Ris Secondary School Choir FajarCappella TAS Youth Voices TAS Voices DETAILS: Date: 10 November 2008 Monday Time: 7

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on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm. Key Elements will be singing at the Singapore International A Cappella Festival on 18 October 2008. Limited discounted tickets at $30 (plus $2 venue charge) available through Vaughan. Event: A Cappella Festival - Jazz Night What: Concert (public) Starring: Key Elements Date: Saturday, October 18 2008 Time: 7:30pm ~ 10:30pm Where: Arts House To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=37743231421 Hi all, Here's an emailed update from Hui Lian from Key Elements as below: Heads up ! Key Elements will be performing at the A Cappella Festival Jazz Night at The Arts House on 18 Oct 2008 (evening). We will be anchoring the second half of the concert, so please do come and give us your support. Tickets will be on sale soon, so save the date ! Will get back to you on the details. Thanks ! Hui Lian

Posted by: "Khairul Afwan" khairul.afwan@gmail.com on artscommunity yahoo grp. Hi guys,Juz-B is currently looking for a malay bass and baritone singer. Interested parties, please call Nawfa at 9-1214964 to arrange a meeting. * Don't have to be able to read notes * Inexperience in singing a cappella is not a problem * Able to sing/harmonize would be a plus * Prefer those who have completed National Service (those who have not may still apply) * FOR THOSE WHO KNOWS OF SOMEBODY WHO HAS A VERY DEEP SOUNDING BASS VOICE DO INTRODUCE US TO HIM Best regards,Nawfa (Juz-B) About Juz-B Probably one of the most popular and well-known bands coming out from Channel U's "Superband" competition. Juz-B's niche is in the fact that this all-malay a cappella group sings mandarin songs throughout the whole competition which is definitely an eye-opener and acrowd puller during its "Superband" days. It could also be said that Juz-B was the PIONEER group/performer th

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Adrian of young local a cappella group Equivox had just informed that the group will be giving a 15-min performance of jazz and pop covers in a variety of languages... do join us for a bit of music and fun!" Event: Equivox @ Street CLAP! (Community Life Arts Programme) "Because we sing." What: Performance Host: Central Singapore CDC Start Time: Friday, August 1 at 8:20pm End Time: Friday, August 1 at 8:35pm Where: Far East Plaza (Outdoors) To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=19985301505

The A Cappella Society – Press Release July 2008 Listen Now! - A CappellaFest 08 Be entertained by Indonesia 's A Cappella sensation, Jamaica Cafe, in one of their rare appearances in Singapore ! Expect to be engaged through movement & dance, tap dancing and beat boxing, drama and good old ensemble a cappella performances in this annual showcase of a cappella talents. Each year this concert for students targets to present a multitude of ideas for using the human voice in song, dance, drama, soundscape and many other ingenious ideas. This serves as inspiration for young singers and supporters to be continually surprised and inspired to learn more all the time. 30 & 31 July 08, 3pm & 7.30pm ($15 & $20) Mrs. Lee Choon Guan Concert Hall, ACS Barker This event is part of SHINE, a youth festival supported by the National Youth Council and the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports A Cappella Championships 08 The Aca Champs, as it is endearingly known as, is a

S'pore Art Cafe (inside library@Esplanade ) GOT! is showcasing a cappella group VOCOLLISION among other performers on July 27 (Sunday) 7:30pm !

UpBeat gets together again for an evening of close harmony jazz acappella favourites at the Esplanade Concourse. Songs include Ain't Misbehavin' , That's All , Blue Moon , Embraceable You , They Can't Take That Away From Me, I Got Rhythm , Misty, Java Jive , The Way You Look Tonight, Let's Do It , I Will, Sing etc... Dates: Wed 16 July and Thu 17 July Times: 7.15pm and 8.15pm for both evenings Free Admission !!

Shah from All Fyne , the all male quintet, from last year's National Acapella Championships 07 had emailed to inform that All Fyne will be making an appearance on Wednesday, 8:30pm, liveon MediacorpTV's Suria , where they are doing an opening the finals of the Anugerah Band show. Do switch on your telly to support local talent !

Indeed as any fan of Budak ( I am one too...), there will be fans who turn up at around 7pm though doors only open at 7.30pm on 20 June 2008 Friday. You'll see fans queuing on the staircase leading to YMCA Orchard rooftop which is a common sight for Budaks' show at blue Moo. And guests turning up at the last minute waiting for seats to be released a 8pm. As usual, Mike, the official Budak spokesperson talked about his stories and knowledge ( which sometimes be very "cheem" to some) and his usual comical issue-fun-poking. Of course, at times Gordon does speak say things unexpectedly in his "serious" voice, which did produce laughter from the audience. Joe's humour is mainly in the lyrics he contributed in the signature Budak songs such as All Rice , Abuden . The subtle kind which you really need to listen out for. Well, they sang favourites such as Pedro's Song , Abba and Titanic Tribute and also " Lovers' Tears (Qing Ren De Yan Lei) "

Dear Friends and fellow singers, The A Cappella Society's annual Camp A Cappella is coming up this Sun For public) and next Monday & Tuesday (for students) and I would like to invite you to join us for an unforgettable time exploring not only your voice or harmony singing but also theatrical elements for performance as well as solo and improvisational singing and creating harmonies without the use of sheet music. These workshops are suitable for singers, would-be singers, choral directors who may want an insight into the pop side of group singing and just about anyone who doesnt mind giving it a try. It is also suitable for singers because you can always volunteer yourselves during the improv sessions, the scat session and so on. There's lots to learn and many other singers to meet! I hope to see you there! Please help by forwarding this message to your friends. Appreciate it lots! 15th June 2008, 9am - 5pm @ TAPAC (182 Cecil street) 16th & 17th June 9am - 5pm @ SMU Art

VoCollision is holding an A Cappella Workshop on June 15th, 10am to Noon at Fort Canning Park. Below are more details... What: A Cappella Workshop (Get hands-on coaching on vocal harmony and beatbox!) When: 15 June, Sunday, 10.30am to 12.30pm Where: Fort Canning Centre (Fort Canning Park) Fee: $25 per head Conducted by VoCollision A Cappella ( http://vocollision.blogspot.com/ ) Brought to you by The Art of Music Pte Ltd - http://www.theartofmusic.com.sg . All participants will receive a $50 voucher from The Art of Music, valid for all courses. To register or for any enquiries, please contact The Art of Music: 6737 2700 or email sing@theartofmusic.com.sg . Hope to see you all there!

Esplanade Presents: Late Nite - Feelin' Good with nanu 30 May 08 Fri, $25 Esplanade Recital Studio 9.30pm Book tickets via SISTIC: http://www.esplanade.com/SOPApp/espsop/portal_proxy?uri=7fZFjgHOG4W!RHhMu,Vz1rNjc7Wj@eZ=KeizcrtOiX,oz7hY0Q1NSsJFM Sit back and start feeling good as all-female a cappella group, nanu, takes you through the night with sweet harmonies spanning pop, evergreens and R&B in languages including English, Mandarin, Japanese and Tagalog. From being finalists in Big Break, to performing at local functions to recording songs on three compilation albums to overseas performances in Jakarta, Boston?s East Coast A Cappella Summit and the Netherlands?s Vocal Competition, nanu has grown from strength to strength. nanu is Angelina Choo, Eleanor Choo, Lim Huimin, Melissa Tham and Sara Wei, with guest beat-boxer Ryan Chan. BOOK NOW! $25 http://www.esplanade.com/ Available from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC?s authorised agents. SISTIC hotline: 6345 8888. Group booking

The A Cappella Society presents I-SO-TONIC, featuring a cappella group TONE, an effervescent group of 5 young and talented singers. You'll be treated to a gastronomic array of current hits like Umbrella, Juicy, Nothing In This World as well as songs from musical greats like Teresa Teng and Stevie Wonder, all done in a cappella fashion!«I-SO-TONIC» is about new beginnings. It is a time for friends, family and a cappella fans to travel on this musical journey with TONE as they present their first public concert. The A Cappella Society presents: T O N E - Five voices, One harmony. That's Tonic A Cappella. I-SO-TONIC Date: 3rd & 4th June 2008 Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio Time: 7:30pm Ticket Price: $20 ( www.tone.sg/isotonic ), Free-Seating The project is supported by a Youth Development Fund grant from the National Youth Council. Camp A Cappella 08 A 2-day music camp that will work with a cappella singers new and current to ‘transpose’ them from the stoic choral singer to a

Hi folks, Ukraine A Cappella group, Pikkardiyska Tertsia , will be performing on 14 May 2008 Wed at 8pm at Victoria Concert Hall , as part of the Celebrate UKRAINE! festival 2008. Tickets can be purchased at $ 20, $30 or $50 (exclu. SISTIC fee of $3) at SISTIC .

ACAPPUCCINO , joins the Innova JC Choir (VOX ASTRA) in their annual concert, " VOIX II: Falling In Love..." ACAPPUCCINO's debut was at the National Acappella Championships 2007 after which, the quintet performed for various events with their signature of songs in close-harmony a cappella and is still exploring their style. This concert marks their first anniversary and also their first concert!! FALLING IN LOVE... promises to be one night for family and friends to come together and enjoy songs that speak of the heart. NANU guest performs at the concert as well. The concert details as follows: VOIX II: FALLING IN LOVE... 24th May 2008 7.30PM The Republic Cultural Centre Studio,Republic Polytechnic Tickets are at $8 each and can be purchased via http://acappuccino.wordpress.com/ticketing or contact Derrick at 8132 5898.

NUS a cappella club , Resonance presents Vocal Obsession III: Reminisce Date: Saturday 28th June, 2008 Venue: University Cultural Centre(UCC) theatre, NUS Time: 7.30pm Ticket Price: $15 Visit www.vocalobsession.blogspot.com for booking details.

The A Cappella Society Presents: T O N E Five voices, One harmony. That’s Tonic A Cappella. Event: I-SO-TONIC Date: 3rd & 4th June 2008 Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio Time: 7:30pm Ticket Price: $20 Free-Seating format TONE , the effervescent group of 5 presents, I-SO-TONIC; Tone’s inaugural concert. Featuring current hits like Juicy, Toxic, mainstream pop artistes like Rihanna & Beyonce in the company of classics and original a cappella pieces from The Real Group, Vox One, Teresa Teng and Annie Lenox all done in a cappella fashion! « I-SO-TONIC by TONE » is about new beginnings. It is a time for the inclusion of friends, family and fans into the musical journey of TONE. So we now welcome you to be part of TONE’s musical voyage, to celebrate the birth of our first public concert! For bookings visit: http://tone.sg/isotonic For enquiries contact: info@a-cappella.org.sg Visit us at our blog: http://tone-r-us.blogspot.com

Hello everyone! In this April update, we release more information about plans for the annual Champs and June’s Camp A Cappella. We hope to see more Open Category groups this year and would like to encourage anyone out there who wishes to participate to contact us. If you have no group to sing with, we will place you in one J We’re just an email away! We are equally excited to announce that we will include a choir category for the Champs this year, to allow larger groups the opportunity to join us. We are looking for large a cappella ensembles, church ensembles, school ensembles and the like! To help you, there will be a June Camp (15th for adults) and 16th & 17th for students to help groups, singers get together to put music together for enjoyment or specifically for the Champs. We’ll have –loving and the incredibly talented Ms Zalina from the Wicked Pitches who will share her skills in solo singing, ensemble singing and of course pop, jazz and gospel singing styles with you. Lastl

Hi folks, Huilian from Key Elements (KE) emailed to share about their latest performance. KE will be the only Singaporean act to perform among other international jazz acts in the Genting Jazz Festival on 4 and 5 April 2008 ! Do come show your support if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of work ! Visit the Genting Jazz festival website @ http://www.gentingjazz.com/events.html for more information about KE's performing slot. For more information on ticketing, visit http://www.gentingjazz.com/ticket_packages.html .

T O N E Five voices, One harmony. That’s Tonic A Cappella. Presents: I-SO-TONIC Date: 3rd & 4th June 2008 Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio Time: 7:30pm Ticket Price: $20 Free-Seating Ticketing information can be found on http://tone.sg/isotonic . TONE, the effervescent group of 5 presents I-SO-TONIC; Tone’s inaugural concert. Featuring current hits like Umbrella, Juicy, Nothing in this world and classics from artistes like Teresa Teng and Stevie Wonder all done in a cappella fashion! Be sure to be enthralled by music of all genres from jazz to pop, evergreen numbers to latest R&B hits as well. It will charm audiences of all ages young and old! « I-SO-TONIC by TONE » is about new beginnings. It is a time for the inclusion of friends, family and fans into the musical journey of TONE. So we now welcome you to be part of TONE’s musical voyage, to celebrate the birth of our first child: I-SO-TONIC. Hope to see you there! Jeremy, TONE For more information visit: http://tone-r-us.blogs

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - March 2008 The year is in full swing and The A Cappella Society's events are coming nearer. As every year, we have amazing concerts as well as entertaining training events lined up for you to fill the A Cappella calendar. Check out the details below or on our website. We hope to see all you music lovers there!Happy Easter! Your team at The A Cappella Society 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. I-SO-TONIC TONE, the effervescent group of 5 presents I-SO-TONIC; Tone’s inaugural concert. Featuring current hits like Juicy, Nothing in This World, mainstream pop artistes like Rihanna & Beyonce in the company of classics and original a cappella pieces from The Real Group, Vox One, Teresa Teng and Stevie Wonder all done in a cappella fashion! Be sure to be enthralled by music of all genres from jazz to pop, evergreen numbers to latest R&am

TAS A Cappella Ensemble (Performers) Performers Needed (Singers & Vocal Percussionist) Daytime A Cappella Shows - Various and more Only full time musicians, singers, teachers or persons with flexible time schedules may apply. Auditions will be specially arranged for each singer. For more details please email info@a-cappella.org.sg In anticipation, Angie __________________________________________________________________________________________ TONE A Cappella Singers TONE is looking for part-time youth singers for year 2009/2010. Interested parties that meet the following requirements, contact Rayner ( renyar@gmail.com ) or Jeremy ( jeremy.hojj@gmail.com ) to arrange for an audition. Between ages of 18-21 (as of 2008) With flexible day (morning/afternoon) schedules in the year 2009/2010. Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass or Vocal Percussionist. (Added Bonus) Educational/teaching background in music or arts related fields. (Added Bonus) Approved music qualifications This is in lie

GOT! Music Showcase (Feb 20): ACAREAK Acareak comprises six acappella-loving individuals who met through school and church choirs. Discovering chemistry among each other, they decided to form an acappella group and call it Acareak, an amalgam of two core group characteristics: acappella singers & freaks. Acareak strives to discover its own sound in balancing group member’s individual styles. Various music ranging from the retro to contemporary pop influence this vocal band, so expect to hear a mixture of indie and easy-listening pop-rock songs from its repertoire. For more details, click http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8783173527

Budak Pantai will be crooning on the rooftop of blue Moo on 15 Feb 2008, Friday evening @ 7.30pm ! When? 15 Feb 2008 Friday Time ? 7.30pm onwards Where ? blue Moo , rooftop of YMCA Orchard How much ? $12 (adult) / $10 (student showing student pass) * * This includes 2 cowpons to exchange for a drink & a snack To know more about Budak, visit http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/performers.htm#BP Booking of seats will open on 4 February midnight (as in 12 am leading into the 4th) on a first-come-serve basis . You can reserve seats "On Stage " on blue Moo website ~ http://www.bluemoo.com.sg or email @ writeus@bluemoo.com.sg indicating your NAME + NO. OF SEATS (max of 5 seats/pax) + MOBILE NO. (for easier contact in case it rains). Well, before you proceed to book seats, please read ourblue Moo's very important BASICS at http://www.bluemoo.com.sg/resbasics.htm !

TONE is Recruiting Sopranos! TONE , runner up at the National A Cappella Championships 2006 (College category) is looking for ladies to blow us away with their high belting Soprano voices. Join a dynamic team of youth singers for a chance to partake in an exciting a cappella journey which leads up to a concert mid-2008 and many performance opportunities. If you are between 17-20yrs of age (as of 2007) and can sing in harmony, TONE wants you!If you think you fit the bill, holler! Auditions will begin as early as December 2007 and will end in Mid-January 2008. Hurry! Visit http://tone-r-us.blogspot.com and contact Jeremy at jeremy.hojj@gmail.com to come down for auditions! We're are looking forward to hearing you glass-shattering ladies.

Special Beatbox workshop by Charles Wong, one of Singapore's Top Beatboxers ! WHAT: Beatbox Workshop - Learn how to create sounds of drums, instruments and cool effects with just the mouth! WHEN: February/March (Pls call to enquire) WHERE: The Art of Music ( http://www.theartofmusic.com.sg ) DURATION: 2 hours FEE: $30 per head Spread the word! Sign up now! Call us at 6737 2700 or email shuying.aom@gmail.com to enquire. About CHARLES WONG Expertise - Vocal Percussion/Beatbox ( Check out his sound ! ) - Guitar Beatboxing is using your mouth to make rhythms and sound effects, and that’s what CHARLES does during performances. Anything goes from the basic kick drum or snare drum, to sirens, trumpets and animal sounds, or even beating and singing certain songs at the same. What defines his style is that CHARLES does not stick to the norm of what other beatboxers do. He is always on the look-out for new stuff fresh from the radio or advertisements or games around him, and he works

Dear 2008*, What shall you deliver? A few assassinations? A few typhoons? Will there be a Tsunami? A few fresh presidents? Anything unprecedented? How many million death? How many million births? How many weddings? How many divorces? How many crimes? How many jailbirds? How many fresh loves? Will you make the worldHappy or sad- or bah- fine (the nasty adjective)? Or will you make it merrier? Or will you make a world war? How will you be? How has the boss of yours, Mr. God written your horoscope? How many A Cappella events Will you attend? How many poems will you write? (Poem Adapted from Ravikiran Arakkal’s 2008) Just a tongue in cheek stab at writing poetry! Have a happy new year everyone! Our online newsletter format has been changed. To facilitate your easy reading, we have moved much of the information to our blog! Check it out! www. Happy new year everyone! For The A Cappella Society Angie & Alex Sassarak www.a-cappella.org.sg * These updates are correct to our best knowledge.