A warm welcome to the first edition of the Singapore A Cappella Scene newsletter 2005.
There's been a lot of hard work put inbehind the scenes and this year you see a slew of pretty incredible acts in Singapore. There are also a number of fund-raising efforts being put together for fund-raising in the wake of the Tsunami disaster. If you have the time to sing for a good cause, this would be a superb time to do so. Write us for more details.
Kudos also to Budak Pantai who started the year with a concert dedicated to that cause early Jan. I'll leave you to digest this month's update for now and will be back with more exciting news soon.
Humbly,Angie
(1) INTERNATIONAL ACTS IN SINGAPORE & MORE!
Thanks to organizers Go-Getters and Act Three we will get to watch international a cappella acts like [FEB] Cadence (Canada) and the[MAR] House Jacks (USA) and more! Expect a Summit in August. Here's a look at the year's forecasted concerts, including our TAS annual concerts:
Vocal Jam sessions will start up in February this year. A brand new location and new songs! Bring your friends and join us monthly forafternoons of fun music-making! More details in Feb. A CAPPELLA ATTACK ISSUE 2A series of 12 concerts at the West Coast Park by the National ArtsCouncil, this Saturday's concert will feature Juz B!! 5pm – 6pm.Free Admission
(3) PETER HUANG's ALBUM LAUNCH Singapore's top beat boxer from Vocaluptous is making head way with his first album which is in the stores now. Support our fellow acappella performer and get a copy today! Some tracks are in acappella.He will also host a solo concert at The Arts House on 21st & 22nd Jan, $25, Free Seating. (No time was given at press time) More details pls contact admin@atticgroove.com
(4) HELPING HAND There are several organizations who have been asking for volunteer acappella groups who would like to sing at fund-raising concerts.Let's all spare a little time to help others in need.(1) SRT 5th Feb. Contact http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=PI7Zpz7pII7n2JERJcZqCvqJT8cbJ_v9SkFSALNirA4qO5u1g8iQ1jpLC9JJisdUvEWENNUQ8JEQOqAR1A for more details
(5) NEW MAILING LIST Looking for a cappella news on the international and local arena?Join http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=7agd_185pA9_YlIiEUgnApe3FPgBdt185lBnM_uPolQmNFCIyeXZKl4bKhd3IWyb7f-StjHbcPPeyiQclevqjEUMzi37ag to receive almost daily digestsof news feeds that come thru the grape vine!
(6) CALLING ALL CHURCH SINGERS. GOT A STORY? (Repeat)If you have a funny story / incident to share with the world about achoir / singing experience in church with your fellow church-goers.Send you story / blurb or queries to hartung@starhub.net.sg
"For years I have wanted to collect stories from other churchmusicians, along with my own, and publish them in a book. When Isay stories, I mean several things- wedding stories, funeralstories, choir rehearsal stories, staff meeting stories, clergystories, denominational "quirk" stories, regional differencesstories, service and Mass stories... and more. I'm looking for thegood, the bad, and the ugly! Well, not quite! I'm looking forserious stories, funny stories, stories that tell how our music hastouched peoples' lives, stories that tell more about what we do asmusicians, and stories that reflect our lives as musicians. You could look at this as a sort of Chicken Soup for the ChurchMusician!" – Kirk Hartung
(7) ASIAN UPDATES
Six2eight - acapella gp from KL. Formed in 1994 as Bubur Chacha and subsequently evolving into SIX2EIGHT, this group of singers continueto be regular performers on the Kuala Lumpur corporate and socialcircuits. www.six2eight.com
A CAPPELLAFEST – JAKARTA (4th to 6th FEBRUARY 05)If you are interested to join the Jakarta International School atits bi-annual a cappellafest concert – write us! We have a team attending the event and welcome any a cappella enthusiast who mightwant to soak up music from a Korean a cappella group, the school'sresident group, Joint Sound, Jamaica Café and more! Email http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=aQrsDdfTkhXpdPadFV4krQu1M_2vJY_PN_j5MWF4HmGxN1DqkCWTdxAhZF9_XbnECbkLqpowBoZvlMaBfnU for more details.
(8) GIG UPDATE
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=aQrsDdfTkhXpdPadFV4krQu1M_2vJY_PN_j5MWF4HmGxN1DqkCWTdxAhZF9_XbnECbkLqpowBoZvlMaBfnU
There's been a lot of hard work put inbehind the scenes and this year you see a slew of pretty incredible acts in Singapore. There are also a number of fund-raising efforts being put together for fund-raising in the wake of the Tsunami disaster. If you have the time to sing for a good cause, this would be a superb time to do so. Write us for more details.
Kudos also to Budak Pantai who started the year with a concert dedicated to that cause early Jan. I'll leave you to digest this month's update for now and will be back with more exciting news soon.
Humbly,Angie
(1) INTERNATIONAL ACTS IN SINGAPORE & MORE!
Thanks to organizers Go-Getters and Act Three we will get to watch international a cappella acts like [FEB] Cadence (Canada) and the[MAR] House Jacks (USA) and more! Expect a Summit in August. Here's a look at the year's forecasted concerts, including our TAS annual concerts:
- Jan 05 – Jamaica Café (Indonesia) – no details
- Feb 05 – Cadence at the Prudential Children First Festival
- Mar 05 – Housejacks in Concert
- July 05 – TAS National A Cappella Championships
- July 05 – TAS A CappellaFest
- 05Aug 05 – Summit (International Gp)
- Sep 05 – TAS High School A CappellaFest 05
- Nov 05 – TAS Camp A Cappella (International Gp)
- Nov 05 – TAS Christmas Fund-Raising Concert (International Gp)
Watch out for more details soon!
(2) VOCAL JAMVocal Jam sessions will start up in February this year. A brand new location and new songs! Bring your friends and join us monthly forafternoons of fun music-making! More details in Feb. A CAPPELLA ATTACK ISSUE 2A series of 12 concerts at the West Coast Park by the National ArtsCouncil, this Saturday's concert will feature Juz B!! 5pm – 6pm.Free Admission
(3) PETER HUANG's ALBUM LAUNCH Singapore's top beat boxer from Vocaluptous is making head way with his first album which is in the stores now. Support our fellow acappella performer and get a copy today! Some tracks are in acappella.He will also host a solo concert at The Arts House on 21st & 22nd Jan, $25, Free Seating. (No time was given at press time) More details pls contact admin@atticgroove.com
(4) HELPING HAND There are several organizations who have been asking for volunteer acappella groups who would like to sing at fund-raising concerts.Let's all spare a little time to help others in need.(1) SRT 5th Feb. Contact http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=PI7Zpz7pII7n2JERJcZqCvqJT8cbJ_v9SkFSALNirA4qO5u1g8iQ1jpLC9JJisdUvEWENNUQ8JEQOqAR1A for more details
(5) NEW MAILING LIST Looking for a cappella news on the international and local arena?Join http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=7agd_185pA9_YlIiEUgnApe3FPgBdt185lBnM_uPolQmNFCIyeXZKl4bKhd3IWyb7f-StjHbcPPeyiQclevqjEUMzi37ag to receive almost daily digestsof news feeds that come thru the grape vine!
(6) CALLING ALL CHURCH SINGERS. GOT A STORY? (Repeat)If you have a funny story / incident to share with the world about achoir / singing experience in church with your fellow church-goers.Send you story / blurb or queries to hartung@starhub.net.sg
"For years I have wanted to collect stories from other churchmusicians, along with my own, and publish them in a book. When Isay stories, I mean several things- wedding stories, funeralstories, choir rehearsal stories, staff meeting stories, clergystories, denominational "quirk" stories, regional differencesstories, service and Mass stories... and more. I'm looking for thegood, the bad, and the ugly! Well, not quite! I'm looking forserious stories, funny stories, stories that tell how our music hastouched peoples' lives, stories that tell more about what we do asmusicians, and stories that reflect our lives as musicians. You could look at this as a sort of Chicken Soup for the ChurchMusician!" – Kirk Hartung
(7) ASIAN UPDATES
Six2eight - acapella gp from KL. Formed in 1994 as Bubur Chacha and subsequently evolving into SIX2EIGHT, this group of singers continueto be regular performers on the Kuala Lumpur corporate and socialcircuits. www.six2eight.com
A CAPPELLAFEST – JAKARTA (4th to 6th FEBRUARY 05)If you are interested to join the Jakarta International School atits bi-annual a cappellafest concert – write us! We have a team attending the event and welcome any a cappella enthusiast who mightwant to soak up music from a Korean a cappella group, the school'sresident group, Joint Sound, Jamaica Café and more! Email http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=aQrsDdfTkhXpdPadFV4krQu1M_2vJY_PN_j5MWF4HmGxN1DqkCWTdxAhZF9_XbnECbkLqpowBoZvlMaBfnU for more details.
(8) GIG UPDATE
- 15th Jan Juz B @ West Coast Park 5pm – 6pm
- 16th Jan TicTacTone @ Plaza Singapura, 4.30pm. Free Admission(Fund Raising Concert for the Red Cross)
- 4th – 6th Feb Jakarta International School A CappellaFest05 (Indonesia)
- 2nd Mar – 7th Mar Cadence – Prudential Children First Festivalwww.sistic.com.sg· Free Admission unless otherwise stated.
(9) 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! If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=aQrsDdfTkhXpdPadFV4krQu1M_2vJY_PN_j5MWF4HmGxN1DqkCWTdxAhZF9_XbnECbkLqpowBoZvlMaBfnU we will be putting upthis information on our web site as well. We look forward to hearing from you.For folks who are keen to join this mailing list, please send us anote to the same address.
The A Cappella Societyhttp://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/acapellarocks/post?postID=aQrsDdfTkhXpdPadFV4krQu1M_2vJY_PN_j5MWF4HmGxN1DqkCWTdxAhZF9_XbnECbkLqpowBoZvlMaBfnU
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