Gong Xi Fa Cai! Nian Nian You Yu! This edition of the Singapore A Cappella Scene is brimming with news and updates!
In early February I had the pleasure of spending time with the guys of Jamaica Café when they were in town. From pigging out to just hanging out and talking about music and life, these unassuming gentlemen were the perfect guests. They also visited River Valley High School, Riverside Secondary and Pasir Ris Primary School in an effort to share a cappella music with students of all ages. And inspire they did! http://www.jamaica-cafe.com
In March, we hope to get some time with Cadence to share our Singapore food and music with them over dinner, so if you would like to meet up, contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg (We will try) The guys will be in town the 1st week of march for the Prudential Children First Festival organized by Act 3 International. Don't miss the shows!
Ok loads of auditions and performance opportunities. Take your time and savor the update over Chinese New Year goodies and take care not to lose your voices by over binging on those delicious treats! Gong Xi Gong Xi!
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
* These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional.
(1) BUDAK PANTAI ON ARTS CENTRAL
Budak Pantai will be featured on Bandwidth on Arts Central on 28 Feb 2005 Mon, 9 -9.30p.m
Go to http://acapellamusic.blogspot.com/2005/02/budak-pantai-on-arts-central-28-feb.html for more details.
(2) JAMAICA CAFÉ in SINGAPORE
Indonesia’s hottest a cappella group Jamaica Café was in town last week to perform at the Rock Opera production by IMG Productions at the Esplanade.
This amazing sextet recently launched their first album in Jakarta and have already sold 15,000 copies there. Entitled Musik Mulut, this album consists of 10 tracks, mostly original Indonesian style pop ballads in the groove of Jamaica Café – which is very much influenced with that dash of Jamaican feel.
Learn more about them http://www.jamaica-cafe.com . The group has been singing together for 12 years now and was set up during their high school days as teens and have been inseparable ever since. The guys are down-to-earth and unassuming and totally awesome to work with! Support them by getting one of the few copies of their album in Singapore at $16 + $2 (postage & handling fee). Email us at zara@pacific.net.sg
(2) ACTIVITIES
VOCAL JAM
Join us for our first jam of the year! We've shifted the jam sessions to every 1st Sunday of the month. Our sessions will be held monthly at Fig & Olive Café on Bencoolen Street.
March Programme: Performance by Beats & Pieces; Fun Warm Ups; Jamming to Medley of Ai Hen Jian Dan and Uptown Girl is Mine (without score) and on score, Faith by George Michael.
Date: 13th March 2005, Sunday
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Fig & Olive Cafe (Somerset Apartments)
Address: 51 Bencoolen Street, #01-06
(across from NAFA School of Design carpark entrance)
FREE Admission.
Drinks start at $1.80. No prior singing experience required!
Nearest MRT Bugis.
Map:
BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW!
Write us at zara@pacific.net.sg or call Angie at 94506872
A CAPPELLA ATTACK ISSUE 3 - TIC TAC TONE
Join tic tac tone at the West Coast Park on 19th Feb for an afternoon of a cappella music!
A Cappella Attack! is co-organized by National Parks Board and National Arts Council to provide a platform to promote a cappella in the West end of Singapore. It's going to be informative to allow the audience some understanding of the style of singing by tic tac tone. http://www.tictactone.com
A CAPPELLA FOR CHILDREN (but that’s not stopping the rest of us!)
One of the best pop quartets ever will be here in Singapore!
Catch Canadian a cappella sensations at the Prudential Children First! (Singapore International Festival for Children) this Mar from 3rd thru 7th. An excellent programme for children 5 to 50! Venue Act 3 Theatre, Tix at $20. Sistic / Act Three
NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005
We are searching for teams to participate in this year’s National Championships that is dedicated to gathering local groups in friendly competition every year. Last year we saw groups, Upbeat, Dischordant and TAG make their way to the finals and we presented them in our festival concert then after. Who will take the championship titles this year?
There will be 3 categories of competition:
1. Secondary School Groups
2. College Groups
3. Open Category
Prizes in each category:
1st Place - $800 and Trophy & performance in A CappellaFest 05
2nd Place - $400 and Trophy
Finals : 1st or 2nd week July
Write to zara@pacific.net.sg for a copy of the registration form plus details.
(3) LOCAL GROUPS IN TAIWAN
3rd to 7th March : Local group Vocaluptuous has been invited to perform at the 2nd Asian A Cappella Festival in Kao Shiong and Taipei Taiwan with the support of The A Cappella Society and with sponsorship from the Chinese A Cappella Society. http://www.chinese-acappella.com
We are proud to announce as well that Juz B will be competing in this competition and they stand a good chance of winning the top prize of being sent expense-paid to the US to compete in the National Championships there.
There will also be workshops for the singers there by Huang Lie Chuan and Angelina Choo (Singapore) and Masahiro from Japan.
The festival is scheduled for first weekend of March. Folks who are interested to travel there on a holiday to catch some live a cappella action, can bye appx $250 air tickets from Jetstar
(4) PETER HUANG’s ALBUM
Have you gotten a copy yet? You simply have to! Peter’s album is entitled 24 hours and is a Mandarin pop album in which he has included a few a cappella / beat boxing tracks. Peter currently sings with Skritch and Vocaluptuous. More details at http://www.atticgroovemusic.com
(5) SINGING OPPORTUNITIES
NIGHT SAFARI
Perks for talents:
The 3-million dollar production is looking for singers etc. Why not send your group’s resume in? No details on what exactly they are looking for, so they are probably open to ideas! Send your resumes to adeline@pckmusical.com
(6) AUDITIONS
BEATS & PIECES LOOKING FOR PERCUSSIONIST
Beats n Pieces is looking for a vocal percussionist (tenor or baritone) who has experience in singing a cappella. Pls contact Chingmei for more details. cmgal99@hotmail.com
J*I*S*K LOOKING FOR TENOR & PERCUSSIONIST
A group of young singers called J*I*S*K is looking for a tenor and a percussionist. Aged about 16 / 17, this group sings pop and choral music and are continually exploring genres through a cappella music. For more details pls contact jezialle1404@gmail.com
SINGAPORE YOUTH FOR CHRIST LOOKING FOR BASS & PERCUSSIONIST
If you are a mature Christian and are hoping to contribute by way of evangelistic work in Yunnan (Kunming), the Singapore Youth for Christ team is headed that way from the 19 – 29 of May is looking for a bass and percussionist. Please contact Nancy Lim at nancylls@singnet.com.sg
(7) COURSES – POP SINGING LEVEL 1
Designed specially for the layman who has little or no experience in singing pop, this course will provide all participants with a broad appreciation of popular music and some basic issues in its delivery. By balancing practice against theory and using multiple approaches, participants will develop a clearer idea of what pop singing means and several of its fundamental techniques. There will be ample opportunity for class participation and individual guidance in a lively, warm and safe environment. Whether you are a karaoke regular, a bathroom singer, a typical choir member or an aspiring Idol, you will become more aware of your abilities and potential, and learn to make the most of the voice that you own.
Beginning Sunday 6th March 2005 and completing on Sunday 24th April 2005. Once a week, every Sunday for 7 sessions. 2.30pm -4.30pm. For more info, please email phmov@yahoo.com
(8) WEBSITE UPGRADE
We are upgrading our http://www.a-cappella.org.sg website soon. We are working with amazing talents, Valentia Heng (our logo designer and a cappella arch angel) and multi-talented Joyce Chin from http://www.theserendipitystudio.com
(9) ASIAN UPDATES
JAKARTA A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY
The JIS A CappellaFest 05 in early Feb was spectacular. 3 groups performed for 2 evenings and guest group VIP from Korea amazed the crowd who leapt to their feet in thunderous applause after their set on Saturday night. Teachers’ group Vox Essentials also realized their dream for tighter harmony and blend at this festival and of course the starlets Joint Sound were just ravishing. From a talented classical singer to stunning pop soloists and consistent blend, this high school a cappella class surely worked the stage to their advantage! Confidence and the best teacher is everything! Kudos to Larry Detwiler, CASA’s Indonesian ambassador for organizing this programme every 2 years for the last 14 years or so!
KOREAN A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY
Korean CASA Ambassador, Hyunil Choi has set up a very successful programme entitled ACALIVESHOW which raises funds for staging more a cappella concerts through acting like an agent for local a cappella groups. What a wonderful way of supporting the community. Check out www.acaliveshow.com
(10) GIG UPDATE
19th Feb A Cappella Attack with tic tac tone at West Coast Park. 5pm – 6pm. Free Admission
21st Feb Seoul Yego Youth Choir at the Esplanade http://www.sistic.com.sg
1st Mar Vocaluptuous at the Singapore Tourism Awards
2nd – 7th Mar Cadence – Prudential Children First. S’p Int Festival For Children. Sistic.
13th Mar Sunday Vocal Jam At Fig & Olive Café. 3pm. Free Admission
15th Mar London Community Gospel Choir (Mosaic Series at Esplanade). Sistic.
26th Mar The House Jacks in Singapore www.housejacks.com Vocaluptuous will open the concert.
May The Magnets in Singapore http://www.themagnets.com
Jul National A Cappella Championships 2005
Jul A CappellaFest 05
Jul Cross Straits A Cappella Championships by The Arts House
Nov Camp A Cappella 05
Nov Christmas Concert with m-pact* (to be confirmed)
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at zara@pacific.net.sg we will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
(11) 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
zara@pacific.net.sg
In early February I had the pleasure of spending time with the guys of Jamaica Café when they were in town. From pigging out to just hanging out and talking about music and life, these unassuming gentlemen were the perfect guests. They also visited River Valley High School, Riverside Secondary and Pasir Ris Primary School in an effort to share a cappella music with students of all ages. And inspire they did! http://www.jamaica-cafe.com
In March, we hope to get some time with Cadence to share our Singapore food and music with them over dinner, so if you would like to meet up, contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg (We will try) The guys will be in town the 1st week of march for the Prudential Children First Festival organized by Act 3 International. Don't miss the shows!
Ok loads of auditions and performance opportunities. Take your time and savor the update over Chinese New Year goodies and take care not to lose your voices by over binging on those delicious treats! Gong Xi Gong Xi!
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
* These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-intentional.
(1) BUDAK PANTAI ON ARTS CENTRAL
Budak Pantai will be featured on Bandwidth on Arts Central on 28 Feb 2005 Mon, 9 -9.30p.m
Go to http://acapellamusic.blogspot.com/2005/02/budak-pantai-on-arts-central-28-feb.html for more details.
(2) JAMAICA CAFÉ in SINGAPORE
Indonesia’s hottest a cappella group Jamaica Café was in town last week to perform at the Rock Opera production by IMG Productions at the Esplanade.
This amazing sextet recently launched their first album in Jakarta and have already sold 15,000 copies there. Entitled Musik Mulut, this album consists of 10 tracks, mostly original Indonesian style pop ballads in the groove of Jamaica Café – which is very much influenced with that dash of Jamaican feel.
Learn more about them http://www.jamaica-cafe.com . The group has been singing together for 12 years now and was set up during their high school days as teens and have been inseparable ever since. The guys are down-to-earth and unassuming and totally awesome to work with! Support them by getting one of the few copies of their album in Singapore at $16 + $2 (postage & handling fee). Email us at zara@pacific.net.sg
(2) ACTIVITIES
VOCAL JAM
Join us for our first jam of the year! We've shifted the jam sessions to every 1st Sunday of the month. Our sessions will be held monthly at Fig & Olive Café on Bencoolen Street.
March Programme: Performance by Beats & Pieces; Fun Warm Ups; Jamming to Medley of Ai Hen Jian Dan and Uptown Girl is Mine (without score) and on score, Faith by George Michael.
Date: 13th March 2005, Sunday
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: Fig & Olive Cafe (Somerset Apartments)
Address: 51 Bencoolen Street, #01-06
(across from NAFA School of Design carpark entrance)
FREE Admission.
Drinks start at $1.80. No prior singing experience required!
Nearest MRT Bugis.
Map:
BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW!
Write us at zara@pacific.net.sg or call Angie at 94506872
A CAPPELLA ATTACK ISSUE 3 - TIC TAC TONE
Join tic tac tone at the West Coast Park on 19th Feb for an afternoon of a cappella music!
A Cappella Attack! is co-organized by National Parks Board and National Arts Council to provide a platform to promote a cappella in the West end of Singapore. It's going to be informative to allow the audience some understanding of the style of singing by tic tac tone. http://www.tictactone.com
A CAPPELLA FOR CHILDREN (but that’s not stopping the rest of us!)
One of the best pop quartets ever will be here in Singapore!
Catch Canadian a cappella sensations at the Prudential Children First! (Singapore International Festival for Children) this Mar from 3rd thru 7th. An excellent programme for children 5 to 50! Venue Act 3 Theatre, Tix at $20. Sistic / Act Three
NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005
We are searching for teams to participate in this year’s National Championships that is dedicated to gathering local groups in friendly competition every year. Last year we saw groups, Upbeat, Dischordant and TAG make their way to the finals and we presented them in our festival concert then after. Who will take the championship titles this year?
There will be 3 categories of competition:
1. Secondary School Groups
2. College Groups
3. Open Category
Prizes in each category:
1st Place - $800 and Trophy & performance in A CappellaFest 05
2nd Place - $400 and Trophy
Finals : 1st or 2nd week July
Write to zara@pacific.net.sg for a copy of the registration form plus details.
(3) LOCAL GROUPS IN TAIWAN
3rd to 7th March : Local group Vocaluptuous has been invited to perform at the 2nd Asian A Cappella Festival in Kao Shiong and Taipei Taiwan with the support of The A Cappella Society and with sponsorship from the Chinese A Cappella Society. http://www.chinese-acappella.com
We are proud to announce as well that Juz B will be competing in this competition and they stand a good chance of winning the top prize of being sent expense-paid to the US to compete in the National Championships there.
There will also be workshops for the singers there by Huang Lie Chuan and Angelina Choo (Singapore) and Masahiro from Japan.
The festival is scheduled for first weekend of March. Folks who are interested to travel there on a holiday to catch some live a cappella action, can bye appx $250 air tickets from Jetstar
(4) PETER HUANG’s ALBUM
Have you gotten a copy yet? You simply have to! Peter’s album is entitled 24 hours and is a Mandarin pop album in which he has included a few a cappella / beat boxing tracks. Peter currently sings with Skritch and Vocaluptuous. More details at http://www.atticgroovemusic.com
(5) SINGING OPPORTUNITIES
NIGHT SAFARI
Perks for talents:
- FREE use of space
- FREE publicity
- FREE admission to the Night Safari and access to the park during your performance nights
- FREE dinner for talents.
The catch: 1. Limited sound system; 2. They don't pay you... but you keep whatever donations their guests may want to offer you. To sing write to Ms Nur Ashikin at angelgerl_09@yahoo.com.sg * Need help with equipment? Write to TAS at zara@pacific.net.sg
PCK MUSICALThe 3-million dollar production is looking for singers etc. Why not send your group’s resume in? No details on what exactly they are looking for, so they are probably open to ideas! Send your resumes to adeline@pckmusical.com
(6) AUDITIONS
BEATS & PIECES LOOKING FOR PERCUSSIONIST
Beats n Pieces is looking for a vocal percussionist (tenor or baritone) who has experience in singing a cappella. Pls contact Chingmei for more details. cmgal99@hotmail.com
J*I*S*K LOOKING FOR TENOR & PERCUSSIONIST
A group of young singers called J*I*S*K is looking for a tenor and a percussionist. Aged about 16 / 17, this group sings pop and choral music and are continually exploring genres through a cappella music. For more details pls contact jezialle1404@gmail.com
SINGAPORE YOUTH FOR CHRIST LOOKING FOR BASS & PERCUSSIONIST
If you are a mature Christian and are hoping to contribute by way of evangelistic work in Yunnan (Kunming), the Singapore Youth for Christ team is headed that way from the 19 – 29 of May is looking for a bass and percussionist. Please contact Nancy Lim at nancylls@singnet.com.sg
(7) COURSES – POP SINGING LEVEL 1
Designed specially for the layman who has little or no experience in singing pop, this course will provide all participants with a broad appreciation of popular music and some basic issues in its delivery. By balancing practice against theory and using multiple approaches, participants will develop a clearer idea of what pop singing means and several of its fundamental techniques. There will be ample opportunity for class participation and individual guidance in a lively, warm and safe environment. Whether you are a karaoke regular, a bathroom singer, a typical choir member or an aspiring Idol, you will become more aware of your abilities and potential, and learn to make the most of the voice that you own.
Beginning Sunday 6th March 2005 and completing on Sunday 24th April 2005. Once a week, every Sunday for 7 sessions. 2.30pm -4.30pm. For more info, please email phmov@yahoo.com
(8) WEBSITE UPGRADE
We are upgrading our http://www.a-cappella.org.sg website soon. We are working with amazing talents, Valentia Heng (our logo designer and a cappella arch angel) and multi-talented Joyce Chin from http://www.theserendipitystudio.com
(9) ASIAN UPDATES
JAKARTA A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY
The JIS A CappellaFest 05 in early Feb was spectacular. 3 groups performed for 2 evenings and guest group VIP from Korea amazed the crowd who leapt to their feet in thunderous applause after their set on Saturday night. Teachers’ group Vox Essentials also realized their dream for tighter harmony and blend at this festival and of course the starlets Joint Sound were just ravishing. From a talented classical singer to stunning pop soloists and consistent blend, this high school a cappella class surely worked the stage to their advantage! Confidence and the best teacher is everything! Kudos to Larry Detwiler, CASA’s Indonesian ambassador for organizing this programme every 2 years for the last 14 years or so!
KOREAN A CAPPELLA COMMUNITY
Korean CASA Ambassador, Hyunil Choi has set up a very successful programme entitled ACALIVESHOW which raises funds for staging more a cappella concerts through acting like an agent for local a cappella groups. What a wonderful way of supporting the community. Check out www.acaliveshow.com
(10) GIG UPDATE
19th Feb A Cappella Attack with tic tac tone at West Coast Park. 5pm – 6pm. Free Admission
21st Feb Seoul Yego Youth Choir at the Esplanade http://www.sistic.com.sg
1st Mar Vocaluptuous at the Singapore Tourism Awards
2nd – 7th Mar Cadence – Prudential Children First. S’p Int Festival For Children. Sistic.
13th Mar Sunday Vocal Jam At Fig & Olive Café. 3pm. Free Admission
15th Mar London Community Gospel Choir (Mosaic Series at Esplanade). Sistic.
26th Mar The House Jacks in Singapore www.housejacks.com Vocaluptuous will open the concert.
May The Magnets in Singapore http://www.themagnets.com
Jul National A Cappella Championships 2005
Jul A CappellaFest 05
Jul Cross Straits A Cappella Championships by The Arts House
Nov Camp A Cappella 05
Nov Christmas Concert with m-pact* (to be confirmed)
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at zara@pacific.net.sg we will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
(11) 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
zara@pacific.net.sg
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