From the Desk of The A Cappella Society � Mar 2005
Finally! The March edition is out.
It�s been a hectic 3 weeks from the Asian A Cappella Festival in Taiwan and straight into the flurry of preparations for this year�s SYF Choral competitions!
In the wake of the past 4 weeks, we�ve seen the London Community Gospel Choir at the Esplanade Theatres and word of mouth has it that they were awesome! Budak also recently held a post-Valentine�s Day concert which as usual, was very well received by their legion of supporters. Kudos!
This month�s update includes the House Jacks� visit to Singapore � Don�t miss their concert this Saturday! We also include for you updates on exciting activities in the region and more singing opportunities.
Have a good Easter break.
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
� These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors or missed entries, kindly note that they are non-intentional.
(1) FEATURES
HOUSE JACKS CONCERT � ROCK WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS
Make a date with the Go-Getters at The House Jacks concert this Saturday at the Fort Canning Park. "Rock Without Instruments" this stunning 5-man band, which hails from San Francisco performing rock and funk with no instruments at all.
Using nothing more than their five mouths, they deliver everything from mile-a-minute funk to screaming rock to heart-aching ballads.
The band's original "Gone", their cover of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", and more than 20 new original and cover songs by INXS, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, U2, Earth Wind & Fire, Carole King, Eagles, Ray Charles, Beatles, now in the regular concert repertoire. Or just to see it all done with nothing but five voices.
Learn more about the group at http://www.housejacks.com/hj2000/main.html.
Workshop & Masterclass with The House Jacks (90 mins)
26th March 2005, Saturday, 2pm - 3.30pm
Beginning Vocal Percussion by Wes Carroll (60 minutes)
26th March 2005, Saturday, 4pm - 5pm
Details: http://www.sistic.com.sg/images/web/events/others/HouseJacks.doc
Concert
26th March 2005, Saturday, 7.30pm @ Fort Canning Park
Tickets : Standard - S$35, At the Gate - S$40.
Check www.sistic.com.sg for more details on group bookings and discounts.
JUZ-B WINS AWARDS IN TAIWAN
Local group, Juz-B represented Singapore�s college a cappella community in Taiwan at the Asian A Cappella Festival�s College Championships and returned with 4 awards. (Best Soloist, Best Arrangement, Organiser�s Favourite and Best Vocal Percussion). They have since been invited to perform in Korea in May. More details soon.
VOCALUPTUOUS IN TAIWAN
The group won the hearts of many Taiwanese at the Asian A Cappella Festival hosted by the Chinese A Cappella Association. From Kao Shiung to Taipei City, the group has planted the seed of excitement for contemporary a cappella music in Taiwan and looks set to be returning there again soon! Look out for an article by Simone Khoo of the group in our April issue.
http://www.chinese-acappella.com
(2) ACTIVITIES
VOCAL JAM
Join us for our next jam session in April! We sing, we eat and we laugh a lot. Basically a cosy afternoon where singers get to exercise their vocal chords and non-singers get to try their hand at singing contemporary a cappella tunes with the help of other singers. Come join us in April!
Date: 10th April 2005 , Sunday
Time: 3pm � 5pm
Venue: Fig & Olive Caf� ( 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: click to enlarge.
BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW! Write us at zara@pacific.net.sg or call Angie at 94506872
(3) SINGING OPPORTUNITIES
SINGAPORE STREET FEST
Keen to take part in this year�s Street Festival? Check out more details at www.singaporestreetfestival.com
NIGHT SAFARI
Perks for talents: 1. FREE use of space; 2. FREE publicity ; 3. FREE admission to the Night Safari and access to the park during your performance nights; 4. 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
(4) CONTESTS
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.
(5) 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 20, 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
(6) WEBSITE UPGRADE
We are upgrading our 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 www.theserendipitystudio.com
(7) REGIONAL HAPPENINGS
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - THE BREAKERS CONCERT
The Breakers are an international a cappella group, led by Malaysia's very own musician/composer, Adam Farouk. They will be appearing at the Securities Commission Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on April 14-16, 2005 with a repertoire that includes songs like "This Love" by Maroon 5, "With Or Without You" by U2, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder and originals penned by Adam Farouk, The Breakers Artistic
Director.
Free showcase - April 11 at 9.30pm at Alexis Bistro, Great Eastern Mall, KL
Shows: April 14, 15 and 16 at 8.30 PM at the Securities Commission Auditorium. Tickets: RM40, RM60, RM80 and RM100.
Master Class at 3PM on April 16. Tickets : RM20 for this Master Class (same venue)
Tickets go on sale March 23 www.axcess.com.my.
Interested to travel up with local a cappella supporters? Contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg
JAPAN � KANSAI A CAPPELLA JAMBOREE
This annual summer festival will fall on May 14 in Kyoto. Initiated 7 years ago by Masaya Inoue san of a cappella group Breeze, it has since expanded to include performances by over 30 bands with an audience-ship of thousands. http://www.phaco.net/kaja/pc/index.html
Interested to travel up with local a cappella supporters? Contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg
AUSTRALIA - THE X-Factor on TEN
A 4-member all female a cappella group, x-factor, has made it to the finals of Australia's reality TV singing competition, singing original music. They do vocal percussions as well. Find out more at http://www.xfactoronten.com.au/home.asp
(8) GIG UPDATE
25th Mar The House Jacks live at City Hall
26th Mar The House Jacks in Singapore www.housejacks.com
10th Apr Sunday Vocal Jam 3pm � 5pm, Fig & Olive Caf� (Bencoolen Street)
May The Magnets in Singapore www.themagnets.com
End May Singapore Street Festival 2005. www.singaporestreetfestival.com/ssf2005.html
Jul National A Cappella Championships 2005
� 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. For more local listing and muses, please find them at http://acapellamusic.blogspot.com founded by Chingmei
(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! 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
Finally! The March edition is out.
It�s been a hectic 3 weeks from the Asian A Cappella Festival in Taiwan and straight into the flurry of preparations for this year�s SYF Choral competitions!
In the wake of the past 4 weeks, we�ve seen the London Community Gospel Choir at the Esplanade Theatres and word of mouth has it that they were awesome! Budak also recently held a post-Valentine�s Day concert which as usual, was very well received by their legion of supporters. Kudos!
This month�s update includes the House Jacks� visit to Singapore � Don�t miss their concert this Saturday! We also include for you updates on exciting activities in the region and more singing opportunities.
Have a good Easter break.
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
� These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors or missed entries, kindly note that they are non-intentional.
(1) FEATURES
HOUSE JACKS CONCERT � ROCK WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS
Make a date with the Go-Getters at The House Jacks concert this Saturday at the Fort Canning Park. "Rock Without Instruments" this stunning 5-man band, which hails from San Francisco performing rock and funk with no instruments at all.
Using nothing more than their five mouths, they deliver everything from mile-a-minute funk to screaming rock to heart-aching ballads.
The band's original "Gone", their cover of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", and more than 20 new original and cover songs by INXS, Boyz II Men, Stevie Wonder, U2, Earth Wind & Fire, Carole King, Eagles, Ray Charles, Beatles, now in the regular concert repertoire. Or just to see it all done with nothing but five voices.
Learn more about the group at http://www.housejacks.com/hj2000/main.html.
Workshop & Masterclass with The House Jacks (90 mins)
26th March 2005, Saturday, 2pm - 3.30pm
Beginning Vocal Percussion by Wes Carroll (60 minutes)
26th March 2005, Saturday, 4pm - 5pm
Details: http://www.sistic.com.sg/images/web/events/others/HouseJacks.doc
Concert
26th March 2005, Saturday, 7.30pm @ Fort Canning Park
Tickets : Standard - S$35, At the Gate - S$40.
Check www.sistic.com.sg for more details on group bookings and discounts.
JUZ-B WINS AWARDS IN TAIWAN
Local group, Juz-B represented Singapore�s college a cappella community in Taiwan at the Asian A Cappella Festival�s College Championships and returned with 4 awards. (Best Soloist, Best Arrangement, Organiser�s Favourite and Best Vocal Percussion). They have since been invited to perform in Korea in May. More details soon.
VOCALUPTUOUS IN TAIWAN
The group won the hearts of many Taiwanese at the Asian A Cappella Festival hosted by the Chinese A Cappella Association. From Kao Shiung to Taipei City, the group has planted the seed of excitement for contemporary a cappella music in Taiwan and looks set to be returning there again soon! Look out for an article by Simone Khoo of the group in our April issue.
http://www.chinese-acappella.com
(2) ACTIVITIES
VOCAL JAM
Join us for our next jam session in April! We sing, we eat and we laugh a lot. Basically a cosy afternoon where singers get to exercise their vocal chords and non-singers get to try their hand at singing contemporary a cappella tunes with the help of other singers. Come join us in April!
Date: 10th April 2005 , Sunday
Time: 3pm � 5pm
Venue: Fig & Olive Caf� ( 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: click to enlarge.
BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW! Write us at zara@pacific.net.sg or call Angie at 94506872
(3) SINGING OPPORTUNITIES
SINGAPORE STREET FEST
Keen to take part in this year�s Street Festival? Check out more details at www.singaporestreetfestival.com
NIGHT SAFARI
Perks for talents: 1. FREE use of space; 2. FREE publicity ; 3. FREE admission to the Night Safari and access to the park during your performance nights; 4. 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
(4) CONTESTS
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.
(5) 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 20, 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
(6) WEBSITE UPGRADE
We are upgrading our 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 www.theserendipitystudio.com
(7) REGIONAL HAPPENINGS
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - THE BREAKERS CONCERT
The Breakers are an international a cappella group, led by Malaysia's very own musician/composer, Adam Farouk. They will be appearing at the Securities Commission Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on April 14-16, 2005 with a repertoire that includes songs like "This Love" by Maroon 5, "With Or Without You" by U2, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder and originals penned by Adam Farouk, The Breakers Artistic
Director.
Free showcase - April 11 at 9.30pm at Alexis Bistro, Great Eastern Mall, KL
Shows: April 14, 15 and 16 at 8.30 PM at the Securities Commission Auditorium. Tickets: RM40, RM60, RM80 and RM100.
Master Class at 3PM on April 16. Tickets : RM20 for this Master Class (same venue)
Tickets go on sale March 23 www.axcess.com.my.
Interested to travel up with local a cappella supporters? Contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg
JAPAN � KANSAI A CAPPELLA JAMBOREE
This annual summer festival will fall on May 14 in Kyoto. Initiated 7 years ago by Masaya Inoue san of a cappella group Breeze, it has since expanded to include performances by over 30 bands with an audience-ship of thousands. http://www.phaco.net/kaja/pc/index.html
Interested to travel up with local a cappella supporters? Contact us at zara@pacific.net.sg
AUSTRALIA - THE X-Factor on TEN
A 4-member all female a cappella group, x-factor, has made it to the finals of Australia's reality TV singing competition, singing original music. They do vocal percussions as well. Find out more at http://www.xfactoronten.com.au/home.asp
(8) GIG UPDATE
25th Mar The House Jacks live at City Hall
26th Mar The House Jacks in Singapore www.housejacks.com
10th Apr Sunday Vocal Jam 3pm � 5pm, Fig & Olive Caf� (Bencoolen Street)
May The Magnets in Singapore www.themagnets.com
End May Singapore Street Festival 2005. www.singaporestreetfestival.com/ssf2005.html
Jul National A Cappella Championships 2005
� 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. For more local listing and muses, please find them at http://acapellamusic.blogspot.com founded by Chingmei
(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! 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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