Hello again everyone!
We're happy to launch the annual A CappellaFest ticket sales in this issue. We celebrate the annual festival on the 15th & 16th of Sep at the Victoria Theatre with a superb line up of groups and a wide range of repertoire and performance styles. Get your tickets quickly!
We're also pleased to announce the winners from the annual National A Cappella Championships. Kudos to Equivox (Open), Resonance (College) and TAG (Sec)!
Do look out for the up-coming vocal workshop by Dr. Chia Wei Khuan and lots more in the next quarter. Happy reading!
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
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.
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(1) FEATURES
A CAPPELLAFEST 06 - be!DAZZLED TICKETS OUT ON SALE NOW
15 & 16 Sep Victoria Theatre - Get Your Tickets Today!
beDAZZELED! Concert
Tickets available at $20 (concession) $24 & $28 at all TicketCharge outlets.
Hotline: 6296 2929 or online at www.ticketcharge.com.sg
Exclusive 5% discount on regular priced tickets for all DBS & POSB credit card members.
Join us in this spectacular showcase of the very best talent we have in our a cappella community this September 15 & 16 at the Victoria Theatre.
This year we present Singapore's best Jazz ensemble Key Elements, Singapore's leading all female band, nanu, and our Champions from 2004; Upbeat, 2005; Verve Enharmonics and this year's winners from our annual championships, Equivox, Resonance and Tag. Not forgetting Superband's Juz B, and top beat boxer Ryan Chan and the Beats Society!
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NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS '06
Part of the Shine Festival by MCYS & National Youth Council ; Organised by The A Cappella Society
Congratulations to our Champions from this year's National A Cappella Championships'06! All participating groups faired very well and competition in the college category was especially close for the first and second place winners. The overall standard of performance has again improved, so we'd like to say WELL DONE everyone! Do look out for your favourite groups this Christmas as we swamp Singapore with an a cappella Christmas blitz!
Open Category
Champion
2nd Place
College Category
Champion
2nd Place
Secondary Category
Champion
2nd Place
The SoMA Best Soloist Award
Best Vocal Percussionist
The T2 Recording Award
We would like to thank our sponsors and our prize sponsors for believing in this initiative. We hope to continually encourage singers to take up the challenge of starting up your a cappella teams! (www.soma.com.sg / www.t2productions.com.sg )
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(2) VOCAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
The distinguished Dr. Chia Wei Khuan will present a workshop on Vocal Health for Teachers. The workshop is also open to the public.
26th August (Mandarin) & 2nd September (English)
Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium
(NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
Course Outline:
¢ The seminar covers the basic fundamentals of voice production and the importance of good vocal habits.
¢ The McClosky vocal exercises are introduced during hands-on activities to understand healthy voice usage.
Instructor:
¢ Dr. Chia Wei Khuan
¢ Assoc Professor of the Visual and Performing Arts, NIE.
¢ Concert Singer and Voice Teacher
¢ Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in vocal performance, United States.
¢ BA (Honors) in Chinese Language and Literature, Nanyang University.
¢ Certified McClosky Voice Technician
¢ Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, USA
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(3) AUDITION NOTICES
TAS Youth Voices
This free training programme for youth is looking for singers aged between 13 - 19. If you are interested to learn teh art of a cappella singing and management skills, performances skills and the like, and are able to commit to rehearsals on Sats from 10am - 1pm, contact us for an audition at angie@a-cappella.org.sg
Christmas Caroling - Youth For Christ
Calling all secondary school, ITE and Poly students who would like to go caroling using A Cappella arrangements at the end of this year. Auditions will start in July. Interested? Please contact Jaclyn Ang at jaclyn@syfc.org.sg .
Vertical Harmony
Vertical Harmony (a young adult A Cappella team) from Singapore Youth for Christ would like to look for Christians who can sing soprano, alto and bass. They are working towards an outreach Christmas Concert at the end of the year. Auditions will start in July. Please contact Jaclyn Ang at Jaclyn Ang at jaclyn@syfc.org.sg ..
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(4) PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
A Cappella Open Mic
In response to positive feedback, the Singapore Art Cafe will be holding a cappella open mics on a regular basis. Aug 16 is the upcoming one. Come listen to vocal bands perform familiar musical numbers and also join in the fun at the jamming session after the open mic. Groups who are interested in performing may contact Jonathan at jon@singaporeartcafe.com
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(5) GIG UPDATE
24th August
OST & Friends (partially a cappella)
9.30pm, Mox Bar
FREE Admission, details http://web.mac.com/newurbanmale1/iWeb/ost/OST%20and%20Friends%20%40%20MOX.html
25th August
TRIPTYCH : By Amadeus Choral Society
8pm, Victoria Concert Hall
$15 tickets@amadeus.org.sg
26th August
Workshop : Vocal Health for Teachers (In Mandarin)
9am – 12.30pm, Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium (NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
2nd September
Workshop : Vocal Health for Teachers (In English)
9am – 12.30pm, Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium (NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
15th &16th September
A CappellaFest 06
7.30pm – 10pm Victoria Theatre
Tickets: $20, $24 & $28 at www.ticketcharge.com.sg
November
Ang Mo Kio Sec Sch Choir – A Cappella Concert
26th November
m-pact in Concert *
7.30pm University Cultural Centre
27th & 28th November
Camp A Cappella (2 X full days)
10am –4pm, Republic Polytechnic. Fee $35
Night workshops available for the public * Details to be confirmed
27th & 28th November
Camp A Cappella Night Workshops for Public
7pm – 10pm * Details to follow
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at contact@a-cappella.org.sg We will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
* Subject to changes
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(6) 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
contact@a-cappella.org.sg
We're happy to launch the annual A CappellaFest ticket sales in this issue. We celebrate the annual festival on the 15th & 16th of Sep at the Victoria Theatre with a superb line up of groups and a wide range of repertoire and performance styles. Get your tickets quickly!
We're also pleased to announce the winners from the annual National A Cappella Championships. Kudos to Equivox (Open), Resonance (College) and TAG (Sec)!
Do look out for the up-coming vocal workshop by Dr. Chia Wei Khuan and lots more in the next quarter. Happy reading!
For The A Cappella Society
Angie
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
A CAPPELLAFEST 06 - be!DAZZLED TICKETS OUT ON SALE NOW
15 & 16 Sep Victoria Theatre - Get Your Tickets Today!
beDAZZELED! Concert
Tickets available at $20 (concession) $24 & $28 at all TicketCharge outlets.
Hotline: 6296 2929 or online at www.ticketcharge.com.sg
Exclusive 5% discount on regular priced tickets for all DBS & POSB credit card members.
Join us in this spectacular showcase of the very best talent we have in our a cappella community this September 15 & 16 at the Victoria Theatre.
This year we present Singapore's best Jazz ensemble Key Elements, Singapore's leading all female band, nanu, and our Champions from 2004; Upbeat, 2005; Verve Enharmonics and this year's winners from our annual championships, Equivox, Resonance and Tag. Not forgetting Superband's Juz B, and top beat boxer Ryan Chan and the Beats Society!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NATIONAL A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS '06
Part of the Shine Festival by MCYS & National Youth Council ; Organised by The A Cappella Society
Congratulations to our Champions from this year's National A Cappella Championships'06! All participating groups faired very well and competition in the college category was especially close for the first and second place winners. The overall standard of performance has again improved, so we'd like to say WELL DONE everyone! Do look out for your favourite groups this Christmas as we swamp Singapore with an a cappella Christmas blitz!
Open Category
Champion
2nd Place
College Category
Champion
2nd Place
Secondary Category
Champion
2nd Place
The SoMA Best Soloist Award
Best Vocal Percussionist
The T2 Recording Award
We would like to thank our sponsors and our prize sponsors for believing in this initiative. We hope to continually encourage singers to take up the challenge of starting up your a cappella teams! (www.soma.com.sg / www.t2productions.com.sg )
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) VOCAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
The distinguished Dr. Chia Wei Khuan will present a workshop on Vocal Health for Teachers. The workshop is also open to the public.
26th August (Mandarin) & 2nd September (English)
Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium
(NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
Course Outline:
¢ The seminar covers the basic fundamentals of voice production and the importance of good vocal habits.
¢ The McClosky vocal exercises are introduced during hands-on activities to understand healthy voice usage.
Instructor:
¢ Dr. Chia Wei Khuan
¢ Assoc Professor of the Visual and Performing Arts, NIE.
¢ Concert Singer and Voice Teacher
¢ Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees in vocal performance, United States.
¢ BA (Honors) in Chinese Language and Literature, Nanyang University.
¢ Certified McClosky Voice Technician
¢ Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, USA
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(3) AUDITION NOTICES
TAS Youth Voices
This free training programme for youth is looking for singers aged between 13 - 19. If you are interested to learn teh art of a cappella singing and management skills, performances skills and the like, and are able to commit to rehearsals on Sats from 10am - 1pm, contact us for an audition at angie@a-cappella.org.sg
Christmas Caroling - Youth For Christ
Calling all secondary school, ITE and Poly students who would like to go caroling using A Cappella arrangements at the end of this year. Auditions will start in July. Interested? Please contact Jaclyn Ang at jaclyn@syfc.org.sg .
Vertical Harmony
Vertical Harmony (a young adult A Cappella team) from Singapore Youth for Christ would like to look for Christians who can sing soprano, alto and bass. They are working towards an outreach Christmas Concert at the end of the year. Auditions will start in July. Please contact Jaclyn Ang at Jaclyn Ang at jaclyn@syfc.org.sg ..
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(4) PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
A Cappella Open Mic
In response to positive feedback, the Singapore Art Cafe will be holding a cappella open mics on a regular basis. Aug 16 is the upcoming one. Come listen to vocal bands perform familiar musical numbers and also join in the fun at the jamming session after the open mic. Groups who are interested in performing may contact Jonathan at jon@singaporeartcafe.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(5) GIG UPDATE
24th August
OST & Friends (partially a cappella)
9.30pm, Mox Bar
FREE Admission, details http://web.mac.com/newurbanmale1/iWeb/ost/OST%20and%20Friends%20%40%20MOX.html
25th August
TRIPTYCH : By Amadeus Choral Society
8pm, Victoria Concert Hall
$15 tickets@amadeus.org.sg
26th August
Workshop : Vocal Health for Teachers (In Mandarin)
9am – 12.30pm, Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium (NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
2nd September
Workshop : Vocal Health for Teachers (In English)
9am – 12.30pm, Confucius Institute, HQ. Auditorium (NTU @ one-north Executive Centre, 11 Slim Barracks Rise, besides MOE building)
$60 Registration: Mr. Wang (Tel: 6316 5286; Fax: 6792 0467; Email: info@ci-ntu.com)
15th &16th September
A CappellaFest 06
7.30pm – 10pm Victoria Theatre
Tickets: $20, $24 & $28 at www.ticketcharge.com.sg
November
Ang Mo Kio Sec Sch Choir – A Cappella Concert
26th November
m-pact in Concert *
7.30pm University Cultural Centre
27th & 28th November
Camp A Cappella (2 X full days)
10am –4pm, Republic Polytechnic. Fee $35
Night workshops available for the public * Details to be confirmed
27th & 28th November
Camp A Cappella Night Workshops for Public
7pm – 10pm * Details to follow
If you wish to list your gigs and performances with us, please write to Angie at contact@a-cappella.org.sg We will be putting up this information on our web site as well.
* Subject to changes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(6) 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
contact@a-cappella.org.sg
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