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The A Cappella Society – Press Release July 2008

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 programme that aims to provide positive reinforcement for all participating groups through positive feedback, encouragement and non-political support for all groups. It also serves as an annual testing ground for local and new pop / jazz a cappella groups to compete against one another in a friendly environment, winning prizes that would enable them to reach more performance platforms and opportunities through the society. A new category this year extends the competition to choirs and vocal ensembles. It has over the last 7 years become THE annual a cappella competition which singers look forward to attending and competing in, allowing them to watch and learn from other teams and for them to access for themselves, the development of standards across the categories each year. The inclusion of international groups raises the standard of the competition and A Cappella in Singapore .

Finals, 11 August (Choirs) & 13 August (Open & College A Cappella),
Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets: $20 from SISTIC


1st International A Cappella Festival
Germany's latest A Cappella stars, vocal dente, winners of prestigious awards and competitions in Europe (Ward Swingle Awards) and the USA (Harmony Sweepstakes) are coming to Singapore for two exclusive nights of their worldwide hit-programme "Let's Misbehave". Join them for an intimate, acoustic performance at The Arts House. The 1st International A Cappella Festival is rounded off with two evenings of Jazz and Asian-flavoured A Cappella with Singapore 's own top A Cappella groups.

15-18 October 08, 7.30 pm
The Arts House Chamber
Tickets: $35 from The Arts House Box Office

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