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(1) WHAT’S NEW
Next year, our showcase concert of school choirs and A Cappella groups will return to a date in March. The choirs from 8 participating schools will get an opportunity to rehearse and present their Singapore Youth Festival songs in a concert setting in one of Singapore's top Concert Hall.
Vocal Mania 2009
9 March
The Republic Cultural Centre Theatre
THE ARTS HOUSE 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Formerly Singapore's Parliament House, The Arts House celebrates five years as a venue blending art with heritage and lifestyle. The Arts House 5th Anniversary Celebrations festival will showcase works by Singaporean artists in a variety of genres and forms. Our very own TAS Singers will also be performing for the event.
The Arts House 5th Anniversary Celebrations
26 March 2009
The Arts House, 7.30pm
Free admission
YOUTH VOICES - CREATING OUR VOCAL LANDSCAPE
A concert that will present the music of a cappella greats like Anders Enderoth, Andrea Figallo, Michelle Weir, Jens Johansen, Deke Sharon, Randy Crenshaw and many more.
This concert will present the ensembles of The A Cappella Society, showcasing their prowess for contemporary choral, pop and jazz a cappella performance.
Our ensembles have been created to provide an avenue for local singers to cultivate good musical foundation in theory and practical practice in voice and we aim to grow each team to reach international standards of contemporary vocal performance.
Featuring: TAS Youth Choir, TAS Youth Ensemble, NANU Petite, JOTB (all male team), TAS Children's Choir* conducted by Mrs Angelina Choo-Sassarak.
The A Cappella Society's Ensembles Concert
$35 (general admission), $30 (group bookings)
available from The A Cappella Society, contact@a-cappella.org.sg
A CAPPELLA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009
(3) TRAINING PROGRAMMES : www.a-cappella.org.sg/training.html
ADVANCED VOCALS COURSE
A course for singers who are searching for assistance or input in continued vocal development not only in technique but in styling and exploring grooves within multiple genres of music.
Learn the tricks of the trade on how to develop emotion in your singing, start at developing a range of tone colours in your voice, explore different styles of music and search to release that true diva in you!
Guided by Soul and R&B sensation, Ms Lim Huimin, you'll definitely be positively encouraged to reach greater achievements with your vocal skills. Contact us today!
Course starts 5 March. Thursday 7.30-9.30 pm, next course starts in May
A CAPPELLA ENSEMBLE COURSE
Come explore contemporary a cappella with the TAS adult ensemble as we embark on a 3-month journey through the world of the human voice. This twelve-week series of seminars-cum-rehearsals culminating in a public presentation promises to equip you with the fundamental skills of a cappella performance. Experienced clinicians will lead you and your fellow singers through a discussion of various topics, including i) recent developments in a cappella music, ii) elements of blend in close harmony, iii) dynamic microphone technique, iv) an introduction to vocal percussion, and iv) basic staging and song presentation. You will also be guided through the rehearsal of 3-4 songs from a variety of genres to practice your new found knowledge.
Next course starts in May.
MUSIC THEORY COURSE: (WED) 7pm – 9pm
Our new Music Theory course brings the uninitiated on a journey through music in study, performance and composition, ranging from the very fundamental note reading to a more profound analysis of styles and their development through time. So join us today, for our newly launched Music Theory Course! Learn to differentiate the "towkays" in this course and unleash your potential to sight singing. This course conducted by Ms Evangeline Tan will guide you through the fundamentals of music, learning to read rhythm patterns & notation effectively.
Register for the courses on our website!
(4) OBSERVATIONS & SPECIAL MENTION
Opened to singers aged 8 to 13, this choir seeks to develop young singers with a good foundation in vocal technique, performance etiquette, musical development and artistic discipline.
The choir will be directed by Angelina Choo-Sassarak, Artistic Director of The A Cappella Society. Rehearsals are on every Saturday from 1pm - 3pm. Please email for an appointment or audition: contact@a-cappella.org.sg
THE A CAPPELLA SOCIETY YOUTH VOICES AND ADULT TEAM
Want to learn the techniques of harmonising? Or simply want to immerse yourself in singing in a group? Here's your chance now! Auditions are now open for the youth voices (aged 13- 20) [practices are every Saturday 3pm-6pm.] and the adult team (aged 21 and above) [practices are every Monday 7.30pm]. Interested parties please contact us at contact@a-cappella.org.sg.
(6) ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2009/10
For the next two years we can offer your school two programmes that are NAC approved and eligible for Tote Board subsidy:
ROCK POP A CAPPELLA WITH NANU
The program presents A Cappella singing through an interactive session and demonstrates different styles and how a song is put together. It is a hands-on approach to exploring a cappella singing and vocal percussing. Hosted by a team from The A Cappella Society singing as an a cappella vocal band made up of professional singers, musicians and teachers, the session will introduce 3 tips in singing and share Vocal Percussion tips. Volunteer participation will be encouraged throughout the show and as a result the students will enjoy a highly interactive and very enjoyable and exciting presentation.
This light-hearted and highly interactive a cappella jam session will include tips on vocal technique and will encourage the general mass audience to take part in simple and repetitive musical stanzas that are built up into songs. This will be presented with the use of theater stage skills which will help in creating a better atmosphere for the audience to be willing to try their hand at making some music! The simple structure will give the students inspiration to make more of their own tunes come alive with imagination and creativity. Led by two veteran a cappella singers and performers, this session promises to be entertaining, inspiring and intriguing.
More details on our website www.a-cappella.org.sg
(7) IN HOUSE GROUPS
TAS GROUPS
TAS Voices – Mixed group ages 20 and above, Mondays 7.30-9.30pm
TAS Youth Voices – Mixed group ages 12 and above, Saturdays 3-6pm
If you are interested to be part of the Society as a singer or beat boxer, auditions are open to everyone young and young at heart. There will be multiple levels of training available for a variety of singers and age groups. Send us an email at contact@a-cappella.org.sg if you would like to be the first to know. Tell us which area you are interested in and we’ll definitely be in touch.
(8) MISCELLANEOUS
The album is retailing at S$20 at selected stores or simply email contact@vocaluptuous.com.sg
| No | Artistes | Album Title | Cost |
| 1 | Vocal Six (Sweden) | International (2007) | S$25 |
| 2 | Vocaldente | Let's Misbehave | S$25 |
| 3 | Key Elements (Singapore) | Jazz For The Record | S$20 |
| 4 | Agapella (Singapore) | Follow That Star (2007) | S$20 |
| 5 | Various (Singapore) | Mandarin A Cappella (2001) | S$10 |
All items are available in our office or via postal delivery. To order please send us an email at contact@a-cappella.org.sg
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The A Cappella Society
182 Cecil Street
#02-07 Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre
Singapore 069547
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