Indeed it was a feast for the ears and eyes as various groups performed for the a cappella showcase at the Singapore Art Cafe (SAC) on Wed, 21 March 2007 . Indeed a cappella transcends beyond the physical ability where most a cappella groups have decent vocal quality. This idea is changed that evening by the opening performance by a young adult ensemble consisting of a mixture of physically abled young adults with the physically disabled with muscular dystrophy on wheelchair sang songs such as "Lion Sleeps Tonight" and a Chinese tune (title unknown). The ensemble delivered a heartfelt performance (everyone who turned up can testify to it) which won a warm applause from the audience ! Indeed a cappella is for everyone ! The next group, Resonance (3 groups from the a cappella club in NUS) gave a convincing performance as they consists of the 1st years and seniors. The 1st group of Resonance gave interesting renditions and twist to familiar oldies such as " Fire ", ...

Come join NUS Resonance for a delightful evening of a cappella music @ the Singapore Art Cafe . Relax on a comfy sofa and sip a fragrant cup of coffee as you enjoy familiar favourites and toe-tapping tunes such as Why Do Fools Fall In Love and You Gotta Be , all done in typically enthusiastic Resonance fashion. Featuring the Resonance first-year singers in their first off-campus performance with a special 15-min set by a group of senior Resonance singers, this cozy performance is sure to leave you feelin' groovy. See you at the Esplanade! 21st March (Wed) 7 to 7.45 pm Singapore Art Cafe (library @ Esplanade)

VoCollision will be singing at the A Cappella Showcase at Singapore Art Cafe (inside Esplanade Library) on Wed 21st Mar 2007 , 7pm onwards. Admission is free and all you need to do is drop by for non-alcoholic drinks & food. Do catch 'em if you can !

O.S.T Yuan Sheng Dai will be having a performance soon. Below are the details of the event. Do come and support us and enjoy all other fantastic performances as well. Our performance is tentatively fixed at 4.50pm. Thanks and hope to see you all. IGNITE! Date: 17 & 18 March 2007 Time: 11am - 8pm Exploding at: The Atrium @ Orchard (Outside Plaza Singapura/Dhoby Ghaut MRT) IGNITE! is a hip and cool street event created for today's youth, as a celebration of their dreams and inspirations, powered by their zeal for healthy living.Expect lots of action and excitement at the event with live performances & appearances: Street Fusion Da Street Soulz Teenage Icons Yuan Sheng Dai (SuperBand finalist) Mr & Miss ITE Chew Sin Huey (Project SuperStar) Nat Tan (Project SuperStar 2) Roller-blading Workshops Of course, there will be Exhibits and Games with prizes to be won! Glenn

Equivox will be singing at blue Moo (on YMCA Orchard's rooftop) on 9 March 2007 (Friday) from 7.30pm onwards. Entrance fee will be at $12 per pax (come with 2 drinks or a drink and a snack). Online reservation opens from 2 March on a first-come-first serve basis ... just log in at "On Stage" @ blue Moo website ~ http://www.bluemoo.com.sg indicating with your name + no. of seats (up to max. of 5 seats per person) + mobile no. to book your seats! Equivox ... is a 5-member a cappella group (Serene, Shin Ni, Chery l, Tim and Adrian). Since its injection into the circle in 2005, Equivox has already utilized its now two-year timeframe to the fullest, performing at countless distinguished (and not so distinguished) events. More notably, Equivox recently emerged champions in the open category of the annual National A Cappella Championships held at the Esplanade in July 2006. Since then, the group had only an achievement streak to look forward to ? a recording stint with T...

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society - MARCH 2007 Hello everyone. We hope that you had a wonderful time celebrating and eatingduring the Chinese New Year. For The A Cappella Society Alex & Angie Sassarak 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 THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR OF VILLACH Sat 9 June, 7.30pm, UCC Hall The A Cappella Choir of Villach comes to Singapore in June. Get your ticketsthrough TAS in support of choral a cappella music.Tickets are $25 and available from The A Cappella Society,contact@a-cappella.org.sg (2) TAS Membership 2007 Get Your Membership TodayPrice: S$ 20 Get: * Discounts on concert tickets The A Cappella Choir of Villach, 9 June A Cappella Championships July 2007 m-pact August 2007 A CappellaFest August 2007 Xmas with The A Cappella Society December 2007 * Discounts on vocal workshops Vocal workshop with m-pact August 2007Camp A Cappella Nov 2007 * ...

Budak's next public performance will be at NAC's Concert in the Park series taking place at the Botanic Gardens on Sunday 25 February 2007. Go to http://www.nac.gov.sg/art/art02a.asp for more details. It's a great opportunity for everyone to have a picnic....the wide spaces, lovely trees and greenery, nice music.... NAC's Concert in the Park series Venue: Botanic Gardens Date: 25 February 2007 (Sunday) Time: 4.30 pm - 6.30pm

Amplitude 2007 is a combined halls choir/a cappella concert, also featuring NUS Choir, Resonance and Regu A (an indonesian group - they're quite good heh) sometime in March. Our theme is "Amplify Your Attitude" - directed at the general crowd in terms of their attitude towards choral and a cappella music. NUS Centre For the Arts presents ExxonMobil Campus Concerts Amplitude '07: NUS Combined Halls Choir and A Cappella Concert Sunday, 18 March 2007, 7.30pm University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS Free Admission Amplitude 2007 is part of NUS Arts Festival 2007 and under the directives of ExxonMobil.

1)Food is the way to a man’s stomach but MUSIC IS THE WAY TO ONE’S HEART! Forget the bouquets of roses and boxes of chocolates this Valentine’s Day. For a personalised touch, there’s no better way to express your feelings to your one and only than to surprise him/ her with a SPECIAL SONG DEDICATION sung LIVE a cappella style! This Valentine’s season, VoCollision will be delighted to melt your loved one’s heart with our smooth vocals and set the dreamy tone for your enchanting evening, wind up your perfect night or even surprise him/her in the middle of your date! For a discussion about performance details and rates, please contact Weijin: 98251900 or email us at vocollision@gmail.com 2)Wondering what to get for your partner this Valentine's Day? Worry no more! Republic Rhapsody, an A Cappella group, hopes to bring you and your partner ajoyful and unforgettable Valentine's Day by singing a love song for yourpartner during the festive season of love.Our package includes singing a...

Verve Enharmonics (VnH), a contemporary mixed-voice a cappella sextet, is looking for an experienced SOPRANO with excellent music-learning ability and a good solo voice. Vocal range of G3 (G below middle C) to C6 preferred. Know more about VnH at www.verve-enharmonics.com ! Contact: Send CV (with a demo if avail.) to info@verve-enharmonics.com . MIXED a cappella group (aged around 18-30) to be formed. Preferbly with a cappella singing experience and basic musical knowledge. Looking for TENOR (able to sing solo and harmonize) and BASS (able to hit a low E) and VP. Send CV or enquiries to Chingmei at acapellarox@yahoo.com.sg ! TONE , runner up at the National A Cappella Championships 2006 (College category) and Singapore's forerunning teen a cappella group is looking for/recruiting their 5th member ! If you are between the age of 16-20 and a Bass, Baritone, Tenor or Vocal Percussionist, TONE wants you! Visit tone-r-us.blogspot.com for more details ! Contact Jeremy at jeremy.hojj...

starting February 2007.... SINGING TECHNIQUE FOR BEGINNER ADULTS Always wanted to sing but think you can't? Think you're tone deaf or worse...that singing lessons are not going to work for you? Think the cost will be really expensive?Let us show you that singing is not just restricted to a select few, or just to something learnt in school, and that the cost can be very affordable. Best of all, let us show you how our small group singing class and coaching can ensure you receive proper and personal attention all the way, giving you the foundation and renewed inspiration to continue singing and practising throughout life as an enjoyable form of artistic expression. Our brand new beginner singing class for adults will start on February 28th 2006 for a total of 8 lessons, every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm till 9.00pm. Enrolment is strictly limited to 5 and less, which makes possible : - personalised attention but at the cost of a group rate- not just singing but singing coaching ...

Budak Pantai will be singing in February at their usual venue at blue Moo located at the rooftop of YMCA Orchard (above 9th floor, beside the swimming pool). Date: 9 Feb 2007 (Friday) Time: 7.30pm Venue: blue Moo cafe Price: $12 per person $10 (students showing student pass) Free (children 6 years and below) Book your seats through the blue Moo website ~ http://www.bluemoo.com.sg !

Happy Chinese New Year to all of you! For The A Cappella Society Alex & Angie Sassarak 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: THE A CAPPELLA CHOIR OF VILLACH Sat 9 June, 7.30pm, UCC Hall During the four decades of its existence as a mixed choir, the A-cappella Choir of Villach has worked on and performed significant works from religious andsecular choral literature covering all periods of European music. The choir's appearance in concerts, radio and television broadcasts along with its recordsand CDs has ensured the accessibility of its music to a wide circle of listeners. Monteverdi , Vesper to Maria, Bach, St Matthew Passion and St John Passion and the Mass in B minor, cantatas and motets from Bach and Schütz, Mozart, Requiem, Haydn's Creation and The Seasons, Mendelssohn's Oratorio, Elijah, Handel's Messiah,Orff's Carmina Burana, masses from ...

Below is an extract from a recent email from Leslie of Upbeat.... Hi all, Hope everyone is having a good 2007 so far. UpBeat will be performing at the Esplanade Indoor Concourse tomorrow ( 22 Jan ) and Tuesday evening ( 23 Jan ), 7.30 and 8.30pm on both days, a selection of a cappella broadway tunes. It will be the same programme for all 4 sessions so do come watch this free performance after work/school if you are available. Thank you for your support and encouragement and we hope to see you sometime over the next 2 days! Cheers! Leslie

KEY ELEMENTS , the jazz a cappella group who had a masterclass with Swedish group The Real Group will be performing at blue Moo at the last week of January. Online reservation for seats is open via the blue Moo website: http://www.bluemoo.com.sg . Key Elements Date: 26 Jan 2007 (Friday) Venue: blue Moo , rooftop of YMCA Orchard (above the 9th floor, next to the swimming pool) Time: from 7.30pm Entrance fee: $12 each person , $10 for those with student passes , free for children 6 years and below. Check the blue Moo website for further info.

During the workshop conducted by the Real Group (only three of its members), the participants did a short round exercise of physical and vocal warmups which are important to preparing the body for singing. 2 groups were involved in the masterclass - Republic Rhapsody (hailed from Republic Chorale) and local jazz a cappella mixed sextet, Key Elements. It proved to be insightful as three of The Real Group members shared their experiences and singing techniques. The participants had no qualms in throwing question after question such as how they sing or even practice. The Real Group also taught some tips on how to correct singing notes such as playing a short bar and then the chord a few times. This method was explained by The Real Group as building the singer's confidence which is equally important than just singing. Both Republic Rhapsody and Key Elements underwent on-the-spot correction and indeed both groups sang with tighter sound and sounded better to the participants. In fact, i...

The A Cappella Society Presents THE REAL GROUP ( SWEDEN ) PUBLIC WORKSHOP $20 (exact change please) 10th January 2007, Wednesday 7.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: YMS Arts Centre Auditorium 54 Waterloo Street, Ground Floor Registration table opens at 7pm. For enquiries please email info@a-cappella.org.sg Map: www.yms.org.sg . Please check map for parking spaces. Join members of the world-renowned Swedish vocal band, The Real Group , in an evening filled with exciting possibilities, as they take to the podium in a special workshop presented to you by The A Cappella Society. They will bring their special brand of music and humour so close to you that you will be begging for more. Audience can expect to learn a new song, vocal techniques and will see local a cappella group, Key Elements in action with The Real Group for a masterclass. If you missed their Singaporean debut on the 8th, come join us for this workshop

Shuying from the mixed young a cappella group VoCollision left a tag to say that the group will be performing at Esplanade Waterfront on Fri 5/1/07 at 7.30pm ; and on Sat (6/1) at 10pm . They'll be doing a 45-minute set each night, showcasing a wide range of repertoire from swing jazz, pop-rock, to techno. Do show your support and watch them !

From the Desk of The A Cappella Society ~ JANUARY 2007 Happy New Year from The A Cappella Society! A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas shows in December, singing, organizing or supporting. We had a great time and lots of fun and that would not have been possible without you! Looking ahead to 2007 we have big plans for the society and A Cappella music inSingapore. Starting the year with probably the biggest name in A Cappella, TheReal Group. We hope you will continue supporting us with all our plans and helpgrow the image and impact of vocal music in the country.Our main goal for 2007 is to make A Cappella music a more consistent part of theevents calendar and a more household name in people's minds.Let's make it another year of great A Cappella development for Singapore! For The A Cappella Society Alex & Angie Sassarak www.a-cappella.org.sg * These updates are correct to our best knowledge. Should there be any errors, kindly note that they are non-...

I went to the final instalment on 29 Dec 2006, 9.30p.m slot of the 4 time slots of Esplanade's Late Nite series at Esplande Recital Studio - Budak Pantai Unplucked . Budak Pantai wanted to bring in the intimate atmosphere as in their regular performing venue, blue Moo (a virtual cafe located at the rooftop of YMCA Orchard). As I entered the recital studio, the stage had this retro disco ball hanging with some toy displays which makes you wonder what Budak Pantai is up to as they sometimes have unpredictable antics. Budak Pantai opened the show with a R&B-flavoured Hokkien tune in Ai Piah Jia Eh Ya which may remind you of David Tao's R&B version of Wang Chun Feng . Budak enagaged the audience with their groaners and fun poking at each other (such as Joe pointing to his and Gordon's heads). Songs such as All Rice , Abuden (one of Budak's signature songs and written by Joe as lead) offered the slapstick humor which had the audience entertained and fits of laughte...