Upon stepping in the Esplanade Recital studio, it was pretty much a full house last night, a concert attended by friends and fans alike. I came as a supporter of local a cappella with my friend in delightful expectation of what repertoire jazz-infused a cappella group Key Elements [KE] could come up with. As expected , KE opened with their signature jazz-tinged arranged of I'm Beginning To See The Light . However, the audience truly warmed up to KE when they mentioned their stint and the song which they could not reach pass the 1st stanza at the Hokkien Huay Kuan with a cutesy choreography. In fact, I was rather impressed with the simplistic jazz take of a familiar Hokkien classic 一人一半 Jit Lang Jit Pua as sang by Jason Ong, the songwriter-arranger of the group. Yes, that song had the audience hooting in laughter. Not only that, the audience were amusingly prompted by the KE "girls" [ Susanna and Hui Lian] to be screaming fans when the "boys" of KE [ Vaughn, Ki...

Late Nite @ Esplanade: Firsts with Key Elements 29 May 2009 Fri, 9.30pm Esplanade Recital Studio Aptly entitled Firsts , the concert represents many firsts for this captivating sextet, as each song that they’ll be offering represents a milestone in the ensemble’s musical journey. I’m Beginning to See the Light is Key Elements’ first attempt at creating a jazz combo sound, complete with 12-bar scat solos for each member, and 《 一人一半 》 and 《 拢是为了你 》 are the first two Hokkien songs they performed as part of the Hokkien Huay Kuan’s November 2008 event. After two sold-out concerts at home, notable international performances in Genting Highlands, Jakarta, Taiwan and Seoul, and two recordings under its belt, Key Elements will dazzle audiences with its inimitable arrangements and tight vocal harmonies. Only few tickets left, secure your seat now at SISTIC!

Come down to celebrate Peranakan Museum's 1st birthday! There will be lots of food, dancing and entertainment! Vocaluptuous will be doing Two 15-mins sets at 2.15pm and 3.30pm. Do come and catch the group in action in the museum, ground floor lobby!!

Ngee Ann Polytechnic [NP] choir will be having a public performance at NAFA Lee Foundation Theatre on 26 April 2009, Sunday. Please give them your support! Each ticket costs $10. Do refer to the poster above or drop by the NP choir blog ~ http://np-choir.blogspot.com for more info !

SPH Gift Of Music - A Cappellah! "For something inspirational!" Pure voice - see how local groups do it without instruments. Ranging from the highly popular Budak Pantai, to the leading all female group Nanu, local jazz a cappella group Blue Intentions as well as the energetic TAS Youth Voices, this Good Friday weekend will celebrate life with inspiration songs and vivacious characters. When ? Fri Apr 10 2009 (Budak Pantai, 7.30-8.15pm), Sat Apr 11 (Blue Intentions, 10pm), Sun Apr 12 (Blue Intentions, 8.30pm) Where? Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

SPH Gift Of Music - A Cappellah! "For something inspirational!" Feat. Budak Pantai When ? Friday, April 10 Time ? 7:30pm - 8:15pm Where: Esplanade :: Outdoor Theatre

After staging two sell-out concerts (“ Jazz at the Movies ” in Nov 2005 at Victoria Concert Hall and “Jazz for the Record” in Oct 2007 at Young Musicians’ Society), “Firsts” will be the a cappella group’s third ticketed event since its formation in 2001. “Firsts” represents many – pardon the pun – firsts for Singapore’s premier vocal ensemble, as each song that they’ll be offering represents a milestone in the sextet’s musical journey: ‘I’m Beginning to See the Light’ is Key Elements’ first attempt at creating a jazz combo sound, complete with 12-bar scat solos for each member; Shayne Ward’s ‘Breathless’ will be the first time the tenor will sing as high as the soprano; and ‘一人一半’ and ‘拢是为了你’ are two songs they first performed for the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan concert in Nov 2008. So get your ticket, get on board and join Key Elements as they take you on this delightful and extraordinary trip! Tickets at $25 are available from all SISTIC counters, as well as from the Esplanade ticket...

Hi everyone! Hope you are settling well into your third month of this year! We have our upcoming concert very soon- Vocal Mania 2009 right up on 9 March at TRCC. We would love to have you there to enjoy A Cappella music with us! Please scroll down for more information, as well as other programmes and courses for you to indulge in. ......................................... Your team at The A Cappella Society 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) WHAT’S NEW VOCAL MANIA 2009 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. If you are keen to sign your choir up for this opportunity, please write to us at conta...

Hi folks I've recently watched Pink Panther 2 which is silly funny [ not too sure if you agree...] & also watch an a cappella version of the Pink Panther theme by Bobby McFerrin [ the singer who sang the famed Don't Worry Be Happy] on Youtube ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr7Y09tTbgc

Kent Ridge A Cappella [KRA] performing on the 25th and 26th of February at the Esplanade Concourse (7.15pm & 8.15pm on both days), where they’ll be bringing to you some jazz and blues pieces ! Then on the 18th of March, KRA will be at Amplitude, a FREE combined concert featuring choirs and a cappella groups from the NUS Halls of Residence. Finally, KRA’s annual concert in-hall on 24th March !

Hey one and all… Peter Huang of now defunct group Skritch had recently begun initial plans to organize the 6th edition of the aka a cappella concert. please join the signup group for the latest updates as they develop… The 6th edition of the aka a cappella concert is finally here. It will be held in Jan 2010. We hope to get as many aka fans to signup and come for the concert .Do join the AKA 6 Facebook group @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48835736499 for further updates.AKA A CAPPELLA 6 concert” under groups… hope to see u guys there!

Dear friends Here's an email snippet from the e-news from TAS as follows... Hi everyone! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at The A Cappella Society! One week to go to our A Cappella workshop as part of Esplanade's Bitesize series. There are still a few tickets left at SISTIC, so come and join us at The Esplanade for a fun post-Xmas family outing to experience first hand how those wonderful Christmas carols are put together! If you're up early on 24 December , make sure to tune in to 938Live's Breakfast Club at 7a m, and listen to our own Director Angelina Choo chit-chatting about A Cappella music. As this year comes to an end, we want to express our thanks for all your support for A Cappella. We will continue working towards a growing presence and influence of A Cappella in the arts scene in 09 and hope to see you at our programmes! With thanks, -- The A Cappella Society www.a-cappella.org.sg

Esplanade Presents: Bitesize - A Cappella 101 with The A Cappella Society 27 Dec 2008 Sat , 2pm Esplanade Rehearsal Studio $15 via SISTIC website or outlets TAS website : http://www.a-cappella.org.sg Come learn how a cappella groups do it without musical instruments and try it out for yourself! This two hr workshop is conducted by Angelina Choo, Director of the a cappella Youth Voices and the newly set-up TAS Children’s Pop Choir. An Arts Manager by training, she has been performing in choirs since she was six and has been instrumental in the development of Singapore’s a cappella scene through her training, performance and outreach programmes at the society. She continues to pursue a cappella singing through Nanu and new Jazz a cappella group, TAS Singers.

Dear folks, SPH MediaBox is organising a talentime. Attractive prizes of up to $8k can be won at this competition. Poster is as above.

Dear folks Budak Pantai will be singing along with another artistes at the upcoming Harmony for Humanity concert this week. Date: 16 Nov 2008 Sun Time: 7 - 10pm Venue: Open space outside Tampines Mall More info @ Budak website : http://www.budakpantai.com

Dear Singers, The A Cappella Society is happy to present Vocal Mania 2008 , a choral cum a cappella concert to be held at the Singapore Conference Hall on the 10th of November, in support of presenting more performance opportunities to local youth choirs in larger venues and allowing them to explore a variety of acoustic settings and of course, to perform for a sizable audience. Perhaps you and your friends may appreciate an evening outing to a concert that will showcase not only traditional choral works but also pop a cappella? We would definitely love to have you at the concert. This year, we present a range of established choirs in performance and they will present a host of songs from different musical genres. The stars of the evening are: St Andrew's Secondary School Choir Christ Church Secondary School Choir Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Choir Pasir Ris Secondary School Choir FajarCappella TAS Youth Voices TAS Voices DETAILS: Date: 10 November 2008 Monday Time: 7...

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on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm. Key Elements will be singing at the Singapore International A Cappella Festival on 18 October 2008. Limited discounted tickets at $30 (plus $2 venue charge) available through Vaughan. Event: A Cappella Festival - Jazz Night What: Concert (public) Starring: Key Elements Date: Saturday, October 18 2008 Time: 7:30pm ~ 10:30pm Where: Arts House To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=37743231421 Hi all, Here's an emailed update from Hui Lian from Key Elements as below: Heads up ! Key Elements will be performing at the A Cappella Festival Jazz Night at The Arts House on 18 Oct 2008 (evening). We will be anchoring the second half of the concert, so please do come and give us your support. Tickets will be on sale soon, so save the date ! Will get back to you on the details. Thanks ! Hui Lian

Posted by: "Khairul Afwan" khairul.afwan@gmail.com on artscommunity yahoo grp. Hi guys,Juz-B is currently looking for a malay bass and baritone singer. Interested parties, please call Nawfa at 9-1214964 to arrange a meeting. * Don't have to be able to read notes * Inexperience in singing a cappella is not a problem * Able to sing/harmonize would be a plus * Prefer those who have completed National Service (those who have not may still apply) * FOR THOSE WHO KNOWS OF SOMEBODY WHO HAS A VERY DEEP SOUNDING BASS VOICE DO INTRODUCE US TO HIM Best regards,Nawfa (Juz-B) About Juz-B Probably one of the most popular and well-known bands coming out from Channel U's "Superband" competition. Juz-B's niche is in the fact that this all-malay a cappella group sings mandarin songs throughout the whole competition which is definitely an eye-opener and acrowd puller during its "Superband" days. It could also be said that Juz-B was the PIONEER group/performer th...

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