Vokal Total
Germany's biggest A Cappella Festival, 17 Oct-13 Dec 2008, 25 concerts featuring 31 groups from Europe and America. 17.10. Die Echten 18.10. cash-n-go 19.10. Pikkardijska Terzija 24.10. Principianti Die A-Cappella-Mix-Night mit: aMuSing, StimmBand und Voicenet 25.10. Terzinfarkt 26.10. Ganz Schön Feist 30.10. Vocal Sampling 31.10. in-Voice 07.11. Cadence 08.11. Martin O. 09.11. Principianti Die A-Cappella-Mix-Night mit: Die Quartbreakers, High Five und Bliss 14.11. Klangbezirk Special Guest: Don Camillo Chor 15.11. Flowalicious 16.11. Rock4 21.11. Voice Male 22.11. Harmony Central 23.11. Viva Voce ? A-Cappella-Boyband 28.11. 4she Special Guest: Herrenbesuch 29.11. maybebop 05.12. Camerata 06.12. Füenf 07.12. VoicesInTime 10.12. Wise Guys 12.12. vocaldente 13.12. U-Bahn Kontrollöre in tiefgefrorenen Frauenkleidern

Imagine Cup Photography Category
We are happy, exited and proud to share that TAS' resident Technical Director, Chan Xiang Ju, who has been tirelessly taking video footage and photographs of most if not all of TAS' activities from the society's inception, has qualified for the finals of Imagine Cup in France and has been awarded an expense paid trip to France for the finals this June. Our well wishes will be with him all the way to France! Xiang ju's blog site http://www.sgsnap.com/?p=39

24th Harmony Sweepstakes
The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival is the premier American showcase for vocal harmony music. The annual national competition draws from hundreds of vocal groups from around the country with regional competitions in eight cities. The winning group from each festival is flown to perform in front of celebrity judges and a sold out house of enthusiastic a cappella fans at the National Finals. 2008 National Champions: Vocaldente. With a rich and varied repertoire covering more than 80 years, they entertain and delight their audience with songs and pieces from the Comedian Harmonists to rock 'n' roll and ABBA, from the big 80s hits to the latest pop, always presented in the gloriously elaborate sound of five professionally educated voices.

The Real A Cappella Festival
For the first time ever, an international a cappella festival in Sweden, hosted by The Real Group - one of the most successful vocal groups in the world. 11-14 September 2008 will be four days of great concerts, entertaining workshops, interesting lectures and unique master classes.

Joint Sound madrigal dinnerwebcast
Jakarta International School's A Cappella group Joint Sound had its bi-annual Madrigal Dinner last weekend. According to Director Larry Detwiler "We had a blast and the kids sounded really good." This link will take you to a video of the highlights of the evening. It's pretty cool, worth a few minutes of viewing and listening to great A Cappella music.
Webcast

'STAR' STRUCK VOCAL GROUP LAUNCHES DEBUT CHRISTMAS ALBUM
AGAPELLA, one of Singapore's biggest independent Christian contemporary *a cappella* vocal groups, launches its debut album 'Follow That Star' this Christmas.
'Follow That Star' was produced by AGAPELLA and accomplished singer-songwriter and composer, Clement Chow.
AGAPELLA is made up of fourteen young professionals, including local award-winning artist Namiko Chan-Takahashi, radio personality Stanley Leong, prize-winning poet Aaron Lee and established food consultant Christopher Tan.
The 14-track album incorporates familiar Christmas carols stylistically arranged to add vocal twinkle to well-known strains. The compilation also includes the Cuban-rhythm-tempered *'De King Is Born'*, *'Testify to Love'*and the evergreen *'I Will Follow Him'* popularised by the movie, Sister Act. This collection rings of smooth jazz, dynamic pop, finger-clicking doo-wop, tight traditional harmonies and even a little bit of old-school soul.
"Producing an album this Christmas has, for us, been spiritually-gratifying," explains Sherman Ong, founder of the group. "We first got together as a bunch of Christians just wanting to share our faith with other people through song. And with the help of some generous sponsors, we now have this awesome opportunity to distil the Christmas message – and the reason why we sing – into a professionally-produced album."
Retailing at $14.90, AGAPELLA's 'Follow That Star' is now on sale at HMV, Sembawang Music Centre, Gramophone, CD_RAMA, Life Bookshop, Trumpet Praise and other good music stores.
This Christmas, AGAPELLA will be spreading its brand of music throughout Singapore from the heartlands to Orchard Road. AGAPELLA will also be carolling two evenings (20 th & 21st Dec) at the Esplanade.