Dear friends, if you're free on 16th September, pleae come and support me, I'll be performing with Consonance, an amateur youth choir. Details below. Hope to see you there!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Monday, August 07, 2006
Key Elements @ Blue Moo
Dear all,
Key Elements will be performing in August ! Yup, right at the heart of the city at the YMCA Orchard. So do come and support us.
Blue Moo is a cool cafe joint at the rooftop of the YMCA@Orchard. No alcoholic beverages are served but they have some pretty innovative drinks that will make you crave for more ! So for an alternative evening, why not unwind under the stars with cool drinks and cool jazz....
blue Moo will be in action in August ! This time we will be featuring a new local vocal group - Key Elements (KE) at blue Moo on 25 Aug 2006 ! KE formed in 2001 and hails from well-known groups like In-A-Chord, Inpromptu, In Transit and Bcoz. KE also uses largely original arrangements by 3 of its members who are prolific arranagers themselves. For more info on KE, visit their website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com
Reservation of seats will be open on Aug 12 via email or log on to our website http://www.bluemoo.com.sg for booking details.
Come support us ! Visit the Blue Moo website and make your bookings quick ! If you want to find out more about Key Elements, come visit our website
Dear all,
Key Elements will be performing in August ! Yup, right at the heart of the city at the YMCA Orchard. So do come and support us.
Blue Moo is a cool cafe joint at the rooftop of the YMCA@Orchard. No alcoholic beverages are served but they have some pretty innovative drinks that will make you crave for more ! So for an alternative evening, why not unwind under the stars with cool drinks and cool jazz....
blue Moo will be in action in August ! This time we will be featuring a new local vocal group - Key Elements (KE) at blue Moo on 25 Aug 2006 ! KE formed in 2001 and hails from well-known groups like In-A-Chord, Inpromptu, In Transit and Bcoz. KE also uses largely original arrangements by 3 of its members who are prolific arranagers themselves. For more info on KE, visit their website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com
Reservation of seats will be open on Aug 12 via email or log on to our website http://www.bluemoo.com.sg for booking details.
Come support us ! Visit the Blue Moo website and make your bookings quick ! If you want to find out more about Key Elements, come visit our website
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Choral Singing Exam
Today is the day of reckoning, "The Voices in the Garden" aka the Serangoon Garden Secondary choir went for their very first ABRSM choral singing examination. The exam was held at the YMS Arts Centre, Waterloo Street, and they were the last choir of the day. And they did well. I was very happy with their performance. They made me very proud.
To see photos click here
Today is the day of reckoning, "The Voices in the Garden" aka the Serangoon Garden Secondary choir went for their very first ABRSM choral singing examination. The exam was held at the YMS Arts Centre, Waterloo Street, and they were the last choir of the day. And they did well. I was very happy with their performance. They made me very proud.
To see photos click here
Monday, July 17, 2006
Thursday, July 13, 2006
TIRED
These few days have been crazy, packed to the brim with performances, gigs, work. Tuesday was a super long day, had choir practice from 10-12, then a gig with Key Elements at Beatty Secondary School from 12:30 - 1:30, then down to St Nick's for rehearsal in the afternoon and off to conference hall for choral presentation. Here are some snapshots of the choral presentation.
Am glad it's over. After the show, we proceeded to Lau pa sat for dinner, and was met with a very aggressive satay-man who convinced us to sit down at table 14. And we ordered satay and sting-ray and fishball soup. The satay was still ok, but the stingray and fishball soup CMI (cannot make it), the stingray was tasteless and the sambal was just weak, the fishballs tasted synthetic and soup had way too much MSG in it. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the service was terrible, first he brought the soup and didn't give us soup spoons, so we asked for it and he came back with with only 2 where there are 5 of us! The dinner was completely unsatisfactory, not to mention that it was humid and sticky. Upset.
Anyway, Wednesday ain't any better coz of the relief teaching in the morning followed by 3 hours of choir in the afternoon. Was rather stoned when I get to SGS. Choir practice didn't go so well, people were tired and unfocused. The choir did ensemble work and clearly half of the choir didn't do their homework and the ensemble got really painful and I was losing patience. And the mood became tense and practice became very unproductive. Perhaps I am losing my touch, or perhaps I am just not cut out for the job.
A student asked me if I am unhappy. I am glad she asked, coz I was so blinded and failed to realise it myself, and that set me thinking about what is it I am unhappy about, I am still trying to fathom. I think perhaps I need is a vacation to recharge. What moved me was her sincerity and sheer passion and I thank God for people like that who makes me believe that life is worth living for. She cares for the choir alot and for people around her.
These few days have been crazy, packed to the brim with performances, gigs, work. Tuesday was a super long day, had choir practice from 10-12, then a gig with Key Elements at Beatty Secondary School from 12:30 - 1:30, then down to St Nick's for rehearsal in the afternoon and off to conference hall for choral presentation. Here are some snapshots of the choral presentation.
Am glad it's over. After the show, we proceeded to Lau pa sat for dinner, and was met with a very aggressive satay-man who convinced us to sit down at table 14. And we ordered satay and sting-ray and fishball soup. The satay was still ok, but the stingray and fishball soup CMI (cannot make it), the stingray was tasteless and the sambal was just weak, the fishballs tasted synthetic and soup had way too much MSG in it. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the service was terrible, first he brought the soup and didn't give us soup spoons, so we asked for it and he came back with with only 2 where there are 5 of us! The dinner was completely unsatisfactory, not to mention that it was humid and sticky. Upset.
Anyway, Wednesday ain't any better coz of the relief teaching in the morning followed by 3 hours of choir in the afternoon. Was rather stoned when I get to SGS. Choir practice didn't go so well, people were tired and unfocused. The choir did ensemble work and clearly half of the choir didn't do their homework and the ensemble got really painful and I was losing patience. And the mood became tense and practice became very unproductive. Perhaps I am losing my touch, or perhaps I am just not cut out for the job.
A student asked me if I am unhappy. I am glad she asked, coz I was so blinded and failed to realise it myself, and that set me thinking about what is it I am unhappy about, I am still trying to fathom. I think perhaps I need is a vacation to recharge. What moved me was her sincerity and sheer passion and I thank God for people like that who makes me believe that life is worth living for. She cares for the choir alot and for people around her.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
GIG UPDATE
Dear friends, readers,
Key Elements will be performing in this year's Arts Festival Fringe at RAFFLES CITY atrium on the following dates and times:
Sunday, 11th June, 1pm
Wednesday, 14th June, 7pm
ADMISSION FREE!
Come and enjoy the lush harmonies and sensational rhythms of a cappella music with Key Elements as we bring you familiar pop favourites as well as jazz standards, all given a refreshing KE treatment, made possible by our very own in-house arrangers - Jason Ong & Benedict Goh.
The elements are -
Susanna (Susannite) - Mezzo-soprano
Hui Lian (Huilium) - Alto
Benedict (Benedite) - Tenor / arranger & part-time beat-boxer
Kim Beng (Kimbium) - Tenor / resident diva
Jason (Jasonium) - Baritone / resident slave-driver, arranger & beat-boxer
Vaughan (Vaughanese) - Bass / arranger
Visit our website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com
Hope to see you there!
Dear friends, readers,
Key Elements will be performing in this year's Arts Festival Fringe at RAFFLES CITY atrium on the following dates and times:
Sunday, 11th June, 1pm
Wednesday, 14th June, 7pm
ADMISSION FREE!
Come and enjoy the lush harmonies and sensational rhythms of a cappella music with Key Elements as we bring you familiar pop favourites as well as jazz standards, all given a refreshing KE treatment, made possible by our very own in-house arrangers - Jason Ong & Benedict Goh.
The elements are -
Susanna (Susannite) - Mezzo-soprano
Hui Lian (Huilium) - Alto
Benedict (Benedite) - Tenor / arranger & part-time beat-boxer
Kim Beng (Kimbium) - Tenor / resident diva
Jason (Jasonium) - Baritone / resident slave-driver, arranger & beat-boxer
Vaughan (Vaughanese) - Bass / arranger
Visit our website at http://www.i-lurve-ke.com
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
It's amazing, Mozart's Queen of Night from 'The Magic Flute' like you've never seen before:
CLICK HERE!
Enjoy!
CLICK HERE!
Enjoy!
Monday, May 01, 2006
Had a photohunt today, originally wanted to catch sunrise, but missed it. Made a trip down to punggol beach anyway and took some shots. Here are a few samplers-
and found this guy resting in the shade
On my way home I met Whiskers, the friendly neighbourhood cat, then I went trigger happy.
And in the afternoon, got some more shots from changi beach, again, here are a few teasers-
to look at the full album visit - http://www.flickr.com/photos/corcovado20
Oh and Happy Labour Day!
and found this guy resting in the shade
On my way home I met Whiskers, the friendly neighbourhood cat, then I went trigger happy.
And in the afternoon, got some more shots from changi beach, again, here are a few teasers-
to look at the full album visit - http://www.flickr.com/photos/corcovado20
Oh and Happy Labour Day!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Vox Humana had a concert on Sunday 23 April 2006 at the Victoria Concert Hall. It has been hardly 2 years that Vox Humana began its foray into singing a cappella music. The evening's repertoire is a showcase of the variety of music that they have been exposed to and also an opportunity to learn something valuable about art and its performance. Thanks to their choral director, Mr Gregory Chen. Here are some pictures of their rehearsal and concert:
Thursday, April 20, 2006
BREAKING NEWS!
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Primary choir achived a GOLD award for Central Judging in this year's SYF! It's the choir's first gold ever, these five months of hard work has really paid off, thanks to all the dedication of choristers, teachers, parents, school management, accompanist and friends. WE MADE IT!
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' Primary choir achived a GOLD award for Central Judging in this year's SYF! It's the choir's first gold ever, these five months of hard work has really paid off, thanks to all the dedication of choristers, teachers, parents, school management, accompanist and friends. WE MADE IT!
Monday, April 17, 2006
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Memoirs of Consonance
Looking back at the days where I started with Consonance, we have gone through quite a lot - workshop with Mike Brewer, christmas carolling, "Listening" and have performed at places like Harbourfront, Esplanade, Europa Country Club and Victoria Concert Hall. It's been a wonderful journey for me and seeing how Consonance has grown in so many ways, I am glad. I've just uploaded a bunch of photos on My Flickr so that you can all share in my experience. Have fun!
-Corcovado20
Looking back at the days where I started with Consonance, we have gone through quite a lot - workshop with Mike Brewer, christmas carolling, "Listening" and have performed at places like Harbourfront, Esplanade, Europa Country Club and Victoria Concert Hall. It's been a wonderful journey for me and seeing how Consonance has grown in so many ways, I am glad. I've just uploaded a bunch of photos on My Flickr so that you can all share in my experience. Have fun!
-Corcovado20
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
It's me birthday!
Hi, once again, I'm back here after a long hiatus. Actually there's just too much going on that I don't know where to start updating from, so I end up not updating. But today was a special day, and I had a pleasant surprise by my kids at Bishan Park Secondary. They bought me a richly sinful chocolate cake (yummmmms!) and a uber cool card filled with their well wishes and scribbles :) I'm really very touched by their thoughtfulness and for planning this surprise. I wasn't expecting it.
They switched off the lights for atmosphere, isn't it romantic?
glittering candlelight
Now doesn't it delectable? It really pampers my tastebuds.
Thank you Le Voci Entro for making this day a special one for me :)
Hi, once again, I'm back here after a long hiatus. Actually there's just too much going on that I don't know where to start updating from, so I end up not updating. But today was a special day, and I had a pleasant surprise by my kids at Bishan Park Secondary. They bought me a richly sinful chocolate cake (yummmmms!) and a uber cool card filled with their well wishes and scribbles :) I'm really very touched by their thoughtfulness and for planning this surprise. I wasn't expecting it.
They switched off the lights for atmosphere, isn't it romantic?
glittering candlelight
Now doesn't it delectable? It really pampers my tastebuds.
Thank you Le Voci Entro for making this day a special one for me :)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
HAPPY BELATED VALENTINE'S DAY
Dear readers of corcovado20.blogspot, sorry for the hiatus, this period very busy and got no inspiration to update. But here I am once again, January has been a rather hectic month, with all the rush for sec one orientation and CNY and what-have-
yous. Here's a bit of flash-back on what's happened in my life during the past month.
until this point i'm so tired, u have to go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/corcovado20 to see for yourself :)
Dear readers of corcovado20.blogspot, sorry for the hiatus, this period very busy and got no inspiration to update. But here I am once again, January has been a rather hectic month, with all the rush for sec one orientation and CNY and what-have-
yous. Here's a bit of flash-back on what's happened in my life during the past month.
until this point i'm so tired, u have to go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/corcovado20 to see for yourself :)
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