A Festival Extra - Yellowjackets and Friends!

我們很高興宣佈今屆無伴奏合唱節會有另一隊來自美國的隊伍參與，他們就是Yellowjackets and Friends！
We are very happy to announce the arrival of an ADDITIONAL a cappella group from the USA for the Hong Hong 2012 International a cappella Festival: Yellowjackets and Friends!

提到Yellowjackets，如果大家有看過美國國家廣播電視公司的無伴奏合唱比賽節目「The Sing-Off」，相信對這隊來自美國羅切斯特大學的五人男子組合Yellowjackets一定不會陌生，以下是他們在比賽中的片段：
If you've watched Season Three of NBC's 'The Sing-Off', you'll definitely know the faces of Yellowjackets and Friends: five of its members performed as part of the University of Rochester Yellowjackets:


這次和他們一起到香港為我們表演的，還有在Urban Method中負責人聲敲擊的Richard Steighner，他精湛的口技，一定能提升整個演出的可觀性。
You should also know Richard, who was the vocal percussionist of the group Urban Method:


另一位要向大家推介的就是Christopher Diaz，他的來頭可不小，Christopher不單在The Sing-Off節目中負責編曲，他亦擔任合唱指導，為一眾參賽者提供訓練。
最後要為大家介紹的就是Reynaldo Deguzman，他當然不只是Yellowjackets的朋友而已，他更是一個舞台劇演員，他飾演過多部著名百老匯音樂劇如灰姑娘等等。
They are joined by Christopher Diaz, one of the arrangers and coaches for The Sing-Off, as well as Reynaldo Deguzman, who has performed on Broadway in numerous lead roles (Hairspray, Little Mermaid, Cinderella). They form a very strong group and are an excellent addition to the Festival!

Yellowjackets and Friends現在經已來到香港到不同的中學與香港學生分享他們唱無伴奏合唱的心得。想親身看到他們的表演，但又不是中學生？不用失望，現在仍有機會。他們將會參與4月1日(星期日)在香港文化中心露天廣場C區舉行的2012無伴奏露天音樂會的演出，記得把握難得的機會，4月1日Yellowjackets and Friends約定你！ https://www.facebook.com/events/362016150505342/
The Yellowjackets and Friends are already in Hong Kong and are currently visiting local secondary schools, but don't worry, you'll be able to see them for free in the 2012 Alfresco a cappella show at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza on April 1! See you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/362016150505342/

Yellowjackets and Friends are:
Aaron Sperber
Christopher Diaz
Daniel Rubenstein
Jamal Moore
Kieran Kriss
Nicholas Wiggins
Reynaldo Deguzman
Richard Steighner

合唱節活動重要通告 Important Festival Notice

由於場地臨時變動，我們決定取消原定於3月30日舉行的2012 無伴奏香港理工大學音樂會 a cappella Showcase，這個消息當然令一班熱愛a cappella的表演隊伍或是觀眾感到失望，因為他們將會錯失一個和不同的參加者和觀眾分享音樂的好機會。在此，我們期望日後有機會再舉辦同類型的音樂會，召集一班本地無伴奏合唱的的精英隊伍聚首一堂，和大家互相交流、分享心得。
Due to venue issues, we are sorry to announce that the March 30 a cappella Showcase (in Hong Kong Polytechnic University) has been cancelled.

大家不用失望，合唱節的其他節目亦一樣精彩! 如果想欣賞本地無伴奏合唱隊伍的演出，在3月25日和4月1日於香港文化中心露天廣場將會有兩場露天音樂會，詳情請即登入以下網址參閱：
Not to worry, there are many more events coming up! In particular, you can enjoy free a cappella concerts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza on March 25 as well as April 1! Visit the links below for more details:

March 25: 2012 國際無伴奏馬拉松音樂會 International a cappella Marathon http://www.facebook.com/events/316454601746195/

April 1: 2012 無伴奏露天音樂會 Alfresco a cappella
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而每年合唱節的重頭戲當然不少得我們在灣仔伊利莎伯體育館所舉辦的2012 國際無伴奏音樂盛典，今年是我們第三個年頭在同一個場館和本港歌手和外國精英隊伍合作，回顧過去兩年的盛況，觀眾每一次熱烈的歡呼聲，都讓我們感受到他們對於音樂的熱愛和追求。
And don't forget the biggest a cappella concert of the year, the 2012 International a cappella Extravaganza on March 31! This is the event's third year, building on the enthusiastic response to the last two concerts in Queen Elizabeth Stadium. You'll be able to hear overseas talent as well as local pop stars in a stadium setting!

提到曾與我們合作的本地歌手，2010年就有王苑之和方大同，不如一起重溫當年的演出片段，勾起大家的回憶：
Here is footage of the 2010 International a cappella Extravaganza, where we performed with Ivana Wong and Khalil Fong:

王菀之 方大同 x HKMM x R.X @2010國際無伴奏音樂盛典

今年，接力為我們擔任無伴奏合唱大使的是謝安琪，她現場演唱的功架相信大家都毋庸置疑，但不知大家對她和我們一起合唱a cappella又有沒有興趣呢？如果想一「聽」我們如何和謝安琪合作的a cappella，就要密切留意我們的2012 國際無伴奏音樂盛典。
This year, our 2012 a cappella Festival Ambassador is local artiste Kay Tse. Her live performances are always enjoyable, but what sparks will fly when she sings a cappella? Find out in the 2012 International a cappella Extravaganza!

March 31: 2012 國際無伴奏音樂盛典 International a cappella Extravaganza
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合唱節還有其他精彩節目，請繼續留意我們的Facebook Page 和 blog。
Keep watching this blog and our Facebook Page for more Festival news!