ACF Clubs
SMU VOIX
ABOUT US
SMU VOIX is SMU’s premier A Cappella club comprising passionate singers and vocal percussionists that seek to achieve greatness in the art form. Using only our voices, we are highly dedicated to presenting performances of high professionalism and entertainment value. Having emerged as champions in the Singapore A Cappella Championships amongst many other A Cappella groups, SMU VOIX continues to strive for excellence and quality in our performance, bringing joy to whoever hears us within the campus and beyond.
KEY EVENTS
- XOXO Valentine’s Day Dedication (February)
- SMU VOIX showcase (March)
- A Cappella Championships (July)
- Do You A Cappella (DYAC) annual production (September)
- VOIX Cohesion & ExCo Elections (October)
REACH OUT TO US
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OUR TRAINING
| Day | Mondays | Thursdays | Saturdays* |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | |
| Venue | TBC | ||
*Additional only for performance preparation/when necessary.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- University Student Life Awards - Bronze (2022,2023)
- University Student Life Awards - Silver (2019, 2020, 2021)
- 4-time A Cappella Championship Champions (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022)
OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION
HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
There are 2 rounds of auditions. The first round is an individual audition where you sing a song of your choice for us, followed by a short interview. Shortlisted applicants will then be sorted into groups for the second audition round, where you will learn and perform an a cappella piece with your group.
“I joined SMU VOIX because I wanted to try acapella and I saw that SMU VOIX had many interesting events and productions such as DYAC that seemed so fun and cool!
The people here are like family <3 It’s always so enjoyable singing and doing fun crazy things together and it makes my University life so fulfilling with nice memories to look back on.”
- Stephanie Tan, School of Business Year 2, Member
“I joined SMU VOIX because I really loved singing and I came when looking up CCAs in SMU, I came across the Valentine’s Day event, XOXO which was one of SMU VOIX’s signature events and thought it was so CUTE and really wanted to be a part of such a fun way to spread joy!”
- Donavan Bay, School of Accountancy Year 2, Member
FAQ
Nope! Everyone is welcomed to come down for auditions and be part of the club!
We cover a wide range of genres from pop music to songs from musicals.
Most of our members do not have experience performing on stage and some of them even come from sports CCAs!
Wendy Tan is a vocal coach and qualified music teacher who graduated from the Trinity College of London. She is also a Mentor Level Vocal Coach under the Institute of Vocal Advancement USA. With over 40 years of combined musical and coaching experience, Wendy’s advanced knowledge in vocal pedagogy and musical styles has proven to deliver quick and lasting results in vocal competency and performing skills. Some of the works she was involved in as a vocal coach include:
- Wengie’s singles “Bitter”, “11-11”, “Tight Rope”, “Trust Issues”, “Ghost” (2022)
- Wengie’s singles “Empire” “Thing You Want” (2021)
- New Creation Church Virtual Choir Projects (2020-2022)
- Rriley’s Single “Burn” (2019)
- Child Aid 2018 (Singapore Press Holdings, 2018)
- The Forbidden City (2017)
- The Sam Willow’s TakeHeart SG Tour (2016)
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Bryan Halim is a vocal coach who graduated from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the Institute of Vocal Advancement. With 15 years of combined performing and coaching experience, he was the vocal coach for the annual ChildAid Concert in 2018 directed by Dick Lee. He also served as the music director and vice-president of SMU VOIX from 2015 to 2016.
Bryan is also a content creator (@Halimkopi) under the Hepmil Creators’ Network. Known for his song parodies, Bryan has worked with clients like Universal Music Group, Temasek Foundation, KFC and many more to create videos which have garnered more than 8 million views on TikTok.
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Gino is a highly talented and respected dancer and choreographer in Singapore’s commercial dance industry. His unique style and exceptional skills have earned him a reputation for excellence, and he has worked with some of the most reputable establishments in the industry, such as Wildrice, Dream Academy, Mediacorp, Cake Theatre, among others.
Gino’s contributions to the Singapore dance scene are significant, and his exceptional talent has been recognized through his involvement in various critically acclaimed performances such as “Pinocchio” (2022), “Dim Sum Dollies: Still Steam!” (2022), “Kumar Locksdown” (2022), and “Berani Nyanyi” (2022). He is highly versatile, able to create works for various mediums, including music videos, entertainment events, TV shows, concerts, musical theatre productions, and more.
Lastly, two of Gino’s biggest achievements include being chosen to assist in directing SIFA’s Ceremonial Enactments held at the Esplanade Theatre in May 2022, and to be the resident choreographer to SMU VOIX, Singapore’s undefeated Acachamps.
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