FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sing A Song, Sing Out Loud And Strong 9 July 2012 – Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) would like to invite budding singers, aged 35 and above, who share a passion for singing and did not have the opportunity to be part of a vocal ensemble. SLO is looking for people who desire to sing, can carry a tune and who want to sing beyond the bathroom. What they will sing Wide, varied and drawn from different styles, cultures, and eclectic mixes so as to keep people interested. There are no strict boundaries. Will they perform Singers will be given opportunities to sing at private and public events, and perhaps even on SLO’s opera platform, such as Opera in the Park and other concerts. Auditions and how is training conducted SLO exercises an open access policy, which means that it is all about having fun and sharing joy of singing as part of the ensemble. Participants are not selected for their choral abilities, as songs will be taught with emphasis on learning by ear. Participants can also progress further to learn a bit of note reading so they can learn more songs and new styles. It is not a technical audition, but a way to determine what voices are available in the group and to assess each person’s potential. Page 1 of 2 Prerequisites Commitment – The group will meet to sing every Saturday from 3 to 5 pm at Waterloo Street, Stamford Arts Centre. Enthusiasm – Singers must be eager and prepared to learn, be adventurous and not be afraid to sing among friends and other group members. Membership fee – There will be a small subscription token of $20 per month. Why is SLO organising another singing group Ms Ng Siew Eng, General Manager: “Time and time again, we have had lots of people who love singing come up to us to share that they could not make it to the Opera Chorus because of higher technical demand and requirements. Over time, we think it is such a pity, so we decided to do something about this interest. Singing has been found to be good for the soul and mental agility as it apparently boosts the immune system, and lifts spirits in the midst of life’s pressures. Singing also helps to create a positive community, and firm and lasting friendships Singers are not selected for their choral abilities but for the sheer joy of making music. It is strictly not a choral group. SLO wants people who are enthusiastic about singing and get the joy of making music together. Aside from being able to bond and create an active community spirit, the choir is good for socializing in a relaxed and unpressured time. We get our inspiration from people who want to sing therefore, we want to provide a platform for such recreation.” To register, please contact Singapore Lyric Opera at 6336 1929. ### For media enquiries, please contact: Nur Haswani Bte Sungit Senior Public Relations Executive Sirius Art Pte Ltd 6488 0154 haswani@siriusart.com.sg Page 2 of 2