International A Cappella Competition Graz, Austria
vokal.total15th - 19th of July 2025
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Who We Are
aboutThe a cappella scene has its annual meeting in Graz to compete for the highly coveted Ward Swingle Awards. In this week, where so many a cappella enthusiasts meet, you can feel the spirit of community over competition. Even the audience can feel this positive atmosphere and is surprised again and again be the versatility of the human voice. vokal.total is more than a competition. We represent the diversity and joy of music. We are a steppingstone into a career in the music business. The whole team, easy to recognize by their red t-shirts, define the success of our competition. Together we inspire the a cappella world to more creativity, passion and friendship. Through our years of experience, our reliable and high quality work we want to be a platform across cultures to build international bridges and strengthen the sense of solidarity.
Stay tuned for more information on our workshops, program, and participating groups!
What, When and Where!?
programA week of many great events is waiting for you in Graz! Here is a list for you to keep track of what we’ve planned.
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For our participating Groups we organize concerts in different places all over Styria. This gives our international guests the chance to see the beautiful countrysides and to get a taste of Austria. The joyful spirit of vokal.total gets carried along!
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newsThe yodel is one of the most remarkable forms of Alpine folk music and has become a true expression of pure joy! Yodel teacher Olivia Koland‘s goal is „to bring yodeling into the world as something joyful and to give people their voices back.“ ⛰️❤️ Date: Saturday, July 19th 2025, 11.45-13.15 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
Learning a whole vocal arrangement with a completely new choir in only 2.5 hours of rehearsing? Absolutely possible in this workshop! Choir director, arranger, teacher and vocal coach Andrea Figallo is going to work with you on Jacob Collier’s “Little Blue” in a four part arrangement for singers of all levels. 🩵 Date: Saturday, July 19th 2025, 9.00-11.30 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
Dive into the Anatomy, Physiology, Acoustics and Perception of Voice so you can learn to not only hear but also feel and see your voice. Singer, composer and vocal coach Patrik Thurner will teach you about different vocal colors and voice qualities that can open up another tool box for your singing. 🗣️ Date: Friday, July 18th 2025, 13.45-15.15 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
How do I playfully and singfully arrive at sound ideas? How do I train my ears to blend wonderfully? Matthias Becker, choir conductor and musicologist, will provide you with countless ideas for practicing alone or together in a vocal ensemble. Sing, listen! 👂🏻 Date: Friday, July 18th 2025, 13.45-15.15 Place: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Konservatorium, Griesgasse 27, 8020 Graz Price: 30€ Sign up via our website!
The Honorable Jury
juryParticipating Groups
groupsWe are looking forward to welcoming the following groups at vokal.total.2025
Time To Say Thank You!
supporters and co-operationsWe are very thankful for the generous support from: