10/26 (Sat.) Taiwan Contemporary A Cappella Competition-Youth Category & Open Category
  10/28 (Mon.) Gala Concert
  10/15-10/28 International Vocal Band Tour Concert



Taiwan Contemporary A Cappella Competition - Youth Category & Open Category

Date Venue Category Competition Groups
10/26 (Sat.)
13:30~21:00
National Taiwan
University of
Science and
Technology -
RB-105 Lecture
Hall
Youth Category 1. Paiwanpella
2. Acaholic
3. Dream Chasers
4. Fun Music Vocal Band
5. Meet Vocal Band
6. Middle Division Team
7. Baucappella
8. InNaluwan Vocal Group
9. Blue in Disguise
10. Popphonesingers
Open Category 1. Rheology
2. Xiu Li Ji
3. Space's Letter Acappella Group
4. After School
5. Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers
6. Deafening Silence
7. OBC Vocal Band
8. InNaluwan Vocal Group
9. You Can Hear Us Vocal Band
10. LaBee
Demonstration
Group
To Be Continued

Gala Concert

Date Venue Performance Group
10/28 (Mon.)19:30

Taipei Zhongshan Halll
-Zhongzheng Auditorium

AORA/Sweden

 

International Vocal Band Tour Concert
Group:AORA/Sweden

NO. Date Time Venue Entry Method
1 10/15 (Tue.) 17:30

China Medical University /
Center for Humanities and the Arts

Special Session for Teachers and Students
2 10/16 (Wed.) 19:00

National Dong Hwa University / Concert Hall, College of the Arts

Free Admission
3 10/17 (Thu.) 19:00

Taichung Jazz Festival / Taichung People's Square

Free Admission
4 10/18 (Fri) 19:00

Yilan Performing Arts Center

Ticket Required from OPENTIX
5 10/21 (Mon) 19:20

Cheng Shiu University / Fan-Shaped Plaza of the Humanities Building

Free Admission
6 10/22 (Tue.) 17:00

Shu-Te University / Fan-Shaped Plaza

Free Admission
7 10/23 (Wed.) 19:00

Chang Gung University / The 2nd Medical Science Building, International Conference Hall

Special Session for
Teachers and Students
8 10/24 (Thu.) 14:10

Hsinchu County Tzu Chiang Junior High School / Cultural Center(2F)

Special Session for
Teachers and Students
9 10/26 (Sat) 14:00 Taoyuan Public Performance Hall Free Admission with
Tickets
10 10/27 (Sun.) 14:00

Penghu County Auditorium

Free Admission


Contemporary A Cappella Catagory

  • Wen-Hui, Tsai (Taiwan)
  • Yu-Ju, Lin (Taiwan)
  • Mei-Mang, Lin (Taiwan)
  • Jia-Ching, Lai (Taiwan)
  • Ren-Shiuan, Yan (Taiwan)


Taiwan Contemporary A Cappella Competition-Youth Category
 Gold Medal First Prize:Absent
 Gold Medal Second Prize:InNaluwan Vocal Band
 Gold Medal Third Prize:Popphone Singers
 Gold Medal:Absent
 Silver Medal:Baucappella、Meet Vocal Band
 Bronze Medal:Paiwanpella、Dream Chasers、Fun Music Vocal Band、Middle Division Team、Blue Blue In Disguise
 Adjudicators Prize:Cheng-Hsun, Tsai-Baucappella
 Best Local Song Performance:InNaluwan Vocal Band《Aka Tawalen》
 Best Stage Performance:Popphone Singers
 Best Jazz Performance:Popphone Singers《Walking down the street》
 Best High School Performance:Baucappella
 The Best High School Teacher:Shu-I, Lin-Baucappella
 Best Arrangement:Absent
 Best Lead Singer:Yu-Ching, Cheng-InNaluwan Vocal Band
 Best Bass:Hao-Yang, Chen-Popphone Singers
 Best Vocal Percussion:Hao-Yang, Chen-Popphone Singers

Taiwan Contemporary A Cappella Competition-Open Category
 Gold Medal First Prize:Absent
 Gold Medal Second Prize:Absent
 Gold Medal Third Prize:Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers
 Gold Medal:InNaluwan Vocal Band
 Silver Medal:Rheology、Space's Letter Acappella Group、OBC Singers、You Can Hear Us Vocal Band
 Bronze Medal:Xiu Li Ji、After School、Deafening Silence、LaBee
 Adjudicators Prize:Absent
 Best Local Song Performance:Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers《Wayfarer》
 Best Stage Performance:InNaluwan Vocal Band
 Best Jazz Performance:Absent
 Best Arrangement:Aki-Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers
 Best Lead Singer:Yu-Hsuan, Lo-InNaluwan Vocal Band
 Best Bass:Chun-I, Weng-Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers
 Best Vocal Percussionist:I-Heng, Ting-Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers





Contemporary A Cappella Catagory


New Spiritual Catagory

AORA


AORA is a multi-award-winning vocal group from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed in 2016, the group has been on several tours, festivals, and competitions around Europe earning themselves a highly revered name in the brilliant world of a cappella. With original music praised for its’ relatable lyrics and arrangements, these Swedish harmonizers take their audiences on a journey through the musical landscapes of folk, pop, and jazz.
In 2022 they released their debut EP "Puls"("Pulse") with original music set in their native tongue. Puls illustrates the everyday thoughts, feelings, and dilemmas that you so often come across throughout life. Through powerful singing and relatable lyrics, Puls takes the listener through a wide pallet of themes where the common thread is the pulse.
AORA won 1st prize at the Tampere Vocal Music Festival 2021 in Finland and received 2nd prize and Gold Diploma in two categories at vokal.total 2023 in Graz, Austria. Previously the group received 2nd prize at the German vocal competition International A Cappella Contest Leipzig 2019. In 2022 AORA received the prestigious a cappella award "Kaggestipendiet" from the world renowned Swedish male choir "Orphei Drängar".


Paiwanpella


Paiwanpella is an A Cappella group composed of Paiwan youth mostly from Chaozhou Junior High School. In 2023, Paiwanpella won multiple awards at the Contemporary A Cappella Competition. The group's performance style is mainly based on traditional Paiwan melodies, aiming to incorporate indigenous languages into modern A cappella arrangements. Their repertoire includes a variety of genres such as pop and rock, and their performances are known for their impressive vocal harmonies and interactive engagement with the audience.


Acaholic


As alcoholics refer to people who love to drink, we are Acaholic, meaning people who are addicted to singing. Our group members are from the National Central University A Cappella Club. This is our first time trying out the competition, hopefully, it will lead us to a higher place.


Dream Chasers


The Youth High School Music Department's Dream Chaser Vocal Band is composed of second-year and third- year students. Dream Chaser is created based on the enthusiasm and efforts of the group members for chasing dreams and adventurous exploration. They hope that the audience can hear a beautiful melody. There may be many obstacles in the process, but they still do not forget the original intention. They have participated in the Taichung A Cappella Singers' performance at Zhongshan Hall in Taichung City in 2023 and recently won the A Cappella category of the Hakka Chorus Competition. The spirit of loving singing passed will continue to pass on in the future.


Fun Music Vocal Band


Fun Music Vocal Band consists of students from Luodong High School in Yilan, supported by the Lin Hsiao-Hsin Cultural Foundation. They specialize in diverse a cappella styles, ranging from pop to classical, featuring tenors, basses, vocal percussionists, sopranos, and altos. Each member showcases exceptional musical talent, interpreting songs uniquely with harmonies and creativity. With the foundation's support, they aim to convey emotions and stories through music, captivating audiences with the charm of a cappella.


Meet Vocal Band


Meet Vocal Band is based on a group of partners who met through the Feng Chia University Chorus. Drawn together by the charm of a cappella, they came to know one another through this unique art form. Through interaction and exchange, they discovered new musical possibilities. With a shared passion, they experience the beauty of unaccompanied vocal music and use it to connect with audiences. " Meet Vocal Band " symbolizes this precious bond, and they will continue to welcome new members and audiences, passing on this connection to future generations!


Middle Division Team


The a cappella group, Middle Division Team, hails from Yilan. This team brings together five individuals with diverse personalities and hobbies, all sharing the same enthusiasm for acapella. At school, they might seem like ordinary students, but on stage, they reveal a completely different side of themselves. With only two months of intense practice and dedication, they have harmonized beautifully to deliver a perfect performance. Their hard work and passion shine through on every note. Come and experience their incredible show together!


Baucappella


Baucappella, a team from Bausun Junior High School in Taitung, mainly recruits aboriginal people. Since its founding in 2017, it has actively participated in various music competitions and performances in Taitung and has adapted the works of teacher Sang Meijuan. "lju li ma" is an a cappella work and music video, and was invited to perform at the 2023 Taitung County Jazz Festival. While working hard to learn acapella singing, I also hope that I can continue to use acapella. Continue to promote mother-tongue songs.


InNaluwan Vocal Group


The "In Naluwan Vocal Group" was founded in 2021 along the east coast of Taiwan. It is a cappella ensemble predominantly comprised of indigenous youth from diverse tribes. Fueled by their love for singing, the members are dedicated to nurturing Taiwan's indigenous language folk songs. These melodies are brought to life for Taiwanese audiences through captivating a cappella performances. Looking ahead, they aspire to collaborate with additional Taiwanese composers and integrate indigenous folk song elements, infusing their music with indigenous languages. This initiative is driven by the goal of safeguarding their cultural heritage and ensuring that the most exquisite voices of Taiwan's indigenous population resonate with time.


Blue In Disguise


"Blue in Disguise" is an all-female vocal group formed by blue-shirted girls who love music and singing. Although it is our first time encountering A Cappella, nearly a year of effort has taught us to use our voices to perform different styles and pieces. We strive to create unique and memorable musical experiences by combining harmony and rhythm. Believing in the magic of music, we have infused our passion into every performance and note, hoping to share the boundless charm of music with our audience.


斑馬線人聲樂團


The alternate black and white "Zebra Crossing" the Chinese name of the Popphone Singers, synchronizes with the colors of the piano keys which expresses the passion in the music of the group from Shih Hsin University Chorus of Taipei, Taiwan. Where the Popphone Singers are comprised of current members of the University Chorus Group, graduating students are refreshed every year with newcomers, also known as new "zebras", sustaining their unique energy enthusiasm, and creativity.


Rheology


Rheology is an all-male vocal group where Chung, Yi-Hsiu provides the majority of the arrangement and musical direction. Members of the group are alumni of the Tamkang University Choir and singers recruited from open auditions, each with years of experience in pop singing, choral music, a cappella, and musical theater. The name "Rheology" derives from the English term for the study of the deformation and flow of materials, and we try to reimagine these principles into A Cappella music. The team's conceptual concert series, “Rheology LIVE”, inspired by the seven days of Genesis, has produced three works to date, stunning audiences with a hybrid of a cappella, theatrical elements, and popular culture.


Xiu Li Ji


Xiu Li is a gift to teachers that is presented by students for expressing their gratitude in the past. For us, all the advice, compliments, and smiles are the greatest motivation for us to elevate ourselves. We expect our voice could be the gift, just as Xiu Li in the past, to all the listeners who appreciate and support our singing. Moreover, the pronunciation of Xiu Li Ji means an ordinary day in Taiwanese. By our singing, we look forward to recalling the pieces of happiness and joy that are left in people's daily lives.


Space


We are falling from space! The vocal group "Space Letters" was established on January 3, 2021. The members of this group come from all over the place. Each member has a unique voice. During the formation of the group, we absorbed the nutrients and performance experience from choirs to pursue a common passion - harmonization. Therefore, after forming the group, we began to continuously train the blending of our voices, enhancing our auditory abilities for various complex harmonies to perform and create more vocal works with a "space" feel like letters being sent to the world.


After School


Formed in September 2023, this group consists of four teachers who sing together after school. The current members include a math teacher, a biology teacher, a civics teacher, an English teacher, and a music teacher. The group hopes to grow in popularity, eventually becoming a large pop choir, and aims to bring the beauty of vocal music from their school to every corner of Taiwan.


Klangbezirk Taiwan Singers


Klangbezirk Taiwanese Singers (KTS) was conceived in the winter of 2016 in the collaboration between Taiwan Choral Music Center (TCMC) and Klangbezirk, a professional German a cappella ensemble. Consisting of seasoned a cappella singers and musicians from all around the country, KTS is the first-ever contemporary a cappella pop choir in Taiwan. The group’s Chinese name "Kao-Tu-Si" is a creative spin inspired by the English abbreviation.


Deafening Silence


Hello everyone!! We are Deafening Silence. The members are from different parts of Taiwan and graduated from Feng Chia University. We gathered, forming a team as we were fond of singing, and possessing the enthusiasm for music. However long the distances between us are, our a cappella fire can never be put out. When the voice is gone, the silence now becomes a devastating feeling. Notes flow along affections, suddenly freezing the world in profound quietness. Our performances can not only chase disturbance away but let the audience regain their inner peace. This year is our first time participating in the a cappella competition, yet we believe we will achieve great results.


OBC Vocal Band


Hello! We're the OBC Vocal Band. This year we've redefined OBC as the abbreviation of Odd Balance Club, which can also be interestingly translated as "Singing Freely" Vocal Band in Taiwanese. In recent years, the OBC has won the Hakka Chorus Competition Outstanding Work, TCMC Contemporary A Cappella Competition Silver Medal, and Best Hanguang Song Singing awards. We also have outstanding works in various performances at Meimen Restaurant, Japan APA Hotel, Makuhari Seaside Park, Keelung Marine Science Museum, Kuangching Chorus concerts, etc. OBC hopes that everyone can find the delicate balance among the different vocal characteristics and pass on the beautiful feeling of singing together to the audience.


You Can Hear Us Vocal Band


Hello everyone, we are You Can Hear Us Vocal Band! You Can Hear Us Vocal Band is formed by members of NTHU A Cappella Club. We have a close-knit relationship with the club and are the representative of the club! Within our group, we gather the distinctive voices from various departments at NTHU. Except for covering the songs from other musicians, we also compose our music tailored to each member's vocal characteristics. This enables us to display our strengths and harmonize with each other more effectively. In the future, we will continuously explore different genres and stage styles. We aim to inspire everyone to join us in the pursuit of self-improvement and the joy of singing together!


LaBee


La Bee a cappella is a vocal group supported by the Pingtung County Government. The group consists of seven members, who are music teachers and vocal coach from different schools. La Bee a cappella is a new vocal group formed in Southern Taiwan and the group is participating in a competition on behalf of the Pingtung County for the first time this year.


To Be Continued


Demonstration Group

To Be Continued Vocal Band was established in January 2020, with members of diverse backgrounds in performing arts, we love both to listen to and tell stories, and most importantly, we LOVE to sing along to these stories. TBC sings through music types of popular music in both Mandarin and English, rock, and is best known for its rearranged musical pieces and exquisite performing style; in addition to re-arranging classic Western musical songs, TBC also endeavors to promote Taiwanese original musical work and integrates theatrical elements and dance staging into its performance, aiming at providing an integral visual feast besides vocal delight.