"Singing with this group has been one of the most rewarding experiences Iv'e had at Pitt! It's great to be able to do what I love with a group of friends who enjoy singing as much as I do."
Olivia Grossman - Music Co-Director Senior, Alto Communication Science and Disorders, American Sign Language Certificate
"Keeping music in my life was a big goal of mine coming into college, and Vokols has allowed me to do that. This group is like family...a crazy, fun, awesome family. I am so lucky to be able to make great music with people I love!"
Tom McIntyre-PR Sophomore, Tenor Linguistics/Pre-Law
"This is my first experience with a cappella, and it's pretty damn awesome! I love singing and am glad I found a place in the Vokols!"
Jenna Moen Senior Sociology, Nonfiction Writing, and Gender Studies
"The friendships and fun in Vokols turn stressful days upside down and make my weekends memorable. They have made me love singing and music even more than I could possibly imagine. Go Vokols!"
Charlotte Goldbach Freshman, Alto PoliSci & GIS Certificate
"The Vokols are the coolest kids around and I'm so happy I get to be a part of such a talented group!"
"Doing stuff since '94. Also, the VoKols are the light of my life."
David Stoyer Freshman, Bass Bowling Industry Management & Technology Major
"I like running with scissors, the smell at the corner of Bigelow and Forbes, and my 1D lower back tat (I call it a tat to save time). Can't believe how lucky I am to be in the VoKols, they've really expanded my vocabulary, which I whip out to impress people in authority. BOW"
Matt Kuhl Junior, Bass Media and Professional Communications Italian & Film Studies Minor
“I love tea, traveling, Netflix, and a cappella! Being with a group of people that get along and love to sing is simply amazing. What more could you ask for?”
Jesse Irwin Junior, Tenor Broadcast Journalism & Political Science with Film Studies Minor
"I talk about sports and pop culture with my shampoo bottle, but sing Sinatra to my conditioner."
Drew Krane - Veep Junior, Bass/Percussion Psychology w/ Chemistry Minor
"Being a member of Vokols has changed my life forever!!! I love these guys and what we do is simply amazing."
Mike Kerins - Music Co-Director Senior, Tenor Chemistry w/ Materials Science Option.
"This is my second year in the Vokols and it keeps on getting more and more exciting! These people are crazy and awesome and talented and a joy to sing with."
Alex Bryant Senior, Alto Psychology, Legal Studies Minor
"Joining the Vokols was one of the best decisions I made at Pitt hands down!! I am so lucky to have found this amazing family and making music with these crazy kids will always be the highlight of time at Pitt. Peace love vokols <3 "
"This is my first year in the Vokols and I’m absolutely loving it! Couldn’t ask for a more awesome group of people to sing with :) VOKOLS ROCKS"
Casey Abramson Freshman, Soprano
"Joining this group has by far been my best decision since starting college! I’m so lucky to have such a crazy and entertaining a cappella family, and I can’t wait to make more music over the next few years! Lots of love for the Vokols!!"
Margot Cohen Freshman, Soprano Pre-med Bio/Music double major, chemistry minor
Yeah, I'm that kid who just figured out the meaning behind the name VoKols, at least it only took one semester. I love to sing with these guys, they're hilarious, talented and of course extremely good looking.
Jordan Kurzum Sophomore, Tenor Spanish & Pre-Med
"Although singing isn't my vokation, it's fun and so are these kids - and I finally have a place outside of my shower that I can jam!"
David Stoyer Freshman, Bass Spanish & Finance
"This is my first year in the Vokols and my first time doing acapella in general. I have taken an enormous liking to the art as a whole, incorporating it into my daily routine, my shower set list, and even my interactions with authority figures. I also have socks with dreidels on them."
Vokols Alumni
Molly Balk Sophomore, Alto Communication Sciences and Disorders w/ Theatre Minor
"I'm so lucky to have found such an incredible family here at Pitt, and can't wait to keep singing and making memories!"
Paul Woelkers Bass Psychology, Communications, Theatre Arts Minor
"I joined the vokols my sophomore year and it has been providing happiness and fun in my life the past 3 years. This is my one way to let out his love for music and would not want to share that with anyone else."
Patrick Reiss Bass Communications and Studio Arts Minor
"This is my third year in the VoKols. I think singing and making music is something joyful. I love Pitt and the city of Pittsburgh. Boom bam bop, badda-bop boom. Pow!"
Samantha Haberman-Chopp Soprano Communication Science and Disorders
"Singing with this group has been one of the most amazing aspects of my education at PITT. I hope to stay in Pittsburgh for graduate school and keep singing with the VoKols!"
Jake-Bo Sine Tenor Bioengineering "A cappella is ok, but Jake-Bo's true passion lies in crafting gourmet sandwiches. Favorite Cheese: Goat."
Grace Meloy Alto Architectural studies and Civil & Environmental Engineering
"I am so sad to be leaving VoKols! After 5 years of being in the group, I have learned so much about making music, working together, and being comfortable with yourself (I dance how I want!). I am so excited to see how VoKols continues to evolve and become the best group it can be!"
Alexa Stango Soprano Psychology and Spanish double major, with a Certificate of Latin American Studies
"Alexa has been signing acapella since her Sophomore year of High School. The VoKols has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of her college career."
Scottius Matthew Taylor Bass Education
"Scott likes The Lion King."
Scott has always been interested in singing, from show and gospel choir in highschool to less-than-sober karaoke . He is currently molding young minds in the Lone Star State.