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Friday, June 13
 

10:00am PDT

EVG District Board Meeting
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
 it is Friday morning at 10AM for one hour. This is a public meeting that anyone can attend.  The meeting is scheduled to last for one hour (10:00-11:00am).  
Faculty
avatar for Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Faculty, Evergreen District President
Bill Hickman is the current President of the Evergreen District, Past President of the Bellevue Chapter, and is a certified Leadership Facilitator for the Barbershop Harmony Society. As the son of a professional musician Bill always had music in his life, but his barbershop journey... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

12:00pm PDT

Leading a Non-Profit Organization
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
An interactive look at the uniqueness of being a leader of a non-profit organization in today’s society and how leadership influences the organizational structure.
Faculty
avatar for Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Faculty, Evergreen District President
Bill Hickman is the current President of the Evergreen District, Past President of the Bellevue Chapter, and is a certified Leadership Facilitator for the Barbershop Harmony Society. As the son of a professional musician Bill always had music in his life, but his barbershop journey... Read More →
avatar for Bob Cox

Bob Cox

Faculty
Bob started his barbershop career in high school on a dare from a teacher with three close friends who sang together in the school choir over 50 years ago.  Bob has held leadership positions at all levels in the BHS and has shared his experiences and lessons learned as a certified... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Arranging for Directors
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
This class is repeated in Session 7: Often a director has good theory skills but is not someone who arranges barbershop music. Then when you find a chart that you and the chorus really like, there are some challenging spots (a tricky key change, some notes too high or too low for the group to sing well, overly complicated rhythms, etc) and you need to enlist the help of an arranger to make these minor edits. It can be hard to find someone for this and it can delay the learning process considerably. This class will examine what you would need to consider in order to confidently make changes like these yourself, thereby opening up more possibilities for the chorus and less time spent on those few bars in the original chart that the chorus really struggles with.
Faculty
avatar for Steve Armstrong

Steve Armstrong

Faculty, Arranging
Steve has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society since 1976, joining the Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen when he was just 13 years of age. He has directed several choruses in international competitions and after serving for 20 years as front line director of the Toronto Northern... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Chorus coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Chorus Coaching is available during any of our sessions. Chorus directors will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) they want coaching for their chorus.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Feel the Groove!
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Come ready to clap, tap, and move your way through quarter notes, eighth notes, tri-pl-ets… and more!
In this session, we'll delve into the advantages of incorporating the 'Metronome,' discovering effective strategies for addressing tempo challenges, and mastering exercises that you can seamlessly integrate into your practice routine at home. Let's embrace the rhythmic journey ahead with enthusiasm and positivity!
Faculty
avatar for Lisa Schwarzkopf

Lisa Schwarzkopf

Faculty
Lisa Schwarzkopf is an avid Barbershop fan! She can't sing much but plays piano and is a busy upright Bassist with Jazz Vocal/Combo groups, Swing Dance Bands, Bluegrass, Polka, and Latin Bands in the Chicagoland area. As a firm supporter of adult learning, Lisa believes that music... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Know Your Members
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Who are your members and what can they bring to the table to help you reach chapter objectives.
Faculty
avatar for Bob Cox

Bob Cox

Faculty
Bob started his barbershop career in high school on a dare from a teacher with three close friends who sang together in the school choir over 50 years ago.  Bob has held leadership positions at all levels in the BHS and has shared his experiences and lessons learned as a certified... Read More →
avatar for Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Faculty, Evergreen District President
Bill Hickman is the current President of the Evergreen District, Past President of the Bellevue Chapter, and is a certified Leadership Facilitator for the Barbershop Harmony Society. As the son of a professional musician Bill always had music in his life, but his barbershop journey... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

1-2-3 Method
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
How about creating a method where people WANT to come with their music learned which in turn allows us to move from practices (where we teach people the music) to true rehearsals (where we START in artistry)?  Now it’s here!  This revolutionary method will help you to move your group(s) forward with more efficiency, more fun and more success in this culture changing approach. 
Faculty
avatar for Paul Ellinger

Paul Ellinger

Faculty, Coach
Paul is a multifaceted presenter. In his 9 years on faculty at HU, he has taught/coached singing, music, performance, directing concepts and chapter growth. In one session with Paul you will get to see first hand his passion for helping others and his ability to address enormously... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

What's Behind Powerful Performances
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
This class is also offered in Session 6.
We talk about trying to "connect with the audience" from the stage but what does that really mean? You know it when you feel it yet it's hard to describe what's actually happening in that magical moment. Explore the history of music and performance from the earliest human cultures through the lens of how it has shaped the way we connect as humans over the ages. Western science and thousands of years of religious traditions from all over the world have all demonstrated the benefits of singing together and for one another. Here, we will learn to amplify this power with breathwork, movement, meditation and playful dramatic exercises. Feel the difference for yourself as we build skills together to create powerful performances and even help us cultivate compassion as individuals and communities alike. Dress comfortably and be ready to let loose and have some fun a we learn and work together!
Faculty
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Booking The Show
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
business procedures for active, gigging barbershop quartets
Faculty
avatar for Dr. Dan Wessler

Dr. Dan Wessler

Faculty, Arranger College
holds a degree in music education from Bradley University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from Western Illinois University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Literature from University of Colorado Boulder. He sings bass in After Hours, the 2018... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Quartet coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Quartet Coaching is available during any of our sessions. One quartet member will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) the quartet wants coaching.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Sing in BBS Style
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
This class is also offered in Session 6
There are a thousand things you can do with a song; come learn the critical things you have to do in order for the song to be barbershop. If you don’t use these five, you cannot succeed in singing barbershop. We will also explore a second Ah Hah and trap -- just because a chart is written in the barbershop style, it doesn’t mean that you are singing it in the barbershop style. This class will help you understand what barbershop is, and how to use your new understanding of the barbershop style to move from being a "notes and words" singer to a singer who gives the barbershop song its due. This class is for everyone from novices to experts.
Faculty
avatar for Raymond Schwarzkopf

Raymond Schwarzkopf

Faculty
Singer? Teacher? Quartet Guy? Coach? Music Judge? Admitted Computer Geek? Director? and FRIEND! Raymond Schwarzkopf is all of these...and more. His many years in theater, music (both vocal and instrumental), business, and teaching have made him a valuable asset for every group with... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Tag Singing: Paul's Favorites
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
This class repeats in Session 10: We’ll Start with Some of the Awesome and Easy Ones. We’ll Sing some in Lower and Higher Registers. You’ll Have an Opportunity to Sing Them in a Quartet (with a Spotter or Buddy, if you like). Each session will sing different tags… so come and pack up some new tags.
Faculty
avatar for Paul Olguin

Paul Olguin

Director, Springfield Sound / Springfield Metro Chorus
Director and Chapter Membership Development VP of Springfield Sound Chorus (BHS) - Springfield, MO. Also Director of Springfield Metro Chorus (SAI) Coach, Arranger, Songwriter, Tag Master, Woodshedding Guy, Former Harmony University Faculty.
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

1:15pm PDT

Judging 101
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
So you want to be a Barbershop judge.
Faculty
avatar for Jay Krumbholz

Jay Krumbholz

Faculty
Dr. Jay Krumbholz is a 27-year member of the BHS and lives in Spokane, WA. He's a former MUS judge and sings with the local Spokane, WA chapter. By day, he is a music theorist at Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), where he teaches courses in music theory, music appreciation and... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Music Software - Finale Q&A
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Mike has, for years, been preparing arrangements for publication through BHS using Finale. He, like the rest of the Finale users, was very disappointed when it was announced that Finale would no longer be upgraded or supported -- even though there are many Finale users who do not plan to convert to another program (as long as the Finale they have takes care of their needs).
This class will be for Finale users (new or seasoned) who have questions to ask, or something new to learn.

On Saturday, Mike will be teaching 2 sessions on MuseScore (great support, it's FREE, and in a lot of ways, it's very intuitive).   You can download MuseScore at: https://musescore.org/en
Faculty
avatar for Mike Rosen

Mike Rosen

Faculty
Mike Rosen has been using music notation software since the early 90s, when he got tired of singing from third-generation copies of poorly written mimeographs. He switched to Finale NotePad around 2002, then PrintMusic, and finally the full Finale. Back then, SPEBSQSA was still sending... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

2:30pm PDT

Thematic Elements of BBS Arrangements
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Barbershop arrangers often feature strong thematic elements in their work: they can highlight melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, lyrical, or parodic devices. It may not always be practical to pigeon-hole an entire arrangement into one of these specific categories, but study of these elements is beneficial. In this course, students will explore numerous barbershop arrangements (visually and aurally), observing how arrangers highlight said elements in various ways. As such, students will learn about tools they can utilize in their own arranging work.
Faculty
avatar for Dr. Dan Wessler

Dr. Dan Wessler

Faculty, Arranger College
holds a degree in music education from Bradley University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from Western Illinois University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting and Literature from University of Colorado Boulder. He sings bass in After Hours, the 2018... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Intro to Song Writing
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
In this class, we'll briefly discuss the unique role that original songs can fill in the barbershop world. We'll go through the Song Start Process and come up with one or more ideas for a great Barbershop song. We'll follow the creation of a song from start to finish. You'll receive a Songwriter's Guide to help you along on your journey.
Faculty
avatar for Paul Olguin

Paul Olguin

Director, Springfield Sound / Springfield Metro Chorus
Director and Chapter Membership Development VP of Springfield Sound Chorus (BHS) - Springfield, MO. Also Director of Springfield Metro Chorus (SAI) Coach, Arranger, Songwriter, Tag Master, Woodshedding Guy, Former Harmony University Faculty.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Chorus coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Chorus Coaching is available during any of our sessions. Chorus directors will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) they want coaching for their chorus.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Step Up Your Directing
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
This course is also offered in session 7.
Develop rehearsal and directing precision at a much faster pace through basic preparation and directing/rehearsal best practices.  The class will begin with review of rehearsal concepts of best practices for adult choirs.  However, the majority of the class will be directing for each other with feedback from instructor and classmates.
Faculty
avatar for Donny Rose

Donny Rose

Faculty, Coach
Donny is a long time music educator and barbershopper, and is very excited to be part of the team that has created VanCity Harmony in Vancouver, BC.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

First Impression are Lasting Impressions
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
How do you treat a guest or potential member.
Faculty
avatar for Bob Cox

Bob Cox

Faculty
Bob started his barbershop career in high school on a dare from a teacher with three close friends who sang together in the school choir over 50 years ago.  Bob has held leadership positions at all levels in the BHS and has shared his experiences and lessons learned as a certified... Read More →
avatar for Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Faculty, Evergreen District President
Bill Hickman is the current President of the Evergreen District, Past President of the Bellevue Chapter, and is a certified Leadership Facilitator for the Barbershop Harmony Society. As the son of a professional musician Bill always had music in his life, but his barbershop journey... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Yoga for Singers
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Relax, breathe, stretch, and calm performance anxiety!  (Or, just take a break from sitting all day and stretch a bit after walking all over campus!) This yoga class compliments the ideas and practices touched on in my other class, "What's Behind a Powerful Performance?"  We will focus on poses to help you get in touch with your breath, create space and ease in your body and increase alignment both physically and energetically to prepare your instrument for the best performance possible! Dress comfortably and feel to bring a mat or small blanket if you wish. All levels of experience and abilities are welcome! Chairs and modifications will be available so you can relax comfortably! 
Faculty
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Quartet coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Quartet Coaching is available during any of our sessions. One quartet member will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) the quartet wants coaching.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Quartet Fundamentals from Backstage to Onstage
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
What should the quartet be doing off-stage to prepare for their performance, and how to maximize their performance while on-stage
Faculty
avatar for Shawn Mondragon

Shawn Mondragon

Faculty, Coach
Shawn Mondragon is a Performance Judge out of the Rocky Mountain District, where he has been a member of BHS for over 40 years! He has been an official judge since since 2013, and is a sought after coach for quartets, and choruses, all over the country.He has been on staff as a teacher... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Wave Box Singing
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Wavebox is an elegantly simple approach that world champions and emerging singers alike are using to sing at higher levels and, as a result, are improving more quickly than ever.  Paul shared this concept with six chapters at the same time over a weekend training session, and four months later, ALL SIX qualified for their international competition.  Since Wavebox is a conceptual approach with detailed application, you will improve EVERY song you sing and not just your two contest songs.
Faculty
avatar for Paul Ellinger

Paul Ellinger

Faculty, Coach
Paul is a multifaceted presenter. In his 9 years on faculty at HU, he has taught/coached singing, music, performance, directing concepts and chapter growth. In one session with Paul you will get to see first hand his passion for helping others and his ability to address enormously... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Care of the Senior Voice, pt 1
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
This two-part series is offered also in Sessions 9 and 10
This is a lecture and activity class designed to help “seasoned citizens” and music directors who lead them understand how to maintain healthy vocal technique.
Faculty
avatar for Dr. Don Campbell

Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University
Dr. Don Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Music and former Director of Choral Activities at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. As a guest conductor and clinician he has been to seventeen states, Canada, Scotland, The Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

The Truth About Social Media
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Only young people know how to use Facebook! "We can sell out our show by posting every day the week before!" "Just email the show flyer!" If you or your marketing team members have said any of these things... you need this class! Join Amy Rose for a discussion about what social media can and can't do for you and how to leverage your chorus marketing.
Faculty
avatar for Amy Rose

Amy Rose

Faculty, Coach, VanCity Harmony
Friday June 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Chorus coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Chorus Coaching is available during any of our sessions. Chorus directors will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) they want coaching for their chorus.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Ear Singing Guide to Intervals
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
This class is designed for anyone wanting to better understand sheet music and how to hear and sing intervals quickly by using well-known songs. We'll look at a list of intervals and how they may be written on the staff and what songs use this interval in a memorable way.
Faculty
avatar for Zach Groeblinghoff

Zach Groeblinghoff

Faculty, Coach
Zach Groeblinghoff is a native of O’Fallon, Missouri (near St. Louis). He has studied under the baton of Dr. Brad Holmes at Millikin University and received his B.A. in Music Education, Vocal Emphasis in 2013.He has taught music and choirs in elementary, middle, and high schools... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Intro to Sight Reading
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Entry level discussion of the written language of music
Faculty
avatar for James Williams

James Williams

Faculty, Coach
James Williams has been making music his whole life, starting young on piano, singing, and playing trumpet. Using that trumpet he joined the University Marching Band while earning a thoroughly un-musical Computer Science degree at Brigham Young University.In Barbershop, he joined... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Learn Music Fast
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
So, you've been singing the same songs for the past years... and you still don't know them? Maybe you need to apply some whole-brain, power-learning methods??? Whether your goal is to learn 3 or 30 songs this year, come join us as we explore how to learn music quickly and effectively.
Faculty
avatar for Raymond Schwarzkopf

Raymond Schwarzkopf

Faculty
Singer? Teacher? Quartet Guy? Coach? Music Judge? Admitted Computer Geek? Director? and FRIEND! Raymond Schwarzkopf is all of these...and more. His many years in theater, music (both vocal and instrumental), business, and teaching have made him a valuable asset for every group with... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Rhythm in my Bones
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
This course is also offered in session 10.
Develop rhythmic precision and unity by performing basic rhythmic patterns at a consistent tempo—both straight and swung. Through vocalization and movement, we’ll build rhythmic awareness, making our singing more dynamic and expressive.
Faculty
avatar for Donny Rose

Donny Rose

Faculty, Coach
Donny is a long time music educator and barbershopper, and is very excited to be part of the team that has created VanCity Harmony in Vancouver, BC.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Healthy Chapter Intiatives
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Over 50 programs that help develop your leadership skills, help get to know your members better and plan for the future - Chapter Board Tasks and Objectives, Getting the Most from Members, Adding Artistry to Your Performance, Inclusiveness in Today’s Society, Effective Communications, Goal Setting, and much more.
Faculty
avatar for Bill Hickman

Bill Hickman

Faculty, Evergreen District President
Bill Hickman is the current President of the Evergreen District, Past President of the Bellevue Chapter, and is a certified Leadership Facilitator for the Barbershop Harmony Society. As the son of a professional musician Bill always had music in his life, but his barbershop journey... Read More →
avatar for Bob Cox

Bob Cox

Faculty
Bob started his barbershop career in high school on a dare from a teacher with three close friends who sang together in the school choir over 50 years ago.  Bob has held leadership positions at all levels in the BHS and has shared his experiences and lessons learned as a certified... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Authenticity - The Tool Kit
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Critique performances, take part in discussion, and try out some techniques that will help bring out your authentic self on stage.
Faculty
avatar for Liam Whitney

Liam Whitney

Faculty, Coach, Judge, BHNZ
With a lifelong passion for theatre and music, Liam is an established performing arts practitioner hailing from New Zealand. Liam began singing barbershop in high school, joining Vocal FX Chorus in the process. Liam has represented New Zealand at two international conventions, placing... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

HCNW Chorus
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
This is part 1 of 3 rehearsals to prepare for singing on our Saturday Night Show. (Sessions 3, 6, 9) Where you can laugh and learn with your friends over three sessions? Rich Lapp will be leading three sessions to prepare our HCNW MIXED CHORUS to sing on the Saturday Night Show. Singers are asked to learn the song ahead of the weekend.
Faculty
avatar for Rich Lapp

Rich Lapp

Faculty, Coach
Rich Lapp is a retired high school choral director with 34 years in the classroom. He concluded his final two years as a professional educator in the role of Supervisor of Music and Art for the Boise School District. In his retirement, he works primarily as a handyman, doing light... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Quartet 101
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Faculty
avatar for Melanie McGuire

Melanie McGuire

Coach, Director, Faculty
The question for this section was, 'What should people talk to you about?' Barbershop, Barbershopping, the merits of Barber Poles, finding the actual answer to What is up with Stonehenge? Woodshedding - What are you afraid of? TAGS - are they ever sung softly? Contact info of your... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Quartet coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Quartet Coaching is available during any of our sessions. One quartet member will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) the quartet wants coaching.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Let's Get to Know Your Voice
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Discover the mechanics behind your voice in "Let's Get to Know Your Voice"! This class will explore how you make sound, what kinds of sounds you can make, and which sounds may best serve you. The instructor is focused on ensuring you sing easily, resonate efficiently, and walk away knowing a little more about yourself.
Faculty
avatar for Will Scott

Will Scott

Will lives in Boise and loves singing bass. He is the director of the (brand new!) all voices chorus in Boise - the Starling Singers - and was previously the assistant director of the Boise Chordsmen.Ask Will about his past vocal injury and how that's influenced his singing path... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Care of the Senior Voice, pt 2
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
This two-part series is also offered during Sessions 9 and 10
This is a lecture and activity class designed to help “seasoned citizens” and music directors who lead them understand how to maintain healthy vocal technique.
Faculty
avatar for Dr. Don Campbell

Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University
Dr. Don Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Music and former Director of Choral Activities at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. As a guest conductor and clinician he has been to seventeen states, Canada, Scotland, The Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

3:45pm PDT

Do This, Not That: Social Media Best Practices
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
If you were volunTOLD onto the Marketing Team, join Amy Rose for a discussion of what to do, how to do it, and why everything is going to be ok. We'll talk about best practices, priorities, assembling your team, and how to keep calm in the storm.
Faculty
avatar for Amy Rose

Amy Rose

Faculty, Coach, VanCity Harmony
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

4:30pm PDT

Dinner Available
Friday June 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Friday June 13, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
TBA

6:30pm PDT

GENERAL SESSION
Friday June 13, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Friday June 13, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Introduction to Barbershop Harmony Improvisation.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
This class is also offered in Session 6
In this workshop we will explore and develop the basic skills needed to begin to enjoy the mind-blowing practice of improvising in the barbershop style. Listening while singing. Anticipating the next suggested chord change. Quickly finding a missing note in a chord. Learning some general guidelines for the various voice parts. Enjoying the results of your discoveries.
Faculty
avatar for Paul Olguin

Paul Olguin

Director, Springfield Sound / Springfield Metro Chorus
Director and Chapter Membership Development VP of Springfield Sound Chorus (BHS) - Springfield, MO. Also Director of Springfield Metro Chorus (SAI) Coach, Arranger, Songwriter, Tag Master, Woodshedding Guy, Former Harmony University Faculty.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Chorus coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Chorus Coaching is available during any of our sessions. Chorus directors will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) they want coaching for their chorus.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Reading Music
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
If you’ve never gotten around to learning how to read music as well as you’d like, join us as we review the basic building blocks of music: note names, scales, notation, key signatures, time signatures, and more. This class presents a practical approach for recognizing melodic movement, voice parts, intervals, and rhythms to enhance your singing experience, musicianship, and we will review strategies and tips for continued learning.
Faculty
avatar for Lisa Schwarzkopf

Lisa Schwarzkopf

Faculty
Lisa Schwarzkopf is an avid Barbershop fan! She can't sing much but plays piano and is a busy upright Bassist with Jazz Vocal/Combo groups, Swing Dance Bands, Bluegrass, Polka, and Latin Bands in the Chicagoland area. As a firm supporter of adult learning, Lisa believes that music... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Goal Setting
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Faculty
avatar for Lisa Greenough

Lisa Greenough

Faculty, Coach
Master Director of Gateway Chorus, Approved Visual Communication Judge, and International Faculty Lisa Greenough has been a member of Sweet Adelines International since 1989; a member of Region 26 since 1992; and a Regional Education Faculty Member since 2003, and is the current Region... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Tagging with Sean
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
This class is also offered in Session 10.
We will be learning and singing easy to moderate tags -- while focusing on harmonizing to a melody. Singers will learn how tag singing can inspire better singing.
Faculty
avatar for Sean Huston

Sean Huston

Quartet / Chorus Coach, Tag Meister, Faculty
Talk to me about, running a quartet chapter, running a community performance quartet, identifying your culture, rehearsal devices, using your team, and selecting repertoire.My main barbershop coaching skills, are suited to ensembles trying to progress out of the 60's and into the... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Ins/Outs of Great Performances
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Faculty
avatar for Shawn Mondragon

Shawn Mondragon

Faculty, Coach
Shawn Mondragon is a Performance Judge out of the Rocky Mountain District, where he has been a member of BHS for over 40 years! He has been an official judge since since 2013, and is a sought after coach for quartets, and choruses, all over the country.He has been on staff as a teacher... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Quartet coaching available (PLACEHOLDER)
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Quartet Coaching is available during any of our sessions. One quartet member will need to work with Robyn Whitmore (coaching@harmonycollege.net) on which session(s) the quartet wants coaching.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Campbell's Vowel Movement
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Chorus directors often ask for “pure vowels” but do not always define what they are in ways that are clear, practical, and understandable.
Faculty
avatar for Dr. Don Campbell

Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University
Dr. Don Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Music and former Director of Choral Activities at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. As a guest conductor and clinician he has been to seventeen states, Canada, Scotland, The Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Develop Your Awareness of Tonal Center
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Donny will share 10 distinct strategies to grow your personal (and group) awareness of staying in key.  Stop the insanity of trying to sing  "on the top of the pitch" and give yourself actionable skills.
Faculty
avatar for Donny Rose

Donny Rose

Faculty, Coach
Donny is a long time music educator and barbershopper, and is very excited to be part of the team that has created VanCity Harmony in Vancouver, BC.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 40 minutes of personal vocal coaching, and observes the other student during their coaching.

Note: to help us accommodate as many PVI requests as we can, please only sign up for one PVI session.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

The Tool Box
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Become Your Own Vocal and Performance Coach. Not everyone is in a position to have a great vocal coach, but you can make tremendous progress with a recorder, a mirror, and a process. Learn how to evaluate your own singing, and get a TOOLBOX filled with proven tips to make better and faster progress in your singing.
Faculty
avatar for Will Fox

Will Fox

Faculty, Coach
Will Fox is a busy music educator, voice and piano teacher, choral, band, and barbershop chorus director, consultant, and coach. Will teaches and directs an award-winning music program at Westside Christian High School in Tigard, Oregon. Both his Concert Choir and Concert Band just... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Warm up - what, how, why
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Ever wonder why rehearsals start with a warm up? What's the point?  What's the meaning of life? 

Okay, maybe we won't be able to answer the third one, but come dive in to a discussion on why the warmups can and should be the best part of your chorus or quartet rehearsal.

We'll chat about elements of a warm up, how to execute them with purpose, and why each part is important. A good warmup can help solve problems before they start, achieve your rehearsal goals, make you feel and sing better for the whole rehearsal, and help you achieve long-term goals.

And if you are already part of your rehearsal team, come exchange ideas to help refresh your warmups and make them even more fun and engaging.

This class is also offered in Session 9.

Faculty
avatar for Phil Cheasebro

Phil Cheasebro

Phil is the director of the Midnight Sons Chorus in Anchorage, AK.  He holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Alaska Anchorage, sings with the Anchorage Opera, Alaska Chamber Singers, and has performed with the New York Lyric Opera and regularly adjudicates for... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA

8:30pm PDT

Using Canva for Marketing and Design
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
In this course, we will explore the ins and outs of the free, web-based application called Canva. With just a few clicks of the mouse, anyone can quickly and cheaply design and print flyers, business cards, and even websites for their chapter or quartet. Students who bring their own web-browsing device can practice alongside the instructor!
Faculty
avatar for Iain Haukka

Iain Haukka

Co-Dean HCNW
There’s only one thing that Iain loves as much as ringing chords, and that is connecting deeply with others (he has a sneaking suspicion that whoever reading this does, too). To promote these goals, Iain shares his knowledge of personal development, conflict resolution, and relationship... Read More →
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA
 
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