Harmony College Northwest 2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am PDT

Feel the Groove!

Saturday June 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am 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

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 →

Saturday June 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

ESSENTIALS

1:15pm PDT

So, You Want to Be an MC

Saturday June 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

The class gives you insight on how to conduct yourself while being the spokesperson for the quartet, or keeping the audience interested and engaged while talking between groups during a contest or show!

Faculty

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 →

Saturday June 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

ESSENTIALS

2:30pm PDT

Beginning Tag Writing

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Faculty

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 →

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

ESSENTIALS

2:30pm PDT

Sight Reading for Beginners

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Learn how to look at a brand new piece of sheet music, identify your starting note, and sing! This class is intended for total beginners.

Faculty

Frances Lunder

Faculty, Coach

Frances has been barbershopping since 2010. She currently serves as Assistant Director for Sound Harmony Chorus (SAI) and the Seattle Seachordsmen (BHS), and recently became a Faculty Development Specialist for Sweet Adelines Region 13. She loves competitive quartetting and won the... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

ESSENTIALS

3:45pm PDT

Rhythm in my Bones

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

TBA

This course is also offered in session 3.
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

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.

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

ESSENTIALS, SINGERS