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Friday, June 13
 

1:15pm PDT

Feel the Groove!
Friday June 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS

3:45pm PDT

Ear Singing Guide to Intervals
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS

3:45pm PDT

Intro to Sight Reading
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS

3:45pm PDT

Learn Music Fast
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS

3:45pm PDT

Rhythm in my Bones
Friday June 13, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS, SINGERS

8:30pm PDT

Reading Music
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
TBA
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
  ESSENTIALS
 
Saturday, June 14
 

8:30am PDT

Feel the Groove!
Saturday June 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA
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 →
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
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 →
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
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 →
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
avatar for Frances Lunder

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