Harmony College Northwest 2026: Full Schedule

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7:00am PDT

Breakfast - Saturday

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT

TBA

Breakfast!

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:00am - 9:00am PDT
TBA

MEAL

8:30am PDT

PAI: Personal Arranging Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Individualized instruction for concepts of Arranging. Best works if you bring a chart you have started to work on, but truly can start anywhere at any phase of the journey!

Faculty

Jake Bavarsky

Faculty, Coach, Judge, Musicality Category Candidate

Jake Bavarsky began his Barbershop Harmony Journey as a high school vinyl collector and lover of the Boston Common and Dealer's Choice. Upon completition of his degree he began bringing his ear for harmony to choruses and quartets alike through coaching, directing, educating and arranging... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

ARRANGING

8:30am PDT

Campbell's Vowel Movement

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Chorus directors often ask for “pure vowels” but do not always define what they are in ways that are clear, practical, and understandable.

Faculty

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, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

DIRECTING, SINGING

8:30am PDT

PDI: Private DIRECTING Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

This is an opportunity to interact one-on-one with an experienced chorus director.Through conversation prior to the HCNW weekend, you can determine exactly whattopic(s) you would like to explore. Do you need specific guidance in RehearsalStructure? Effective Conducting? Part placing guests? Retention? Culture Development? Vocal Production? “Warm-ups”?... You name it. Have some realconversation about exactly what you need to help your chorus to be all that you want it to be. (You can bring your assistant director or whole music team if you like.)

Faculty

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 →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

DIRECTING

8:30am PDT

Yoga for Singers

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Relax, breathe, stretch, and calm performance anxiety! 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

Charlie Buss

I've always loved performing, especially for the strong connections I feel with with the audience, my fellow performers and myself. I love to have conversations about topics that light people up and let their inner light shine through. We all have incredibly powerful and diverse experiences... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

8:30am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

COACH ASSIGNMENT TBD.

In this class there are two students and one coach. Each student receives 30 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.

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

8:30am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

8:30am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

8:30am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

8:30am PDT

Warmups: What, Why, and How

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT

TBA

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.

Faculty

Phil Cheasebro

Phil is the director of the BHS Midnight Sons Chorus and SAI Alaska Sound Celebration 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... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
TBA

SINGING

9:45am PDT

PAI: Personal Arranging Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Individualized instruction for concepts of Arranging. Best works if you bring a chart you have started to work on, but truly can start anywhere at any phase of the journey!

Faculty

Jake Bavarsky

Faculty, Coach, Judge, Musicality Category Candidate

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

ARRANGING

9:45am PDT

Chorus Director Coaching Experience

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Chapters that are bringing their choruses to be coached at HCNW 2026 will have the opportunity to make one of their coaching sessions be with Dr. Don Campbell coaching the musical director in front of and with the chorus participating. Dr. Don brings decades of experience conducting and teaching conducting at Harmony University, his university position, and throughout the U.S. and internationally. His teaching style is warm, confident, comprehensive, and focused on using gesture instead of words to communicate with choruses. Working alongside with the chorus allows the chorus to see their director being teachable and reinforces the team concept of music making.

Faculty

Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

COACHING, DIRECTING

9:45am PDT

How to Coach or Direct at Higher Levels

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Learn how to discern how different people think, how to tune into them and then how to most effectively share your knowledge and concepts more effectively which will have individuals and groups alike metabolizing more information and seeing them have more successes, more quickly and with greater ease of effort.

Faculty

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 →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

DIRECTING, COACHING

9:45am PDT

Time for a Change? Rename and Rebrand

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

The status quo (our adherence to tradition?) is extremely strong. Even though we knowsomething needs to change or we ought to be doing something differently, there is that ball-and-chain that keeps us rooted and grounded in the past. This session will walk you through somereasons why change needs to happen and how one chapter navigated the renaming and therebranding of their image in the community. Maybe a change is in the wind for you and alongwith it signs of renewed life and energy. “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” Deeper than itsounds. 60 minutes

Faculty

Ric Keaster

Faculty, Huntington Tri-State Chapter (JAD)

Retired Western Kentucky University Professor/Administrator (Educational Leadership)President of Local Chapter (10 Years) BHS Leadership Facilitator (4 Years)BHS AmbassadorJAD Director of Administrative Leadership (5 Years)Sings baritone, tenor, or bassPastimes: golf, tennis, barbershop... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

LEADERSHIP

9:45am PDT

Organic Movement for Ensembles

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Move over choreography, organic movement is the new kid in town! Give your ensemble a break from fear-inducing moves that create stress and negatively affect singing; introduce movement invitations that honour individuality, encourage creativity, and lean on improv rather than memorization.

Learning Outcomes:
-identify three organizing principles of organic movement
-design improv invitations instead of choreography
-see and do organic movement in groups

Faculty

Donya Metzger

Faculty

Donya is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework - that is, a body and voice nerd! She has been involved with Barbershop for her whole life, and has been teaching and coaching for 30+ years. She's also... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

9:45am PDT

HCNW Chorus

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

You don't need experience. You don't need a "perfect" voice. You just need to show up! Together, we'll explore the joy of harmony, the thrill of blending voices into something bigger than any one of us, and the quiet magic that happens when a group of people make music as one.

We'll learn. We'll laugh. We'll occasionally hit the wrong note — and laugh some more. Along the way, you'll discover your voice, build real friendships, and have some fun!

No auditions. No prerequisites. Just an open heart and a willingness to try. Your voice belongs here. Come find out what it can do!

This chorus will perform on the Saturday night show - make sure you sign up for all 4 rehearsals!

Music and tracks can be found here: What A Wonderful World

Faculty

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 since. Zach currently teaches choir, music theory and composition, and Theatre at Caldwell High School in Idaho. He’s been at Caldwell High since 2017. His choirs continually receive Superior ratings at choral... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING, PERFORMANCE

9:45am PDT

Practicing Like a Pro

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Professionals approach their individual practice time in a very specific and disciplined way. In this class, you will learn many of their techniques; from the essential parts of skill building through to the fulfilling practice of developing your creativity, optimism, and humanity.

Some of the topics that we may cover in this course include:

Prepping to Practice
The Artful Practice
Overcoming errors
Upgrading Musicianship
Maturing Pieces for the Stage

Faculty

Dr. Philip Grant

Faculty, VanCity Harmony

Dr. Philip Grant holds a B.Mus. (Opera) from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Philip's professional career began in 2002 and spanned over 300 performances around the world. Highlight performances... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING

9:45am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

9:45am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

9:45am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

9:45am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

9:45am PDT

Vocal Physiology and Myth-busting, Part 1

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

TBA

What’s actually happening inside your body when you sing? Come learn about what's under the hood of your onboard instrument. We'll cover the basic anatomy and function of the instrument: how the air in your lungs is transformed by your vocal folds and vocal tract into pressure waves with the unique timbre of your voice. We'll address several common singing myths and help you translate phrases like "sing from the diaphragm" and "sing more forward" into actionable effective targets.

This will be an interactive class, so come ready to sing and ask questions!

Make sure you signed up for part 2!

Faculty

Drew Osterhout

Faculty, Coach

Drew is a Pacific Northwest native who spent time in St. Louis, MO, honing his skills with the four-time Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) championship chorus, the Ambassadors of Harmony, where he was the baritone section leader.

Drew is an experienced director, quartet and chorus singer with over 20 years experience in barbershop. In that time Drew has: directed the Pride of Portland (SAI) and Northwest Vocal Project (BHS) Choruses at the International Chorus Contest, performed with numerous quartets on all... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
TBA

SINGING

11:00am PDT

Conducting Techniques

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

All of us who stand in front of choruses and desire to effectively lead them need to be continually developing and refining our physical conducting/directing gestures. This course will begin with the basics, which we ALL need to refresh, and will take us as far as time will allow based on the students enrolled. Regardless of the performance level of your chorus, as you improve your conducting, your chorus will sing better. You owe itto yourself and to your singers to continue to learn, grow and develop your conducting gestures.

Faculty

Rich Lapp

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

DIRECTING

11:00am PDT

Conflict Resolution

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

We spend a lot of time talking about vocal harmony, but hardly at all about social harmony. This is important because so many singers leave quartets and choruses (or stop singing altogether) due to interpersonal problems, which we can all agree is a tragedy. In this class, we will practice stretching our own capacity for conflict and discuss various strategies for seeking clarity and connection through difficult conversations. An empathetic and collaborative approach will be utilized throughout.

Faculty

Iain Haukka

Dean HCNW, Faculty, Coach

There’s only one thing that Iain loves as much as ringing chords, and that is connecting deeply with others. To promote these goals, Iain shares his knowledge of personal development, conflict resolution, and relationship counseling via trainings, workshops, and online coaching... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

LEADERSHIP

11:00am PDT

Motivational Leadership

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Motivational leadership within a barbershop chorus is the practice of transforming a collection of individual voices into a single, resonant instrument through the power of shared vision and vocal unity. A truly motivational director or section leader acts not just as a conductor, but as a "salesman" for the music, igniting a passion for the lock and ring of a perfectly tuned chord. By fostering a culture of positivity and section pride, leaders inspire singers to embrace the discipline of vowel matching and precise synchronization not as a chore, but as a path to collective excellence. This leadership style prioritizes the growth of the individual—offering specific, encouraging feedback and celebrating small musical victories—while maintaining an atmosphere of humor and camaraderie that makes the rehearsal hall a lifeline for its members. Ultimately, motivational leadership in barbershop is about creating a safe space where every singer feels empowered to take risks, ensuring that when the chorus finally hits that ringing chord, it is a triumph of both musical craft and human connection.

Faculty

David Dobson

Faculty

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

LEADERSHIP

11:00am PDT

PREs (Personal Recording Evaluations) and how to give effective feedback

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Discuss a potential tool for section leaders and directors and explore how to use audio recordings and audio feedback to learn, grow, and plan. This class is especially useful to music team members, but could be useful for general chorus members as well!

Faculty

Phil Cheasebro

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

MUSIC TEAM

11:00am PDT

Moving the Ship!

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

On your voyage of marvelous barbershop harmonies, every singer needs to physically present yourself on stage to tell the story of your songs. In this class, we will learn many ways of moving your ‘ship’ in a quartet or a chorus to enhance your physical expression for terrific storytelling!

Faculty

Marsha Kelly

Coach

International Music,Theatre and Dance Teacher/Coach/Judge since 1980. BA Vocal Music Education, MED Curriculum and Instruction/Teacher Leadership. 1/2 Masters in Music and Reading. SAI Member since 2001. Regional Champion Chorus and Quartet member. SAI Certified Director. SAI Region... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

11:00am PDT

So You Want to Be an MC

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 at Harmony University Northwest, BHS Harmony University, as well as other district Mini HEP schools. He is a perennial Performance teacher with classes being offered at the BHS International Summer contests in July, as well as Midwinter contests in... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

11:00am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

11:00am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

11:00am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

11:00am PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

11:00am PDT

Sightreading for Beginners

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 Lunder is the assistant director for Rain City Voices & Sound Harmony Chorus. She also leads Faculty Training and Development for Sweet Adelines Region 13.

Frances has been barbershopping since 2010. She loves competitive quartetting, most recently with "Electric Boogaloo... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, MUSIC THEORY

11:00am PDT

Unit Sound: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why We Love It, and How To Get More Of It

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Ever wondered how the gold-medal choruses can merge so many amateur singers into one thrilling combination sound, where no individual voices can be detected? In this class we'll explore the fundamental techniques that contribute to a compelling barbershop unit sound. You'll discover how small adjustments in vocal efficiency and vowel production bring individual voices together with dramatic results. This is a high-participation class, so come ready to sing!

Faculty

Elizabeth Davies

Elizabeth Davies is the director of Sound Harmony Chorus (SAI) and Rain City Voices (BHS) in Seattle, Washington. She sang lead in the 2018 Region 13 champion quartet, LiftOff, and currently sings tenor in a mixed BHS quartet, Impact. When she is not singing or bossing other singers... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING

11:00am PDT

Vocal Physiology and Myth-busting, Part 2

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA

Faculty

Drew Osterhout

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

SINGING

11:30am PDT

Lunch - Saturday

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT

TBA

Breakfast!

Saturday June 13, 2026 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
TBA

MEAL

1:15pm PDT

PAI: Personal Arranging Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Individualized instruction for concepts of Arranging. Best works if you bring a chart you have started to work on, but truly can start anywhere at any phase of the journey!

Faculty

Jake Bavarsky

Faculty, Coach, Judge, Musicality Category Candidate

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

ARRANGING

1:15pm PDT

Conducting Techniques

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Faculty

Rich Lapp

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

DIRECTING

1:15pm PDT

Get ‘Em In – Get ‘Em Back Again

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

"For many of us, recruiting new members resembles some sort of barbershop black hole. We’ve tried this and we’ve tried that. Nothing seems to work. And when lightning strikes and someone walks through our doors, we find ourselves fumbling for a process that contains elements that are appealing enough to make that person want to a) stay the night and, more importantly, b) comeback a second time. This session will offer a model and suggestions for getting them in the door and getting back that all-important second time. Come with ideas to share as well. Very little is new under the sun; we just haven’t seen it all.

Faculty

Ric Keaster

Faculty, Huntington Tri-State Chapter (JAD)

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

LEADERSHIP

1:15pm PDT

How to Run a Great Sectional

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Training for section leaders and other musical leaders on how to run a productive sectional that goes beyond notes and words. Practice working vocal skills and section unity.

Faculty

Frances Lunder

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

MUSIC TEAM

1:15pm PDT

Taming Stage Fright

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

This session will allow us to rid ourselves of the fears of singing in any situation and only leaving just enough excitement to make it fun! It is so freeing to discover that our fears are based on flawed logic and inaccurate assumptions about what audiences are actually thinking. Join this interactive class and free yourself to sing and perform at higher levels like never before!

Faculty

Paul Ellinger

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

1:15pm PDT

What's Behind Powerful Performances?

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

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

Charlie Buss

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

PERFORMANCE

1:15pm PDT

Fixing the Flubbing: Overcoming your Execution Errors

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

If you feel like you know how to sing well but you’re not sure why that doesn’t always happen, then you might be making any number of minor execution errors. In this course you will learn some of the most common execution errors and the techniques used to overcome them. It’s time to level up!

Students will be introduced to the following concepts:
Scooping, sagging, and clipping
Tuning errors
Transitions
Diction errors
Rhythm and pulse errors

Though this is a technique course, we will always relate back to performance!

Faculty

Dr. Philip Grant

Faculty, VanCity Harmony

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

SINGING

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

1:15pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

Newfangled Four Storytime

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Learn about the magic of Newfangled Four!

Faculty

The Newfangled Four

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Score! How to prepare a new song for successful rehearsal and performance.

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Discuss how directors prepare music for rehearsal and how you can too to level-up your singing and learning.

Faculty

Phil Cheasebro

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

DIRECTING

2:30pm PDT

SOS: Solving Our Synchronicity

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

One of the main concerns of barbershop chorus directors is understanding and improving synchronicity in their choruses. In this session, we will identify areas where lapses in unity and synchronicity can occur and discuss strategies to build greater competencies in this aspect.

Faculty

Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

DIRECTING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

Feelings from A(nxious) to Z(esty): Emotional Literacy for the Powerful Performer

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Singing changes lives and it does so on an emotional level. Therefore, our emotional literacy is directly tied to our ability to deliver impactful, meaningful performances. In this session, we will practice cultivating our emotional literacy and discernment skills to create authentic connections that touch audiences. This is an interactive, introductory course, open to anyone who has feelings. :)

Faculty

Iain Haukka

Dean HCNW, Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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PERFORMANCE

2:30pm PDT

Organic Movement for Ensembles

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Faculty

Donya Metzger

Faculty

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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PERFORMANCE

2:30pm PDT

HCNW Chorus

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Faculty

Zach Groeblinghoff

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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SINGING, PERFORMANCE

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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SINGING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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SINGING, SINGING

2:30pm PDT

Tag Time with Jake!

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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Come and enjoy learning some "not-so-commonly" sung tags and barbershop gems in a low-stress and fun environment.

Faculty

Jake Bavarsky

Faculty, Coach, Judge, Musicality Category Candidate

Saturday June 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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SINGING

3:45pm PDT

Campbell's Vowel Movement

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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Chorus directors often ask for “pure vowels” but do not always define what they are in ways that are clear, practical, and understandable.

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Dr. Don Campbell

Directors College, Harmony University

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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DIRECTING, SINGING

3:45pm PDT

PDI: Private DIRECTING Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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Limited Capacity seats available

This is an opportunity to interact one-on-one with an experienced chorus director. Through conversation prior to the HCNW weekend, you can determine exactly what topic(s) you would like to explore. Do you need specific guidance in RehearsalStructure? Effective Conducting? Part placing guests? Retention? Culture Development? Vocal Production? “Warm-ups”?... You name it. Have some real conversation about exactly what you need to help your chorus to be all that you want it to be. (You can bring your assistant director or whole music team if you like.)

Faculty

Rich Lapp

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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DIRECTING

3:45pm PDT

Navigating New Leadership

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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Navigating new leadership in a barbershop chorus is a delicate exercise in striking the right balance between honoring a storied legacy and steering the ensemble toward a fresh musical vision. For a new director or music team member, the first set on the riser is less about technical overhaul and more about building trust through transparency and active listening. Success in this transition requires a deep respect for the chorus’s established culture, while gradually introducing a new plan for musical growth that excites the membership. By collaborating closely with the administrative board and empowering section leaders, a new leader can ensure that change feels like a shared journey rather than a top-down mandate. Ultimately, navigating this shift effectively means prioritizing personal rapport—learning every singer's name and vocal strength—to transform the initial uncertainty of a leadership change into a unified, resonant energy that keeps the chorus stronger than ever.

Faculty

David Dobson

Faculty

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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LEADERSHIP

3:45pm PDT

Opening Doors Through Community Outreach

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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Discover proven, easy-to-implement outreach ideas that can boost membership, increase fundraising success, and elevate your chorus visibility and impact in your community.

Faculty

Bob Cox

VP - Division II & BHS Ambassador, EVG District

Bob Cox

Bob started his barbershop career in high school on a dare from a teacher with three close friends and high school choir members, over 60 years ago. With over 50 years of Society membership, Bob has served in key leadership positions at the Chapter, District and Society level. He... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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LEADERSHIP

3:45pm PDT

Crafting a Comedy Routine

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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So, you're thinking about performing a comedy routine, eh? Are you clever and witty? Do you like dressing up? Can you speak clearly into a microphone? Can you sing well, move, AND deliver funny lines all at the same time? Come along then, and let's do this! Up to Something quartet members can help you get started. Beware, developing a 10-minute skit is a long more work than perfecting 2 songs. All you need is an idea, and undying dedicationg to process, a lot of extra time to learn dialogue, thematic costumes and potential costume changes, a few good songs, non-lethal props, and off you go!

This class is interactive with any and all suggestions being considered. UTS members will explain the process they've used for 10 years and give specific examples. Then, in small groups, y'all come up with something on your own. Bring a hat or prop, just for fun. Come prepared to to stretch your imagination and dive into the world of puns, sight gags, and the unexpected with Amy, Deb, Denise, and B Gail leading the way.

Faculty

B Gail Hillyer

Comedy Quartet, NW Harmony & Oregon Spirit Choruses

There are 4 in our Quartet, (yes, people ask), each with their own tale to tell. The T/L&B sing with Vancouver WA's NW Harmony chorus in Region 13. B Gail, the bi-sectional Bass, is an accomplished musician and educator. A week after retiring, she and Deb helped form the comedy... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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PERFORMANCE

3:45pm PDT

Performance Lab

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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An interactive workshop where you explore practical performance techniques, and discover how to bring them to life through barbershop

Faculty

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 →

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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PERFORMANCE

3:45pm PDT

HCNW Chorus

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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Faculty

Zach Groeblinghoff

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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SINGING, PERFORMANCE

3:45pm PDT

Let's Get to Know Your Voice

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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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

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! Or for a less heavy topic, ask will about board games... Read More →

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

SINGING

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

FULL

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity full

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, SINGING

3:45pm PDT

PVI Personal Vocal Instruction

LIMITED

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
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SINGING, SINGING

3:45pm PDT

Sing Expressively Without Compromising Chords

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

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When we speak, we add emphasis by changing the pitch of our voice. But we can't modify pitch when we are singing barbershop and trying to lock chords! What other tools can we use to add inflection to important words? By the end of this class, you will understand how expression is judged in the Sweet Adelines and Barbershop Harmony Society systems, and you will have new tools to sing expressively while staying perfectly in tune.

Faculty

Frances Lunder

Faculty, Coach

Saturday June 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
TBA

SINGING, PERFORMANCE

4:30pm PDT

Dinner - Saturday

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

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Breakfast!

Saturday June 13, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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MEAL

7:00pm PDT

Saturday Night Show

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT

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The Saturday night show will feature the following talent:
- *quartets and choruses that received coaching over the weekend (1 song each)
- Our most recent BHS District champion quartet (3 songs)
- Our headliner quartet (30 minute show package)
- Formal afterglow in Kilworth Chapel afterwards

*Please note: We want to remain as inclusive as possible. However, in order to keep the show within a reasonable timeframe, not all quartets and choruses may be able to perform. Please indicate when you sign up for coaching whether or not your quartet wants to perform on stage. Otherwise, quartets may perform at the afterglow.

Saturday June 13, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
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