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Saturday, August 9
 

8:00am CEST

Breakfast
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CEST
Dining Hall
Breakfast on Saturday
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CEST
Dining Hall
  General

9:00am CEST

General Session
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:20am CEST
Music Hall
Start your day with key information, a great warm-up, and the Tag of the Day!
Faculty
avatar for Lucas Bitzer

Lucas Bitzer

Faculty / Team
Barbershop and choral music have fascinated Lucas since his early childhood, and he has been in competitions multiple times (European male quartet champion 2013).His work as a coach and lecturer is inspired by his training as a teacher for the Alexander Technique, a bodywork method... Read More →
avatar for Norbert Hammes

Norbert Hammes

Faculty / Team
Norbert ist Gründungsmitglied von BinG! wo er sich mehrere Jahre als 2. Vorstand für die Entwicklung von BinG! einsetzte und einer der Initiatoren des jährlichen Harmony Colleges war. 1987 war er schon Gründungsmitglied des Ersten Kölner Barbershop Chores und mit seinem Quartett... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:20am CEST
Music Hall
  General

9:30am CEST

Care of the Aging Voice
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room O6
We explore how the physical vocal mechanism changes as the body grows older, and how we as singers can be aware of that and maintain vocal health as we age.
Faculty
avatar for Dan Wessler

Dan Wessler

Faculty
Dan Wessler holds a Doctorate in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado Boulder ('23) and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from Western Illinois University ('12). He is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University Irvine and North Orange County Community College... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

9:30am CEST

Creating Effective Warm-Ups and Exercises
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Music Hall
Focus: Designing warm-ups that target specific needs. Key Topics: Customizing exercises for range, flexibility, and ensemble cohesion.
Faculty
avatar for Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis

Faculty
Jordan is the founder and artistic director of Voices Music Collective and a driving force in the Halton/Hamilton music scene. With an unwavering passion for vocal music and education, Jordan has inspired countless singers and ensembles both locally and internationally. His expertise... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

9:30am CEST

Practice with Purpose
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room O7
Of course we know personal practice is important, but is there a 'right' way or a 'wrong' way to practice? We'll share ideas and strategies for practicing that will help you feel better prepared and more confident for your next quartet or chorus rehearsal.
Faculty
avatar for Amy Patterson

Amy Patterson

Faculty
Amy Patterson is Associate Chorus Director of A Cappella Showcase and Co-Section Leader of Harbourtown Sound. Amy sings Bass in the quartet “Sapphire”, which placed first in their area contest in May 2025. Amy also sings Lead in "Empire" quartet, and looks forward to competing... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room O7
  Additional Class

9:30am CEST

Coaching 3.1
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N1
Quartet Coaching
Faculty
avatar for Stefanie Schmidt

Stefanie Schmidt

Faculty
Stefanie has been active in barbershop for 15 years as a quartet singer and conductor. She is co-organizer and graduate of the BinG! Coaching Certification Program, in which barbershop coaches are trained for the BinG! ensembles and is herself a sought-after coach for German and international... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N1
  Quartet Coaching

10:30am CEST

Accentuate The Positive
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O6
Strategies for Effective Positivity in Choral Rehearsals (1 hour); For directors: an exploration of how an atmosphere of positivity in the leadership of a choral rehearsal can lead to better results.
Faculty
avatar for Dan Wessler

Dan Wessler

Faculty
Dan Wessler holds a Doctorate in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado Boulder ('23) and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from Western Illinois University ('12). He is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University Irvine and North Orange County Community College... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

10:30am CEST

Coaching under Glass
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O7
Coaching ensembles under glass - A look inside a coaching session
Faculty
avatar for Amy Patterson

Amy Patterson

Faculty
Amy Patterson is Associate Chorus Director of A Cappella Showcase and Co-Section Leader of Harbourtown Sound. Amy sings Bass in the quartet “Sapphire”, which placed first in their area contest in May 2025. Amy also sings Lead in "Empire" quartet, and looks forward to competing... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O7
  Additional Class

10:30am CEST

Coaching 3.1
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room N1
Quartet Coaching
Faculty
avatar for Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis

Faculty
Jordan is the founder and artistic director of Voices Music Collective and a driving force in the Halton/Hamilton music scene. With an unwavering passion for vocal music and education, Jordan has inspired countless singers and ensembles both locally and internationally. His expertise... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room N1
  Quartet Coaching

11:30am CEST

Assistant Director
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Music Hall
Are you an assistant director and don’t do much in your chorus rehearsals? Do you have an assistant director that you don’t use that much? This class will explore what assistant directors can and should do, and how we can help develop them into an integral part of the chorus structure.
Faculty
avatar for Andrew Rembecki

Andrew Rembecki

Faculty
Andrew Rembecki is a passionate music educator, vocal coach, choral conductor and coach with extensive experience in choral pedagogy and performance. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he has lived in Munich for six years. He currently directs Herrenbesuch, a renowned men's barbershop... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

11:30am CEST

Categories Class
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room O6
Faculty
avatar for Alexander Koller

Alexander Koller

Faculty
Alexander is a BinG! Certified Coach and has been a Musicality Judge in the American Barbershop Harmony Society since 2023. He has been an avid barbershopper for fifteen years, when he sang in the Big Apple Chorus during a one-year stay in New York. Since then he has sung in several... Read More →
avatar for Stefanie Schmidt

Stefanie Schmidt

Faculty
Stefanie has been active in barbershop for 15 years as a quartet singer and conductor. She is co-organizer and graduate of the BinG! Coaching Certification Program, in which barbershop coaches are trained for the BinG! ensembles and is herself a sought-after coach for German and international... Read More →
avatar for Norbert Hammes

Norbert Hammes

Faculty / Team
Norbert ist Gründungsmitglied von BinG! wo er sich mehrere Jahre als 2. Vorstand für die Entwicklung von BinG! einsetzte und einer der Initiatoren des jährlichen Harmony Colleges war. 1987 war er schon Gründungsmitglied des Ersten Kölner Barbershop Chores und mit seinem Quartett... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

11:30am CEST

Musical Story Telling
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room O7
Learn the basics of how to develop impactful and authentic Performance plans. You'll also walk away with a simple framework for how to communicate these plans to other ensemble members.
Faculty
avatar for Clay Monson

Clay Monson

Faculty
Clay Monson ist ein leidenschaftlicher und erfolgreicher Musiker, der sich der Barbershop-Harmonie verschrieben hat. Seit 10 Jahren ist er stolzes Mitglied der Barbershop Harmony Society und hat durch seine Jury- und Coaching-Tätigkeiten bedeutende Beiträge zur Barbershop-Welt geleistet... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room O7
  Additional Class

12:30pm CEST

Lunch
Saturday August 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CEST
Dining Hall
Lunch (including a short break) on Saturday
Saturday August 9, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CEST
Dining Hall
  General

2:00pm CEST

Building a Community Through Singing
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room O7
Focus: Programming elements to help build a stronger community, not just a chorus.
Faculty
avatar for Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis

Faculty
Jordan is the founder and artistic director of Voices Music Collective and a driving force in the Halton/Hamilton music scene. With an unwavering passion for vocal music and education, Jordan has inspired countless singers and ensembles both locally and internationally. His expertise... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room O7
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

PVI under Glass
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room O6
Learn how to recognize common vocal inefficiencies and develop new tools to address these inefficiencies in this masterclass style demonstration while Rob works one-on-one with singers from your region.
Faculty
avatar for Rob Mance

Rob Mance

Faculty
Robert Mance has been the artistic director of the BHS Medal Choir Central Standard since 2011. In 2016, Robert Mance was appointed Artistic Director of the SAI Vocal Standard International Choral Competition. Robert Mance holds a doctorate in choral conducting from the University... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

Coaching 3.1
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N1
Quartet Coaching
Faculty
avatar for Amy Patterson

Amy Patterson

Faculty
Amy Patterson is Associate Chorus Director of A Cappella Showcase and Co-Section Leader of Harbourtown Sound. Amy sings Bass in the quartet “Sapphire”, which placed first in their area contest in May 2025. Amy also sings Lead in "Empire" quartet, and looks forward to competing... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N1
  Quartet Coaching

2:00pm CEST

Rehearsal Planning
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Music Hall
For directors: an overview of how to prepare for and execute efficient, productive rehearsals.
Faculty
avatar for Dan Wessler

Dan Wessler

Faculty
Dan Wessler holds a Doctorate in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado Boulder ('23) and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from Western Illinois University ('12). He is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University Irvine and North Orange County Community College... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

3:00pm CEST

Musical Story Telling
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O7
Learn the basics of how to develop impactful and authentic Performance plans. You'll also walk away with a simple framework for how to communicate these plans to other ensemble members.
Faculty
avatar for Clay Monson

Clay Monson

Faculty
Clay Monson ist ein leidenschaftlicher und erfolgreicher Musiker, der sich der Barbershop-Harmonie verschrieben hat. Seit 10 Jahren ist er stolzes Mitglied der Barbershop Harmony Society und hat durch seine Jury- und Coaching-Tätigkeiten bedeutende Beiträge zur Barbershop-Welt geleistet... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O7
  Additional Class

3:00pm CEST

TE Tuner and You
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O6
How one app can help dramatically improve your ensemble’s tuning accuracy, sense of tonal center and enhance your “barber-wall of sound.”
Faculty
avatar for Rob Mance

Rob Mance

Faculty
Robert Mance has been the artistic director of the BHS Medal Choir Central Standard since 2011. In 2016, Robert Mance was appointed Artistic Director of the SAI Vocal Standard International Choral Competition. Robert Mance holds a doctorate in choral conducting from the University... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

3:00pm CEST

Vocal Freedom
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room N1
Embrace Your Natural Voice - We all want to sing freely, naturally, and with ease, right? How often have you heard a director or coach say "just release the tension" or "stop pushing the sound"? In this experiential class, we'll delve into the concept of primal sounds and natural breathing to help you find your best—and most natural—voice.
Saturday August 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room N1
  Additional Class

4:00pm CEST

Coaching Seminar Wrap Up
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room O7
Wrapping up a week of learning. We exchange experiences & give feedback!
Faculty
avatar for Alexander Koller

Alexander Koller

Faculty
Alexander is a BinG! Certified Coach and has been a Musicality Judge in the American Barbershop Harmony Society since 2023. He has been an avid barbershopper for fifteen years, when he sang in the Big Apple Chorus during a one-year stay in New York. Since then he has sung in several... Read More →
avatar for Clay Monson

Clay Monson

Faculty
Clay Monson ist ein leidenschaftlicher und erfolgreicher Musiker, der sich der Barbershop-Harmonie verschrieben hat. Seit 10 Jahren ist er stolzes Mitglied der Barbershop Harmony Society und hat durch seine Jury- und Coaching-Tätigkeiten bedeutende Beiträge zur Barbershop-Welt geleistet... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room O7
  Core Class

4:00pm CEST

Conductors Seminar Wrap Up
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Music Hall
Wrapping up a week of learning. We exchange experiences & give feedback!
Faculty
avatar for Rob Mance

Rob Mance

Faculty
Robert Mance has been the artistic director of the BHS Medal Choir Central Standard since 2011. In 2016, Robert Mance was appointed Artistic Director of the SAI Vocal Standard International Choral Competition. Robert Mance holds a doctorate in choral conducting from the University... Read More →
avatar for Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis

Faculty
Jordan is the founder and artistic director of Voices Music Collective and a driving force in the Halton/Hamilton music scene. With an unwavering passion for vocal music and education, Jordan has inspired countless singers and ensembles both locally and internationally. His expertise... Read More →
avatar for Dan Wessler

Dan Wessler

Faculty
Dan Wessler holds a Doctorate in Choral Conducting from the University of Colorado Boulder ('23) and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from Western Illinois University ('12). He is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University Irvine and North Orange County Community College... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Music Hall
  Core Class

4:00pm CEST

Quartet Seminar Wrap Up
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N3
Wrapping up a week of learning. We exchange experiences & give feedback!
Faculty
avatar for Stefanie Schmidt

Stefanie Schmidt

Faculty
Stefanie has been active in barbershop for 15 years as a quartet singer and conductor. She is co-organizer and graduate of the BinG! Coaching Certification Program, in which barbershop coaches are trained for the BinG! ensembles and is herself a sought-after coach for German and international... Read More →
avatar for Amy Patterson

Amy Patterson

Faculty
Amy Patterson is Associate Chorus Director of A Cappella Showcase and Co-Section Leader of Harbourtown Sound. Amy sings Bass in the quartet “Sapphire”, which placed first in their area contest in May 2025. Amy also sings Lead in "Empire" quartet, and looks forward to competing... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Core Class

4:00pm CEST

Vocal Pedagogy Seminar Wrap Up
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room O6
Wrapping up a week of learning. We exchange experiences & give feedback!
Faculty
avatar for Andrew Rembecki

Andrew Rembecki

Faculty
Andrew Rembecki is a passionate music educator, vocal coach, choral conductor and coach with extensive experience in choral pedagogy and performance. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he has lived in Munich for six years. He currently directs Herrenbesuch, a renowned men's barbershop... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room O6
  Core Class

6:00pm CEST

Saturday Night Barbeque
Saturday August 9, 2025 6:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
Bad Weather: Dining Hall, Good Weather: Outside!
Our special Saturday night Barbeque!
Saturday August 9, 2025 6:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
Bad Weather: Dining Hall, Good Weather: Outside!
  General

8:00pm CEST

Saturday Night Show
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
Music Hall
Each participating quartet may perform one song! We’ll also sing our common songs together—don’t forget to bring your hands to give our amazing faculty a big round of applause!
Faculty
avatar for Rob Mance

Rob Mance

Faculty
Robert Mance has been the artistic director of the BHS Medal Choir Central Standard since 2011. In 2016, Robert Mance was appointed Artistic Director of the SAI Vocal Standard International Choral Competition. Robert Mance holds a doctorate in choral conducting from the University... Read More →
avatar for Jordan Travis

Jordan Travis

Faculty
Jordan is the founder and artistic director of Voices Music Collective and a driving force in the Halton/Hamilton music scene. With an unwavering passion for vocal music and education, Jordan has inspired countless singers and ensembles both locally and internationally. His expertise... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Rembecki

Andrew Rembecki

Faculty
Andrew Rembecki is a passionate music educator, vocal coach, choral conductor and coach with extensive experience in choral pedagogy and performance. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, he has lived in Munich for six years. He currently directs Herrenbesuch, a renowned men's barbershop... Read More →
avatar for Alexander Koller

Alexander Koller

Faculty
Alexander is a BinG! Certified Coach and has been a Musicality Judge in the American Barbershop Harmony Society since 2023. He has been an avid barbershopper for fifteen years, when he sang in the Big Apple Chorus during a one-year stay in New York. Since then he has sung in several... Read More →
avatar for Stefanie Schmidt

Stefanie Schmidt

Faculty
Stefanie has been active in barbershop for 15 years as a quartet singer and conductor. She is co-organizer and graduate of the BinG! Coaching Certification Program, in which barbershop coaches are trained for the BinG! ensembles and is herself a sought-after coach for German and international... Read More →
avatar for Clay Monson

Clay Monson

Faculty
Clay Monson ist ein leidenschaftlicher und erfolgreicher Musiker, der sich der Barbershop-Harmonie verschrieben hat. Seit 10 Jahren ist er stolzes Mitglied der Barbershop Harmony Society und hat durch seine Jury- und Coaching-Tätigkeiten bedeutende Beiträge zur Barbershop-Welt geleistet... Read More →
avatar for Lucas Bitzer

Lucas Bitzer

Faculty / Team
Barbershop and choral music have fascinated Lucas since his early childhood, and he has been in competitions multiple times (European male quartet champion 2013).His work as a coach and lecturer is inspired by his training as a teacher for the Alexander Technique, a bodywork method... Read More →
avatar for Norbert Hammes

Norbert Hammes

Faculty / Team
Norbert ist Gründungsmitglied von BinG! wo er sich mehrere Jahre als 2. Vorstand für die Entwicklung von BinG! einsetzte und einer der Initiatoren des jährlichen Harmony Colleges war. 1987 war er schon Gründungsmitglied des Ersten Kölner Barbershop Chores und mit seinem Quartett... Read More →
avatar for Amy Patterson

Amy Patterson

Faculty
Amy Patterson is Associate Chorus Director of A Cappella Showcase and Co-Section Leader of Harbourtown Sound. Amy sings Bass in the quartet “Sapphire”, which placed first in their area contest in May 2025. Amy also sings Lead in "Empire" quartet, and looks forward to competing... Read More →
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
Music Hall
  General

10:00pm CEST

Afterglow in the old monastery, Bar is open
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:00pm - Sunday August 10, 2025 4:00am CEST
Bar Area
We hit the last nights famous afterglow! Get a cool drink at our Bar, hang out and sing Tags in the old monastery. Drinks are not allowed inside the monastery or upstairs - keep them in the entrance and bar area.
Saturday August 9, 2025 10:00pm - Sunday August 10, 2025 4:00am CEST
Bar Area
  General
 
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