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Monday, August 4
 

9:30am CEST

MO-FR: Vocal Pedagogy individual group practice
Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N4
This class is for all participants of the Vocal Pedagogy Seminar who want to practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the core seminar, and take turns singing and giving feedback. No faculty will be present—please be respectful, set a timer, and ensure everyone gets equal practice time.
Faculty
NF
Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N4
  Additional Class

9:30am CEST

MO-FR: Vocal Pedagogy individual group practice
Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N2
This class is for all participants of the Vocal Pedagogy Seminar who want to practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the core seminar, and take turns singing and giving feedback. No faculty will be present—please be respectful, set a timer, and ensure everyone gets equal practice time.
Faculty
NF
Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
Room N2
  Additional Class

10:30am CEST

MO-FR: Vocal Pedagogy Singing Coaching Observers
Monday August 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
TBD
Vocal Pedagogy Seminar participants are invited to observe our voice coaches in action as they work their magic with a quartet.
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 →
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
TBD
  Additional Class

11:30am CEST

MO-FR: Conductors individual group practice
Monday August 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room N3
This class is for all participants of the Conductors Seminar who want to practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the core seminar, and take turns conducting. No faculty will be present—please be respectful, set a timer, and ensure everyone gets equal practice time.
Faculty
NF
Monday August 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

11:30am CEST

MO-FR: Group Voice Pedagogy
Monday August 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Music Hall
Focus: Teaching effective vocal techniques to choirs or ensembles. Key Topics: Maintaining and teaching healthy technique in group settings.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Barber-Myth Busting
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Music Hall
Popular vocal myths will be debunked in this class, with the goal of bringing greater clarity in the functioning of the voice.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Conductors individual group practice
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N3
This class is for all participants of the Conductors Seminar who want to practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the core seminar, and take turns conducting. No faculty will be present—please be respectful, set a timer, and ensure everyone gets equal practice time.
Faculty
NF
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Leadership: Building Trust and Teamwork
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N4
This class is for leaders of all types: directors, assistant directors, section leaders, coaches, administrative leaders. Identifying and developing effective leadership skills to ignite and inspire your singers.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N4
  Additional Class

2:00pm CEST

MO-FR: The Secret of the Scoring Categories
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N1
In this workshop, we will watch a series of Barbershop videos together, assign scores anonymously, and discuss the results. For this, you’ll need the official scoresheets that judges use to take notes. There are three versions: Musicality, Performance, and Singing – one for each scoring category. We’ll provide these in good time before the session.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
Room N1
  Additional Class

3:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Listening Skills for Coaches
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room N3
Focus: Developing the ability to identify vocal and musical issues. Key topics: Analyzing tuning, balance, blend, and individual vocal production.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

3:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Nonverbal Communication for Rehearsal Efficiency
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O6
Learn techniques to address a variety of issues with your chorus and/or section to improve rehearsal effectiveness and efficiency.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class

4:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Conductors individual group practice
Monday August 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Room N3
This class is for all participants of the Conductors Seminar who want to practice. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the core seminar, and take turns conducting. No faculty will be present—please be respectful, set a timer, and ensure everyone gets equal practice time.
Faculty
NF
Monday August 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

4:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Learn from Great Performances
Monday August 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Room N3
Together, we will take a look at, analyze, and discuss some of the best Barbershop Performances. We'll consider what makes these performances some of the most memorable and impactful. You'll learn about the hallmarks of different performance styles (Comedy, Ballads, Uptune, Theatrical, Traditional, and Contemporary Barbershop). Participants are also encouraged to share some of their favorites for discussion and deeper learning.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

5:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Analyzing Voices
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Music Hall
This three-part course will be an interactive exploration of vocal examples. Students will learn to identify common vocal inefficiencies and explore tools in how to address these inefficiencies.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

5:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Authentic Stage Communication
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N3
Whether or not you have a "Performance Plan" you still need to be able to communicate it to an audience. This class will teach the basics of: how to develop a basic Performance Plan, Effective & Authentic Body Language, Staging, Movement, and more!
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N3
  Additional Class

5:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Me and my Arrangement
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N5
How do I know whether the arrangement is good for me; how do you analyze an arrangement; let's go through arrangements the participants are currently working on and figure out what the arrangeer offered us.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Room N5
  Additional Class

7:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Ballad/Rubato Conducting
Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
Music Hall
for more advanced conductors with fundamentals already under control. We explore the specific skill of conducting non-metered music, barbershop ballads. Students will all get to conduct and receive comments.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
Music Hall
  Additional Class

7:00pm CEST

MO-FR: PVI under Glas
Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm - 7:50pm 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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
Room O6
  Additional Class
 
Saturday, August 9
 

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

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

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

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

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
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