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Sunday, August 3
 

5:00pm CEST

Kick-off General Session
Sunday August 3, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
We kick off this wonderful week by introducing our quartets (who might even sing a song for us!), meeting our amazing faculty, and getting briefed on the most important information for the week ahead!
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 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 →
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 →
Sunday August 3, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
Music Hall

7:30pm CEST

Conductors Seminar Introduction
Sunday August 3, 2025 7:30pm - 8:20pm CEST
We come together with the entire Conductors Seminar to kick off a wonderful week! We’ll discuss the schedule and explore the exciting learning opportunities ahead.
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 →
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 →
Sunday August 3, 2025 7:30pm - 8:20pm CEST
Music Hall
 
Monday, August 4
 

9:00am CEST

MO-FR: General Session
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:20am CEST
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:20am CEST
Music Hall

9:30am CEST

MO-FR: Advanced Conducting
Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 11:20am CEST
Conducting Seminar Core Class, Advanced: Participants will be coached on the efficiency and effectiveness of their conducting feature, while also learning new approaches in conducting.
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 9:30am - 11:20am CEST
Music Hall

11:30am CEST

MO-FR: Group Voice Pedagogy
Monday August 4, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
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

2:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Barber-Myth Busting
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CEST
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

3:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Vocal Pedagogy
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Vocal Pedagogy Core Class: Have you ever wanted to learn the basics about how the voice functions, and how you can use this knowledge to your advantage? This is the class for you! We will be covering the basics of how singing works, the anatomy of the vocal instrument, and why it's important to know these things. This class will also include an interactive portion where participants will sing and identify vocal inefficiencies.
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 →
Monday August 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm CEST
Music Hall

5:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Analyzing Voices
Monday August 4, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
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

7:00pm CEST

MO-FR: Ballad/Rubato Conducting
Monday August 4, 2025 7:00pm - 7:50pm CEST
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

8:30pm CEST

Quartet Contest
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CEST
All quartets have the chance to perform two songs in front of a judging panel and receive scores and feedback.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sing for a warm and supportive audience!
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CEST
Music Hall
 
Friday, August 8
 

8:30pm CEST

Tag Contest
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CEST
Enroll with your best EHA tag team to win fancy prices at the tag competition!
Friday August 8, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm CEST
Music Hall
 
Saturday, August 9
 

9:00am CEST

General Session
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:20am CEST
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

9:30am CEST

Creating Effective Warm-Ups and Exercises
Saturday August 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CEST
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

11:30am CEST

Assistant Director
Saturday August 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:20pm CEST
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

2:00pm CEST

Rehearsal Planning
Saturday August 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:50pm CEST
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

4:00pm CEST

Conductors Seminar Wrap Up
Saturday August 9, 2025 4:00pm - 5:50pm CEST
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

8:00pm CEST

Saturday Night Show
Saturday August 9, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
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
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