European Harmony Academy 2025: Full Schedule

7:30pm CEST

Coaching Seminar Introduction

Sunday August 3, 2025 7:30pm - 8:20pm CEST

We come together with the entire Coaching Seminar to kick off a wonderful week! We’ll discuss the schedule and explore the exciting learning opportunities ahead.

Faculty

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 →

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 →

Sunday August 3, 2025 7:30pm - 8:20pm CEST
Room O7

Core Class

9:30am CEST

MO-FR: Beginners Conducting

Monday August 4, 2025 9:30am - 11:20am CEST

Room O7

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

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 9:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O7

Core 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

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

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

Amy Patterson

Faculty

Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CEST
Room O7

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

Clay Monson

Faculty

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

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

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