The NortheasternDistrict of The Barbershop HarmonySociety is hosting a HarmonyCollege Weekend and would like to inviteall area A Cappella singers or groups, or those that would like tosing, to come join us for song filled weekend. Thereis something being offered for everly skill level.
There are 3 major schools being held at
HARMONYEXTREME CAMP
This is designed for High School Boys and Girls. Theboys program is a 3 day event, and the girls program is a 1 day event. All participants will be performing in the Saturdayevening show for a full house.
The boys will be coached by 4 Way Stop,
The songs that they will sing are:
- Home on theRange
- Viva L'Amore
Flanders Fields- Drivin' MeCrazy
- Come FlyWith Me
- AnythingYou Can Do (8-parts with girls Chorus)
The Girls will be coached by Showcase ,Harmony, Inc. International's Silver Medalists.
The Director for the Girl's choruswill be Debbie Bosari.
The songs that they will sing are:
- Loco-Motion
BridgeSong (Feelin' Groovy)59th Street - AnythingYou Can Do
The Music Educators and Music Ed Students willreceive a different set of classes, which includes vocal education inthe classroom, and using a cappella programs to grow participation. This group will be facilitated by DrBill Adams (diverse and extensive careerin music as an educator, conductor, performer, composer and scholar)and JamesEstes (BHS Music Specialist - StudentActivities Coordinator)
The Boys chorus will also be directed by Dr. Billand James.
100% SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS ANDMUSIC EDUCATORS
The second program isdesigned for adult singers (individuals or groups) looking toimprove their performance skills. Everylevel of singer will be challenged and grow in these courses.
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTOF COURSES
http://www.nedistrict.org/uploads/2009%20Class%20Descriptions.pdf
Faculty includes:
- GeneCokecroft - Tenor of the legendary Suntones ,past International BHS champions
- ChrisVaughn - Lead of Gotcha! ,past BHS International champions
- AlanGordon - Baritone of Gotcha! ,pastBHS International champions
- Dr.Jim Kline - Bass of Gotcha! ,pastBHS International champions
John Ward - Lead of Bigtime ! International Quartet, certified Singing Judge2009 45th Place - FernSicilia - Tenor of Bigtime !
International Quartet, high school music teacher/choral director,accomplished instrumentalist.2009 45th Place - ChrisArnold - Bass of Bigtime!
International Quartet, Certified Music judge. Has the uncanny abilityto be able to sing all four parts with quality and unerring accuracy2009 45th Place - JoeHunter - Baritone of Bigtime!
International Quartet, Presentation judge, Category Specialist,Certified chorus director trainer, Musical Director of the Big AppleChorus2009 45th Place Steve Delehanty - Arranger, Certified BHS MusicJudge - EricRuthenberg - Music and Vocal Educator, Past District Quartet Champion,Director of the
CoachmenConcord - JenniferWheaton - Senior Linguistics Major, Lead – Ringtones! ,Singing Judge Applicant, Harmony,Inc
- KathyGreason - Music Judge, Harmony Inc
- DavidPatterson Sound Judge Emeritus, Former Director of The Sounds of
,and TheGranite StatesmenConcord - StevePlumb- Presentation Judge and 51-year Society Member
- Karen Rourke -Bass,
(Past Harmony,IncInternational Champions, 3rd PlaceBoston AccentBoston Harmony Sweeps) and Director, Gentlemen SongstersLowell Bill Degan - PhysicsTeacher, Church Choir Director and Organist, Chorus and Quartet man- GayeLacasce - HoneymoonersQuartet
- JeanneSwanson - Bass,Synchronicity ,2004 Harmony Inc.
Queens ; Chairman of JudgesApplicant - DianeCoates - Presentation Judge, Harmony, Inc.
- SteveIsherwood - NED DVP Financial Development,
Narragansett Bay Chorus
DIRECTOR'S COLLEGE
This isdesigned for the Musical leaders of singing ensembles that are lookingto improve their skills to get more out of their ensemble.There are also classes for those that are looking to explore if theyhave they ability, even though they might not currently hold atitle.
The Director's College staff will include:
- SteveTramack - former Director of The Nashua GraniteStatesmen
- Mike O'Neill -Music specialist for the Barbershop Harmony Society, BS degree in musiceducation with a vocal emphasis from the
University ofFlorida , MS degree in choral conducting fromthe .University ofNorthTexas - Chris Arnold -former Assistant Director of Toronto NorthernLights , and currently directing
'sMegaCity ChorusToronto Larry Bean -Music Educator, Music Team Leader for the DowneastersPortland - KirkYoung - BHS Certified Judge, Music Educator, Former Director of
Heralds Of HarmonyTampa Bay - Todd Lamson -Director of the
, Music Educator ChorusManchester Silk City
PRICINGINFORMATION
Wow...must be expensive, right? Notat all.
THE WORKS - Full Tuition
FRIDAY: Dinner, 1 Hour Class, Lodging
SATURDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 6 Hours of Classes, Show,Afterglow, Lodging
$159 dbl / $199 single
COMMUTER- Classes, No Lodging
FRIDAY: 1 Hour Class
SATURDAY: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 6 Hours of Classes, Show, Afterglow
$119
PRICESABOVE BASED UPON EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION -ADD $20 IF REGISTERED AFTER AUGUST 3RD
If your time or a previous commitment does not allow you to take anyclasses, you should still treat yourself to the Saturday Night show. The students tend to be the most endearing to watch, butthe talent level from the faculty will be incredible. It isnot often that one is able to see this many International levelperformers on one stage for such a low price.
If you want to attend the Show and Afterglow only,tickets are just $15 !
TO REGISTER
Follow theinstructions found on the form located at this link:
http://www.nedistrict.org/uploads/HCNE2009IndividualRegistrationForm.doc
We hope to see you there!
Since there are bound to be questions, please feelfree to contact:
Jim Coates
978-571-2110 (home/home office) 508-361-5195 (cell)
jc1357@...