2011 HCNW
Guest Faculty:
Vocal Spectrum
2006 BHS International Champs
The
New Originals
2010 Evergreen District
Quartet Champions
Special Guests:
Alan Lamson
BHS President
Jennifer Perry Edwards
Lead,
Moxie Ladies
2009 SAI Quartet Champions
Plus ...
Ron Black
Charlie Metzger
Donya Metzger
Tom Metzger
Paul Olguin
Amy Rose
Don Rose
Raymond Schwarzkopf
... and lots more!
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From Jerry... "This
was my first time at HCNW. I now regret all those years I
missed...The setting and the food were great. The knowledge base of
the presenters was incredible. I can't think of any class that did not exceed my expectations. You gathered a lot of talented people to present. I had great opportunities to meet and converse with exciting, knowledgeable people and I came away pretty jacked up. I hope that I can transfer at least a portion of what I learned to our chorus." |
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Harmony College Northwest 2011 was FANTASTIC!
"And a good time was had by all!"
2011 was another successful year of Harmony College Northwest. We had over 260 students; more than any previous year! Vocal Spectrum, The New Originals, Frenzy and Northwest Vocal Project rocked the house at our two-count-'em-two shows. The weather even cooperated with abundant sunshine (something that has been in short supply this summer!). For a wrap-up newsletter of HCNW 2011, click here.
A huge thank-you to the amazing faculty members and coaches who helped out this year. You are ALL part of the incredible bounty of talent we have in our combined areas. And thank-you to our students, who once again came to soak up this unique educational experience.
If you missed out on everything, we've uploaded many of the handouts from the weekend. Click here to see these materials. Didn't get a chance to send in an evaluation? It's not too late! Just click here for a PDF or for a DOC form.
And hope to see you NEXT year at Harmony College Northwest 2012 on July 20-22, 2012.
HCNW 2011 Special Guests: Vocal Spectrum!
Vocal Spectrum is the 2006 Barbershop Harmony Society's Championship Quartet. Originally formed as a one-time educational quartet to sing for a local high school, these four have never stopped singing since! They've traveled to Germany, Holland, Sweden, Russia, England, Japan, New Zealand and throughout the United States performing on shows and at conventions, as well as teaching high school students about barbershop harmony. All four sing with the Ambassadors of Harmony (2004 International Chorus Champions). The quartet is the first to win all three possible BHS medals (Collegiate Quartet (2004), Men’s Quartet (2006), and Chorus Medal (2004).
In addition to Vocal Spectrum, we welcomed The New Originals, the 2010 Evergreen District Quartet Champions; Northwest Vocal Project (NVP), two-time (and current) EVG District Chorus Champs, two-time (and current) International Barbershop Youth Chorus Champs, and 12th place finishers at the 2010 BHS International contest in Philadelphia; and, Frenzy, the 2011 North Pacific Region 13 Quartet Champions.
Check this site often, as it will be updated with new information as faculty is set and courses are scheduled. In the meantime, if you've never been to HCNW, feel free to peruse this website with last year's information. It will give you a good idea of what's in store for you next year!
Who should attend Harmony College Northwest?
INDIVIDUALS
Students
will find a wide selection of classes specifically chosen to meet
their needs.
Our faculty are experts in their areas and they are excited to be
part of the 2011 team. Your brain will be stuffed to the brim with
information and ideas! After you are registered and paid in full,
you will receive details about how to access the music and learning
tracks for the weekend.
CHORUSES
Bring your whole chorus, and experience four incredible coaching
sessions. Additionally, you will all still have time to take some of
the other terrific courses we offer. We suggest the "divide and
conquer" method for those times when you don't have coaching: have your chorus
members all take different classes, then compare notes and return to
your regular rehearsal schedule with lots of tips and ideas. This is a coaching
and class experience that will positively excite your chorus.
Maximum: four small/medium choruses.
QUARTETS
We
have an exciting array of coaches ready to move your quartet to a
higher level of artistry and performance quality. We will have
quartet coaching available during all sessions on Saturday...and
even Sunday
morning if you want to pack in one last session. If you want to step
out for a session or two to sit in on some of the terrific classes we
have on tap, that's not a problem.
A maximum of 20 quartets can be accommodated,
so DON'T DELAY!
DIRECTORS
For you we have set a delectable buffet of
courses to choose from, and you get to
pick which courses in the “Directors Track” are right for you. If you want to hop over and take a
course in the General Sessions, that’s okay too.
MUSICAL LEADERS
We have twelve courses specifically designed for musical leaders, as
well as many other courses that will be of interest. Take courses on
how to get more out of the music (and the chorus), or take some
courses on how to be a coach. Fine-tune your musical ear with some
of the vocal production classes, and of course, widen your network
of other chapter music leaders to ask questions and tap for solutions.
SHOWMANSHIP &
PRESENTATION LEADERS
HCNW has numerous instructors lined up who will
help you add expression to your singing and enhance the visual part
of your package. Between the courses in the Interpretation section
and the Visual Plan section, you will find instructors to help tell the story in your song.
MUSIC EDUCATORS
Harmony
College Northwest is an annual event that takes place on the
beautiful University of Puget Sound campus in Tacoma, WA.
Participants take classes and attend general sessions.
Washington OSPI approved clock hours will be
provided through the Washington Music Educators Association. Clock
hours are free to WMEA members. Non-members who are interested pay
$1.00 per hour claimed, plus a $5.00 processing fee.
You
may register online.
Questions? Contact
Marci
Elefritz for details.