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Harmony
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PROSPECTUS
The British Association of Barbershop Singers
Contents
Welcome Page 3
Vision and Aims Page 4
Key Information Pages 5 - 6
Educators Page 7
Audition Chorus Stream Pages 8 - 9
College Chorus Stream Pages 10 - 11
Directing Stream Pages 12 - 13
Extreme Quartet Stream Pages 14 - 15
Personal Development Stream Pages 16 - 17
Quartet Stream Pages 18 - 19
Extra Opportunities Pages 20 - 21
Youth Chorus, Ladies Chorus, One-to-One Vocal Coaching
Accommodation Options & Pricing Page 22
Scholarships and Awards Page 23
Other Information Pages 24 - 25
Jubilee Campus Page 26
Notes Page 27
2 Encouraging Improvement
BABS Harmony College I am delighted to present the prospectus for this year’s Harmony College, where you will find information about everything on offer about this year’s event. After such a successful event last year, my challenge this year was to build on that success, so my team and I have been working hard to make a number of tweaks and improvements to the event. For the first time, this year’s college will be managed by two people – Ali Jack will look after enrolment and accommodation, whilst Alan Goldsmith will return to the team to look after the educational planning and delivery of the event. I am hugely grateful to both of them for making this event happen, along with the countless volunteers who give their time and expertise freely. Joining our expert team of British educators this year is Steve Scott from the Barbershop Harmony Society. Steve is an expert in vocal pedagogy, a great teacher, and possesses a wonderful sense of humour. We will be working hard to ensure that every delegate at the event (including the faculty!) gets to spend some time with Steve over the busy weekend. My team have worked tirelessly to make this event not only special, but also as cost-effective and affordable as possible. As always there are a variety of price options to suit a variety of budgets, and BABS has agreed to make eight scholarships and awards available to those who apply, information on which can be found towards the back of the prospectus. I hope you enjoy reading the prospectus and that it gives you an idea of what is on offer at our 41st college. To book your place, please head over to www.babsharmonycollege.co.uk where you can secure your place and pay online. I look forward to welcoming you to Nottingham this August, to a Harmony College which will be as wonderful as ever! Alan Hughes Harmony College Manager and BABS Music Services Director It’s Your Barbershop Weekend 3
Vision and Aims
The British Association of Barbershop Singers is a registered charity
whose aim is to develop barbershop singing through education
and encouragement.
Harmony College is our premier event and one of which we can
be rightly proud. This year sees us run our 41st Annual College, a
tremendous achievement, given that we are an organisation run
entirely by volunteers.
Vision
To be the best barbershop education event outside of North
America.
Aims
To enable our delegates to make significant progress in their
barbershop skills, whether as an individual, in chorus, or quartet.
To provide a learning environment that is stimulating, safe and fun.
To provide a platform for delegates to socialise, sing and have fun.
For delegates to leave the event with a clear idea of their next
steps for development.
To provide development opportunities for our faculty.
To contribute significantly to the wider BABS aim of ‘Growing Our
Skills’.
To contribute significantly to the charitable objects of BABS.
To deliver value for money for our delegates.
4 Encouraging Improvement
Key Information What is Harmony College? Harmony College is a residential education weekend with barbershop music at its core. Now in its 41st year, each year we welcome around 300 delegates who immerse themselves in barbershop for the weekend. Our faculty all have a wealth of expertise in the barbershop style, and include a guest educator from the USA. Harmony College is well known not only for the standard of education, but also for the friendly and fun atmosphere which underpins every aspect of the event, including a showcase of talent on the Saturday evening. Dates: Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August 2019 Venue: University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham NG8 1BB Everyone welcome: no matter your gender or age, or whether you are a member of BABS or not, you will be made very welcome at Harmony College! To book your place: head to www.babsharmonycollege.co.uk to securely book your place and pay using PayPal Six streams to choose from: Audition Chorus Stream, College Chorus Stream, Directing Stream, Extreme Quartet Stream, Personal Development Stream, Quartet Stream. For further information, see the relevant page in this prospectus. Breakout sessions: as well as sessions for your stream, you will also be able to attend three elective ‘breakout’ sessions over the course of the weekend. Accommodation: choose from University Halls of Residence (en-suite, single rooms) or 3* Hotel Accommodation (en-suite, single, twin or double). Meals: all food and drink is provided, apart from evening drinks in the bar! Bar: there is a private bar serving a variety of drinks, including guest ales, open each evening. Book today: www.babsharmonycollege.co.uk 5
Key Information
Polo shirts: you will be able to order your commemorative polo
shirt, priced at £16, upon booking your place (deadline: Sunday
28th July)
Closing dates for enrolment:
Sunday 30th June: Audition Chorus and Extreme Quartet Streams
Sunday 14th July: Quartet Stream
Sunday 28th July: College Chorus Stream and polo shirt ordering
Sunday 11th August: Residential options
Sunday 18th August: Personal Development and Directing
Streams, and Non-Residential options
Stream information:
The majority of the education at Harmony College takes place in
‘streams’, of which there are six to choose from:
• Audition Chorus Stream
• College Chorus Stream
• Directing Stream
• Extreme Quartet Stream
• Personal Development Stream
• Quartet Stream
There is more information about each stream on the following
pages. You will need to indicate which stream you wish to enrol on
when you register.
6 Enhancing Knowledge
Inspirational Educators Guest Educator from the USA: Steve Scott Steve is the Program Manager for Harmony University Online Education and Lead Music Educator in the Music Education Department for the Barbershop Harmony Society. Additionally, Steve is an active researcher, presenting at national and international music conferences. His research interests include the biophysiology of the barbershop singing voice, barbershop acoustics, and barbershop history. He is a certified Singing Judge and is a frequent faculty member for Harmony University where he teaches voice techniques and vocal pedagogy. Steve is active as a voice teacher, youth chorus clinician, coach, and chorus director, and has sung in various quartets and choruses, including Central Standard, where he served as Vocal Coach. Steve now serves as the Vocal Coach of the 2018 5th place Music City Chorus in Nashville TN. College Management Team: College Manager: Alan Hughes Education Manager: Alan Goldsmith Enrolment and Accommodation Manager: Ali Jack Website Manager: Stuart Lines Stream Leaders: Audition Chorus Stream: Tony Chapman (with Sally McLean) College Chorus Stream: The Emerald Guard Directing Stream: Neil Firth Extreme Quartet Stream: Lyn Kidby Personal Development Stream: Frank Salter Quartet Stream: Rod Butcher Ensemble Leaders: Youth Chorus: Simon Arnott Ladies Chorus: Rhiannon-Owens-Hall Sensational Leadership 7
BABS Harmony College
‘A great experience! It pushed me in many
ways and made me want to do better and
better!’
8 Pushing Yourself
Audition Chorus Stream Stream Leader: Tony Chapman 2019 Audition Chorus Director: Sally McLean Open to: all genders, BABS members only The Audition Chorus Stream is aimed at experienced singers looking to take their personal and collective performances to a new level. Year-on-year, the standard of performance on this stream grows, so the expectation on attendees is higher than ever. Those successfully gaining a place on this stream know that they will be alongside talented singers who have worked hard to learn the two songs before the event. Entry to the chorus will be by audition only, which is submitted to the Stream Leader before registering for Harmony College. This year we will form one 60-person chorus for the weekend, and work under the direction of the fabulous Sally McLean, multiple European Chorus Champion director. This year, the two songs will be ‘Hit me with a Hot Note’ and ‘The Street Where You Live. The Audition Chorus Stream is only available to subs-paying BABS members. Anyone who isn’t a subs-paying BABS member will have to become one (see https://www.singbarbershop.com/how_to_join.htm), or consider other streams at the event. For further information on the audition process, please see the separate document entitled ‘The Audition Process Explained’, or contact Tony Chapman on auditionchorus@singbarbershop.com. Closing Date: Sunday 30th June Pushing Yourself 9
BABS Harmony College
‘A fun and exhilarating way to sing.’
10 Singing TogetherCollege Chorus Stream Stream Leader: The Emerald Guard Open to: all genders, BABS members and non-members The College Chorus Stream is ideal for those wanting to have an introduction to the fundamentals of barbershop singing, or experienced barbershop singers who simply want a refresher. Either way, it is a fun, exhilarating experience where key barbershop skills are developed in a large ensemble setting. Over the course of the weekend, you will improve your ability to contribute to your own chorus performances with coaching in vocal technique and other essential skills, such as understanding the music, visual communication and responding to the director. It all culminates in the performance on the Saturday Night Show. The stream is led by the members of The Emerald Guard, who bring along their unique blend of enthusiasm to the chorus stream! They each bring their individual area of expertise to teach the skills which are most important to a barbershop chorus member. The Emerald Guard will be working hard to build a team at the same time, to ensure everyone goes away feeling an important part of a bigger chorus. The chorus will also receive additional input from the visiting educators during the weekend. The College Chorus songs for this year will be ‘May I Never Love Again?’ and ‘Just In Time’. Closing Date: Sunday 28th July Singing Together 11
BABS Harmony College
‘A motivating and informative weekend. I am
now excited to move forward with my
directing.’
12 Developing Skills and LeadershipDirecting Stream Stream Leader: Neil Firth Open to: all genders, BABS members and non-members Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand in front of a chorus and lead from the front? Maybe you’re already directing but want to improve your skills? Maybe you just want to know more about the role of a director? Whatever your directing goals and regardless of experience or current skill level, if you have an interest in directing a barbershop chorus, then this is the stream for you. The Directing Stream is split into two days, which allows delegates to get involved in the Personal Development Stream if they wish to. Day one is focussed on conducting techniques, and delegates will be streamed according to their prior knowledge and ability. Day two is focussed on leadership, and the skills required to lead a successful barbershop chorus. Whether you are an existing front line director, assistant or aspiring director, music team leader, section leader or coach, this stream will help you understand what it takes to stand in front of any chorus and bring the whole ensemble together as one. The Directing Stream song for this year will be ‘Yesterday I Heard The Rain’. Closing Date: Sunday 18th August Developing Skills and Leadership 13
BABS Harmony College
‘Wow, wow, wow. What more can I say?’
14 Improving Skills and KnowledgeExtreme Quartet Stream Stream Leader: Lyn Kidby Open to: all genders, BABS members and non-members The Extreme Quartet Stream is about having a high level barbershop quartet experience with other like-minded quartet singers in multiple combinations. You are provided with the sheet music and learning tracks for six songs and are required to learn your voice part in all six songs to a performance standard by the time you arrive. The weekend is then yours to sing, sing and sing some more, before a contest on Saturday afternoon to find out the best Extreme Quartet for 2019! On top of this, you’ll get to take part in the other Harmony College activities such as the break-out sessions and afterglows. The six songs for this year’s Extreme Quartet Stream are: ‘A Sunday Kind Of Love’, ‘Drivin Me Crazy’, ‘I Got Rhythm’, ‘Jazz Me Blues’, ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ and ‘Sweet Hour of Prayer’. Closing Date: Sunday 30th June Improving Skills and Knowledge 15
BABS Harmony College
‘Why have I never done this before? I kept
asking myself that question all weekend. I
can’t wait to come back.’
16 Developing Individual SkillsPersonal Development Stream Stream Leader: Frank Salter Open to: all genders, BABS members and non-members The Personal Development Stream is aimed at delegates who want to develop their personal barbershop skills without being a member of a quartet or chorus. The stream offers a series of short sessions each day, covering a variety of topics, including Music Theory, Arranging for Beginners, Coaching, Performance, Vocal Skills and taster sessions in Directing. Simply join in the sessions that interest you. A detailed timetable for the weekend will be available prior to the College to enable you to select the sessions which meet your needs. This stream is ideal for anyone who wants to extend their knowledge of barbershop singing and develop their skills as a singer, musician, coach, director, and performer. This year, the Personal Development Stream will also have a song, which may be referred to in the sessions. It is ‘Yesterday I Heard The Rain’. Closing Date: Sunday 18th August Developing Individual Skills 17
BABS Harmony College
‘I cannot wait to share all my new ideas and
skills.’
18 Improving Quartet PerformanceQuartet Stream Stream Leader: Rod Butcher Open to: all genders, BABS members and non-members, in an existing quartet This Stream is designed to provide focussed coaching to quartets, whether established or novice, male, female or mixed, and whether they compete or not. You will be coached in a pod of two or three quartets with an equal number of dedicated specialist coaches. Coaching will be tailored to the quartet’s needs and will cover many aspects that will help you be a better quartet. The stream will offer up to eleven hours of hands-on coaching and four hours of related break-out or communal quartet-related activity. Whatever the standard of your quartet, it will be with a coaching team who will best be able to help you to improve. The Stream may be restricted in size due to the availability of coaches. Quartets will be accepted on a first come, first served, basis at enrolment time. Get your application in well ahead of the Stream deadline (July 14th) to avoid disappointment. There are no songs for this stream, as your quartet will be coached using your pre-existing repertoire. Closing Date: Sunday 14th July Improving Quartet Performance 19
BABS Harmony College
‘There is so much choice, I have to keep
coming back to try something new!’
20 Enhancing KnowledgeExtra Opportunities Youth Chorus Directed by: Simon Arnott Open to: Male college delegates aged 25 and under If you are a young man attending the College, you may wish to take part in the Youth Chorus. This is for those aged 25 and under, and a chance to sing and socialise with other young men, under the expert direction of Simon Arnott, and sing on the Saturday Night Show. This year’s song is ‘A Million Miles Away’ from the Disney’s Broadway version of ‘Aladdin’. Be sure to register your interest in this opportunity when you make your booking. Ladies Chorus Directed by: Rhiannon Owens-Hall Open to: Female college delegates Ladies may wish to participate in the Ladies Chorus, under the direction of Rhiannon Owens-Hall. This is a chance for women attending the college to sing and socialise together, and sing on the Saturday Night Show. This year’s song is ‘Defying Gravity’ from the hit musical ‘Wicked’. Be sure to register your interest in this opportunity when you make your booking. One-to-one Vocal Coaching Facilitated by: Frank Salter Open to: All college delegates Anyone attending the college is able to make a booking to receive 30 minutes of one-to-one vocal coaching with one of our expert faculty, on a first-come-first-served basis. This can be booked in advance on the Harmony College website, or in person at the college, but be warned that the places may already be booked up! It’s best to get in early for this opportunity! Enhancing Knowledge 21
Accommodation Options
& Pricing
BABS Non- Youth
Member BABS (25 and
** Member under)
Halls-of-Residence Accommodation
Single, en-suite rooms. Full board*
A Thursday evening - Sunday £330 £380 £185
B Friday - Sunday £285 £335 £135
C Saturday - Sunday £160 £190 £85
Hotel Accommodation
Single, en-suite rooms. Full board*
D Thursday evening - Sunday £435 £485 N/A
E Friday - Sunday £375 £425 N/A
Hotel Accommodation
Twin/Double en-suite rooms. Full board* (prices per person)
F Thursday evening - Sunday £305 £365 N/A
G Friday - Sunday £265 £325 N/A
Non-residential
H Friday - Sunday £185 £235 £80
J Friday only £100 £130 £50
K Friday -only £100 £130 £50
*Full board includes: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner and Coffee/Tea. Dinner is not included
on Thursday evening, but can be purchased
on-site. Lunch is not included on Sunday.
**BABS Member definition: a member of BABS
who pays annual subscriptions (i.e. does not
include any female member of a mixed chorus
who has free-of-charge BABS membership due
to her membership of LABBS or SAI).
22 Financial InformationScholarships & Awards
BABS is delighted to offer the following scholarships and awards
for this year’s Harmony College:
Scholarship
Directors’ Scholarship: Any applicant (BABS or non-BABS) who
Application
wishes to enrol on the Directing stream
Deadline
New Member Scholarship: Any BABS member who has joined
BABS since 1st January 2018 to attend Harmony College for the 31st May
first time, on any stream
2019
College Chorus Scholarship: Any applicant (BABS or non-BABS)
who wishes to enrol on the College Chorus stream
Quartet Scholarship: Any applicant (BABS or non-BABS) who
wishes to enrol on the Quartet stream as a member of a quartet
Joe Liles Award: Any BABS member who will be 25 or under on
23rd August 2019 who wishes to enrol on any stream
Seniors Award: Any applicant (BABS or non-BABS) who will be 55
or over on 23rd August 2019 who wishes to enrol on any stream
and has not attended Harmony College previously
BABS Barbershopper Of The Year Award: For the winner of the
BABS Barbershopper of the Year to attend any stream
2019 Award Winner: Jack Bridges, Hull BHC
Tony Foster Recruitment Champions Award: For a new member of
the club receiving the 2019 Tony Foster Recruitment Champions
Award to attend any stream
2019 Award Winner: Peterborough BHC
Notes:
• Scholarships and awards do not include travel to and from the venue
• Scholarships and awards are for standard accommodation only. Additional room
requirements will need to be paid for separately.
• Scholarships and awards are for attendance Friday morning to Sunday
• afternoon. Those wishing to add Thursday night accommodation will need to pay for this
separately.
• When awarded a scholarship or award, you should still book your place using the online
system to confirm your attendance.
To apply or find out more, please contact Steve Dumble, BABS Grants Secretary on
grants@singbarbershop.com.
Scholarships and Awards 23Other Information
The Prospectus
The College programme and stream details are subject to change
at the organiser’s discretion.
Stream Enquiries
Enquiries about the stream class content, entrance requirements
and other stream related matters should be directed to the
appropriate Stream Leader.
Enrolment & Accommodation Enquiries
Enrolment and general enquiries should be directed to Ali Jack.
Late Arrival
The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to any session after
the advertised start time, where this would be disruptive to other
students.
Polo Shirts
Harmony College Polo Shirts are available by prior order only.
Please note that shirts must be ordered by 28th July 2019. Your
polo shirt will be waiting for you at the College when you arrive.
Safeguarding the Young Person and Vulnerable Adult
BABS takes seriously its responsibility, in line with Charity
Commission guidance, to safeguard children, young people and
vulnerable adults, with whom it comes into contact. BABS and all
its member clubs have published a Child and Vulnerable Adult
Protection Policy and Procedures, which is available from the BABS
website www.singbarbershop.com.
24 What You Need to KnowOther Information
Privacy Policy
The British Association of Barbershop Singers (BABS) is collecting
the data entered on the booking website so as to contact you
with relevant information regarding your booking and this event.
Your data will be stored securely and not passed on to any third
party, and will be removed once the management of the event is
completed. Credit and debit card information is processed
through PayPal and not retained.
Photography
Official BABS photographers and videographers will be present
at the event in order to document the event and for promotional
purposes. These will include general photographs of the various
choruses and quartets, shots of the educators teaching their
respective Streams and sessions, plus performances on the
Saturday night show. When you make your booking, you will be
asked to confirm that you give consent for us to do this.
Join the Harmony College Conversation
Now you can join the conversation by following the official BABS
Harmony College social media feeds:
/singbarbershop
/singBABS
/singBABS
OR link to the conversation by using the hashtag #BABSHC19
Also be careful if you’re posting anything that could be copyright
sensitive.
Share your special Harmony College moments.
What You Need to Know 25The Jubilee Campus
Key
5. The Atrium - BABS Reception
8. Auditorium - Main Meeting Theatre
Harmony College also uses:
Exchange Building (2)
Dearing Building (6)
Business School South (7)
Newark Hall & Jubilee
Conference Centre - Residential Rooms
Travel by Car
When driving to Jubilee Campus via
satellite navigation, please use NG8
1BB as the postcode.
Leave the M1 motorway at Junction 25
to join the A52 to Nottingham. After
five miles turn left onto the A6514,
Middleton Boulevard. Turn right at the
next roundabout onto the A609
Wollaton Road. The main entrance to
Jubilee Campus is clearly signposted
on the right.
26 Outstanding LocationNotes Your Thoughts 27
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