It's Time for Harmony University Again

Every barbershopper, music educator, director, or a-cappella singer should attend this event at least once in his or her lifetime. Coming to Harmony University means you can enjoy a variety of classes taught by members of the faculty who are today’s legends that we will be talking about tomorrow. The classes are spectacular and the extra-curricular activities, the late night tagging, and all the Ice Cream you can eat will make you long for more hours in the day!

A Brief History of Harmony University

Harmony University started off as Harmony College. It opened its doors in the early 1970’s and for over 30 years it has been the premier educational event for the Barbershop Harmony Society. All different kinds of barbershoppers attend…new members, seasoned members, young members, seasoned members, directors, assistant directors, quartet singers, music educators, administrators, and many more. Great faculty / instructors have included the likes of Lou Perry, Joe Liles, Dave Stevens, Jim Henry, David Wright, Val Hicks, Ed Waesche, Freddie King, Lloyd Steinkamp, Mel Knight, Mac Huff, and many, many more.

Colleges of Harmony University

• Harmony College
  Harmony College offers a huge selection of classes taught by legendary instructors, giving you the most well-rounded educational experience available.
• Directors College
  Learn conducting skills, rehearsal skills, and new techniques to hone your craft from the finest faculty assembled.
• Quartet College
  Accelerate your quartet's performance skills at the highest level with the best coaching around.
• Next Generation
  Youth participants get a discounted rate to attend HU, and also sing and perform in a world-class youth chorus on the big weekend show as well.
• Music Educator
  Even non-barbershop Music Educators rave about the quality education they receive while attending Harmony University.

Top 8 Reasons to Attend Harmony University

1. Learn about everything barbershop, from the best instructors in the land. These are the people who literally wrote the books!
2. Rub elbows with your barbershop heroes and icons
3. Become inspired to soar to higher heights
4. Sing as much you want throughout the week
5. Meet tons of new, lifelong friends
6. All-You-Can-Eat ice cream!
7. Be a part of the Saturday night HU show, one of the premier shows throughout the barbershop calendar year, featuring the previous year’s quartet champion.
8. Dip yourself in the elixir of HARMONY and FUN!

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