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34 Years of Educating Excellence
34th Annual Harmony College
24th to 26th August 2011
Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University
A Great Barbershop Learning Experience - An Educational Event with Enjoyable Social Overtones
BABS Harmony College is a 3 day residential college that runs from first thing on the Friday morning through to Sunday lunch - A weekend that offers the very best in music education
Excellent Reputation
The college which has built a fine reputation for the high quality of education provided and is aimed at anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of harmony singing, arranging or directing. Delegates can choose from a selection of full streams and mini streams that reflects their interest, needs and educational requirements. The coaching is of an extremely high standard and all delegates are encouraged to provide feedback that helps to formulate the design and content of future courses.
Whilst it is primarily an educational event and delegates come to learn, the weekend is also full of fun, laughter and with plenty of opportunities to sing both socially and in a more formal setting on a show put on by delegates for delegates on the Saturday evening.
Open to All
Harmony College is open to everyone; members and non-members, men and women, over 350 people attend the event and you can be assured of a warm welcome, the camaraderie and friendships there for everyone to experience.
Grants Available
The British Association of Barbershop Singers is a registered charity with the aim of promoting music education and the understanding of singing harmony in the barbershop style. The charity offers grants to help meet the need of individuals, quartets, harmony groups and choirs for improvement and development purposes. Applications will be considered for help with course fees.
Accommodation Options and Costs for 2011 - subject to revision for 2012
A. The basic option for most people. It provides bed and breakfast on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and access to all classes for all three days.
B. The option if you are prepared to travel early on Friday. It provides the same facilities as Option A without bed and breakfast on Thursday night.
C. If you live close to the college or have somewhere else to stay, you can save some money and choose this option. It is the same as option B but without the bed and breakfast.
D. This option allows to to spend the day on Friday and attend a mini-stream, without an overnight stay. It also entitles you to return on Sunday and attend the US Educators' sessions.
E. This option allows to to spend the day on Saturday and attend a mini-stream, without an overnight stay. It also entitles you to return on Sunday and attend the US Educators' sessions.
F. If you can't get there for Friday, allows you to do a mini-stream on Saturday, stay overnight and attend the US Educator's sessions on Sunday.
Prospectus
The interactive Harmony College Prospectus for 2012 will be published here as soon as it is available
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