HEP stands for Harmony Education Program. It's a great way to immerse yourself in your hobby, barbershop harmony, at a very reasonable cost and relatively close to home. Read on for a detailed description of the classes offered in this weekend. At the end of this page there is an order form that you can print out and mail in.

CHOOSE TWO (2) -- 4 Hour Classes

YOUNG MEN IN HARMONY CLASS

This is what we will cover:... "What is YMIH -- What it is not!", "What Resource materials are available," "Getting started," "Chapter Resources," "Are you right for the job?", and "Success stories to help you with your schools." If you are the YMIH chairman for your chapter, you will want to attend this class!

BARBERSHOP POTPOURRI

"We need to balance that chord!" "The bari is on the root!" "That's a Chinese 7th!" These and other statements pop out of directors' or coaches' mouths and, too often, fall on unknowing ears. Want to correct that? This is the course to take. Learn something about the theory behind barbershop and why and how chords "ring!" NEW

SING A STACK-A-SONGS

Read through a stack of recently published songs so that you can hear what they sound like and be able to judge for yourself as to whether or not you'd like to sing them in your chorus or quartet. NEW

HOW THE COMPUTER CAN HELP YOUR CHAPTER -- (THE ONLY ALL-DAY CLASS!)

This course will be chock full of hints and how-to's. You will learn how to set up your chapter web site, with a member area, sample music, show ticket ordering, directions to your rehearsal site, your chapter directory, and even your learning tapes. With this course, you can set up to take advantage of the Internet to promote your chapter and serve your chapter members. This course will have something for everyone, novice to experienced.

VOCAL PRODUCTION --

A course covering basic support techniques, tone placement and support, relaxation of the singing mechanism, tone quality and correct vowel formation. A must for novice and veteran alike.

BEGINNING CHORUS DIRECTING --

A course for the Assistant directors and music team members that want to learn or improve their skills with hands on training.

ADVANCED CHORUS DIRECTING SEMINAR --

A course for the front line director. Dealing with retention, motivation, mutual problems in large and small choruses, principles of good directing, plus a chance to direct the class with valuable input about your directing style.

THE INNER GAME OF MUSIC --

This class will teach you an approach to singing that helps the singer perform to one's potential. Techniques to self evaluate and fix problems within your own performance are demonstrated and discussed. A great class for directors too. It is based on the workbook developed by Larry Ajer and Dr. Greg Lyne that is available from the Society.

SIGHT SINGING / SIGHT READING --

This class is designed to teach you how to sight sing and sight read the spots right off the paper! If you can use a little help... sign up for this class.

SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE --

This class is designed to help your chorus and/or quartet put its best foot forward in ALL performances.Topics addressed are: Musical Program, Spokesman, Variety and Professionalism, Contacts, Contracts and Commitments and Getting performances. Students should bring a list of their current chorus and/or quartet repertoire and any MC intro or scripts currently being used. Don't miss this one!

HISTORY OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY --

This class will take you back through Barbershop History to the roots of this great hobby of ours. This class also counts as credit towards your Director Certification.

WOODSHEDDING WORKSHOP --

This is your chance to woodshed ALL weekend long... experienced or novice, if you have an "ear" this is for you!

QUARTET COACHING -- ""FRED", Dwain Brobst, Joe Liles, Bruce Odell, Doug Miller and more!

ALL levels of experience are welcome from novice to seasoned veteran. Please bring your uniform for the Saturday Night Show if you want to sing.

(NOTE: Limited to the First 10 Quartets, Register Early!)

CHORUS COACHING -- "FRED", Dwain Brobst, Joe Liles, Bruce Odell, Doug Miller and more!

This is an excellent opportunity for your chorus to receive help from some of the best coaches in our Society. If your needs are visual or vocal, these people can help! In addition, all chorus members choose one (1) 4 hour class. Quartets in your chorus can be coached for the opposite 4 hour class.

(NOTE: Limited to the First 4 Choruses, Register Early!)

All of this for only $99.00! (EARLY REGISTRATION BEFORE FEBRUARY 28, 2002)

NOTE: $109.00 if postmarked after FEBRUARY 28, 2002

And it covers four meals (3 Sat & 1 Sun), lodging, free music, the Saturday Night Show & Afterglow, a FREE Mini-HEP 2002 T-Shirt ( the 1st 100 Registrations ), and a staff that just can't be beat!!!

• Registration Begins on Friday at 5 pm -
• General Session Starts at 7:30 PM!
• Classes and General Sessions Continue All Day Saturday with a Show and Afterglow Saturday Night!
• Sunday Morning Breakfast and Head for Home!

Registration Form

Choose TWO (2) 4 hour classes

NOTE: Chorus members should also choose one (1) 4 hour class

Enclosed is my check for $99.00 per person (payment in full) or $109.00 if postmarked after FEBRUARY 28, 2002, or a minimum $50.00 per person (non-refundable) deposit. [U.S. Funds]. If full payment is not received by the above deadline, then the total due is $109.00 Make checks payable to the "Land O' Lakes District" and mail on or before May 15, 2002 to:

(NOTE: Quartets should list all of the members on a separate sheet with each member's T-Shirt size and who should receive ALL of the school info for the quartet!)

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Name: _____________________________________________________________

Name of Quartet / Chorus ____________________________________________

Quartet Contact: _____________________________________________________

Address :  __________________________________________________________

City/ State or Prov / ZIP:  ______________________________________________

Phone: (____) ___________________ (Hm)  and  (____) _________________ (Wk)

Chapter Number & Name. (H_____)_________________________________________

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