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.

HOW TO BE A GREAT LEAD (4 hours)

Want to learn what it takes to be a good lead singer? This is the class for you.

HOW TO BE A GREAT BASS (4 hours)

Want to learn what it takes to be a good bass singer? This is the class for you.

HOW TO BE A GREAT BARITONE (4 hours)

Want to learn what it takes to be a good baritone singer? This is the class for you.

HOW TO BE A GREAT TENOR (4 hours)

Want to learn what it takes to be a good tenor singer? This is the class for you.

ADVANCED CHORUS DIRECTORS (4 hours)

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.

DIRECTOR OF THE FUTURE CLASS (8 hours)

A course for Assistant Directors, Music Team members, Section leaders or anyone wanting to learn to direct a chorus or an audience..

COACHING APPRENTICE (8 hours)

This is your chance to observe the coaches in action coaching choruses and quartets.

JOE BARBERSHOPPER CLASS (8 hours)

What do two "b"s and "#"s mean in the key signature? Where is middle "C"? What do the lines and spaces mean? Are these just some of the questions you have? Well, then this class is for you!

GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP (8 hours)

The morning session will concentrate on identifying chapter financial needs, strengths and assets. Emphasis will be placed on forming a writing team and following the successful strategies used by chapters who have obtained funds from grant writing. Obtaining sponsorships will also be covered. The afternoon session will center on identifying the various types of funding agencies and how to work with a funding source. Special emphasis will be placed on how to locate funding sources and how to match them with your Chapter's needs. The final sessions will involve the participants in a grant-writing exercise. Critical elements of the writing process will be highlighted.

WOODSHEDDING WORKSHOP (4 hours)

This is your chance to learn the fine art of "ear-singing", better known as woodshedding. If you have an "ear" this is for you! Experienced or novice!

QUARTET COACHING -- "Storm Front," Ron Rank, Dan Heike, and more... (8 hours)

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!)

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!) Watch the "Pitch Piper" & the "LOL Web Page" for Up-Dates!

All of this for only $109.00! (EARLY REGISTRATION BEFORE MARCH 31, 2006)

NOTE: $119.00 if postmarked after MARCH 31, 2006

And it covers four meals (3 Sat & 1 Sun), lodging, free music, the Saturday Night Show & Afterglow, a FREE Mini-HEP 2006 T-Shirt (the first 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 until 9:00 a.m. and Head for Home!

Remember, the tuition for LO'L District schools is a legitimate chapter expense. Perhaps your chapter will offer scholarships to the "Mini-HEP."

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Registration Form

(Please! Indicate Your 1st AND 2nd Class Choice )

Choose TWO (2) 4 hour classes

Choose a 1st & 2nd AM choice:	Choose a 1st & 2nd PM choice:
____ Adv. Chorus Directors (AM) ____ Woodshedding Workshop (AM) ____ Coaching Apprentice (AM) ____ Chorus Coaching (Limit: 1st 4 choruses) (AM)	____ How to be a Great Tenor (PM) ____ How to be a Great Lead (PM) ____ How to be a Great Bass (PM) ____ How to be a Great Baritone (PM) ____ Woodshedding Workshop (PM) ____ Coaching Apprentice (PM)

-OR- choose an all-day course:

____ Joe Barbershopper Class (ALL DAY) ____ Director of the Future (ALL DAY) ____ Grant-Writing Workshop (ALL DAY) ____ QUARTET COACHING (Limit: 1st 10 Quartets) (ALL DAY)                 [NOTE: Chorus members should also choose one (1) PM class.]

Enclosed is my check for $109.00 per person (payment in full) or $119.00 if postmarked after MARCH 31, 2006, 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 $119.00 Make checks payable to the "Land O' Lakes District" and mail on or before May 15, 2006 to:

John S. Plazek, Dean 5859 S 42nd Street Greenfield, WI 53221 414-423-8885 Email: jplazek@execpc.com

(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!)

(PRINT)
Name: _____________________________________________________________

Name of Quartet / Chorus ____________________________________________

Quartet Contact: _____________________________________________________

Address :  __________________________________________________________

City/ State or Prov / ZIP:  ______________________________________________

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

Chapter Number & Name. (H_____)_________________________________________

Email:_______________________________________________________________

 T-Shirt Size:      S      M       L      XL       XXL      XXXL   

(What you order is what you get!)

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