HARMONY ACADEMYLAND O’ LAKES DISTRICTHarmony Academy
Singing, shared discoveries, and friendships that reach beyond your own chapter.
The Harmony Academy experience
That moment when a chord locks in. The grin across the quartet. A familiar face from another chapter — or a new friend who knows your favorite tag. It’s the music that brings us together, and the people who make us want to stay.
Bring that love of barbershop to a weekend of learning and connection. Come with your chorus friends, bring your quartet, or arrive ready to meet someone new. There’s something special about being among people who understand why you love to sing.
There’s always another way to hear a phrase, shape a vowel, or bring a song to life. Follow your curiosity, ask the question you’ve been holding onto, and explore ideas with people who care about the sound as much as you do.
Whether you’re finding your part or have decades on the risers, bring an open ear and a willingness to try. Take home something you can’t wait to share at your next rehearsal.
Every chapter has experience worth sharing. A conversation about welcoming a new singer, energizing a rehearsal, or helping volunteers feel valued can spark an idea that makes a difference back home.
Learn from faculty and from the person beside you. Compare notes, share what’s worked, and build connections with fellow singers, directors, and chapter leaders across the district.
Leave a little space between classes for the good stuff: catching up with an old friend, introducing yourself over a break, or finding three other voices and asking, “Do you know this tag?”
You don’t need to arrive knowing everyone. Say hello, invite someone into the conversation, and share your love of the music. A weekend together can be the beginning of friendships that last well beyond the final chord.
Your voice belongs in the conversation
Pick the learning that speaks to you, make time for one another, and head home with fresh ideas, new connections, and more reasons to sing.
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