HU Singing Experiences
Broaden your skills and enrich your Harmony University week as part of these ensembles.
HU 2026 offers three distinct experiences for both HU participants and those who live in the area:
Harmony University Chorus under the direction of Theo Hicks
Next Generation Chorus under the direction of Neyla Pekarek
Harmony University Chorus
All Voices • Directed by Theo Hicks
If you love to sing and want to experience the energy of a full barbershop chorus, this is your moment! The HU Chorus is open to all singers—no audition required. You’ll spend the week rehearsing, learning rehearsal techniques, and exploring what makes great ensemble singing come alive.
Rehearsals: Monday–Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM
Performance opportunity on the Saturday night show
Music Fee: $30
To sign-up, you’ll register for the HU Chorus when registering for your other courses, once registration launches in Spring 2026
Please note: members of quartets or choruses being coached at HU cannot participate in the HU Chorus, as rehearsal times overlap with coaching sessions.
HU Next Generation Chorus
Ages-18-30 • Directed by Neyla Pekarek
You asked, we listened—the Next Generation Chorus at Harmony University is again open to singers ages 18-30! You’ll dive into three exciting charts, and build lifelong connections with the next generation of singers from around the world!
No audition required, but participants must be at least 18, and under the age of 31 as of August 1, 2026
Rehearsals: Monday–Friday, 2:00–4:00 PM
Performance opportunity on the Saturday night show
Music Fee: $30
To sign-up, you’ll register & pay the fee for the NextGen Chorus when registering for your other courses, once registration launches in Spring 2026
Please note: Members of quartets or choruses being coached at HU cannot participate in the NextGen Chorus due to overlapping rehearsal times
eXtreme Quartetting Harmony Brigade
The eXtreme Quartetting Harmony Brigade (XQHB) at HU is a one-of-a-kind experience for singers who thrive on challenge, camaraderie, and nonstop quartetting. Participants will learn and memorize six medalist-level arrangements in advance and spend the week mixing, matching, and singing in countless quartet combinations - all leading up to randomly drawn preliminary and final contests!
Admission is by application
- We’ve modified the schedule so that everyone may participate in the Brigade!
More details will be released as we approach the event, but please note that the Brigade will not conflict with the other HU ensemble rehearsals or coaching sessions for Choruses and Quartets.
All voice parts are encouraged to apply!
Music Fee: $60 (invoice sent upon acceptance)
The Brigade at HU is apart of the Association of eXtreme Quartetting Harmony Brigades (AXQHB) - learn more about Harmony Brigades at harmonybrigade.org