What's New at HU 2026
Join us at the beautiful University of Denver July 26 - Aug 2, 2026 for an experience you'll never forget!
Harmony University 2026 is packed with exciting updates, returning favorites, and a few thoughtful tweaks to make your week smoother, richer, and even more fun. Here’s what’s in store:
- Save on Registration: Special pricing is available for choruses, quartets, chapters, district leaders, and attendees aged 30 and under.
More details on the Pricing & Registration page
- NextGen Chorus Returns to ages 18 thru 30: You asked, we listened! The NextGen Chorus is once again open to singers aged 18-30 - we even added a NextGen discount on registration!
Must be at least 18 and under the age of 31 as of 8/1/2026
- eXtreme Quartetting Harmony Brigade: Not new, but definitely back by popular demand - the Brigade returns for singers ready to take on the ultimate quartetting challenge.
Check out the HU Singing Experiences page for more information!
- Keynote Address: Kick off your week with inspiration and insights from this year’s keynote speaker: 5 time International Quartet Champion, Tony DeRosa!
This year’s keynote will be at the General Session on Monday morning at 8:30 AM instead of Sunday evening as it has in the past.
This is to provide more flexibility for those with later arrivals or travel delays, so they don’t miss out on one of the most exciting HU experiences.
Other Major Schedule Changes for 2026:
A more breathable M-F course schedule: there will be no late evening or early morning classes, and all electives will take place on Saturday only. We’re giving your lunch hours back!
Opening Night Party: Meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and dive straight into the HU spirit with quartets, tags, and storytelling.
- New: Evening Activities every single night!
Check out the Courses & Daily Schedule page for the full schedule of evening activities.
Quartet Spotlight: Instant Classic! – Don’t miss our 2015 International Quartet Champions, as they perform on the Saturday Night Show AND teach special classes throughout the week including How to Be a Great Tenor/Lead/Baritone/Bass, Quartet Rehearsal techniques, and more.
- New Faculty added for 2026: Aaron Dale, Cay Outerbridge, Dan Wessler, David McEachern, David Zimmerman, Erin Odell, George Gipp, Jen Cooke, Joe Hunter, Kohl Kitzmiller, Kyle Kitzmiller, Neyla Pekarek, Philip Grant, Rob Mance, Robert Rund, Samantha Tramack, Sean Devine, and Theo Hicks.
- District Leadership Bootcamp: Dive into the tools, teamwork, and strategies shaping the next generation of BHS leadership with BHS Ambassador Steve Wyszomierski, BHS COO/CFO Erik Dove, and BHS CEO Robert Rund.
District Leaders participating in the bootcamp get $100 the cost of registration. Reach out to your District President for your promo code to receive this discount.
- More Leadership Classes: Bring your chapter board! We now have even more classes designed to help you strengthen communication, culture, and growth in your home chapter.
- Streamlined Housing: Everyone stays together in one dorm, conveniently located right across from the main classroom building and dining hall!