IES 2019
Plan your days of learning, socializing and singing!
IES Schedule of Events
- Schedule is subject to change.
- Download and print the IES Schedule of Events (Revised July 12, 2019).
Music in the Morning
Every morning at IES, you will have the pleasure of waking up and warming up at Music in the Morning featuring the 2019 Queens of Harmony, ClassRing!
Thursday • July 25, 2019
| 4 p.m. (16:00) | Event Registration |
| 6:30 p.m. (18:30) | Reception |
| 7 p.m. (19:00) | Dinner and Keynote Speech (G) • Presented By: Deke Sharon |
Thursday Night Gala Dinner
Join us at Thursday evening to kickoff IES with a Gala Dinner, a keynote session with Deke Sharon and plenty of time to mix and mingle with friends new and old! It’s essential you bring a record of your meal selection, to help the serving staff. (Please check your email for record of your meal selected, you will also receive a meal card at on-site check in.) One drink from the bar at the Opening Reception is included in your registration price. So make sure to bring cash to purchase additional drinks at the cash bar. US attendees will need to exchange funds for pound sterling currency.
As so many countries will be represented at this event, you may dress in attire that reflects your national identity to the Gala Dinner. (National identity dress attire is not required to attend the Gala Dinner).
Friday • July 26, 2019
Breakfast (on your own)
| 8:45–10 a.m. (08:45–10:00) |
Welcome and Introductions (G) • Presented By: Alyson Chaney, Elaine Hamilton and Paula Davis Special Performance (G) • Presented By: 2019 Queens of Harmony, ClassRing Music in the Morning: Getting the Upper Hand on Breathing! (G) • Instructed By: Lori Lyford |
10:15–11:15 a.m. • Friday • Elective 1
History of A Cappella (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Debunking Barbershop Myths (G)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Deciphering the Code (Vowels and Consonants) (D)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Effective Rehearsals (G)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
Class Full! Characterization – Get Some! (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Quartet Coaching Under Glass (Q) (2 classes taught simultaneously)
Instructed By: ClassRing
Where Do I Start? (A)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
11:15–11:45 a.m. • Break
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. • Friday • Elective 2
I Have My Scoresheet – Now What? (G)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron, Judy Pozsgay, Lynda Keever and Paula Davis
Teaching the Adult Learner (D)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Tenor – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Michaela Slamka-Johnston, ClassRing
Class Full! Lead – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Heather Havens, ClassRing
Class Full! Baritone – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Mary Duncan, ClassRing
Class Full! Bass – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Hailey Parks, ClassRing
12:45–1:45 p.m. (12:45–13:45) • Lunch
1:45–2:45 p.m. (13:45–14:45) • Friday • Elective 3
The Heart of Vocal Harmony (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Class Full! Singing in Tune (G)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever and ClassRing
Creating a Performance Package (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
New Member Care and Retention (L)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Directing! (D)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Class Full! Filling Your Vocal Toolbox (S/L)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
3–4 p.m. (15:00–16:00) • Friday • Elective 4
History of A Cappella (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Characterization – Get Some! (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Smart Quartet Rehearsals (Q)
Instructed By: ClassRing
Class Full! Music Theory: The Building Blocks of Our Beloved Art Form (G)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
Building Trust (L)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Directing! (D)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Class Full! Filling Your Vocal Toolbox (S/L)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
4–4:30 p.m. (16:00–16:30) • Break
4:30–5:30 p.m. (16:30–17:30) • Friday • Elective 5
Staging and Movement (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Stop Getting in Your Way and Have the Time of Your Life on Stage! (G)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
Deciphering the Code (Vowels and Consonants) (D)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Customizing Lyrics and Music (D)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Emcee Techniques (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Quartet Coaching Under Glass (Q) (2 classes taught simultaneously)
Instructed By: ClassRing
Effective Teamwork (L)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
5:45–6:45 p.m. (17:45–18:45) • Dinner • 1st Sitting
6:45–7:45 p.m. (18:45–19:45) • Dinner • 2nd Sitting
8–9:30 p.m. (20:00–21:30) • Friday • Elective 6
Symposium Chorus 1 (G)
Directed By: Special Guest
Coached By: Deke Sharon
Symposium Chorus 2 (G)
Directed By: Special Guest
Coached By: Lori Lyford
Building Trust (L)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
The Performing Director (D)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Saturday • July 27, 2019
Breakfast (on your own)
| 8:45–10 a.m. | Music in the Morning (G) • Instructed By: Sandy Marron and Judy Pozsgay Special Performance (G) • Presented By: 2019 Queens of Harmony, ClassRing |
9:45–10:45 a.m. • Saturday • Elective 1
Sing It and Mean It! (G)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Singing Games (D, S/L)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Tenor – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Michaela Slamka-Johnston, ClassRing
Class Full! Lead – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Heather Havens, ClassRing
Baritone – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Mary Duncan, ClassRing
Class Full! Bass – Sing Your Part Smart (G)
Instructed By: Hailey Parks, ClassRing
10:45–11:15 a.m. • Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • Saturday • Elective 2
Get Out of The Box! (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Musicality and Artistry Through Physicality (G)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
Class Full! Backbeat and Rhythm (G)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
Teaching the Adult Learner (D)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Class Full! Vocal Warmups the International Way (G)
Instructed By: Alyson Chaney
Contemporary A Cappella Arranging (A)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
12:30–1:45 p.m. (12:30–13:45) • Lunch
1:45–2:45 p.m. (13:45–14:45) • Saturday • Elective 3
Master Class (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Habits of Highly Successful Barbershop Singers (G)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Customizing Lyrics and Music (D)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Quartet Coaching Under Glass (Q) (2 classes simultaneously)
Instructed By: ClassRing
Class Full! Personal Performance Instruction (PPI) (G)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Where Do I Start? (A)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
3–4 p.m. (15:00–16:00) • Saturday • Elective 4
Master Class (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Sing It and Mean It! (G)
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
The Competition Journey (G)
Instructed By: ClassRing
4:15–6:30 p.m. (16:15–18:30) • Saturday • Elective 5
4:15–5 p.m. (16:15–17:00) • Symposium Chorus 1 (G)
Directed By: Special Guest
Coached By: Deke Sharon
4:30–5:30 p.m. (16:30–17:30) • Dinner for Symposium Chorus 2
5:30–6:30 p.m. (17:30–18:30) • Dinner for Symposium Chorus 1
5:45–6:30 p.m. (17:45–18:30) • Symposium Chorus 2 (G)
Directed By: Special Guest
Coached By: Lori Lyford
7–9:30 p.m. (19:00–21:30) • Saturday • Rising Star Quartet Contest (G)
Sunday • July 28, 2019
Breakfast (on your own)
| 9–10 a.m. | Music in the Morning (G) • Instructed By: Deke Sharon Special Performance (G) • Presented By: 2019 Queens of Harmony, ClassRing |
10:15–11:15 a.m. • (10:15–11:15) • Sunday • Elective 1
Master Class (G)
Instructed By: Deke Sharon
Choosing Suitable Contest Music (D, V, Q)
Instructed By: Lynda Keever
Class Full! Debunking Barbershop Myths (G)
Instructed By: Sandy Marron
Get Out of The Box! (V)
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Class Full! Vocal Warmups the International Way (G)
Instructed By: Alyson Chaney
Class Full! Musicality and Artistry Through Physicality (G)
Instructed By: Paula Davis
11:15–11:45 a.m. • (11:15–11:45) • Break
| 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. (11:45–13:00) |
(G) Symposium Chorus 1 • Directed By: Special Guest • Coached By: Deke Sharon |
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