FAQ - Everything you need to know about Harmony College
FAQ Registration/ticket sales etc
Our terms and conditions regulate exactly until when you can cancel and at what cancellation costs. As illness at short notice can never be ruled out, we recommend that you take out seminar cancellation insurance. There are offers from Hanse Merkur or Ergo, for example. Please check for yourself whether these offer the right framework for you.
FAQ Youth hostel
To avoid crowds at mealtimes, there are two groups (A + B) with different meal times for lunch and dinner (= slots). When you check in, you can choose one of the two groups and receive a small sticker as a reminder. The allocation for the meal slots is binding and applies to the entire HC.
The times are:
Group A
Tag 1 | Tag 2 | Tag 3 | |
Lunch | 11:55 – 12:40 | 11:30 – 12:15 | |
Dinner | 17: 30 – 18:15 | 17: 50 – 18:35 |
Group B
Tag 1 | Tag 2 | Tag 3 | |
Lunch | 12: 40 – 13:25 | 12:15 – 13:00 | |
Dinner | 18:15 – 19:00 | 18:35 – 19:20 |
The hostel kitchen tries to cater to all our wishes. In addition to vegetarian food, vegan/gluten-free options are also available. If you bring your own food and need to refrigerate it, you will have access to an extra fridge.
Please let us know when you register or get in touch with us.
Water is always available free of charge, as is coffee and tea for breakfast.
You can also purchase drinks at the bar, including alcoholic beverages.
All rooms are equipped with shower and toilet; bed linen is provided, towels can be rented for a fee. So please bring your own if necessary. Some rooms are handicapped accessible and can be reached without stairs - please contact us if required.
Yes - you can get the access data at reception.
Unfortunately not! We take allergy sufferers and guests who are afraid of dogs into consideration.
The majority of classes are taught in English. However, more than 1/3 are now taught in German.
Electives (1x45min.), identical classes on the 2nd + 3rd day
Class (1x 90min.), double lesson on one day
XXL Class (2x 90min.), 2 double lessons as one unit at the same time on the 2nd + 3rd day
Classes are offered for all levels. You can find out whether a class is suitable for you in the description and under prerequisites.
- The levels are as follows:
ALL = for everyone
BEGINNER = beginner, no experience in this area
INTERMEDIATE = already experienced in this area
ADVANCED = many years of experience in this area or professional musicians
- Singing
- Musicality artistry
- Performance
- Musicianship (e.g Ear training, Rhythm)
- Coaching / Directing
- Other (e.g. Yoga, Stage Make-up)
Our faculty consists of national and international coaches with outstanding expertise. You can find the names and bios on our events page.
There are 3 project choruses. SSAA-High Voices, TTBB-Low Voices and SATB-Young Voices (up to and including 26 years). As the additions indicate, the SSAA Chorus is suitable for high voices and the TTBB Chorus for low voices, regardless of which gender you feel you belong to. SSAA and TTBB are open to everyone. For example, if you sing bass in the women's choir, you could sing lead or bari in the TTBB Chorus.
FAQ Coesfeld Cup
Every registered BinG! quartet. The registration period ends in August, the exact date will be announced.
Each quartet must perform 2 contestable songs. If you are not sure, contact an arranger or musicality judge.
How do I register my quartet for the Coesfeld Cup?How do I register my quartet for the Coesfeld Cup?
Every registered BinG! quartet will be contacted by the board in mid-June and can then PROACTIVELY register their participation.
Every other year the Coesfeld Cup is Prelim for the Barbershop Music Festival. The next one will take place in 2026, for which you qualify at the Coesfeld Cup 2025.
FAQ Framework program
Quartet competition from BinG!
On the 2nd evening, the board of our association offers a members' forum to talk openly with the members and develop new ideas.
Each project chorus presents its two songs (the respective outfits will be announced in SCHED). This is followed by a collective group hug to say goodbye...
Director Café, Technik Café, Lizensen/Gema Café - more info to follow...