An A Cappella Music Camp for High School Students, College Aged Singers and Music Educators

Are YOU ready to... meet other students who share similar interests, learn more about singing and vocal technique, experience the thrill of singing and blending harmony, ring 4-part chords and ... have a ton of fun? We’re ready for you!

We need your help... spreading the word and encouraging youths to join up to 50 other young men and women on the risers to learn and perform a variety of a cappella vocal music, all under the direction of internationally recognized conductors and clinicians.

Enroll Now! . . . Limited Spaces.  Don’t Miss Out!

Student Registration Deadline is extended to Sunday, March 9 at Midnight! Or Whenever the Enrollment Limit is Reached.

Music Educators and Music Education Majors can register until Friday March 21.

STUDENT CHORUS MEMBERS and PEER LEADERS

What is HXN?

Harmony Explosion North (HXN) South Shore provides top-notch vocal coaching and choral instruction for all high-school aged singers in one dynamic, FUN event!  Music teachers are invited too!  (See below)

Student Campers will:

• Enjoy a day singing with other students who share their interest in music
• Have the opportunity to bring a friend with them and/or make new ones at camp
• Experience the thrill of singing a cappella, 4-part, close harmony best known as Barbershop - perhaps for the first time
• Learn how to be a better singer and performer under the leadership of a nationally recognized Music Educator
• Perform on a live, Saturday evening show with lots of students and adults who enjoy harmony singing
• Have a chance to interact and learn from a skilled training quartet

Our camp offers an all-voice chorus experience for young singers.  The HXNE chorus will sing a cappella, close harmony, in four voice parts.  The music will include vocal ranges that align with traditional choir roles such as soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB).  

Each singer will receive downloadable digital copies of the sheet music and quality learning tracks for their part of each song in advance.  Students should put in effort prior to the camp getting familiar with the songs on their own or with the help of their music teacher.

The HXNE student experience includes:

• professional singing instruction in the chorus throughout the day, 
• lunch and dinner, and 
• the opportunity to perform on the Saturday evening show.  

There is no “out of pocket” expense for high school students or peer leaders to attend.  Parents and friends are encouraged to purchase a Saturday Evening Show ticket so they can enjoy how much their kids have learned and experienced.

So, how do we make the camp FREE?

As you can imagine, there is a significant cost to producing this incredible event.  We have a large base of donors who support this camp because they believe it is important to encourage young people to sing.  The actual cost of running the camp is about $200 per student.  So far, we are able to cover the cost of a set number of singers.  

If you would like to become one of those donors to help us in this important cause, please feel free to hit the donate button at the bottom of the registration form when you sign up.  You can donate $200 or whatever amount you choose.  Every dollar helps.  We do not require money to accept a singer into our camp.  But, the more money we have, the more campers we can invite.

Who is eligible?

HXNE is open to all high school students with a passion for music and singing who are in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades in March 29, 2025. Special exceptions can be made for college-aged students to participate as peer advisors.

Learn everything you need to know about HXNE here: https://hxne.org

How do I sign up as a Student Camper or Peer Leader?

1. Register here on Zeffy by choosing the appropriate registration type(s) and quantities and tap the “Select” button.
2. Answer the questionnaire that follows. Note that students under age 18 must have parental consent to complete this form. 
3. You will then be provided a link to a PDF form by email following your registration. This form must be completed and submitted within two weeks of registration.

* Spots are limited, and registration does not guarantee a place at the camp. Spots will be issued first-come first-served as forms are received.

** The NED will not sell or share your contact information to other parties.  We may use it to reach out to you in the future about select Barbershop Harmony events and youth activities.

*** HXNE Is produced by the Northeastern District of the BHS, a nonprofit organization.  This is not a school sponsored activity.

CURRENT MUSIC EDUCATORS AND FUTURE TEACHERS

What is HXNE for Music Educators?

HXNE has a special program for music teachers and those pursuing music education in college!  Attendees will spend time in a classroom learning about what makes barbershop music different from other traditional a cappella. They will learn how it can be used to motivate and challenge high school students to be more fulfilled and better singers when used as a small part of a broader music curriculum.  Participants will also learn about local and national music resources and events.  

Teachers will get a chance to observe the youth chorus rehearse periodically throughout the day and perform in the evening.  They will also get a chance to listen to a short live, up-close performance by our skilled faculty quartet.  This will be followed with a short Q&A. 

Most importantly, our teachers will be able to sing as well.  They will get to try out 4-part Barbershop harmony with the other music teachers in the class.  

This amazing one day camp experience includes:

• Instruction, singing and performances described above,
• lunch and dinner, 
• plus a ticket to the Saturday evening show.  

There is no cost “out of pocket” for teachers or students of music education.  The tuition is covered by generous donors who support youth singing.

And now the BEST news!

You can attend the camp with your students, but you are not their chaperone! No hustling them from one activity to another.  We have a full staff of chaperones who are responsible for the students while you get to take classes, observe rehearsals, and sing with your peers! 

As with most music festivals, we certainly encourage you to go over the music with your students before the camp, but they have the ability to practice on their own with digital learning tracks. 

HXNE is an interesting and fun event and an invaluable professional development opportunity!

How do I sign up as a Music Educator?

1. Register here on Zeffy by choosing the appropriate registration type(s) and quantities and tap the “Select” button.
2. Answer the questionnaire that follows. 
3. You will then be provided a link to a PDF form by email following your registration. This form must be completed and submitted within two weeks of registration.

* Spots are limited and registration does not guarantee a place at the camp. Spots will be issued first-come first-served as forms are received.

** The NED will not sell or share your contact information to other parties.  We may use it to reach out to you in the future about select Barbershop Harmony events and youth activities.

*** HXNE Is produced by the Northeastern District of the BHS, a nonprofit organization. This event is not a school-sponsored activity.

Do you want to contribute to the NED Youth Outreach Program?

Please consider contacting us here to add yourself to a growing community of supportive music educators in the Barbershop community. This questionnaire will help us get to know our music educators and will give us a way to keep in touch in the future. Thank you for all you do!