Handbell Workshop
Saturday February 22, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$15 per ringer
St. John's Lutheran Church
Glendale, WI
Download the file for the registration details.
Saturday February 22, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$15 per ringer
St. John's Lutheran Church
Glendale, WI
Download the file for the registration details.
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Tricky Techniques Amy Mrosko
Put your hands on some bells and learn to make music with lots of fun techniques – plucking, malleting, singing bell and more! Small Ensemble Basics for Duets and Trios Tracey Bowers Have you ever wanted a bit more of a challenge when ringing handbells? Have you ever considered trying a duet or trio? By attending this class, you will learn the basics on how to ring in a small ensemble such as a duet or a trio. This includes choosing music and parts for each ringer. |
How to mark your music Linda Carlson
Ever wonder how musicians play really hard music? Well, they cheat. Not really, but it is OK to mark your music so that the unexpected is expected. Directors Roundtable Suzanne Hibbard Discuss with other directors (or those that want to become directors) some common issues for handbell choirs and possible solutions. Discuss rehearsal techniques, bell assignments and more. |
Bass bell techniques (G2- A3) Carl Reyes
Don’t let bass bells intimidate you. Own those bells! Sustaining and Growing Your Bell Program Allison Schweitzer Your handbell ringers aren't just an ensemble - it forms a community. If you build it, they will come. We will discuss ways to keep ringers engaged, ways to work on building a network of subs (one of the biggest issues/morale hindrances in the bell world!), and ways to build your handbell community - either by bringing in additional members or starting additional ensembles. |
Playing handbells and chimes expressively
Kaethe Grabenhofer Using movement and props, have a bit of fun moving expressively using scarves, drums and handbells. We will work on dynamics, expressive movement and techniques. Handbell Maintenance Suzanne Hibbard Learn the basics of how to maintain your handbells. Includes, proper storage, tightening/loosening clappers, setting tamber, and more. |