Celebrating Community Ensembles and Expanding to All Performing Groups by Janelle Flory Schrock Janelle Flory Schrock began ringing handbells in 1989 at her home congregation, the McPherson Church of the Brethren in McPherson, Kansas. In high school, she began ringing...
Mastering the Two Types of Score Study by Henry Huber Henry Huber is a retired music teacher from the Northwest Local School District in Ohio. During his career, he taught Band, Chorus, and General Music at various levels and was responsible for starting Handchime...
Rehearsal Ideas for Directors (and Ringers!) by Stephanie Rhoades Stephanie Rhoades is Director of Worship & Music at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, where she directs the Sanctuary Ringers and a newly formed beginning choir. She is also the...
Demystifying the Art of Programming by Billy Brandt William (Billy) Brandt is a music educator who currently serves as Director of Choirs at Freedom High School, directing both the handbell and vocal ensembles. In addition, he is the Director of Choirs for the United...
I can teach you how to ring. I can’t teach you how to be fun to ring with. by Stevie Berryman Stevie Berryman lights up festival podiums with her humor, creativity, and ability to draw moving performances out of ringers at any skill level. She is the director of the...
