Ringing Bells in Unusual Venues by Kathleen Wissinger Kathleen “Kath” Wissinger teaches ringing classes for grades 4 through 8 at Redeemer Classical School. In 13 years of teaching, Kath has developed an acclaimed series of pedagogical pieces to teach focused,...
A Pacific Northwest Collaboration by Jennifer Vangolen Jennifer Vangolen is the President of Bells of the Sound, an auditioned community handbell ensemble in Seattle, Washington, and has been a ringing member of the group since 2000. She also serves as a member at...
Are You Ready in Case of the Sudden Loss of Key Personnel? Many people fear change. Many people also think they are invincible. But no one knows what the future holds. While it is a horrible thought, by no fault of one’s own (someone else texting while driving or...
Getting On Stage at National Seminar So what does it take to get on the stage at National Seminar? Do you need to be a well-known group or have a well-known director? Do you need to have friends in high places? Do you need a professionally produced audition video? The...
Keeping Your Group’s Money Safe It is a beautiful winter day—snow is falling, fireplaces are crackling, the air is crisp and clean, and someone is embezzling your group’s money. You could not possibly blame the treasurer who volunteers all their time to keep...
