The First in a Series on 8th-note Pedagogy by Kathleen Wissinger Kathleen Wissinger, a director, composer, educator, clinician, publisher, and ringer—is all about the bells… and the bell people! Known for her creative teaching style, clear directing, and...
A “Sound” Science Lesson by Claudia Dew Claudia Dew serves as Artistic Director for Capitol Bells in Tallahassee, Florida, where they are celebrating year sixteen with a “Sweet Sixteen” concert series in Spring 2025. Claudia holds a Music Education degree from The...
For Fun, For Leadership, For Learning, For Others by Katelyn Roberts Katelyn Roberts is in her fourth year as the K-5 general music teacher and handchime choir director at Eagle Crest Elementary School in Longmont, Colorado. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music...
My Girl Scout Gold Award Project by Portia Berryman Portia Berryman has rung handbells for over a decade in church, school, and professional choirs. She attends Trinity University studying biology and will be participating in research at The University of Texas Health...
My Teacher by Michael Joy Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Michael Joy has lived in Philadelphia, PA, since 1974. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Theory and Composition from Baldwin-Wallace University. He studied handbells with Donald Allured and handbell...
