Let’s Talk Voicing

Interesting Theory Tidbits and Engraving Choices by Kathleen Wissinger Known for her creative teaching style, clear directing, and engaging compositions, Kathleen Wissinger has directed and taught at events across the US and in Canada and Japan, and is Artistic...

Twinkle, Twinkle

Introducing a New Handbell Technique from Students at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas 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...

Let’s Talk 8th Notes! The Basics

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...

Seventh-Grade Science

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...

Reasons to Ring

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...