Chimes, Children, and Creativity in the Upper Elementary Classroom by Emily Brackney Emily Brackney has taught elementary music in the Lewisville Independent School District in Texas for the past 26 years, where she is the lead elementary music specialist and model...
Shining Words from the Mouths of Babes by Kathleen Wissinger Kathleen “Kath” Wissinger is all about the bells—and bell people! She taught 4th/5th-8th grade handbells in the classroom for 18 years, developing her curriculum Square One and a series of pedagogical music...
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...
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...
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...
