Re-thinking Learning Practices by Kathleen Wissinger Kathleen Wissinger is all about the bells…and bell people! Known for her creative teaching style, clear directing, and engaging compositions, she has led scores of events across the US and in Canada and Japan. She...
by Brian Kaltenbaugh Brian Kaltenbaugh teaches Middle School Handbells and Private Piano at Saint Joseph School and serves as the Music Director at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg, WV. In addition to his school ensemble, he directs his parish bell choir...
Unless you are part of a professional performance choir or are enrolled in an academic handbell class, the ringers you are involved with are likely volunteers. Extracurricular handbell choirs provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn music, improve...
Teaching Music with Handchimes by Pamela Stumpf Pamela serves Immanuel Lutheran Church (ILC) and School (ILS) in Hamilton, Ohio, as Director of Music, Organist, and Music Teacher, and directs both the church and school handbell choirs: The ILC handbell choir is a...
Handbells as a Mainstream Musical Instrument by Ed Verela Ed Varela lives in Pensacola, Florida, where he earned his B.A. in Church Music in 2005 and his M.A. in Music in 2007 from Pensacola Christian College. He teaches music at Trinitas Christian School, a classical...
