Why?

Crafting a response to the question, “Why use handchimes and handbells in education?” by Kathleen Wissinger This column usually offers articles on the who, what, when, and how of using handbells and handchimes in an educational setting. This one will...

Are there handbells in Hawaii?

Building children’s community handbell program in a low-income district in Hawaii by Karen Carlisle I have learned to be careful with whom you share an idea. And if you do share that idea, be ready when it comes around faster than you think! This all started with a...

Educating Seniors

by Eileen Laurence Gone are the days of the “old-age” home. In these days of healthier living styles and the diversified choices that our aging population faces, many facilities have developed into Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). The best of these...

Festivals with “Class”

by Kathleen Wissinger Designing the perfect event for a school-based handbell ensemble Picture the perfect event for your school-based ringing group: A mid-week school day in the Spring full of focused ringing, outdoor games, good food and fellowship perhaps? Eight...

All the Difference

Part 1: Keeping Your Program Strong Throught Differentiated Instruction by Karla Hulne Change is inevitable. As a public school music educator, each year has me saying farewell to students I have invested many years of instruction into, and greeting a new group of...