In this and the next issue, we offer a number of exercises used in a National Seminar class by Kathleen Wissinger to help develop various ringing techniques. Practice them at different tempos and dynamic levels, including crescendos and decrescendos. Technique...
Reflecting on a Special National Seminar Concert by Hillary Marotta Hillary Marotta has played handbells for over 30 years. She studied both ringing and conducting under Dr. William A. Payn and looks forward to directing a choir of her own. Her most recent book,...
I invited folks to contribute to a “free for all” column, to share what is currently on their minds. Not surprisingly, COVID is still on the minds of many as the new fall schedule kicks off. The good news is that musicians are finding ways to rise above the challenges...
Special grant helps a school discover ringing amid continuing pandemic by Gillian Erlenborn Gillian Erlenborn teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade choir and musical theater at Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morristown, New Jersey. This past year, she has been implementing...