Part 2: Differentiation through handbell solos and small ensembles by Karla Hulne True differentiation means understanding your ringers current levels and challenging them to learn and achieve new skills. Every semester, I encourage students in each of my ensembles to...
What are some things musicians would like to tell their director? This month we are asking some questions from the ringer’s side of the table. We sincerely thank our participants for their honesty on what can be a sensitive topic. Imagine you are having a leisurely...
…and again, and again by Peter de Reyna Whether you are a member of Bruno Mars’ touring band, a student at a music school, or a bell ringer playing for a choir every week, playing the same music over and over can be tiring. Although we all strive to keep things...
Training a New Generation of Handbell Musicians by Neesa Hart The ‘ah-ha’ moment for our children’s bell program came as a result of three separate events. On a Monday morning in January, a friend sent me a quote from Ann Voskamp – “You can’t make a difference until...
by William Payn The following is a reprint of an article from the July/August 2005 issue of Overtones Use this simple but effective resource to help make the handbells a meaningful part of your Christmas morning service. The Concept At the stroke of midnight, the...
