Have the basics down? Want to improve your technique and style? By adding elements of performance to your ringing, you can take that next step. Discover elements of musicality, communication with the audience and stage presence. You might even learn tricks to memorizing and watching the director!
ALL-RING with Michael J. Glasgow
When all else fails, RING! If you’re looking for the mass ringing experience on a personal level, then you’ve found it. No advance preparation necessary! You’ll receive the music for the day in the morning and perform a recital in the afternoon. Friday is for ringers of any experience level. (Level 1-3 music)
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DIRECTORS with Dr. William A. Payn
Directors of all levels will benefit from a day observing the baton of one of the most renowned conductors in handbells. Learn more about conducting, music selection, getting ringers to watch, and musicality for handbells. Ringers welcome to register. Space is limited!!!
BASICS with Michèle Sharik
Ringers just starting out need a strong foundation. This track is for new ringers or ringers who need to build skill. The day will include most basic techniques as well as handbell notation, AGEHR Level System, handbell construction and maintenance and elementary theory.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE with Michael J. Glasgow
Looking for the next big thing? Discover new techniques and new approaches to the tried and true. Advanced techniques could be just the solution for tough passages or creating musicality. Intermediate and advanced ringers will enjoy a day of innovative and exciting learning.
ALL-RING with Deborah S. Rice
When all else fails, RING! If you’re looking for the mass ringing experience on a personal level, then you’ve found it. No advance preparation necessary! You’ll receive the music for the day in the morning and perform a recital in the afternoon. Saturday is for more experienced ringers. (Level 2-4 music)
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MASS ATTACK with Dr. William A. Payn, Deborah S. Rice & Michael J. Glasgow
No conference would be complete without a mass ringing session where we assemble as many bells as possible! On Sunday, we’ll come with our music prepared and work with three directors each leading two selections. In the afternoon, we’ll have a final concert and ceremony that may include selected solo numbers from participating choirs or a special guest. Unlike other tracks where you will be participating as an individual, be sure to register for the Mass Attack as part of a group so we can assign you a space in Freeborn Hall. Inidvidual ringers not attending with a group will be assigned positions prior to the conference.
Music Selections
Please prepare the music for the Mass Attack track well in advance of the conference!
- Ave Maria, Biebl arr. Moklebust, Chorister’s Guild B309
- Jesus Loves Me, arr. Glasgow, Red River BL5055
- Light of Peace, Bigham/Hakes, From the Top 20178
- Prisms, Payn, Peal Publishing PPC-HB010
- Renewed Spirit, Mazzatenta, AGEHR 35292*
- Rondo Rustico, D. Ann Wood, From the Top 20209
*AGEHR Area XII Composition Contest Winner
