A weekend of learning with a wide range of expert instructors on an assortment of handbell related topics. Take advantage of this chance to learn, grow, and share your enthusiasm for handbells from home. The only equipment required is your computer and a solid internet connection. Having bells at home may enhance the experience of some of the courses but are not required. The $99 registration fee provides the opportunity to attend 11 live sessions over three days, and watch the recordings of all sessions for 90 days following the event.
Class sessions and instructor information will be shared here in the coming weeks.
SCHEDULE (all times are eastern)
Friday, January 23
| Session 1 – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST | Ringing With Children and Youth Brian Childers | Handbell Tetris 101 Brian Seemann | |
| Session 2 – 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM EST | Hack Your Rehearsal Stevie Berryman | Marketing for Community Groups Angie Chiatello | |
| Session 3 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST | Dorico Walk-through Larry Sue | The BASS-ics Nick Hanson | Bells and Belonging: Building a Culture That Embraces New Ringers Shannon Casey |
Saturday, January 24
| Session 4 – 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST | Dorico Boot Camp – Part 1 Larry Sue | Technique Tune-up Marie Loeffler | Mallet Techniques for the Handbell Choir Marie Clyatt-Larson |
| Session 5 – 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM EST | Trust Your Memory Debra LeBrun | Repertoire Selection: Programming with Purpose and Impact Emily Li | Advanced Mallet Techniques for Bell Tree, Cymbells, and Soloists Marie Clyatt-Larson |
| Session 6 – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST | Dorico Boot Camp – Part 2 Larry Sue | Ergonomic Ringing Michèle Sharik | You’re Working With Challenging People? Let’s Strategize! Sandy Mullaney |
| Session 7 – 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EST | Overcoming Personnel Obstacles; Assignment Options Karen Carlisle & Joe Galyon | Let’s Chat about AI Paul Berryman | Budgeting for Artistic Priorities Eric Johnson |
| Session 8 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST | Making an Inclusive Ringing Environment a Reality for Your Ensemble Ellie Hodder | Tricks of the Treble Trade: The Ultimate Four-in-Hand Workshop – Part 1 Michèle Sharik | Event Budgeting Linda Onorevole |
| Session 9 – 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM EST | Massed Ringing Discussion: Preparation and Expectations Tracey Bowers & Mya Dundzila | Tricks of the Treble Trade: The Ultimate Four-in-Hand Workshop – Part 2 Michèle Sharik | Ringer Rehearsal Techniques Beth Judd |
Sunday, January 25
| Session 10 – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST | Dorico Roundtable – 4:30-6:30 Larry Sue | Beyond the Church–Expand Your Handbell Performances Nancy Youngman | Using Canva to Create Social Media Posts & Other Graphics J.R. Smith |
| Session 11 – 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM EST | Repair and Maintenance Roundtable Kathy Ebling Shaw & Bethan Neely | Handbell Performance and Christian Worship Mitchell Eithun |