Beginning Handbells

Date: Week 1:
Title: Beginning Handbells
Discipline: Sacred Music
Teacher(s): Kathleen Ebling Shaw
Fees:  $650 non-credit/$1150 with 2 graduate credits

This course is designed for those with little or no handbell experience and provides a strong founda tion in handbell ringing. Topics include: history of handbells, explanation and care of the instrument, equipment and set-up, basic ringing and damping, understanding the handbell score, assignments, ring ing multiple bells, special ringing techniques, stopped sounds, handbells with children, resources, repertoire and more. Gloves and a music packet are available at Westminster Music and Books.

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