Young Ringers Workshop (Room 410) (12 & 3:30 pm) Marquise Usher, Instructor
Young ringers ages 10-20 will have the opportunity to work with ringer, conductor, composer Marquise Usher during the two class periods. This separate workshop is being held again to allow youth a chance to interact with each other and play music they will enjoy while working on techniques specific to handbells. Participants will work on a pre-selected piece during the two class periods, and may even perform the piece during the final concert in the evening. |
Friday Schedule | April 16
7-10:00 p.m. Intense Ring Rehearsal I |
Creative Use of Handbells/ Handchimes in Worship (Room 3140) (12 & 3:30 pm)
Stephanie Rhoades, Instructor Explore ways to use handbells/handchimes in worship beyond playing "bell anthems." Using just a few handbells or a whole choir, handbells can be incorporated liturgically in a variety of ways to enhance the worship experience. Bring bells and chimes with you to the class. Fifty Shades of Damping (Sanctuary)
(12 & 3:30 pm) Michèle Sharik, Instructor Explore the vast area between Dale Wood's "damping is an abomination" and Donald Allured's "damp every 32nd note or die trying." It's about tapered damping, half-damping, pre-damping, brush damping, controlled diminuendo, etc. It's about not being afraid of a little dissonance because that's how music breathes and grows. It's about using all of our musical knowledge and skills to choose when and how to damp, independent of the note value. It's about damping according to the style of the music and/or the acoustics of the room and/or the effect we want to achieve. It's about using the "damper pedal" like a pianist rather than sounding like a music box. In short, it's about damping musically. Bring one "small-medium" sized bell and one "large" bell, and the corresponding sizes in chimes. |
Rehearsal as Therapy (Room 3180)
(12 & 3:30 pm) Martin Morley, Instructor What is music therapy? What can we learn from music therapy about the process of making music? What am I getting out of being in a handbell choir, and how can I get more of it? Directors will get rehearsal tips and ringers will come out of this class knowing why being at rehearsals is totally worth it! Reading Session for 2-3 Octaves
(Activities Center) (12 & 3:30 pm) TBA, Instructor A great opportunity to hear potential new music for your annual repertoire and improve your sight-reading skills. All you need are gloves and a willingness to ring! 12 pm: The first reading session will consist of music that is Level 2 or below. You will have a chance to sight-read through music appropriate for groups that have 8 ringers or fewer, or groups that consistently play level 2 music or below. 3:30 pm: The second reading session will consist of music that is Level 3-4. You will have a chance to sight-read through music appropriate for groups that have 9 ringers or fewer, but want to play music that is slightly more challenging. Ringing positions will be available on a first come, first served basis. Note that because there will be fewer ringing positions, participants are encouraged to arrive early. |
Saturday Schedule | April 17
8:00 a.m.
Setup of ringing room (Help with set-up is ALWAYS welcome) 8:30 a.m. Registration begins – Ringers may start individual table setup 9-10:30 a.m. Intense Ring Rehearsal II 10:00 a.m. Handbell Store Opens 10:45 a.m.
Massed Rehearsal I 11:45 a.m. Break and Solo Rehearsals I 12-1 p.m. Classes I ("morning") 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Concert, and Solo Rehearsals II Concert featuring Michèle Sharik 2:15 p.m.
Massed Rehearsal II 3:15 p.m. Break and Solo Rehearsals III 3:30 p.m. Classes II ("afternoon") 4:30 p.m. Break/Set-up for Final Rehearsal 4:45 p.m.
Massed Rehearsal III Handbell Store Closes 5:40-5:45 p.m. Announcements 5:45-6:00 p.m. Intense Ring Rehearsal III/ Youth Track Rehearsal (run-through) 6:00-6:10 p.m. Break/Dress for Concert 6:10 p.m. Ringers in place 6:15 p.m.
Messiah Brass Prelude 6:30 p.m. Final Concert (Help with breakdown after the concert is ALWAYS welcome) |
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