Fall Workshop – Movin’, Groovin’ and Improvin’ your Technique with The Kalamazoo Ringers!

</tableWe’re planning an inspiring day of learning new moves and improving your bell ringing skills – it promises to be a groovy time!
Read about all the sessions then use the simple registration form below, and take advantage of early bird or group special pricing. Gather together all your bell-buddies and sign up!Deadline for regular registration is 10/2.
We’re planning an exciting day of learning new moves and improving your bell ringing skills. It promises to be a groovy day, so don’t miss out on an inspiring day of bells!Classes

  • BASS BELLS – Learn/review the essentials, maximize your musicality and physical efficiency.
  • TREBLE RINGING – Let’s talk about the challenges of ringing at the treble end of the table!
  • BATTERY BASICS – Strategies and practice for “battery bells” as important contributors
  • MASTERING RHYTHM – Interactive class on challenging rhythms, and on and off the beat
  • STOPPED TECHNIQUES – Mallet, thumb damp, pluck, martellato and more with ease
  • EIGHT-BELL MUSIC – Types of music, how to assign bells, many techniques used and more
  • LABAN/ MOVEMENT – Inspire intentionality in your movements using Kimberlee Strepka’s book: Handbell Artistry from the Inside Out
  • HANDBELL RINGING 101. A hands-on learning time that includes:
    • A. Holding the bell
    • B. Ringing the bell
    • C. Damping the bell.
    • And much more!
  • READING SESSION WITH SIGHT READING TIPS, LEVEL 1 AND 2 MUSIC – Learn tips and techniques, as well as sight reading
  • READING SESSION, LEVEL 2+ AND 3 MUSIC – A fun session to build your sight-reading skills
  • READING SESSION OF HOLIDAY MUSIC – Sight-reading session focused on music for celebrations
  • BELL MAINTENANCE – Basic bell maintenance techniques

Just 3 Simple Steps to Register and Pay:

  • Fill out the short registration form, one per person – Click to go to workshop form
  • After submitting the form, determine your fee:
    • Early Bird registration: $25 per person – deadline 8/21/26
    • Group of 8 or more registered at the same time: $27 per person – 8/22 to 10/2 deadline
    • Individual registration: $30 per person – 8/22 to 10/2 deadline
  • Make your payment using one of these options:
    • Online:

    • mail a check made out to “Kalamazoo Ringers” to Kalamazoo Ringers, PO Box 19182, Kalamazoo, MI 49019

When:

 Saturday October 17, 2026. 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Doors open for sign-in at 8:15)

Where:

 Portage United Church of Christ
2731 W. Milham
Portage, MI 49024

What:

 A day of classes about handbells!

Why:

 To get better at ringing!

Who:

 YOU!