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

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 BELLS/ 4 in HAND – Learn Shelley and four-in-hand techniques, setups, and damping
• 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
• BEGINNING HANDBELL PEDAGOGY – Fundamental concepts of the J stroke, breathing with the bells, assigning, recruiting, as well as tips and tricks for ensuring expressive ringing
• 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:

1. Fill out the short registration form, one per person – Click to go to workshop form
2. After submitting the form, determine your fee:
   • Early Bird registration: $25 per person – deadline 6/12/26
   • Group of 8 or more registered at the same time: $27 per person – 6/13 to 9/14 deadline
   • Individual registration: $30 per person – 6/13 to 9/14 deadline
3. 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