Class Schedule – Friday, July 17
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Session 11: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
CLASSES
Too Many Bells, Too Few Hands – Brian Seemann
Advanced Weaving – Nikki Evans
Exploring Symbolism through Music Theory – Madeline Carey
All About That Bass – Digging Deeper – Leslie Lewis
Gamify the Basics – from Newbie to Confident in Record Time – Taryn Davis
Basic Principles of Conducting – Stephanie Rhoades
Crash Course in Audio and Video Recording for Handbells – Matt Gender
TRACKS
Beginning Ringing Track (Session 4 of 5) – Kimberlee Strepka
EXHIBITING PARTNER SHOWCASE
Introducing the Schulmerich Glockenspiel – Greig Ashurst & Bethan Neely
Session 12: 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
CLASSES
The Art of Arranging Pop Music for Handbells – Nick Hanson
Well, Look at That! Score Study for Ringers – Kerry Johnston
Tuning Your Message: Strengthening Communication within Your Group and with Your Audience – Marie Loeffler
Behind the Baton – Debbie Rice
Bells, Ringers, Rehearsal Room: What Now? – Linda Lamb
Handbells are for Everyone – Music Reading Is Not Required – Diana Montgomery
The Handbell Rehearsal: Inside the Process and Best Practices – Billy Brandt
Meters Matter – Michael Glasgow (FULL)
TRACKS
Intermediate Ringing Track (Session 4 of 5) – Joe Galyon
EXHIBITING PARTNER SHOWCASE
Solo, Bell Tree, Small Ensemble? No Problem! (Heitz Handbells) – Michèle Sharik, Karen Van Wert, Nikki Evans, Carol Scheel
Session 13: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
CLASSES
Mastering Handbell Tone and Style through Laban’s 8 Efforts – Phoebe Yeung
Noticed, Known, and Needed: Creating a Culture of Belonging in Your Ensemble – Suzanne Neafus
Bass-ics and Beyond – Mark Arnold
Beyond the Gesture: Conducting Past Basic Patterns – Billy Brandt
Enhancing Worship with Handbells – Karen Van Wert
Organizational Strategies: Ideas and Roundtable – Anne Kelley
Basic Percussion Methods – Jack Burdwood
Organizing Your Ringing Year – Kathleen Wissinger
TRACKS
Advanced Ringing Track A (Session 4 of 5) – Celia Chan Valerio
Advanced Ringing Track B (Session 4 of 5) – Stephanie Rhoades
EXHIBITING PARTNER SHOWCASE
Fresh on the Stand: Alfred Handbell’s Fall, Advent, and Christmas 2026 New Releases – Kathryn Jurado
Session 14: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
CLASSES
A Pedagogical Approach to Understanding Rhythm in the Handbell Ensemble – Corbin Rasmussen
When the Bell You Need Is Not in Your Hand – Creative Solutions from C(3) to Shining C(8) – Erin Gerecke
How Do I Conduct That? – Joel Plaag
Ready Set Ring! A Practical Guide for New Handbell Directors – Marie Loeffler
Experience a Music Therapy Session with Handbells and Handchimes – Bruna Marinho de Almeida
Marking Your Digital Music: ForScore for Handbells – Susie Amos
Bell Tree and Ensemble Music – Karen Van Wert
TRACKS
All-Star Choir (Session 6 of 7) – Brenda Austin
EXHIBITING PARTNER SHOWCASE
Hot Off the Press from Jeffers Publications! – Kevin McChesney
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