Great Rep Ring & Classes
March 21 | 9:30 am
Join us in the morning for the Great Rep Ring, a chance for ringers and directors to explore new music, including the music that will be used at that year’s Capital Area Handbell Festival. This session is led by director David Harris. In the afternoon, members of The Raleigh Ringers will lead handbell technique classes. Registration for each session is separate, so you may choose what best fit your needs.
Great Rep Ring – 9:30-11:30am – $20
Under the direction of David Harris, you’ll get to ring through a selection of handell music. Included will be the music that will be used at the 2025 Capital Area Handbell Festival in November.
Technique Classes – 1:00-4:00pm – $10 each
Stuck in the Middle – 1:00-1:50pm
The middle bells or “battery” is a fun place to be! There can be a lot of action in the music of the middle bells, and this class will give you some strategies and practice for handling what comes up.
Treble Bell Techniques – 2:00-2:50pm
Learn how to handle more than one bell in each hand. This class teaches the basics of Four-in-Hand and Shelly multiple bell techniques.
Problem Solving in Handbells – 3:00-3:50pm
When you are studying your part and come across a challenge, how are you supposed to play that? We will look at real examples in handbell music and review different solutions. Learn when and how to use different tools from your toolbox!
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