Children's Chimes

All children conferees will participate in chimes class. Music will be provided.

The groups will be divided based on level of experience with chimes.

 

Handbells

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced (advanced handbell choir counts toward certification) handbell choirs are offered. Several choirs will play for worship and the Thursday concert. If you are not sure which class level is for you, see below.

 

Music packet purchased on-site. Bring gloves and music folders.

 

Handbell Classifications

Beginning – A beginning ringer should have a basic understanding of music

reading. The beginning ringing class will utilize AGEHR Level 1 handbell music.

This group does not perform outside of the classroom setting. (AGEHR levels are

explained here: www.agehr.org/agehr_pub/musicdifflevel.asp)

 

Intermediate – An intermediate ringer should have solid experience with

handbells and good music reading skills. The intermediate ringer should be

comfortable with AGEHR Level 2 through Level 3 handbell music. Some experience with multiple bell techniques (Shelley and four-in-hand) and/or lower bass experience a plus. This group will explore and perform literature of an intermediate level and will perform in the Thursday evening concert.

 

Advanced – An advanced ringer should have extensive experience with Level 3 to

Level 4 literature and with multiple bell techniques or lower bass bell experience. This group explores and performs literature of an advanced level suitable for

liturgical or concert use. The class performs in the Thursday evening concert. Advanced Handbells counts toward PAM certification.