Students may also have the opportunity to develop solo or duet ringing techniques as an extension of the ensemble concept. In addition, the course will cover the history and acoustical properties of the instrument, and all students will be expected to learn to read score, construct handbells assignments, learn conducting patterns and techniques, and prepare at least one piece for rehearsal in class. Class size limited. Prerequisite Permission of the instructor. The eleven members of this course comprise the Wheeler School Concert Handbells Ringers.
Emphasis is on performance.
In addition to on-campus concerts, the Ringers perform 15 to 30 concerts throughout New England during the year. Members are expected to meet all performance commitments, including Festivals sponsored by the American Guild of English Handbells Ringers. The group will perform a variety of challenging repertoire and the ringers are encouraged to compose or arrange music for the ensemble. In Action We have assembled a selection of sound clips from a Handbell's concert for your listening pleasure. These sound bytes are best listened to on a browser that is capable of supporting .au or .wav file formats.