2. Integrating Handbells/Handchimes into Existing Classroom Programs

Oct. 21, 2023, 9 - 11 a.m.

As Rob pointed out last session, handbell playing is quite different than other musical endeavours. Recently, at a time when playing wind instruments and singing was discouraged, handbell ringers was an option that many schools were, unfortunately, unfamiliar with. This workshop will hopefully help provide resources to help you discover ways to expand and enhance your music programs.

Explanation of documents distributed:

Below are the documents for this workshop. Other than the workshop agenda, the other documents are the downloads that have been made available to music teachers all across the province. They are geared toward school situations, but others might find something useful for themselves as we discuss them together on Saturday, or if you browse through them in advance.

Workshop Agenda
Handbells and the Ontario Arts Curriculum
OGEHR brochure
OGEHR Education Startup Handout

Types of instruments available for use, where to get them, and their potential progression:

1. Chromanotes: deskbells, bells, glockenspiels, resonator bells, handchimes

• Manufacturer: https://boomwhackers.com/collections/chroma-notes%E2%84%A2
• Reputable music stores (Long and McQuade, Cosmo, etc.)
• Amazon, other online companies

2. Boomwhackers: musical tubes, octavators, whackpacks, storage cases

• Manufacturer: https://boomwhackers.com/collections/boomwhackers%C2%AE-musical-tubes
• Reputable music stores (Long and McQuade, Cosmo, etc.)
• Amazon, other online companies

3. Suzuki: deskbells, harmony bells hand type

• Manufacturer: https://suzukimusic-global.com/10holes.php?parent_cate_cd=3&products_cate_cd=17

4. Handbells/Handchimes:

• Malmark: https://www.malmark.com/
• Schulmerich: https://schulmerichbells.com/
• Whitechapel (very expensive!): https://www.bellsofwhitechapel.london/
• Suzuki Tonechimes (much poorer quality): https://suzukimusic-global.com/10holes.php?parent_cate_cd=3&products_cate_cd=17
• Used sets:
• Facebook: Handbell-L (or other handbell communities)
• OGEHR's instrument loan program: www.ogehr.ca/instrument-loan-program
• Amazon, eBay, and other online companies

Workshop Agenda:

Introduction by Lisa Kyriakides
Exploration/discussion of equipment in place
How to mix handbells/handchimes into your existing program
Other questions/concerns not addressed

Zoom Chat

01:15:46 mapark: I'm so sorry to be late -- I was preparing food for a friend's sister's funeral this afternoon, and I lost track of the time

01:25:43 Lisa Kyriakides: demcmackin@sympatico.ca

01:43:02 Lisa Kyriakides: Resources from Lisa:  1."Tunes that Teach" - Martha Lynn Thompson. 2. "Making Music with ChoirChime Instruments" by Dr. Paul E. Rosene. Happy to lend them out.

01:44:52 Lisa Kyriakides: Kathleen Wissinger

01:46:23 Lisa Kyriakides: longwalk3@aol.com