2025 Workshop - Copper A - Warmups / Rehearsal Techniques

Warmups / Rehearsal Techniques

Effective handbell rehearsals require thoughtful structure and tailored exercises to strengthen ensemble skills. This workshop introduces uniform exercises designed to develop technical and rhythmic coordination, ensuring a unified sound. Discover practical strategies for efficient time management, skill-specific drills, and fostering ensemble cohesion. Participants will leave with adaptable techniques to enhance rehearsal experience in their own ensembles.

Emily Li

Emily Li stands as a globally acclaimed handbell virtuoso from Burlington as a conductor, composer, soloist, and educator with over 25 years of experience. She ignited a deep passion for the instrument since 1986. Over the past 20 years, Emily has refined her handbell expertise in the United States, studying under esteemed masters.

She believes in the importance of a strong foundation in handbell training, and her passion lies in fostering comprehensive growth through handbell ringing. As the founder of the Hong Kong Handbell Academy, Hong Kong Youth Handbell Ensemble, and Handbell Association of Hong Kong, she has significantly popularized handbell ringing through festivals, global tours, and professional training. 

Emily has been a distinguished faculty member and conductor at pivotal handbell events across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia, including Distinctly Bronze East of Handbell Musicians of America (2024), International Handbell Symposiums (2012- 2024), and Festivals by the Alberta and Manitoba Guild of English Handbell Ringers (2024).