Let's Play!
Come out and have some ringing fun at Central East Area's next Playdate! You can choose two workshops from the following four choices:
Speed Skating - Weaving and 4-in-Hand Power: Glide across the tables like a pro! This fast-paced workshop sharpens your weaving skills, boosts coordination, and builds smooth, effortless ringing. Get ready to pick up speed, polish your technique, and feel the thrill of musical momentum!
Figure Skating - Choreography & Musical Expression: Bring artistry to your ringing! In this creative session, you’ll explore expressive movement, graceful bell motion, and performance flair that elevates any solo or ensemble moment. Sparkle on “ice” with choreography that makes your music shine.
Ski Jump - Big Techniques & Daring Moves: Take flight with dramatic, crowd-pleasing techniques! Learn bold moves like mallet rolls, Shelley, bell trees, and suspended effects. This workshop is all about confidence, power, and adding WOW-factor to your playing—perfect for ringers who love a challenge!
Biathlon - Sight-Reading Meets Accuracy: Test your focus and finesse in this Olympic-style challenge! You’ll alternate between quick sight-reading “sprints” and precision damping or bell-changes “targets.” It’s musical stamina meets technical accuracy—an exciting event for ringers who love pushing their limits!
You will be able to state your two choices during the registration process.
Important note - Experience is not required. It's all about learning and having fun!
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Cambridge Street United Church, 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay, ON K9V 4C9 MAP
Fee for OGEHR members: $15 Fee for non-members $25 To see the benefits of membership and to join OGEHR, please click HERE
Provided: Tables & chairs, morning coffee & muffins, fruit.
Bring your own: Bells, chimes, foam, table covers, mallets, binders, risers, floor mats, refillable water bottle, and bag lunch.
Registration will be open until Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
For more information please contact heather nicholson at hanicholson109@gmail.com.
We can't wait to see you there!
Questions about the website or issues registering for this event? Please contact Kim at communications@ogehr.ca
Full Course: FIVE virtual sessions and ONE evening & full-day In-person masterclass.
Individual Workshops: À la carte selection from FIVE virtual workshops and auditing in-person conducting masterclass - audit only
In-person Repertoire Masterclass and Conducting Masterclass will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 82 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5N9.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds for the full course will be allowed if notice of cancellation is received on or before Sept. 20, 2025 (one week prior to start date).
Refund for the individual workshops will be allowed if notice of cancellation is received on or before the Monday prior to the start date of each workshop.
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