Houston Bronze Ensemble
Build a Bell Workshop
It is already time to start thinking about fall. Just as our sports teams go to training camps to prepare the skills and techniques needed to meet the challenges of the new season, we believe bell ringers should do the same. We also believe that these drills should remain a part of each rehearsal as we strive for excellence. With a love for ringing and a passion to share our knowledge and 400+ years of collective experience, Houston Bronze Ensemble offers educational opportunities for your group of any size. Whether you are looking to improve a few skills and techniques or you are wanting to polish some music selections for upcoming performances, our education coordinator will work with you to design a workshop that is customized to meet your needs. Houston Bronze offers these workshops free of charge but donations towards our educational efforts are always welcome.
Here are some comments from people who attended our classes
Below is a list of possible classes. These are only a few ideas. If you have other needs, please tell our education coordinator when you make your initial contact. To begin scheduling your workshop, please contact our education coordinator using the form below. Once you submit the form, you should receive an automatic response that your information has been received. If you do not receive the immediate response that your form has been received, please email us at [email protected].
Possible Classes:
ABC, 123 (back to basics, including healthy ringing)
Beat It! (a class on malleting)
Charge Your Battery! (a class on battery bell techniques)
FOUR! (4 in hand) (*for ensembles with 4 or more octaves)
How Low Can We Go? (bass bell techniques) (*for ensembles with 4 or more octaves)
Out of the Box! (problem solving using weaving and alternate bell assignments)
I’ve Got Rhythm! (basic rhythms and beyond)
Let’s Take Action (We will use the techniques and skills taught and apply to your music.)
The Doctor is In (Bell maintenance)
Here are some comments from people who attended our classes
- * I loved the approach, the different assets they bring to bell playing. They convinced me it’s possible to be much better
- * I liked being able to have one on one in addition to the group.
- * I liked the explanations with demonstration and letting us try it with individual feedback.
- * Learned something new! Something for everyone, regardless of level.
- * Fun! Learned helpful techniques
- * It was over too soon!
Below is a list of possible classes. These are only a few ideas. If you have other needs, please tell our education coordinator when you make your initial contact. To begin scheduling your workshop, please contact our education coordinator using the form below. Once you submit the form, you should receive an automatic response that your information has been received. If you do not receive the immediate response that your form has been received, please email us at [email protected].
Possible Classes:
ABC, 123 (back to basics, including healthy ringing)
Beat It! (a class on malleting)
Charge Your Battery! (a class on battery bell techniques)
FOUR! (4 in hand) (*for ensembles with 4 or more octaves)
How Low Can We Go? (bass bell techniques) (*for ensembles with 4 or more octaves)
Out of the Box! (problem solving using weaving and alternate bell assignments)
I’ve Got Rhythm! (basic rhythms and beyond)
Let’s Take Action (We will use the techniques and skills taught and apply to your music.)
The Doctor is In (Bell maintenance)