Singing and Ringing

As a director and teacher thrown into handbells with little experience, it took lots of research and experimentation to figure out what configuration of handbell positions worked best for my group. This resource provides guidance on how to organize ensembles for 2 octaves, 3 octaves, 4 octaves, and 5 octaves of bells. Ringers can each receive a position card outlining the pitches they play in order to better mark music or recognize pitches. This also allows for flexibility if you have ringers t

Help your students or handbell choir understand the innerworkings of the instrument with this diagram. Use it as a visual teaching tool, study guide, and assessment for your students. Be sure to check the Singing and Ringing store for more handbells content and curriculum. Happy ringing!

Map out the road to the concert with this concert planner. Manage repertoire, create a timeline, and set specific goals for along the way. Use this planner as a springboard for creating lesson plans and designing rehearsal objectives. While this was created for ensemble goals, it can be used for individuals' personal goals for individual performance achievement. This planner can be printed and be used as part of your planner, or can be edited as a digital resource in Google Slides. This resou