Concordia University, St. Paul Hosts Biannual Handbell Workshop

ST. PAUL, MINN. (09/01/2009)(readMedia)-- Concordia University, St. Paul will host the Biannual Handbell Workshop for new and experienced directors on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 - 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Workshop topics include: handbell equipment, recruiting and integrating new ringers, teaching handbell techniques, score study, running an efficient rehearsal, working with children and youth, choosing repertoire, handbell assignments, conducting specific to handbells, how to teach rhythm, and teaching tracking.

Where: Concordia University, St. Paul, Buetow Music Center, 300 Hamline Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104

When/Time: Friday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $275 to receive undergraduate credit and $150 for non-credit

Registration: Go to www.csp.edu/scs/ and search on "Handbell"

For more information: email cbmathis1@aol.com

Concordia University, St. Paul is a comprehensive, private university of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of 10 schools that comprise the Concordia University System. Established in 1893, Concordia offers more than 40 liberal arts majors, including business administration, education, fine arts, the sciences and church professions. Concordia is a regional leader in accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, criminal justice and Christian outreach. Concordia is the only private university in Minnesota to offer NCAA Division II athletics for men and women. On the web: www.csp.edu.

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