This workshop is designed as a way to enable new ringers and directors to have a successful start for a new season. Classes are taught by knowledgeable local AGEHR members. Staff for this workshop was Roy Blomquist, Marilyn Chandler, Shirley Hipwell, Mike Mazzatenta, Steve Robinson and Elizabeth McNab assisted by Jeanne Pogue.

Bass Bell Class	Steve Robinson, Bass Bells Instructor
Attendees hear about Handbell Musicians of America.	Dr. Michael Mazzatenta, former Area XI Chair tells the group about some of the new things to expect.
Dr. Mazzatenta also taught a class on working with children. Here they are working on a simple processional.	Marilyn Chandler's class on Basic Techniques is always popular.
Elizabeth McNab taught the 4-in-hand class.	Ringers watch Elizabeth closely while Jeanne Pogue helps them get the bells in the proper position.
Shirley Hipwell directs a small group trying 12 bell music.	Practicing to play as a trio.

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