The workshop was held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix. Classes were offered for both new and experienced directors and ringers. There were 2 music reading sessions. One for level 1 and 2 and one for level 3 and above. Some of the repertoire chosen for the Area XI 2008 Festival/Conference was included in each of the reading sessions. With the Festival Conference having three levels of music - Coppers, Copper-lites and Rookie Ringers there will be something for everyone. Check out the entire repertoire list. The Arizona Workshop included classes in Bass Bells, 4-in-hand, Ensemble Ringing, Bell Maintenance (Schulmerich and Malmark) Bell Techniques and Chimes in addition to the reading sessions. Instructors included Doug Benton, Roy Blomquist, Marilyn Chandler, Kay Cook, Marcy Hontz and Kelli McWhorter. Elizabeth McNab assisted in Kelli's 4-in-hand class.

Area XI Chair, Mike Mazzatenta, participated in the advanced music reading session.	Roy Blomquist conducts the session.
The 4-in-hand class is ready to go.	Elizabeth McNab (purple shirt) of Community Choir, Campanillas, gives some extra help.
Another group is practicing.	Kelli McWhorter, Instructor
Lots of people are interested in chimes.	Kay Cook, showing how NOT to hold the chime.
Marilyn Chandler's class met on three levels in the church balcony for an explanation of "Fish Hooks and Lines, Symbols and Signs"	Marilyn uses body language to emphasize a point in her class. The class is an explanation of handbell notation symbols and how to correctly execute each one.
Doug Benton is ready to teach bass bells.	Bass Bell Class.
Ensemble classes were popular.	Roy Blomquist explains ensemble techniques.

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