Capital Carillon

Summer 2011

Technique Workshop

Capital Carillon, Inc., will be offering a FREE Technique Workshop for Handbells and Handchimes on July 16, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Bethesda United Methodist Church, 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland.  The workshop is an educational opportunity to experience correct handbell techniques.  The workshop will cover ALL handbell techniques, as well as 4-6 in hand and Bass Bell, if time permits.  Any interested ringer is invited to participate, from BEGINNER to ADVANCED.  This event is open to individual ringers and groups.

The workshop will be conducted by Lynn Bogovich, current AGEHR III Chair Elect.  Lynn has extensive knowledge in handbell repertoire and technique.  Lynn is the Director of Handbells and Orchestra at the Community United Methodist Church, Crofton, Maryland.  A graduate of UMBC, Baltimore, Maryland, she has more than 45 years of experience as an organist; choral, handbell and orchestra director; private music educator; composer and arranger of handbell and orchestra music; ensemble, percussion and clinician leader of workshops for Areas II and III; professional percussionist; and is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Anacrusis Quintet.  Lynn is a prior Maryland State Chair of Area III, prior Secretary to the Board of Area III, currently serves as the Area III Chair-Elect, and works for NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope as a Project Manager.

Current Schedule of Events

Registration for Event

This event is FREE! I f you are interested in attending, please click on the link- Icon below, “REGISTER ME”  This link will redirect you to our website where you will be prompted to complete the online registration form.  Each participant must complete a registration form.  An e-mail message containing registration confirmation and event information will be sent to the registrant within 24 - 48 hours after the registration form has been submitted.  Space is limited—a maximum of 75 ringers will be accepted.

Questions & Answers

Question:  Will workshop printed material be available?

Answer:  Yes, each participant will be provided a packet of materials at registration check in the morning of the workshop.

Question:  Will handbell and/or chimes be provided?

Answer:  Capital Carillon, Inc. will have extra bells on site for ringers who are not currently members of a choir.  However, the number of bell positions available will be few.  Accommodating the selection of a preferred position will not always be possible.

Question:  Will tables be provided?

Answer:  The hosting church as a limited number of standard 3’ x 6’ foot tables.  Once we have a solid estimate of the number of participants we will contact each registrant via e-mail to confirm that table space is available.  We are actively working to secure more tables.

Question:  Will foam and foam covers be provided?

Answer:  No.  Each registrant should bring a 3’ x 3’ standard piece of foam to this event.  Capital Carillon, Inc. has some extra foam that will be available for participants who do not have access to foam for this event.  However, extra foam is limited and we advise participants to bring your own.  If you have extra foam and would be willing to share, please note that on your registration form.

Question:  Will mallets be provided?

Answer:  No.  Participants should bring their own mallets.  The size of mallet you are bringing will depend on the bell positions you wish to ring.  Ringers interested in trying multiple positions will need to ask other participants to trade spaces for a period of time.  Capital Carillon, Inc. will have a limited number of extra mallets available for participants without access to them.

 Question:  It says that lunch will be served—is that correct?

Answer:  Yes, a FREE lunch will be served at the church.  Lunch will be grilled hamburgers and hotdogs.  You should bring your beverage of choice and any side dishes you wish, for yourself or to share.  Potato chips and other snack foods will be provided.  Coffee and tea will be served in the morning.  Participants with special dietary needs should make arrangements to provide their own lunches.

Question:  Who do I contact if I still have question?

Answer:  If you need to speak with someone about any aspect of this event, please contact Rob Kobus, Artistic Director of Capital Carillon, Inc. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by telephone at 301-832-7626.  E-mail is always the preferred and best way to contact Rob.

We hope to see you at this exciting event!

D. Robert Kobus

Artistic Director

Capital Carillon Inc.

www.capitalcarillon.org