Spring Ring 2005 - Clinicians

Our great staff of teachers includes Lynnelle Bilsey, William Kyle, Neil Gertner, Mark Goldstein, Dian and Dave Ruder, Michéle Sharik and Larry Sue. What a staff! Classes include: bell reading sessions, bass bells techniques, percussion techniques and handbells; treble bell techniques; working with young ringers; brushing up bell techniques; the use of handchimes; ringing with grace and style; rhythm games; ringing in a healthy manner.

Lynnelle Bilsey is the director of music at the UMC in Burlingame. She has rung bells for 30 years and directed for 20. As a bassist she has played with the California Youth Symphony, Master Sinfonia, and San Jose Symphony. As a HB soloist she has performed at national AGEHR conventions. Lynelle is the 2006 SF Bay Area Conference Chair.

Neil Gertner Is the handbell representative for Schulmerich. As such he know handbells inside and out, as well as carillons. He will teach two maintenance classes and be available to answer questions and show his latest equipment.

Mark Goldstein is a percussionist extraordinaire who lives in Menlo Park and is involved in the handbell program at Trinity Episcopal. As a professional percussionist he has tons of ideas regarding percussion instruments and how to enrich a bell program. He was a big hit at the Directors Seminar this past September!

William Kyle is the new chairman-elect for Area 12 of AGEHR. He directs the Bay Bell Ensemble, directs at a South Bay Church, is a member of Velocity and does a little composing on the side.

Dave Ruder is the new chairman of Area 12. He directs bells at Valley Church, writes articles and music and directs and does workshops around the country.

Dian Ruder is the director of youth bell ensembles at Valley Church and Canterbury Christian School. She organized the Kids Fest (3rd annual in 2005). She is a gifted organist, handbell/chime teacher and performer.

Michèle Sharik is a fantastic solo ringer having recently completed a highly praised tour of the British Isles. She directs bell teams at two Bay Area churches.

Larry Sue is an innovative bass bell ringer who loves to ring the big buckets at a fast and furious pace. In order to do so he continues to refine the technique through lifting, damping, and assignments that are creative. Larry also plays in several groups, arranges and composes.