“We are people united by a musical art.
We share a single passion: the love of music expressed through handbells
and handchimes. As the national
organization of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (and so too Area
VIII) devoted to this medium, we articulate our vision for the future….We
place the utmost value on the role of education at all levels of our
organization. Our education
experiences are inclusive: for all ages, backgrounds and interests.”
Area VIII of the AGEHR wishes to encourage schools and
other educational institutions (both public and private schools) to develop
music education programs using handchimes and handbells.
To support the development of such programs Area VIII, of the AGEHR is
offering a grant program to schools in its five state jurisdiction of Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska. The
Area VIII membership has purchased 2-three octave sets of handchimes for each
state.
Listed below are some of the responsibilities and
procedures for participation in the program:
The Area VIII responsibilities will include providing a 3
octave set of handchimes for one semester in total (about 4 months) with
teaching materials, a support network and/or mentor, and educating recipients
about the benefits and resources of the AGEHR, Inc. and MENC.
The School’s responsibilities will be to include the
handchime program as a part of the regular schedule, with students being
involved for an entire semester. It
will be expected that the school will replace any damaged materials, as well as
pay (if needed) for the shipping fees and insurance for the return of the
handchimes to Area VIII of the AGEHR.
The Music Teacher will be responsible for implementing
the handchime program as a part of the total music experience.
The music teacher should present the handchimes to the student body and
parents for at least one concert during the grant time.
Other expectations may be specified in the actual grant
application from each state chair. Interested school or music teachers should
contact the State Chair for further information.
Kipp Willnauer, Education, Area VIII
117 W Main , Gardner, KS 66030
913.884.6935
willnauk@hotmail.com
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