Arizona state's annual fall workshop was held at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church this year. This workshop is a way for all ringers and directors to "jump start" their programs for the coming year. Classes were provided for ringers and directors. Eighty-one people took advantage of the opportunity to improve their skills. Basic technique classes were available for the begining ringer and advanced classes included ensemble ringing and 4-in-hand. There were two music reading sessions - one for beginner/intermediate music and one for more advanced choirs. Some of the selections read in these sessions have been chosen for the Arizona Sub-area Spring Festival scheduled for April 25, 2009. Monica McGowan will be the clinician/director for that festival.

Marilyn Chandler teaches ringers basic techniques.	This class is helpful for beginning ringers and also helps the experienced ringer become aware of "bad habits" they may have picked up.
Roy Blomquist taught the ensemble workshop.	He starts everyone off with a good warm-up. All ready to ring now.

Ensemble ringing is always a popular class. This was a large class. Ringers took turns practicing all the techniques.

Anne Cotter, AZ Sub-area Chair is observing from the third row. (Under the Treble Clef Sign.)

	Elizabeth McNab, a member of Campanillas del Sol, a Scottsdale Community Choir, taught the 4-in-hand classes.
This class takes concentration and undivided attention as ringers try to figure out which bell is ringing and how to damp it.
Michael Mazzatenta, Area XI chair attends the class on handchimes along with others.	Kay Cook, Arizona Chair-Elect is the instructor for the class.
Douglas Benton conducts the Bass Bell class in the chapel at Shepherd of the Valley.
These guys look like they can handle those bells, but they want to be sure.	Doug tries to convince the ladies that they can handle the "buckets" too.
Roy Blomquist conducts a read and ring session which includes some music for the Spring Festival.	Quite a few were interested to see "What's Out There?" in intermediate level music.
This is the second row of ringers investigating new music and checking on Festival Selections.

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