Junior Chimes
Jr. Chimes is a beginning level class open to students ages 7-10.  Handchimes have a beautiful sound, are easy and fun to play, and are a great tool for learning the techniques of ringing handbells.  Music reading skills and prior musical experience are helpful, but not required for participation.  Students in this class will spend a small amount of time ringing handbells.  This class is a great way to develop and sharpen music reading skills and musicianship! 

Junior Handbells
Jr. Handbells is an intermediate level class open to students ages 9-13 who are able to read music.  No prior experience with handbells is needed for participation, but completion of at least one year of Jr. Chimes is helpful.   Students will learn various basic handbell techniques and rehearse and perform a wide variety of handbell literature at an intermediate level. 

Senior Handbells
Sr. Handbells is a more advanced class open to students ages 11-19 who have strong music reading and rhythmic skills. No prior handbell experience is necessary, but is certainly helpful. Students will learn various basic and advanced handbell techniques and rehearse and perform a wide variety of handbell literature at a more advanced level.

Aurora Handbell Choir
Aurora Handbell Choir is our most advanced class and is open to students ages 14-19 who have very strong music reading and rhythmic skills.  Prior handbell experience is strongly recommended. Students will develop advanced handbell techniques and rehearse and perform a wide variety of handbell literature at a very advanced level.  

  See WMHFA Catalog for more details