“Limericks, Lessons, and Life in Handbells” by Kevin McChesney (digital download)

Teaching bells, there are many gimmicks
Which offer great ideas to mimic.
In this book, you’ll hear it,
Techniques, music, spirit,
And even life’s lessons in limericks.

LIMERICKS, LESSONS, AND LIFE IN HANDBELLS by Kevin McChesney

These entertaining poems and lessons are derived from Kevin McChesney’s extensive experience as a full-time teacher, director, and composer in the art of handbells. The miniature “compositions” and the lessons they teach encompass technique, musicianship, leaders in the industry, ideas for rehearsal and performance, and thoughts on the spiritual nature of handbell music and the ringers and directors who create it. From the amusing to the profound, this collection is an honest and lively portrait of the ministry, quest for excellence, artistry, and sheer fun that make up a life in handbells.

NOTE: this is the digital download version. Upon completion of an order, an .epub file (open source eBook) will be sent to you. To read this file on your computer, please download Adobe Digital Editions (here). Alternatively, you can use NOOK for PC (here). Additionally, this file is compatible with iBooks (for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch), Kindle, Nook, Overdrive, Kobo and Sony, though you may have to convert the file.