Audition Information

The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble is always looking for advanced handbell ringers who are looking for that next challenge. Acceptance into the group is by audition. Auditions are held in the spring and by request.

The audition will consist of sight reading in at least two different positions, ringing three prepared pieces in the position of your choice and a short interview with our board members.

To arrange an audition, please fill out our music survey below, or feel free to contact us for more information.

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Years of ringing experience:

Preferred positions

Please enter your preferred positions, beginning with your most-preferred.

G2-B2
C3-F3
G3-B3
C4/D4
E4/F4
G4/A4
B4/C5
D5/E5
F5/G5
A5/B5
C6/D6/D7
E6/F6/E7/F7
G6/A6/G7/A7
B6/C7/B7/C8

Current handbell groups:

Please list the name, location, conductor and position(s) of any handbell groups in which you are currently playing.

List three pieces you've rung in the last year:

List the title, composer, level, and position for each piece.

Past handbell groups:

List any other handbell groups in which you've rung. Please include the group name, location, conductor, position(s) and dates of participation for each.

Skill ratings

Please rate yourself on the following skills.

Shelley ringing:

Four-in-hand:

Bass bells (C3 to B3):

Lower bass bells (below C3):

Malleting:

Marts/plucking:

Handchimes:

Rhythm:

Sight reading:

Handling performance pressure:

Knowledge of music theory:

Experience and training:

Please tell us about your musical training and experience. List any degrees, proficiency in other instruments, participation in musical groups, etc.

What else can you bring to PHE?:

We are an all-volunteer group and we have many places where our members need to pitch in and help, for example publicity, financial management and grantwriting.

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