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Resource Lending Library

Area II maintains the Resource Lending Library for instructional purposes and as a service to its members.

Lending Library Rules

1. The rental period is for two weeks only.
2. Videos need to be rewound before being returned.
3. The rental fee is $2.50 per item.
4. A deposit fee of $25 per rental item must accompany the order. This separate check will be returned to you upon your return of the item(s) rented.
5. There is a shipping/handling charge of $4.00 for the first item, and $1.00 for each additional item rented.
6. The copying of videos is illegal and an infringement of copyright laws.

Forms are available to download here.

Please submit order forms/money to : Kathie Bittenbender, 465 Rich Valley Road, Carlisle, PA 17013

Videos

1. Bell Basics (45 min) Hope Publishing
   A program of instruction for the beginning handbell director and ringer including handbell techniques, mechanism of handbells, equipment needs, and bell assignments.
   
   
2. Developing Skills for Solo and Ensemble Ringing (48 min)
   Nancy Jessup and Debra Calkins demonstrate skills and procedures for the novice solo ringer.
   
   
3. Songs for the Solo Ringer (25 min)
   Christine Anderson performs selected repertoire without interruption. Daniel Kramlich is her accompanist.
   
   
4. Putting the Ring into the Bronze (13 min) Schulmerich
   This explains the casting, tuning, and finishing of handbells, carillons and tower bells.
   
   
5. What They See Is What You Get (80 min)
   This features conducting instruction by Rodney Eichenberger.
   
   
6. The Masteringers Festival 1988 (63 min)
   Producted by WLVT-TV, this tape is a recording of an Allentown, PA handbell festival conducted by Don Allured. It includes both massed and solo choir selections.
   
   
7. Choirchimes: Musical Instruments for All Ages (33 min) Malmark, Inc.
   This video, by Dr. Paul Rosene, is an introduction to Choirchimes in a variety of settings.
   
   
8. Sound Advice from Malmark (20 min) Malmark, Inc.
   This tape is for owners of Malmark bells who would like instruction on the care and maintenance of their handbells.
   
   
9. Christine D. Anderson in Concert (48 min) Hope Publishing
   Seventeen complete hymns and songs; all arrangements published. Inspirational, with brilliant artistry.
   
   
10. Ringing in Small Ensembles (33 min)
    As Michael Keller's companion to his text on this subject, the video demonstrates the techniques and ideas presented in the text.
    
    
11. How to Approach and Teach a Piece of Handbell Music (54 min)
    A production of the AGEHR Resource Committee narrated by Karl Zinsmeister. The handbell director is introduced to the process used to teach a choir a new composition. The tape uses Michael Keller's "Toccata Festiva" (AGEHR AG45042) as the teaching selection.
    
    
12. 1987 National Handbell Festival, Minneapolis, MN (16 min)
    If you've never been to a festival or you want to show your choir what a festival involves, this tape will give you an overview of what goes on.
    
    
13. Tempo Setters (various lengths) AGEHR
    Please order by NUMBER and LETTER. This series is produced by AGEHR in order to preserve the historical background of the Guild. The interviews are of people who are considered handbell pioneers.
    
    1. Elizabeth Bradford
       
    2. Everett Jay Hilty
       
    3. Robert Ivey
       
    4. Jake Malta
       
    5. Willard Markey
       
    6. Scott Parry
       
    7. Doris Watson
       
    8. Don Allured
       
    9. Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter
       
    10. Mary McCleary
        
    11. Andrew Flanagan
        
    12. James Salzwedel
        
    13. Marvin Reecher
        
    14. Mary Kettelhut
        
    15. Richard Litterst
        
    16. Nancy Poore Tufts
        
    17. Daniel hermany
        
    18. Lawrence Fink
        
    19. David Davidson
        
    20. Jacques Kearns
        
        
14. Facing the Music (7 min) Church Music Publishing Assocation.
    This video deals with the way church musicians are affected by both performance and manual reproduction copyright laws.
    
    
15. Advanced Solo Ringing and Handbell TechniquesM (60 min) AGEHR
    Solo ringer Erin Downey prepares her arrangement of "The All-American Hometown Band." Erin discusses and demonstrates various techniques along with giving tips on preparation, memorization, and overall appearance for the solo ringer.
    
    
16. Let's Make Music/A Way of Learning (18 min) MENC
    Don't omit music and arts education, they can make a difference! Music fosters and reinforces many important aspects of development.

Books

30. Music Education Advocate's Toolkit produced by NAMM.
    This multi-media kit will assist you in obtaining the support you may need for your programs.
    
    
31. Music Makes The Difference: Music, Brain Development, and Learning
    This provides reference materials to help maintain quality music programs.
    
    
32. Movement That Fits by Joy Yelin.
    This combines 2 diverse systems of musical studies: Dalcroze Euhythmics and the Suzuki Method.
    
    
33. Sound Thinking Vol. 1 by Tacka and Houlahan.
    This contains general information on curriculum planning and teaching songs.
    
    
34. The Dynamic Choral Conductor by Royal Stanton.
    The author explores philosophy, technical applications and practical projects for the reader.
    
    
35. Singing In Tune by Nancy Telfer
    
    
36. The Complete Choral Warm-Up Book by Robinson and Althouse.
    Also included are photos, teaching techniques and suggestions for use of warm-ups.
    
    
37. Building Beautiful Voices by Neisheim and Noble.
    This book is a concise, yet comprehensive study of vocal technique for the choral rehearsal or private instruction.
    
    
38. Discovering Orff by Kreuter/Frazee

Forms are available to download here.

Please submit order forms/money to : Cynthia Weber, 195 Sunny Hill Road, Northampton, PA 18067