Success Stories

Area V is committed to supporting the inclusion of handchimes in the general music classroom. There is no better learning experience for students than combining singing, playing chimes, and adding Orff or other percussion instruments to produce a total, all inclusive musical moment.

These same instruments can then be used to create a handchime ensemble which will teach ringers concepts of music, teamwork, mental focus, and the joy of personal achievement.

This one instrument can add so much to the music classroom, we want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the fun and learning that handchimes offer.

We are pleased to share some of our success stories with you. We will continue to add new stories and let everyone see just what can happen with a set of handchimes and a group of eager students.

Chime Grant Success Stories

After receiving the refurbished chimes I started a Chime Club at my middle school. I had eleven 6^th and 7^th graders ring each Friday afternoon in my classroom. The Club ended up trying out for the Talent Show last May and actually made the final cut. Eight of the girls dressed up in baseball uniforms and played “Take Me Out To the Ballgame” as an audience sing-a-long. The students loved it and the teachers thought the group was fantastic!

Linda Holzwarth

Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to use these handchimes for the school year at Reid Primary and Middle School. The students learned a great deal, and enjoyed using them in many ways.

Our biggest project with the handchimes was the creation of a Sixth Grade Handchime choir. It was made up of twenty students that were already enrolled in Sixth Grade Choir, and they rehearsed for one period each week. They learned a great deal throughout the year, and performed for the School Board Meeting in November, and also in both the December and May choir concerts at Reid. These students loved being part of the group and are looking forward to continuing to play handchimes in the future.

Notes from Students

“I learned how to read music. I liked the sound that the chimes made. It was hard learning how to read music. I didn’t know about chimes before this.” – Adam, 3^rd grade

“I loved the chimes! Thank you so much for teaching us the chimes. I have never been able to read music before you taught us how. It was kind of hard to play “Jesus Loves Me” with two chimes to handle, but I figured it out. I thank you a lot.”

Whitney – 3^rd grade

Ashley Hill, Reid Primary and Middle School

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Success Stories Area V is committed to supporting the inclusion of handchimes in the general music classroom. There is no better learning experience for students than combining singing, playing chimes, and adding Orff or other percussion instruments to produce a total, all inclusive musical moment. These same instruments can then be used to create a handchime ensemble which will teach ringers concepts of music, teamwork, mental focus, and the joy of personal achievement. This one instrument can add so much to the music classroom, we want everyone to have the opportunity to experience the fun and learning that handchimes offer. We are pleased to share some of our success stories with you. We will continue to add new stories and let everyone see just what can happen with a set of handchimes and a group of eager students. Chime Grant Success Stories After receiving the refurbished chimes I started a Chime Club at my middle school. I had eleven 6^th and 7^th graders ring each Friday afternoon in my classroom. The Club ended up trying out for the Talent Show last May and actually made the final cut. Eight of the girls dressed up in baseball uniforms and played “Take Me Out To the Ballgame” as an audience sing-a-long. The students loved it and the teachers thought the group was fantastic! Linda Holzwarth Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to use these handchimes for the school year at Reid Primary and Middle School. The students learned a great deal, and enjoyed using them in many ways. Our biggest project with the handchimes was the creation of a Sixth Grade Handchime choir. It was made up of twenty students that were already enrolled in Sixth Grade Choir, and they rehearsed for one period each week. They learned a great deal throughout the year, and performed for the School Board Meeting in November, and also in both the December and May choir concerts at Reid. These students loved being part of the group and are looking forward to continuing to play handchimes in the future. Notes from Students “I learned how to read music. I liked the sound that the chimes made. It was hard learning how to read music. I didn’t know about chimes before this.” – Adam, 3^rd grade “I loved the chimes! Thank you so much for teaching us the chimes. I have never been able to read music before you taught us how. It was kind of hard to play “Jesus Loves Me” with two chimes to handle, but I figured it out. I thank you a lot.” Whitney – 3^rd grade Ashley Hill, Reid Primary and Middle School