Services

Workshops

For beginning through advanced choirs, individual or massed, solo, ensemble. Topics include advanced techniques, all the 4-in-hand methods, musicality, reading sessions, multiple bell techniques, problem-solving, and how to get started.

***NEW!*** Sessions taught on how to incorporate handbells into a praise team – adapting handbells into contemporary music.

Performances

Christine is available to share her solo ringing in Sunday morning worship services, full concerts, weddings, special occasions, handbell dedication services, banquets, and concert series.

Composing

Commissions accepted for solo/duet arrangements

Handbell and Accessories Sales

Malmark handbells, Choirchimes and accessories. Email for latest price list.

Maintenance, Repair, and Refurbishing

Quality refurbishing, repair, and maintenance work done on both Schulmerich and Malmark handbells! Your bells will be returned in mint condition. Services performed:

  1. Disassembly of handbells for complete cleaning and checking for worn or broken parts
  2. Repair or replacement of broken or worn parts
  3. Repair of mechanical problems
  4. Thorough cleaning and polishing of entire bell
  5. Adjustment of clapper tension
  6. Re-voicing of bell
  7. Vacuum inside of handbell cases (if possible)
  8. Written evaluation and suggestions for future care and maintenance

Prices: $800 for 3 octaves, $1000 for 4 octaves, $1200 for 5 octaves, plus parts and limited travel expenses - to be negotiated.

Options:

  1. Deliver/ship bells to my home
  2. I can do the work at your location ~ in a hotel room, not at a church.

The customer must purchase, and have on hand before refurbishing starts: replacement parts for any cracked or broken handles, handguards, clappers, & springs; adequate polishing cream and 1 new polishing cloth. Malmark customers must purchase a complete set of restraining springs, making sure to order TWO springs for every bell. Please also provide: old towels, small amount of dish detergent, 409 spray, paper towels, small hand-held vacuum cleaner (if possible), and a few soft, cotton rags.

Benefits:

  1. Expert refurbishing and maintenance from a highly qualified technician, who is also a professional handbell conductor and concert solo artist.
  2. Saves time - no need to be without your handbells for weeks while they are being repaired. 2-5 octaves may be finished in 2 days.
  3. Saves shipping and insurance costs and the hassle of boxing up bells for shipment, if I do the work on site.