Session 1
Monday, August 1 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Concept to Completion
Instructor: Jason Krug
Ryman Ballroom B • Monday, August 1
When seeing a printed piece of music, it’s hard to understand all the thoughts and considerations that went into creating it. In this class, watch as a piece of music gets written — start to finish — before your very eyes! Bring your musical ideas and questions to help with the creation of the final product.
Jason W. Krug (b. 1978) is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. He holds a degree in music from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jason is a full-time freelance composer, arranger, clinician, and teacher. Since his first publication in 2006, he’s had over 400 compositions and arrangements accepted for handbells, piano, strings, organ, and choir. His works have been featured at numerous festivals and workshops in the United States and beyond. He is also the owner of and editor for Grassy Meadow Music, which publishes sheet music for handbells, piano, and strings.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys writing. He has spent several years working on a young adult fantasy series, The Sadonian Chronicles, and recently released his first non-fiction book, The General Theory of Creativity. He frequently participates in the National Novel Writing Month event in November.Jason continues to live in Indianapolis with his wife Ellen and his sons Daniel and Malcolm. You can find him on the web at jasonwkrug.com and grassymeadowmusic.com.
Dream Weaving: Wend Your Way Through Without Getting Warped
Instructor: Michèle Sharik
Ryman Ballroom A
Monday, August 1 • 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Weaving is an essential skill for all handbell ringers, from brand newbies to veterans. We’ll learn how to weave safely and with optimum sound production.
Michèle Sharik rings professionally with Sonos Handbell Ensemble, is the founding Artistic Director of Timbré, and is an internationally-renowned handbell soloist, conductor, and teacher. She designed and is the Master Teacher of the Handbell Techniques curriculum for HMA’s Handbell Musician Certification program.
In addition to degrees in computer programming, visual and performing arts, and music technology, she has a master’s certificate in Performing Arts Medicine and is a fervent “evangelist” for safe ringing techniques.