Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers) about Cruising with Bells of the Cascades

You've heard of a "working vacation"? How about a "Ringing Vacation"? Come join us on a handbell cruise for a workshop experience you will never forget. Join thousands of travelers who have discovered the joys of cruising. Let a floating five star hotel take you to top vacation spots of the world. On the days at sea, enjoy workshops in bell techniques from your BOC hosts and massed ringing under nationally recognized clinicians like Hart Morris, Arnold Sherman, Kevin McChesney, Bill Payn, Tim Waugh, David Davidson, Jason Wells, and David Harris.  In the evening, enjoy being wined, dined and entertained by the cruise staff.

During the days at sea, Bells of the Cascades will offer numerous activities for ringers and non-ringers.
In addition, the cruise line offers a wide variety of activities for all passengers.

Some of the possible bell activities include:

Massed Ringing with Nationally Recognized Clinicians

• Rehearsal and performance of a varied repertoire

• Opportunity to develop better ringing skills and learn new techniques

• Fun and laughter combined with serious learning

Solo and Ensemble Ringing with Nancy Hascall and our team of instructors

• Classes in solo ringing techniques, beginning to advanced

• Personal coaching on your solo and ensemble skills

• Form ensembles with other guests and ring as much or as little as you want . . . just for fun or to perform in concert

Other Classes

• New Ringers

• Bass Ringing Techniques

• Basic Techniques

• Treble Ringing Techniques,

• Special Handbell Techniques

• Rhythm & Coordination Games

• for Solo and Ensemble Ringers, Continuing Solo Ringing, Continuing Ensemble

• Ringing, and Change Ringing

Forum Discussions

• Bell History & Lore

• Bells in Worship

• Image & Presentation

• Musicality & Score Study

Concerts

• Cruise Concert by Bells of the Cascades

• Solo and Ensemble Performances, by cruise guests and BOC members

• Final Massed Concert

BOC Cruise History

• Cruise of the Bells I

• Cruise of the Bells II

• Cruise of the Bells III

• Cruise of the Bells IV

• Cruise of the Bells V

• Cruise of the Bells VI

• Cruise of the Bells VII

• Cruise of the Bells VIII

• Cruise of the Bells IX

• Cruise of the Bells X

• Cruise of the Bells XI

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