The National Standards for Music Education were formulated to ensure that every student will have the opportunity to participate actively in music programs. Comprehensive music education programs recognize an obligation to provide children with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and enjoy music. This book targets music educators who are already familiar with basic ringing techniques, and who will benefit from detailed information on the benchmarks students should achieve in order to meet the National Standards. The book contains numerous musical examples. "This is an important component of meeting the National Standards through the use of handbells and handchimes." —Stephen Gonzales, Supervisor of Music, Denver Public Schools "At last, a book that shows music teachers how to include handbells and handchimes as an integral part of the music education curriculum." —Pamela Ford, Ph.D., School of Education, University of Colorado at Boulder