The Original Tempo Setter
A visit with Guild historian Joan Shull

Joan Shull served as historian of AGEHR, now Handbell Musicians of America. In that position, she took on a long-time project creating the Tempo Setters videotapes, a series of interviews with many of the prominent handbell leaders and contributors to the growth and development of handbells at the time. Her interviews captured the essence of [...]

 

Why?
Crafting a response to the question,

This column usually offers articles on the who, what, when, and how of using handbells and handchimes in an educational setting. This one will explore the WHY: WHY is ringing so valuable in an educational setting? WHY is the dedication of space, time, and expense worthwhile? WHY is it important that a school district or [...]

 

My Heart Lives at Texas Choir Camp
A place where you can sing or ring just for fun

My family isn’t large. We’ve never had a family reunion. I have just two cousins, and I’ve only met them once in my life, when I was 12. Through social media I keep up with where they are and what their families are doing. They are my kin, but in almost every way that matters, [...]

 

It’s All About the Stuff
It’s not hoarding if it’s music! Right? This month’s topic is the Music Stash. Participants were asked questions about how they handle the scads of music that seem to multiply, no matter how much we try to be organized. We invited tips, whether they see themselves as champion organizers or owners of out-of-control music piles.

It’s not hoarding if it’s music! Right? This month’s topic is the Music Stash. Participants were asked questions about how they handle the scads of music that seem to multiply, no matter how much we try to be organized. We invited tips, whether they see themselves as champion organizers or owners of out-of-control music piles.

 

Lobe Den Herren
Hymn Accompaniment for Organ & 3 Oct. Handbells

Hymn Accompaniment for Organ & 3 Oct. Handbells

 

I’m Not Scared
I ’m not scared. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re Going to catch a big one. I’m not scared. What a beautiful day! Uh-oh! Grass! Long wavy grass. We can’t go over it. We can’t go under it. We’ve got to go through it!” —We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and [...]

I ’m not scared. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re Going to catch a big one. I’m not scared. What a beautiful day! Uh-oh! Grass! Long wavy grass. We can’t go over it. We can’t go under it. We’ve got to go through it!” —We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and [...]

 

Why Do You Ring?
As I write this, I am in the midst of a week at the Mo-PAM Worship and Arts Conference at Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas. It is a privilege to serve on the faculty of this event, leading the intermediate/advanced handbell classes.

As I write this, I am in the midst of a week at the Mo-PAM Worship and Arts Conference at Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas. It is a privilege to serve on the faculty of this event, leading the intermediate/advanced handbell classes.

 

Rooted
The oldest tree in Missouri is found less than 10 miles from my home in Columbia. It is a Burr Oak that is projected to be 350-400 years old. Its trunk is over 12 feet in diameter, and it reaches 60 feet tall. It stands alone in the bottom lands not far from the Missouri [...]

The oldest tree in Missouri is found less than 10 miles from my home in Columbia. It is a Burr Oak that is projected to be 350-400 years old. Its trunk is over 12 feet in diameter, and it reaches 60 feet tall. It stands alone in the bottom lands not far from the Missouri [...]

 

No Limits
As I write this, my mind is still reeling from the wonderfully eclectic mix of concerts at this year's National Seminar. It's amazing just in the 12 years I've been working for the Guild and the 16 years I've been involved with handbells how much the art has changed.

As I write this, my mind is still reeling from the wonderfully eclectic mix of concerts at this year's National Seminar. It's amazing just in the 12 years I've been working for the Guild and the 16 years I've been involved with handbells how much the art has changed.

 

Taking the Plunge
Forming a Community Handbell Ensemble

Do you have the dream of starting a community handbell ensemble? Are you wondering how other community ensembles got their start? As a founding member of Three Rivers Ringers in Pittsburgh, I have had a number of conversations with ringers across the country regarding community ensembles. Frequently, ringers wished to ring more advanced music and [...]

 

Feature

The Original Tempo Setter
A visit with Guild historian Joan Shull


Handbells in Education

Why?
Crafting a response to the question,


Handbells in Worship

My Heart Lives at Texas Choir Camp
A place where you can sing or ring just for fun


Handbell Musicians Roundtable

It’s All About the Stuff
It’s not hoarding if it’s music! Right? This month’s topic is the Music Stash. Participants were asked questions about how they handle the scads of music that seem to multiply, no matter how much we try to be organized. We invited tips, whether they see themselves as champion organizers or owners of out-of-control music piles.


Tips & Tools

Lobe Den Herren
Hymn Accompaniment for Organ & 3 Oct. Handbells


Membership Matters

I’m Not Scared
I ’m not scared. We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re Going to catch a big one. I’m not scared. What a beautiful day! Uh-oh! Grass! Long wavy grass. We can’t go over it. We can’t go under it. We’ve got to go through it!” —We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and [...]


Executive Notes

Why Do You Ring?
As I write this, I am in the midst of a week at the Mo-PAM Worship and Arts Conference at Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas. It is a privilege to serve on the faculty of this event, leading the intermediate/advanced handbell classes.


From the President's Pen

Rooted
The oldest tree in Missouri is found less than 10 miles from my home in Columbia. It is a Burr Oak that is projected to be 350-400 years old. Its trunk is over 12 feet in diameter, and it reaches 60 feet tall. It stands alone in the bottom lands not far from the Missouri [...]


Chiming In

No Limits
As I write this, my mind is still reeling from the wonderfully eclectic mix of concerts at this year's National Seminar. It's amazing just in the 12 years I've been working for the Guild and the 16 years I've been involved with handbells how much the art has changed.


Community Connections

Taking the Plunge
Forming a Community Handbell Ensemble