While interviewing david weck on the eve of his retirement, a discussion about handbell music levels came up. After we talked about that, I got to thinking about similar discussions I’ve had doing interviews with David Davidson and Don Allured, as well as in casual...
Many longtime members remember Dr. Paul Rosene, especially for his work with handchimes. As an educator, he has long been an advocate of handbells and handchimes in education. As he retires from handbells, he has a special message for his colleagues in the art. From...
Instead of the usual long-term new year’s resolutions, such as losing weight, being a better person, spending less money, etc., here is a list of suggestions for both short- and long-term activities you might try to accomplish in your artistic and musical endeavors...
It’s often said that getting there is half the fun. In this issue’s Handbell Musicians Roundtable, Stevie Berryman makes a point about rehearsals needing to be fun because we spend far more time in rehearsal, working our way toward a performance, than we do actually...
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...
