Being an Enthusiast

by Linda Onorevole Linda OnorevoleExecutive Director You may have noticed that Handbell Musicians of America uses the term “Handbell Enthusiast” in our publications, on our website, and in presentations. Perhaps you have wondered who we are referring to when using...

Reaching Out With Livestreams

by Linda Onorevole For nearly three generations my maternal family lived close to each other in one town in Northern New Jersey – Nutley. And when I say “close” I mean really close – mostly on the same street! Linda OnorevoleExecutive Director...

Music: My Buddy, My Pal, My Rock

by Linda Onorevole Back in 2017, after completing a workshop at the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida, I wrote an article that was published in Florida Weekly as part of a series written by nonprofit administrators. Linda Onorevole...

We’re Like a Quilt

by Linda Onorevole A quilt is comprised of layers of textiles in assorted colors and patterns. When making a quilt, there may be doubt at first glance that the various squares will be cohesive because of their differences. However, once connected via stitches of...

Perform and Create for Your Health

by Linda Onorevole My journey as a performing and teaching musician changed significantly over the past three years. This was only tangentially related to the pandemic. Instead, it was the result of me placing others’ needs before my own, primarily due to illness,...