Long-lasting Impact of the Pandemic

by Jill Fedon The pandemic has been a mighty accelerant of change. Just about every aspect of how we do things has been impacted in some way, and, as a society, we have spent a great deal of time attempting to adjust to a new normal. As much as we long for the way...

Challenge Accepted

by P.L. Grove If someone had told me that I would finish out the last year of my Handbell Musicians of America presidency in the middle of global upheaval due to a viral pandemic and racial strife (to name just two major issues), well, I might have said “I’ll pass.” I...

A New Direction

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Making Your Voice Heard

by P.L. Grove Lately, I’ve been thinking about the various ways in which we make our voices heard. It’s not always about talking, or even writing. When I retired almost two years ago, I decided to delve into the world of social media. P.L. GroveNational Board...

Seeking Inclusion

by P.L. Grove In thinking about the issue of diversity in the handbell community, you may have asked yourself the same questions I’ve been wondering. Are we diverse? If not, why not? And how do we become more diverse? P.L. GroveNational Board President But wait …...