I once took a class from P.L. Grove, incoming president of the board of Handbell Musicians of America. She asked the class, “what are you doing to inspire the next generation of handbell musicians and leaders?” The response was dead silence. Many of the people in that...
As i considered the topic for this issue, an expanding list of words beginning with the prefix re, meaning again, anew, once more, kept running through my mind. Consider how many of these apply to you as a handbell musician this summer. If you are attending any...
As I listened to all the exciting upcoming events Jenny described at the National Seminar opening banquet, I found myself mentally reviewing my personal calendar and thinking about which events I could attend and which ones I couldn’t. The Salvation Army Kettle...
Here we are at the start of another new year, full of possibilities. I have a suggestion for a New Year’s resolution that does not involve food, exercise, or money. It is a suggestion to make a resolution to take full advantage of your membership in Handbell Musicians...
I have been asked recently what Handbell Musicians of America has that will help ensembles recruit new members, assist those new musicians to settle into the ensemble, and keep everyone enthusiastic. How timely, then, that our website is renewed and fresh. Indeed, we...
