Thoughts from a Solo & Small Ensemble Player by Kristi Rich Kristi Rich lives in the Northwest, where she rings whenever life allows. Although she considered a degree in handbells, she sadly opted for the business field instead. When she isn’t chasing kids,...
Bell Tree Ringing with Children by Dian Ruder Dian Ruder directs three handbell teams at Canterbury Christian School in Los Altos, California, and one of four teams at the Valley Handbell Academy in Cupertino, which she and her husband David founded. She is a solo...
Music or Theme First? by Pamela “P.L.” Grove P.L. Grove has been a handbell ringer and director for more than 45 years. As a founding ringer with the critically acclaimed Sonos Handbell Ensemble, her more notable performances included those with the San...
Enjoy a wonderful, new tradition at events by Lisa Arnold Lisa Arnold started ringing in 1976 with the Wesley Bell Ringers of Salt Lake City, Utah, and has rung handbells in 49 states and nine Canadian provinces. Lisa then rang with Bay Bells in San Jose, CA, before...
An All Bell-Tree Event by Teri Gregory and Linda Krantz Teri Gregory has been ringing handbells since her church received its first set of bells and chimes in the Fall of 1992. Handbells instantly became a passion. Since then, Teri has participated in nearly every...
