A practical approach for ensembles with changing numbers of handbell musicians by Bethel Strawser Bethel Strawser retired from Petroleum Engineering to go more or less full time into music. She directs the handbell choir for Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston,...
Thoughts from Solo Handbell Musicians by Linda Krantz Solo Handbell Artist Linda Krantz has been wowing audiences with her artistry and skill since 2005. Linda combines the fluidity of a dancer with her virtuosity, creating an emotional, musical journey through grace...
The Art of Four Mallets on the Bell Tree by Cloud Wang A native Taiwanese, Cloud Wang plays multiple instruments including piano, organ, handbells, carillon, and percussion. In 2010, she received a scholarship at Berklee College of Music in Boston, to major in jazz...
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...
