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...
A small ensemble is usually defined as a group of two to five musicians playing together. This practice originated around the 18th century when composers began to write music for smaller numbers of musicians performing on a specific group of instruments. by Bruna...
How Some Soloists Face the Challenges of Distractions 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...
