Appreciation and Anticipation

Out of the blue I received a most wonderful phone call. It was one of those calls that makes you feel good and makes you appreciate what you’re doing and who has done it before you. The intercom in my office beeps and the administrative assistant for the church...

Being on the Board

It’s hard to believe but I have almost made it through my second year as a member at large on the national board. While our tenure officially starts in October, the first taste I got of what it would be like serving in this role was at National Seminar 2014 in...

Of Banks and Small Businesses

Over the next 12 months, member renewal invoices will include a notice announcing a change in the address for making payment by check. Many may be wondering why we’re changing the address again so soon. In this month’s column, I will explain in a David and Goliath...

I Can’t Teach Children – I Teach Adults!

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...

It’s Not Always about the Notes

by Stevie Berryman Download 4-up Game Cards NOTE: Permission granted to make copies of Tips & Tools materials for choir or classroom use. Must be a current member of Handbell Musicians of America and may not transfer usage rights to a non-member without...