No Bells? Visualize.

by Derek Nance What is Visualization? It was the summer of 2013. I was panicking. I had just received a packet of some of the hardest music I had ever seen in the mail, and in only a few weeks I would have to fly to Raleigh, North Carolina, to perform it for Dr....
Distinctly New Experience

Distinctly New Experience

A first-timer’s perspective on Distinctly Bronze by Krystle Hara reprinted from Area 12’s Twelfth Tone Distinctly Bronze remains the Guild’s premier performance event for advanced ringers, attracting musicians who have regularly attended the event since its...

Bells of Pure Joy!

For 3 Octaves Handbells arr. Bob Burroughs Click on image to download full music. 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...

It’s All About the Stuff

Our subject for this month is equipment. I asked groups to share about how they handle setup each week and for their tips and ideas for storage and setup. In addition, groups shared about the road trip: who transports the “stuff” and how groups keep track of...

We’re in the Money

Tried and true fundraising ideas by Jennifer Vangolen Ah, handbells—so much fun to play, so expensive to have! Even if your program is sponsored by an organization like a church or school, you likely still need to find ways to pay for “special” things such as chimes...