Learning from the Best

A Special Invitation Helps a Soloist Into Ensemble Ringing by Nikki Evans When Nikki Evans discovered the art of handbell ringing, she jumped in with both feet, immersing herself in the handbell world however she could. As a soloist, she has presented several concerts...

Creating a Joint Concert

Interview with Matthew Compton and Alex Guebert about the creation of their combined concert at National Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona Interview with Matthew Compton and Alex Guebert by Lauran Delancy Matthew Compton is the music director of the Bells of the Cascades in...

What Are Your Summer Plans?

Ways to Stay Involved Over Summer Break by Beth Ann Edwards   Beth Ann Edwards serves as Director of Arts, Handbells, and Youth Choirs at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa, where she oversees all arts programming and assists with worship planning, as...

Now Accepting Nominations for National Board

Who should serve on the next national board of directors of the Handbell Musicians of America? Whoever it is, YOU will play a vital and essential role. by Linda Minnotte Nominating Committee Chair CLICK HERE to complete the online Board Nomination Form. If you prefer...
The Handbell Industry Makes a Splash at  the TMEA convention

The Handbell Industry Makes a Splash at the TMEA convention

Leaders in the handbell industry gathered together last February to bring educators and students a glimpse of how handbells can be used in the music classroom. by Greig Ashurst By Greig Ashurst HMA National Board President-Elect Schulmerich Bells, Handbell Musicians...