by J.R. Smith Over the last seven years, the Indiana Music Educators Association (IMEA) has expanded its offerings at the annual Professional Development Conference to include an All-State Handbell Choir, along with traditional high school bands, orchestras, and...
by Greig Ashurst Greig AshurstNational Board President Every time I sit down to write an article for Overtones, I start by reading our mission statement and our vision statement, and then I contemplate the values we have as an organization We are an organization...
by Kim Braswell In the fall of 2022, I was invited to join a newly forming group of advanced handbell ringers in the local area. Being a handbell ringing addict myself, of course I wanted to join and play with more people, but little did I know I would be “playing it...
by Linda Onorevole Linda OnorevoleExecutive Director You may have noticed that Handbell Musicians of America uses the term “Handbell Enthusiast” in our publications, on our website, and in presentations. Perhaps you have wondered who we are referring to when using...
There is still a place for you as a member of HMA by J.R. Smith J.R. Smith Publications Director Always Looking for New Content Instructional Articles Rehearsal & Teaching Techniques Programming Building and Organizing a Program Marketing & Communication...
