Chiming In
Guest Editorial from Dr. Paul Rosene
Many longtime members remember Dr. Paul Rosene, especially for his work with handchimes. As an educator, he has long been an advocate of handbells and handchimes in education. As he retires from handbells, he has a special message for his colleagues in the art.
Many longtime members remember Dr. Paul Rosene, especially for his work with handchimes. As an educator, he has long been an advocate of handbells and handchimes in education. As he retires from handbells, he has a special message for his colleagues in the art.
From the President's Pen
A Serious Fortune of Events
Last issue, executive director Jenny Cauhorn mentioned the member survey that’s coming your way soon. In preparation for this survey, the board of directors reviewed the data from our last member survey.
Last issue, executive director Jenny Cauhorn mentioned the member survey that’s coming your way soon. In preparation for this survey, the board of directors reviewed the data from our last member survey.
Executive Notes
Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017
In this issue, we provide our annual financial report. This report covers our Fiscal Year 2017, which includes October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017. Following are highlights and more in-depth explanation of some line items.
In this issue, we provide our annual financial report. This report covers our Fiscal Year 2017, which includes October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017. Following are highlights and more in-depth explanation of some line items.
Membership Matters
Spring Cleaning
Ah, spring! Baby bunnies, Easter candy, sweet smelling flowers, and a fine coat of yellow pollen covering every visible thing. Or maybe that’s just in the South. Spring is a time when we think of new life, new beginnings, and fresh starts. Many people use this time of fresh starts to “deep clean”, both physically [...]
Ah, spring! Baby bunnies, Easter candy, sweet smelling flowers, and a fine coat of yellow pollen covering every visible thing. Or maybe that’s just in the South. Spring is a time when we think of new life, new beginnings, and fresh starts. Many people use this time of fresh starts to “deep clean”, both physically [...]
What's Happening
Thank You to 2017 Donors
We appreciate those who have made additional contributions to Handbell Musicians of America through charitable gifts of cash or goods. Through their generous support, we are better able to serve our mission, our members, and the handbell community at large. The following lists include the names of those who made contributions in 2017.
We appreciate those who have made additional contributions to Handbell Musicians of America through charitable gifts of cash or goods. Through their generous support, we are better able to serve our mission, our members, and the handbell community at large. The following lists include the names of those who made contributions in 2017.
What's Happening
Youth Protection Policy
In December of 2016, Handbell Musicians of America officially adopted its Youth Protection Policy for its national events, as well as all sponsored and endorsed events at the area level. What this means is any Handbell Musicians of America event that involves youth under the age of 18 must implement and adhere to the policy. [...]
In December of 2016, Handbell Musicians of America officially adopted its Youth Protection Policy for its national events, as well as all sponsored and endorsed events at the area level. What this means is any Handbell Musicians of America event that involves youth under the age of 18 must implement and adhere to the policy. [...]
Handbells in Education
Handbell Pride!
Building a Musical Culture in a Sports Town
It’s early dark-o’clock Friday morning, a bitter cold January morning in Wisconsin. As I pull into the school parking lot, my car’s thermometer reads -28 degrees (that’s negative 28!) Still not cold enough for a school delay. So into school I go.
Community Connections
Not as Difficult as You’d Think
Getting On Stage at National Seminar
So what does it take to get on the stage at National Seminar? Do you need to be a well-known group or have a well-known director? Do you need to have friends in high places? Do you need a professionally produced audition video? The answer to these questions is an emphatic NO. While it is [...]
Handbells in Worship
A Culture of Ringing
Setting the stage for handbell ministry growth in the liturgical setting
For 15 years, I had the privilege of serving as Minister of Music in a small Baptist church. This congregation was located in a bedroom community of a large city and was a great place to raise a family and share in ministry. The church lovingly supported my gifts as a minister and handbell musician, [...]
Tips & Tools
Singing Bell Magic
Techniques and Music for Singing Bell
When asked if I had an idea for this issue’s Tips & Tools, I’d just finished making a large set of singing sticks to introduce my 6th and 7th graders to the Singing Bell (SB) technique. So the timing was perfect! Here’s the scoop...
Feature
A First for High School Handbells
All-State Handbell Choir showcased at Indiana Music Education Association conference
At its 2018 Professional Development Conference in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, in January, the Indiana Music Education Association included in its performances the first All-State Handbell Choir, possibly the first ever at any state music education conference.
Handbell Musicians Roundtable
Genius Handbell Hacks Part Deux
This month, we continue with Share Your Favorite Genius Handbell Hack with some ideas for organizing, consolidating, and generally making things easier to find.
This month, we continue with Share Your Favorite Genius Handbell Hack with some ideas for organizing, consolidating, and generally making things easier to find.
