Membership

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Handbell Musicians of America Membership

As a member of Handbell Musicians of America (The Guild), your annual dues bring you access to a large variety of resources and literature, opportunities for ringer and director instruction at all levels, and fellowship in a national community of like-minded individuals. Most importantly, your support as a member of the Guild insures the continued growth and development of handbell and handchime ringing.

The opportunities, resources, and musical literature available to handbell musicians today are a direct result of the dedication and financial support of past members of the Guild. Likewise, the future of handbell and handchime ringing in America and around the world depends on our support and involvement today. Please consider becoming a member and helping to pave the way for your own ensemble and for future generations of handbell and handchime musicians.

Membership in the Guild is open to full ensembles as well as to individuals. Here are just some of the resources and opportunities available to you at the national, Area and local levels, as a member of our community of musicians. More benefits…

Membership Brochure
(print and mail with a check if you do not wish to renew/join online.)

The Benefits of National, Area & Local Guild Membership Include: 

  • National Endowment Fund, Scholarships, & Awards
  • Subscription to Overtones, our Journal
  • Members Only Online Resources
  • E-Notes Newsletter / ringEr-Notes
  • Discount Mailing Labels
  • National & International Events
  • CDs & Mini-Perusal Scores of New AGEHR Publishing Music
  • Area Newsletters and Websites
  • Area & Local Festivals / Conferences
  • Workshops
  • Mentors
  • Lending Libraries
  • Scholarships
  • Chime Loan Programs

Membership Levels* 

Regular Membership

Our most popular membership level for individuals and groups. The director and choir members share all benefits. Includes voting privilege.   $65.00

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Ringer Membership

Must be affiliated with a Regular Member Choir. This is a personal, not group, membership. Ringer members are not eligible to vote.   $30.00

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Senior Citizen Membership (65+)

This is a personal, not group, membership. May not represent an organization or bring a choir to events but may attend as an individual. Includes voting privilege.  $40.00

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Full-Time Student Membership

Send copy of current student ID when applying/renewing. This is a personal, not group, membership. May not represent an organization or bring a choir to events but may attend as an individual. Student members are not eligible to vote.   $30.00

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Sterling Membership

Receive all Regular Membership benefits plus a tax deductible donation of $65.00 to the Guild.   $130.00

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Bronze Membership

Receive all Regular Membership benefits plus a tax deductible donation of $110.00 to the Guild.   $175.00

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Gold Membership

Receive all Regular Membership benefits, a tax deductible donation of $370.00 to the Guild, year-long recognition at selected events and in print, and a complimentary one-year gift Regular membership to the person of your choice.   $500.00

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Platinum Membership

Receive all Regular Membership benefits, a tax deductible donation of $870.00 to the Guild, year-long recognition at selected events and in print, a complimentary one-year gift Regular membership to the person of your choice.   $1,000.00

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Business Membership

Includes privileges to the AGEHR and the Handbell Industry Council (HIC).   $130.00

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International Membership (Non-Canadian)

International members are eligible to vote and may become affiliated with an AGEHR Area of their choice.   $95.00

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*Canadian Members: Please add $15.00USD to all memberships.

Non-US Members: The Guild cannot accept foreign checks, even those in U.S. funds, for amounts less than $100.00USD. Payments for less than $100.00USD should be made by credit card.

Note: All dues are payable in U.S. dollars. All returned checks will incur a $25.00 processing fee.

**For Platinum, Gold, Bronze, and Sterling Members: Please visit our Opportunities for Giving section to learn more about your options for the charitable donation portion of your membership. Please indicate on your membership form the amount(s) and fund(s) you wish to donate to.

 

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