Still time to register for Virtual Winter Workshop!
Join us January 28-30 for Handbell Musicians of America’s Virtual Winter Workshop, an incredible opportunity to work with expert instructors on an assortment of handbell-related topics, without leaving your home.
Handbell Happy Hours are still happening! Looking for a fun way to help ease the isolation of self-quarantine and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Fall 2020 issue of Overtones is now online.
Visit our Member Extras section of our members only site, where you will find fun activities, articles, tips, and resources. All members are welcome to enjoy these benefits, but they were designed with ringers in mind.
Handbell Industry Council Releases Guidelines for Safely Returning to Ringing
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our perception of what “normal” might look like. When will things return to “normal?” When will we begin to ring again? What is the new “norm” for schools, churches, concerts, conferences and community groups?
With the virus continuing to strengthen (as of June 12, 20 states are reporting an increase in the number of active cases), these questions are still difficult to answer but it is time to make plans for moving forward to a new norm. Let’s be proactive and begin planning for what a safe return to ringing might look like.
The Handbell Industry Council has developed a series of documents to help you start thinking about a safe return to ringing. In the meantime, continue to abide by the recommendations of the CDC and your local health organization as you make informed decisions about returning to ringing.
Video of the Month
Our selection this month is Brian Tervo and Ron Mallory’s arrangement of 70s pop group ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” performed by Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble at the 2016 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, South Carolina.
Recent News
E-Notes January 2022
Still time to register for Virtual Winter Workshop; COVID-19 Health Information for Distinctly Bronze and Reaching for Bronze; Spaces available in Reaching for Bronze; Register Now for International Symposium…
E-Notes December 2021
Register early for Symposium for priority floor and ad-hoc choir placement; Ring-a-Thon brings in $10,000 to kick off 2022 campaign; Meet new executive director, Linda Onorevole; more…
HMA Names New Executive Director
From HMA National Board President, Jill Fedon... I am pleased to announce Linda Onorevole as Executive Director of Handbell Musicians of America. Linda comes to HMA with extensive experience in arts administration and development, as well as a passion for arts...
Policy Regarding the Use of Tablets to Hold Music
Handbell Musicians of America recognizes that many musicians are using tablet computers instead of traditional music stands to hold music and that some among our membership would like to use this option when participating in ringing and performance activities at...
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