National Board Chats
Beginning in 2019, we are offering quarterly webinars giving members the opportunity to connect directly with national board members.
Click on the dates below to register for a webinar. Ask questions, discuss goals, and offer your ideas and suggestions related to the direction and future of Handbell Musicians of America.
Saturday, January 12
Watch Archived Video
(Members only)
Saturday, March 23
Watch Archived Video
(Members Only)
Saturday, July 20
4:00 PM Eastern
Live from National Seminar
Saturday, October 26
11:00 AM Eastern
Live from National Board Meeting
Send your question or comment in advance to board@handbellmusicians.org and it will be addressed during the next chat. All sessions will be recorded and available to members through our online Member Center
The Spring 2019 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.
National Seminar Live-Stream Concerts
We are once again bringing National Seminar’s fine performances to you via YouTube Live Streaming. In addition to the concerts themselves, hosts Derek Nance and Bob Avant will bring you “Live from National Seminar,” featuring interviews with performers and Seminar staff, faculty, and national board members before selected concerts.
Concert Lineup
| July 17 | Twin Cities Bronze | Concert 2:00 p.m. Eastern |
| July 17 | Houston Chamber Ringers | Concert 6:15 p.m. Eastern |
| July 18 | Quadrants Quartet | Live from N.S. 1:30 p.m. • Concert 2:00 Eastern |
| July 18 | Virginia Bronze | Live from N.S. 6:15 p.m. • Concert 6:45 p.m. Eastern |
| July 19 | Timbré | Concert 2:00 p.m. Eastern |
| July 19 | Rezound! Handbell Ensemble | Live from N.S. 8:00 p.m. • Concert 8:30 p.m. Eastern |
| July 20 | Distinctly Teen & All-Star Choir | Live from N.S. 2:00 p.m. • Concert 2:30 p.m. Eastern |
| July 20 | Strikepoint & Bells of the Lakes | Concert 7:30 p.m. Eastern |
Visit our YouTube channel now, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so that you will be notified when we are live or when new videos are added. Also, be sure to watch our Facebook page for reminders.
You’ve dunked them! You’ve stuck them on Bingo Cards! Now, you get to make them sing!
Help send board members behind the mic in the Karaoke section of Houston Chamber Ringers’ National Seminar Opening Concert, and see them at Seminar or on the concert live-stream. CLICK HERE for more.
Video of the Month
The famed Westminster Choir College Handbell Choir, under the direction of Kathy Shaw, performs “Bound for South Australia” by Alex Guebert at the First Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale.
Recent News
E-Notes – June 2019
Distinctly Bronze East and Reaching for Bronze 2020 registration open; National Seminar Silent Auction; Next National Board Chat live from National Seminar; more…
read moreRegistration opens June 12 for Distinctly Bronze East 2020 and Reaching for Bronze 2020
Registration opens next Wednesday, June 12, for Distinctly Bronze East 2020 and Reaching for Bronze 2020 in New Bern, North Carolina. Distinctly Bronze Details | Reaching For Bronze...
read moreE-Notes – May 2019
National Seminar early-bird deadline; 2019 Virtual Bell Academy classes are underway; National board elections; more…
read moreNow Accepting Nominations for National Board
By Jennifer Vangolen Nominating Committee Chair 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. Who are the board of directors? The board of directors consists of a...
read moreE-Notes April 2019
Don’t miss out on Reaching for Bronze; Spots still open for Distinctly Bronze East in June; New classes for Virtual Bell Academy; National board nominations being accepted; more…
read moreE-Notes March 2019
Nominations open for national board; Spots still open for DB East/Reaching for Bronze; National Seminar Registration; more…
read moreNational Events
Handbell Musicians of America offers engaging live events, in-depth webinars, and free live chats with handbell experts and celebrities. Throughout the year, you’ll find both live and virtual events for musicians and handbell enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
National and Area Events Calendar
GO HERE to learn more about all our National Events.
July 16-20
St. Louis, Missouri
Join us in St. Louis for our annual National Seminar and Distinctly Teen. Our summer events offer something for ALL handbell musicians.
July 18-20
St. Louis, Missouri
Our annual event for individual young ringers (8th–12th grade) who wish to stretch their ringing skills and challenge their musicianship.
Participate in engaging and informative courses in Handbell Musicianship from the comfort of your home, office or rehearsal space.
