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
12:00 PM Eastern
Hosted Webinar
Saturday, March 23
12:00 PM Eastern
Live from National Board Meeting
Saturday, July 20
12:30 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 Winter 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.
Video of the Month
Have you had your school handbell ensemble play at graduation? Here is the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Morganville, New Jersey, 2013 graduation featuring its handbell ensemble. They are playing Arnold Sherman’s “Fasntasy No. 2 in C Minor.”
Recent News
E-Notes – February 2019
National Seminar/Distinctly Teen Registration opens tomorrow; Postponed Distinctly Bronze East is a Go for June; Introducing a Brand New Event for Intermediate Handbell Musicians.
read moreArea 2 Hosting Two Back to Bells Workshops
Upcoming Area 2 Back to Bells Events Saturday, February 23, 2019 9am - 2pm Lunch Provided St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church 700 Pleasure Road Lancaster, PA 17601 On street parking To register contact Jeff Clouser at jclouser@palmyracob.org and...
read moreE-Notes – January 2019
This Month National Seminar & Distinctly Teen Registration Opening Soon National Board Chats International Handbell Committee Design Competition Cyber Monday Deals November 26 Save the Date for Giving Tuesday, November 27 John Behnke's Music Notes SUBSCRIBE TO E-NOTES...
read moreE-Notes – November 2018
College Ring-In; National Board Chats; Preview AGEHR Music on our webiste; Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday are next week; more…
read moreE-Notes – October 2018
Distinctly Bronze West 2018 registration opens today; Space still available for postpones Distinctly Bronze East; Next Member-Chat; More…
read moreNew 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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Special Spring Music Promotion
From your laptop, your tablet, or even your phone, NOW you can look at, listen to, and purchase great AGEHR MUSIC selections for the coming Spring.
National 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.
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.
Coming up: Two Area 2 Back to Bells events in February and March
