The national election will take place Feb. 15 – Mar. 15, 2020, to determine the three who will join ongoing board members Jill Fedon (who becomes president on Oct. 1), Bill Mathis, Linda Minnotte, and Kyle Webber. You will also be voting on updates to the National Bylaws.
Your vote is very important in helping to determine the course of our organization. Get to know all the candidates HERE.
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.
Please consider making a gift toward our annual fundraising goal
Video of the Month
Timbré Ensemble presents “She Dreams the Stars” June 28, 2018 at the Area 8 Festival “Bring It! Ring It!”, Omaha, Nebraska. This selection, “Light of Peace,” is from Act III: The Journey. “She Dreams the Stars” features music and poetry by women and uses live and electronic music with dance to tell the story of a young woman on an incredible journey of discovery.
Recent News
E-Notes February 2020
General registration for National Seminar, Master Classes, Distinctly Teen opens Feb. 18; Voting period for national election now open; Scholarships available for National Seminar, Distinctly Teen; Distinctly Bronze concert to be live streamed; And more.
An Open Letter from the National Board
Dear HMA member: We are writing today to share some important organizational news with you. Jenny Cauhorn, our executive director, has submitted her resignation effective April 15, 2020. We wish her well as she takes on an exciting new career opportunity. We are happy...
New 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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Upcoming 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. National and Area Events Calendar
GO HERE to learn more about all our National Events.
Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2020
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
New Bern, North Carolina
Stephanie Rhoades, Conductor
July 16-20
Orlando, Florida
Join us in “The City Beautiful,” Orlando, Florida for our annual National Seminar, Distinctly Teen, and Master Classes in Conducting and Composition. Our summer events offer something for ALL handbell musicians.
July 18-20
Orlando, Florida
Our annual event for individual young ringers (8th–12th grade) who wish to stretch their ringing skills and challenge their musicianship.
Feb 28-Mar 1, 2020
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
New Bern, North Carolina
Monica McGowan, Conductor
Participate in engaging and informative courses in Handbell Musicianship from the comfort of your home, office or rehearsal space. 2019 VBA classes are now over, but archive recordings of all previous classes may be purchased in our ONLINE STORE.
