Looking for a fun way to help ease the isolation of self-quarantine and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Beginning Tuesday, March 24, join us each Tuesday and Thursday for a casual, virtual chat with your handbell friends. Follow the link below for upcoming Handbell Happy Hour times.
Don’t miss our next
Member-Chat
Starting a Community Handbell Group
Saturday, April 25, 2020
1:00 p.m. Eastern.
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
Change ringing classes at events are always popular. Many of you may have tried your hand ringing with two or three others. It takes some real concentration for 12 people to ring on 24 handbells. This particular ring was performed in 2013 to celebrate the life and ringing career of the late Roderick W Pipe.
Recent News
National Board & Bylaws Election Results
On behalf of the national board of directors, I am pleased to announce the results of our recent National Board and Bylaws election. Greig Ashurst, President-ElectTracey Bowers, At-Large DirectorGillian Erlenborn, At-Large Director These new members will begin their...
E-Notes March 2020
A special message concerning COVID-19; Some fun activities to help ease the isolation of self-quarantine and social distancing; Music Notes; and more.
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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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us all. This month’s E-Notes contains a special message from executive director, Jennifer Cauhorn, as well as some fun activities to help ease the isolation of self-quarantine and social distancing.
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.
November 5-8, 2020
Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square
Portland, Oregon
David Weck, 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.
