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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.International Symposium Travel Blog
It’s Showtime!
Previous Posts By guest blogger, PL Grove The three showcase concerts at the 18th International Handbell Symposium in Cairns had elegance, pizzazz, costumes, fun, and a few other surprises. The first concert was held on Tuesday afternoon, soon after the start of the...
read moreThe Cultural Experience
Previous Posts Cultural Excursion A big part of every International Handbell Symposium is the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the host country. For Australia, that meant a visit to Rainforestation Nature Park located in the Kuranda Rain Forest just a...
read moreIHS Workshops
Previous Posts It's Workshop Day at IHS! From guest blogger, PL Grove It's the first of two workshop days at the International Handbell Symposium, and while that means a little bit more chaos (as bells and foam gets schlepped around), it also means more fun! The day...
read moreThe International Handbell Committee & Opening Ceremonies
Previous Posts The IHC Meeting The International Handbell Committee meets prior to each Symposium to discuss matters related to the IHC Mission. Each IHC member guild is represented at the meeting by the chair or president of that guild often supported by a 2nd...
read moreIHS 2018 – Youth Festival
Previous Posts The 18th International Handbell Symposium is hosted by the Handbell Society of Australasia in the city of Cairns, Queensland in the far northeast region of Australia. Founded through the joint efforts of David Davidson of Handbell Musicians of America...
read moreFollow HMA in Australia
Previous Posts Be sure to follow Handbell Musicians of America at International Symposium through Jenny Cauhorn's travel blog.
read moreVideo of the Month
Our Video of the Month is the Hastings College Handbell Choir performing under the baton of Dr. Byron Jensen in the Perkins Hall, Hastings, Nebraska, November 5, 2017. This ensemble performs on more than 60 handbells and handchimes along with a variety of additional instruments including percussion, wind, and strings. Millennial Vibe is a five-voice a capella group making their debut, time marker 43:09-47:55.
Recent News
E-Notes – October 2018
Distinctly Bronze West 2018 registration opens today; Space still available for postpones Distinctly Bronze East; Next Member-Chat; More…
read moreDistinctly Bronze East Postponed in Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, HMA has been communicating with our contacts in New Bern, exploring the NOAA website, and talking with others in North Carolina to determine flood forecasts, overall impact, and recovery plans. After reviewing options for...
read moreE-Notes – September 2018
Deadlines approaching for National Seminar pre-registration and performer/faculty submissions; College Ring-In registration now open; New Member-Extras, and more…
read moreE-Notes – August 2018
National Seminar 2019 pre-registration and call for faculty and performers; College Ring-In headed to Minneapolis; YouTube Challenge; More…
read moreE-Notes July 2018
Take our member survey; Concerts live streaming from National Seminar this week; Special message from the board about HMA Governance; more…
read moreRemembering Ginny Fleming
Handbell Musicians of America is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime member, past president, and Honorary Life member Virginia “Ginny” Fleming. Throughout her lifetime of service to the Guild, she had been noted for her “ability to draw people into activities” as well as “having great skills in working with a variety of personalities.”
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.
GO HERE to learn more about all our National Events.
January 6-8, 2019
Bloomington, Minnesota
Three days of ringing under the direction of Carolynne Mathis culminates in a public concert on the final evening. Participants will be given their own individual ringing assignment to prepare in advance and then join other attendees to rehearse and polish the music for the final concert.
Spring 2018 Courses
The Spring 2018 Virtual Bell Academy will provide the coursework needed for Handbell Musician Certification Level 1.
July 14-17
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Individual conducting students will work one-on-one with master conductor Dr. William Payn and accomplished composer Sondra Tucker will work with aspiring and seasoned composers.
July 17-21
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for our annual National Seminar, Distinctly Teen, and Master Classes in Conducting and Composing. Our summer events offer something for ALL handbell musicians.
July 19-21
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Our annual event for individual young ringers (8th–12th grade) who wish to stretch their ringing skills and challenge their musicianship.
October 4-7
New Bern, North Carolina
Our premier performance event for advanced handbell musicians.
