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Products/Services
Handbell and Handchime Manufacturers, Service, Repair
Handbell and Handchime Manufacturers
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
SKY Edutainment Group, LLC
SKY Edutainment Group is the exclusive distributor of UCHIDA Music Bell, the leading name in handbell instrument design and manufacture in Japan. As a long-time supporter of the music handbell community in Japan, UCHIDA works very closely with the Nippon Music Bell Association to contribute, develop, and share the joys of Music Bells. UCHIDA has partnered with SKY Edutainment Group to introduce to North America its product line.
Bells of Whitechapel Ltd.
Offering six and half octaves of handbells, fitted carrying cases and excellent quality of service, the Bells of Whitechapel is the UK’s oldest manufacturing company. Some of the world’s most famous bells, including Big Ben, the original Americal Liberty Bell and bells for countless churches and cathedrals around the world have been made at the bell foundry in London’s East End. For new handbells and the refurbishment of existing handbells to an as new condition, there is no better time to contact the Bells of Whitechapel – the US dollar is currently at its most advantageous exchange rate with the pound for many years!
Handbells and Handchime Retailers
Heitz Handbells and Music, LLC
Heitz Handbells and Music LLC originated with Norm P. Heitz in 1980 and is now a partnership with Carol A. Scheel. We sell handbell music, Malmark products, handbell accessories, maintenance items, and gifts both in a store and online.
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
SKY Edutainment Group, LLC
SKY Edutainment Group is the exclusive distributor of UCHIDA Music Bell, the leading name in handbell instrument design and manufacture in Japan. As a long-time supporter of the music handbell community in Japan, UCHIDA works very closely with the Nippon Music Bell Association to contribute, develop, and share the joys of Music Bells. UCHIDA has partnered with SKY Edutainment Group to introduce to North America its product line.
Bells of Whitechapel Ltd.
Offering six and half octaves of handbells, fitted carrying cases and excellent quality of service, the Bells of Whitechapel is the UK’s oldest manufacturing company. Some of the world’s most famous bells, including Big Ben, the original Americal Liberty Bell and bells for countless churches and cathedrals around the world have been made at the bell foundry in London’s East End. For new handbells and the refurbishment of existing handbells to an as new condition, there is no better time to contact the Bells of Whitechapel – the US dollar is currently at its most advantageous exchange rate with the pound for many years!
Voices In Bronze®
Voices in Bronze® incorporates the concert solo artistry of Christine D. Anderson and her professional four-in-hand quartet, the Medallion Ringers. Christine also is available to conduct festivals and workshops, as well as provide expert refurbishing, on site, of both Malmark and Schulmerich handbells. She is a sales representative for Malmark handbells, and music editor of “Handbells” magazine, published by LifeWay Church Resources.
Bells of Whitechapel Ltd.
Offering six and half octaves of handbells, fitted carrying cases and excellent quality of service, the Bells of Whitechapel is the UK’s oldest manufacturing company. Some of the world’s most famous bells, including Big Ben, the original Americal Liberty Bell and bells for countless churches and cathedrals around the world have been made at the bell foundry in London’s East End. For new handbells and the refurbishment of existing handbells to an as new condition, there is no better time to contact the Bells of Whitechapel – the US dollar is currently at its most advantageous exchange rate with the pound for many years!
Service and Repair of Handbells/Handchimes
The Bellman
America’s first and only full-time, fully independent handbell service provider offering professional cleaning, service, and repair on all brands of American and European-made English handbells since 1987. In-shop service available in Kerrville, TX, and on-site service available coast to coast.
Handbell Services, Inc.
Handbell Services, Inc. is a primary resource for teaching materials, supplies, and music for the beginning ringer program. Service is our cornerstone! We offer a wide variety of handpicked music collections and single titles, equipment, maintenance supplies, gloves, and educational resources for handbell musicians. We also create and sell the largest selection of handbell and handchime related gift products available worldwide!
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Port-A-Bell
Port-A-Bell cases is in its ninth year producing handbell and chime cases with wheels and pull handle. Stronger, lighter, and mobile – they meet airline specifications for weight and size. A great way to move your bells!
Ringing Restorations
Ringing Restorations offers a complete line of handbell and handchime repairs, services and refurbishments. Scheduling work on a first-come, first-served basis, we work to minimize disruption to your rehearsal and worship schedules with some of the fastest turn around times in the country. Offering exemplary service partnered with competitive pricing, we at Ringing Restorations welcome the opportunity to provide the services you require. “We restore the ring in your handbells and handchimes.”
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
Voices In Bronze®
Voices in Bronze® incorporates the concert solo artistry of Christine D. Anderson and her professional four-in-hand quartet, the Medallion Ringers. Christine also is available to conduct festivals and workshops, as well as provide expert refurbishing, on site, of both Malmark and Schulmerich handbells. She is a sales representative for Malmark handbells, and music editor of “Handbells” magazine, published by LifeWay Church Resources.
Bells of Whitechapel Ltd.
Offering six and half octaves of handbells, fitted carrying cases and excellent quality of service, the Bells of Whitechapel is the UK’s oldest manufacturing company. Some of the world’s most famous bells, including Big Ben, the original Americal Liberty Bell and bells for countless churches and cathedrals around the world have been made at the bell foundry in London’s East End. For new handbells and the refurbishment of existing handbells to an as new condition, there is no better time to contact the Bells of Whitechapel – the US dollar is currently at its most advantageous exchange rate with the pound for many years!
Handbell Support Hardware
Table Manufacturers
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
Ringing Accessories Retailers
Handbell Services, Inc.
Handbell Services, Inc. is a primary resource for teaching materials, supplies, and music for the beginning ringer program. Service is our cornerstone! We offer a wide variety of handpicked music collections and single titles, equipment, maintenance supplies, gloves, and educational resources for handbell musicians. We also create and sell the largest selection of handbell and handchime related gift products available worldwide!
Heitz Handbells and Music, LLC
Heitz Handbells and Music LLC originated with Norm P. Heitz in 1980 and is now a partnership with Carol A. Scheel. We sell handbell music, Malmark products, handbell accessories, maintenance items, and gifts both in a store and online.
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Port-A-Bell
Port-A-Bell cases is in its ninth year producing handbell and chime cases with wheels and pull handle. Stronger, lighter, and mobile – they meet airline specifications for weight and size. A great way to move your bells!
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
TurnTabs, LLC
Turn pages quickly, reliably, even while wearing gloves
Stay in rhythm
Reduce your anxiety
Enjoy your music more
The Ultimate Ring Binder
The Ultimate Ring Binder (URB) specializes in providing rehearsal CDs for your ringing year, your concerts and festivals, and special ringing events (i.e. Bayview and Distinctly Bronze) where you want or need to rehearse repertoire apart from the entire ensemble.
Handbell Music
Handbell Music Publishers
Agape/Hope Publishing
Hope Publishing Company has been providing excellent hymnals, choral, handbell, instrumental and keyboard music for worship services and concerts since 1892. The Agape handbell catalog was started and has thrived under the editorial direction of David L. Weck.
AGEHR Publishing
AGEHR publishes a variety of music to meet the needs of our diverse membership, including: music from beginning to advanced levels; music for 2-8 octaves; hymn arrangements; original pieces; multi-cultural music; choral music; solo ensembles; and music education resources.
Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
Beckenhorst Press is a publisher of sacred choral, handbell, keyboard and vocal music. We have been in operation since 1972, founded by John Ness Beck and John Tatgenhorst.
Cantabile Press/Genesis Press
CANTABILE PRESS is the industry leader in small ensemble music. New Ring Alongs! Brings people together. A “must have” – no music reading – caroling, audience participation, assisted living, recruiting! GENESIS PRESS is synonymous with performance quality music for beginning choirs.
Choristers Guild
Choristers Guild is a nonprofit, membership organization and publisher of choral and handbell music. With its broad spectrum of handbell publications ranging from level 1 to level 5, Choristers Guild provides resources for beginning ringers as well as music for advanced handbell ensembles. Members receive sample packets of choral music and The Chorister, a bi-monthly music ministry journal.
Dare Team Press
The Dare Team Press specializes in easy music that enables a church or school choir to gain confidence by sounding good quickly. Our music for small groups, scored for 2 basic bells per ringer, does not require ensemble ringing skills. The EVERYONE CAN RING Series accommodates people who cannot read music.
From The Top Music
From the Top Music is committed to bringing all genres of handbell music to the handbell repertoire and our catalog is ‘eclectic.’ We welcome all composers – published and unpublished – and value our composers and customers, giving individual and personal attention to all.
GIA Publications, Inc.
As one of the most respected publishers of sacred music and music education materials in the country, GIA Publications, Inc., is committed to providing high-quality music resources with the most advanced research and pedagogy in the field today. GIA also continues to be an industry leader in providing environmentally friendly resources. We’ve become a certified “carbon-free” partner, and our unparalleled hymnals continue to be recognized as a great way to be green.
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
The Lorenz Corporation
The Lorenz Corporation is a full service print music publisher prided on bringing to the marketplace the finest in church choral, school choral, handbell, keyboard, instrumental, and general music products. The company is also the exclusive distributor for the publications of The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers.
MorningStar Music Publishers
Morningstar Music has been offering a wide variety of sacred music for all denominations since 1986. We are pleased to provide quality liturgical music to meet the needs of the traditional and modern church musician. We offer selections in choral, vocal, organ, piano, instrumental, and handbell, as well as a selection of CDs and literary books.
SoundForth Music, a divison of the Lorenz Corporation
A division of The Lorenz Corporation, SoundForth will enhance your life with beautiful, Christ-honoring music. SoundForth’s catalog features new and traditional handbell, keyboard, instrumental, and choral sacred music.
Handbell Music Retailers
Handbell Services, Inc.
Handbell Services, Inc. is a primary resource for teaching materials, supplies, and music for the beginning ringer program. Service is our cornerstone! We offer a wide variety of handpicked music collections and single titles, equipment, maintenance supplies, gloves, and educational resources for handbell musicians. We also create and sell the largest selection of handbell and handchime related gift products available worldwide!
Heitz Handbells and Music, LLC
Heitz Handbells and Music LLC originated with Norm P. Heitz in 1980 and is now a partnership with Carol A. Scheel. We sell handbell music, Malmark products, handbell accessories, maintenance items, and gifts both in a store and online.
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
Handbell-Related Accessories
Handbell Cases
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
Awards, Apparel, Gifts, and Specialty Handbell Items
Handbell Services, Inc.
Handbell Services, Inc. is a primary resource for teaching materials, supplies, and music for the beginning ringer program. Service is our cornerstone! We offer a wide variety of handpicked music collections and single titles, equipment, maintenance supplies, gloves, and educational resources for handbell musicians. We also create and sell the largest selection of handbell and handchime related gift products available worldwide!
Heitz Handbells and Music, LLC
Heitz Handbells and Music LLC originated with Norm P. Heitz in 1980 and is now a partnership with Carol A. Scheel. We sell handbell music, Malmark products, handbell accessories, maintenance items, and gifts both in a store and online.
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, directors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells & handchimes, handbell equipment & mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance & repair, handbell gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.
LDM Embroidery
LDM Embroidery, your full service embroidery company, will be happy to service all your embroidery needs, from one piece to 500 pieces.
Jackets, hats, sweatshirts, polo, denim and t-shirts are all available for embroidery AND more. We strive to offer personalized service and quick turn-around times. We specialize in school and church groups as well as individuals and offer short run capabilities.
Malmark, Inc.
Malmark, Inc. is the only company in the world dedicated solely to the manufacturing and distribution of Malmark handbells, Choirchime® Instruments and ringing accessories. Malmark is a leader in design and manufacturing innovations as we produce the largest range of handbells and handchimes in the world.
Schulmerich Bells, LLC
Innovators since 1935, Schulmerich has a rich legacy of bringing the joy of musical excellence in bells, to people the world over. Whether it’s the beautiful sound of our handcrafted handbells, the resonant timbre of our MelodyChime® Instruments, or the innovative designs of the Bell Matrix™ System or Silver Melody Bell™ Instruments, you can count on us for support, quality, and groundbreaking ideas. With a wide range of uses from worship, to education, to performing arts in general, Schulmerich’s versatile products offer the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and leading-edge technology which motivates and inspires, wherever people worship, work or play.
Third Bell on the Right
Third Bell on the Right is based in DeSoto, Kansas. We specialize in custom printing of t-shirts, handbell gloves, keychains, magnets, water bottles, wine carriers, bags, cinch sacks and just about anything printable in any quantity. We are one of the largest suppliers of singing handbell dowels, having shipped all over the USA, Canada and UK. We also carry handbell and handchime marking kits as well as vinyl window decals for your vehicle. You can find us at www.ThirdBellontheRight.com
TurnTabs, LLC
Turn pages quickly, reliably, even while wearing gloves
Stay in rhythm
Reduce your anxiety
Enjoy your music more
The Ultimate Ring Binder
The Ultimate Ring Binder (URB) specializes in providing rehearsal CDs for your ringing year, your concerts and festivals, and special ringing events (i.e. Bayview and Distinctly Bronze) where you want or need to rehearse repertoire apart from the entire ensemble.
Educational Services
Back Bay Ringers
Back Bay Ringers is an innovative handbell organization dedicated to promoting excellence in handbell artistry through performance, education and community. The Back Bay Ringers organization supports three performing ensembles including the Back Bay Ringers, an advanced community ensemble, Back Bay Carillon, a community based out-reach choir, and Back Bay Quartet.
Bells of the Lakes
Bells of the Lakes is a community handbell ensemble representing the Twin Cities of Minnesota and is directed by William H. Mathis, nationally known conductor and arranger of handbell and choral music. Besides presenting concerts, Bells of the Lakes sponsors a Seminar each fall for directors and ringers. They also sponsor Bellfest! each March for handbell choirs.
Handbell Services, Inc.
Handbell Services, Inc. is a primary resource for teaching materials, supplies, and music for the beginning ringer program. Service is our cornerstone! We offer a wide variety of handpicked music collections and single titles, equipment, maintenance supplies, gloves, and educational resources for handbell musicians. We also create and sell the largest selection of handbell and handchime related gift products available worldwide!
The Raleigh Ringers, Inc.
The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
Twin Cities Bronze
Twin Cities Bronze of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota is an internationally acclaimed professional performing ensemble specializing in the music and artistry of English handbells. Celebrating their Tenth Anniversary Season in 2009, Twin Cities Bronze receives its musical and artistic direction from Amy Maakestad. Through musically sensitive interpretation and effortless technical execution, Twin Cities Bronze masters the diversity of today’s challenging handbell repertoire with their energetic performance style and exciting visual presentation.
Virginia Bronze
Virginia Bronze is an auditioned, community-based handbell choir. The group is known for performing thematic concerts that include a wide range of handbell music including secular, sacred, popular and original pieces. Virginia Bronze welcomes opportunities for artistic collaboration, and concert performances have included selections with voice, strings, winds, brass, percussion and keyboard, as well as dance. The choir performs throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and features a diverse membership including professional musicians, students, business persons, entrepreneurs, and government employees.
Westminster Ringers
The Westminster Ringers, an auditioned community ensemble based in Westminster, Maryland, offers gifted musicians the opportunity to play advanced handbell repertoire at the highest possible level of musical sensitivity and technical clarity. Founded in 1997, the group advances the knowledge, awareness, and viability of the art of handbell ringing through performance and educational opportunities. The Westminster Ringers has been recognized as one of America’s premier professional ensembles.
Bells of Whitechapel Ltd.
Offering six and half octaves of handbells, fitted carrying cases and excellent quality of service, the Bells of Whitechapel is the UK’s oldest manufacturing company. Some of the world’s most famous bells, including Big Ben, the original Americal Liberty Bell and bells for countless churches and cathedrals around the world have been made at the bell foundry in London’s East End. For new handbells and the refurbishment of existing handbells to an as new condition, there is no better time to contact the Bells of Whitechapel – the US dollar is currently at its most advantageous exchange rate with the pound for many years!
Professional Groups
Back Bay Ringers
Back Bay Ringers is an innovative handbell organization dedicated to promoting excellence in handbell artistry through performance, education and community. The Back Bay Ringers organization supports three performing ensembles including the Back Bay Ringers, an advanced community ensemble, Back Bay Carillon, a community based out-reach choir, and Back Bay Quartet.
Bells of the Lakes
Bells of the Lakes is a community handbell ensemble representing the Twin Cities of Minnesota and is directed by William H. Mathis, nationally known conductor and arranger of handbell and choral music. Besides presenting concerts, Bells of the Lakes sponsors a Seminar each fall for directors and ringers. They also sponsor Bellfest! each March for handbell choirs.
Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble
The Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble is the largest community handbell group in the Piedmont with twenty-two ringers ranging in age from 14 to 60+, including two community handbell groups. CBHE’s Artistic Director and Conductor is internationally acclaimed conductor, composer, and performance arts educator, Timothy H Waugh.
The Raleigh Ringers, Inc.
The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
Twin Cities Bronze
Twin Cities Bronze of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota is an internationally acclaimed professional performing ensemble specializing in the music and artistry of English handbells. Celebrating their Tenth Anniversary Season in 2009, Twin Cities Bronze receives its musical and artistic direction from Amy Maakestad. Through musically sensitive interpretation and effortless technical execution, Twin Cities Bronze masters the diversity of today’s challenging handbell repertoire with their energetic performance style and exciting visual presentation.
Virginia Bronze
Virginia Bronze is an auditioned, community-based handbell choir. The group is known for performing thematic concerts that include a wide range of handbell music including secular, sacred, popular and original pieces. Virginia Bronze welcomes opportunities for artistic collaboration, and concert performances have included selections with voice, strings, winds, brass, percussion and keyboard, as well as dance. The choir performs throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and features a diverse membership including professional musicians, students, business persons, entrepreneurs, and government employees.
Voices In Bronze®
Voices in Bronze® incorporates the concert solo artistry of Christine D. Anderson and her professional four-in-hand quartet, the Medallion Ringers. Christine also is available to conduct festivals and workshops, as well as provide expert refurbishing, on site, of both Malmark and Schulmerich handbells. She is a sales representative for Malmark handbells, and music editor of “Handbells” magazine, published by LifeWay Church Resources.
Westminster Ringers
The Westminster Ringers, an auditioned community ensemble based in Westminster, Maryland, offers gifted musicians the opportunity to play advanced handbell repertoire at the highest possible level of musical sensitivity and technical clarity. Founded in 1997, the group advances the knowledge, awareness, and viability of the art of handbell ringing through performance and educational opportunities. The Westminster Ringers has been recognized as one of America’s premier professional ensembles.
Tour and Travel Services
Peak Performance Tours
Since 1994, Peak Performance Tours has been creating some of the most innovative and creative music tour opportunities for their clients. Whether you want to travel throughout the United States or take your ensemble to an International destination, we create performance opportunities which will exceed your musical expectations. We also think it is important to make your planning as hassle free as possible, that is why we have incorporated an online registration and payment portal into all of our tours. From concept to completion, experience our exceptional customized handbell tours. Please contact our office for a no-obligation performance tour proposal today.
Witte Travel and Tours
At Witte Travel & Tour, our goals are to make your performance and travel experience enjoyable, to ensure your concerts are well received, and to meet or exceed your expectations for a memorable trip. We have been designing and operating custom designed performance tours since 1975, and our repeat clients and their referrals are our best proof that we are meeting our goals time after time. Additionally, we are dedicated to making touring with handbells as easy an experience as possible and thus, have invested in tables, foam and table coverings that can be used while touring in Europe. We would be honored to help you design your own future tour. Please contact our performance tour division for further information.