Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter was introduced to handbells in 1955. Her first significant bell composition “Bell Jubilee,” was first published in 1969. She had many passions, but handbells remained one of her favorites. In fact, she was instrumental to the growing popularity of the idiom, being one of the early champions and creators for handbell music throughout the world. Ellen Jane joined the Lorenz Publishing Company in 1932 as Editor-in-Chief and was made a partner (third generation) in 1940.
