Area 1 was well represented at the latest Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar 2018 from July 17-21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Back row, L-R: Peter Stickney (ME), Lisa Arnold (MA), Chuck Arnold (MA), Carlene Ruesenberg (NH), Sue Wilber (CT), Patti Beckwith (VT), Mya Dundzilla (ME) Front row, L-R: Cheryl Harger (CT), Suzanne Neafus (CT), Karen Leonard (MA), Susan Schultz (MA), Ruth Marquette (VT), Amy Rollins (ME). Not pictured: Griff Gall (MA), Sue Lee (MA), Cathy Marker (NH), Kim Strepka (VT), Joy Toll-Chandler (MA)
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Many downtown storefronts had welcome signs for the Handbell Musicians of America
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Carlene Ruesenberg, Cathy Marker and Sue Lee feeling welcomed at the DeVos Place convention center
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The magnificent Fountain Street Church, where the Chancel Bells from Downers Grove, IL performed.
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Karen Van Wert (Area 7 chair) leading a class on teaching techniques. Here she is demonstrating a way to teach a choir how to pass a bell by passing up and down the line.
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Jessica Lok and Christine Chan from “Bellprints HK” at the Schulmerich Showcase. Bellprints – HK is a quartet of 4 ladies from Hong Kong.
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Susan and Sue took time to catch up with long-time friend Linda Krantz.