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Bells of Peace – November 11
Handbell musicians are invited to ring Bells of Peace on November 11 On November 11, 2018, at 11:00 am, handbell musicians across America are invited to toll bells in their communities to commemorate the centennial of the armistice that brought an end to hostilities...
Amy Rollins named Area 1 Communications Director
Carlene Ruesenberg, Chair of the Handbell Musicians of America Area 1, is pleased to announce that Amy Rollins has been appointed and is now serving Area 1 as its Communications Director. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, the Webmaster and Newsletter...
Spotlight on Area 1 at National Seminar
Area 1 was well represented at the latest Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar 2018 from July 17-21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Spotlight on: Exploring Area 1 with SnagASub
A Common Problem; A Creative Solution; A Bit of Genius By Steve Mazeau If bell choir directors were to create a list of their most nagging, non-musical problems, finding substitute ringers would probably be somewhere near the top of the list. Doesn’t the real...