Recent News
December Fundamental Tone Available now!
See the latest fundamental tone for notes from our area chair, state chairs, Chime Loan Chair, and the Klapper Kafe.
Spotlight on Chime In! Music With a Mission
Chime In! Music With a Mission, directed by Rick Wood, was recently featured by WTNH News Channel 8. The story can also be found on their website here: http://wtnh.com/2017/12/01/cruisin-connecticut-chime-in-bell-choir-christmas-in-bethlehem-ct/ I'll reprint the text...
Spotlight on “Back To Bells”
This Spotlight article is written by Steve Mazeau after he attended a 2017 Back to Bells event. Area 1 Back To Bells workshops are sponsored by the national Handbell Musicians of America, but draws from the experience and leadership of the members of Area 1. The goal...
Spotlight on Mary McCleary
With sadness, the handbell world says our goodbye and godspeed to Mary McCleary, who passed away on October 15, 2017. She was a prolific composer, director, organist, and friend to many of the ringers in the Handbell Musicians of America. Mary G. McCleary was the...