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The 2016-2018 financial report for Handbell Musicians of America Area 9 is available below. Handbell Musicians of America Area 9 is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) operated under the corporation laws of the State of Texas. If you have any questions about the Area’s...

We’re All in this Together

Oct 17, 2018

This article written by Patty Highland, Area 9 Chair The church where I serve recently welcomed a new pastor. To get to know the church and its ministries/activities, and then to help cast a vision for the future, the pastor led several small groups through an...

Handchime Success – Woodland Boys Choir

Jul 8, 2018

This article written by Sharryl S. Pond, Founder & Artistic Director The Chime Loan Program was exactly what was needed to enhance the teaching of boys in our choirs of the Woodlands Boys Choir and also enhance worship in the church where I serve (which also sponsors...

A Single Voice

Apr 15, 2018

This article written by Amy Haller, Area 9 Texas Representative (South) I have been thinking a lot lately about language: how it affects our everyday lives, and how it can help or hinder our efforts to communicate with the people around us – friends, family,...

Education Benefit

Are you a music educator looking for a fun new tool to use in your classroom this year? Are you budget funds tight? Area 9 has the solution for you – chimes!

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