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This article written by Russell Miller, Area 9 Secretary For thirty plus years I was a church music director, directing handbell choirs as well as other musical ensembles. In that role, I saw the exceptional value of bell choirs as legitimate musical entities as parts...
read moreSmall Numbers – Big Sound – Great Ministry
This article written by Ruth Seiwell, Area 9 Past Chair I love and enjoy watching, ringing in, or listening to a full five to seven-octave handbell ensemble. However, it is not always possible to have the luxury of enough people to ring a full set of bells. Our church...
read morePassionate & Radical…About Handbells?!?!
This article written by Dellinda Ebeling, Area 9 Chair-Elect You meet someone new, the small talk begins, and you’re asked that question...”So what do you do for fun?” And maybe one of your first answers is, “I ring handbells.” That now familiar moment of silence...
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This article written by Chris Burton, Area 9 Treasurer I know, I know. You’re a handbell director, so your focus is on the music: the phrasing, the technique, the notes. Then there’s the program, the concert theme, the logistics. Is it a full job right? So who has...
read more2016-2018 Financial Update
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...
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