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Chime Loan Program Accepting Applications
by Jill FiteArea 9 Education Chair The Chime Loan Program was established by Area 9 in 2003 in order to promote the use of handchimes and handbells in educational settings in the states of Oklahoma and Texas. Two three-octave sets of chimes are loaned each school...
Empower your non-profit with beautifully crafted visual content using Canva Pro
by Kari DaelkeArea 9 Member at Large We all know that great graphics can make all the difference in telling the story of the organizations that are dear to our heart. Budgets are tight and not everyone has the luxury of access to a graphic designer. Canva Pro, free to...
HANDBELL RINGER SPOTLIGHT – The Princess in the Choir
by Jill FiteArea 9 Education ChairDo you have a princess in your handbell choir? Many of you will think: YES, I have a ringer who THINKS she is a princess, WANTS to be a princess, BELIEVES she should be treated like a princess, or TRIES to dominate the choir like...
Handbells: They’re Not Just for Church Anymore
This article written by Russell Miller, Area 9 Secretary There was a time, in the not so distant past, when about the only place you’d find a set of handbells (and a group of folks to play them) was in church. Oh, there might be an occasional community group or...
Rehearsal as a Respite from Conflict
This article written by Ruth Seiwell, Past-Chair Conflict seems to be a sign of the times currently. It is a sad statement but one that may strengthen our beliefs and help us to overcome hard times in our own lives. I personally have family members who are in the...
