Travel. Handbells. Love.

This article written by Linda Rutherford, Area 9 Treasurer Several years ago I read an article about volunteering abroad. Since I love to travel, I thought it would be an interesting way to see and interact in the local area. I inquired about the possibility of...

Spring Rings Announced

Area 9 is thrilled to announce the return of one of our most popular ringing events – Spring Ring! We have fun repertoire, wonderful facilities, and online registration. To learn more about this fun event, please visit the Spring Ring 2017 page for all of the details....

Committing the Uncommitted

This article written by Michelle Tejada, Area 9 Past Chair After a handbell performance, a woman approaches some ringers and talks to them about their choir. When she expresses an interest in playing handbells, the ringers invite her to the next rehearsal. She...

Introducing El Sistema OKC: It’s About Chime!

This article written by Lani Aloha Garner, Area 9 Chime Loan Recipient El Sistema OKC is a unique after-school music program that serves over 250 underserved and disadvantaged public school children in the heart of Oklahoma City. Students receive an orchestral...