Knowing Your Mission

This article written by Dellinda Ebeling, Area 9 Chair Elect When looking back on my Christmas ringing experiences, I remember the hours spent with fellow musicians, practicing new music, and laughing with friends. In preparation for a season filled with firsts, I...

Small 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...

A Single Voice

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,...

College Ring-In Experience – Wyatt Snyder

This article was written by Wyatt Snyder, 2017 College Ring-In Scholarship Recipient. I had an incredible experience at College Ring-In. Many factors contributed to my adventure – working under Michael Joy as our conductor, meeting other ringers from around the...

Give Yourself Permission

This article written by Andrew Dugan, Area 9 Membership Chair As we conclude another harried holiday season, I want to encourage you to stop and take a moment to pause and reflect on the good, the bad, and, sometimes, the ugly that has happened over the past 366 days....