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Handbell Musicians of America’s National Seminar offers a wealth of musical experiences, whether you’re a ringer, a director, or a composer. It provides a unique opportunity to meet fellow handbell musicians and develop life-long friendships with those that share your...

by Lee Hinson Oklahoma Representative   Very early in my college music training, I was taught that while every instrumentalist and vocalist had their means of making music, the conductor's "instrument" was the ensemble they were directing. The conductor...

By Venita MacGorman, Area 9 Education Chair Your new Board of Directors asks you “How can we help?” What new things would you like to learn? These are unusual times, to say the least! Many of us are ringing in new configurations or away from tables altogether. Would...

On Sunday, August 23, Area 9 lost one of its best: Ruth Seiwell. Ruth was the current Past Chair of the Area 9 board. Ruth has served on the board since 2006 in various roles: Membership Chair, Treasurer, Chair-elect, Chair, and Past Chair. Her knowledge of Area 9...

by Sandra Milner Oklahoma Representative This time of quarantine, mask wearing, and social distancing has been a challenge for all of us in different areas of our lives. One thing we have learned is that ringing handbells is possible! Early in the pandemic when...