Tag: Education

Special Instruments for Special People

This article written by Cathy Taylor, Area 9 West Texas Representative If you are reading this article, you are probably a person who loves handbells. We love to ring, to direct, to listen to amazing groups, and to rehearse with our groups. There are so many benefits...

Kristopher Jon Anthony Memorial Scholarship Winner 2019 – Nikki Evans

This article written by Nikki Evans, 2019 The Kristopher Jon Anthony Memorial Scholarship Recipient With the help of Area 9, I was able to attend my first National Seminar this year. I am 22 and still in college, and I wasn’t sure if I could go otherwise (and knew I...

Children, Bells, and Church

This article written by Debra LeBrun, Virginia State Chair, for Area 3’s Bell-O-Gram May 2019 edition. You can see the original article and much more at area3.handbellmusicians.org All of us who are involved in church music know that it has become increasingly...

Kristopher Jon Anthony Memorial Scholarship Winner 2017 – Amanda Thompson

This article written by Amanda Thompson, 2017 The Kristopher Jon Anthony Memorial Scholarship Recipient Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar 2017 created an intense learning experience smashed into five busy days. Stepping into the beautiful resort hotel’s...

You Can Do It!

This article written by Jill Fite, Area 9 Education Chair My perspective is one of smallness. I live in a small town and attend a small church with a small membership from which to draw ringers. If you are in this situation, take heart. It is still possible to have a...