Do We Love to Play Bells or Not?

This article written by Paula Barnes, Oklahoma Representative Handbell ringers like to play bells; we like the music. So why are bell players so somber and unexpressive when they play? Most will say they are concentrating, but I suggest it is because we do not...

Instrumental Therapy

This article was written by Ruth Seiwell, Area 9 Chair Handbells are a musical instrument. Handbells are cast of bronze. Handbells often mean working with an ensemble. Are handbells a sanctuary? What are handbells to you? Consider ringing handbells as your sanctuary;...

I Just Don’t Care

Originally published by Michael J. Glasgow, Area 3 Newsletter Editor, in the Bell-O-Gram How many times has a version of that phrase come out of your mouth? I just don’t care. Musicians are a quirky bunch. We tend to be deeply passionate about our craft, and that...

Back to Ringing. Back to Smiling.

This article was written by Patty Highland, Area 9 Secretary Back to Ringing As we approach the end of summer, many of us anticipate with great joy the return to our musical ensembles and to ringing handbells again. I appreciate a summer break, but I always look...