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September 2018 Ringing News

Three Locations | All New Music

The Great Handbell War

We’ve all heard stories about the great handbell manufactures here in the US, but did you know there was once a war over the bronze? NPR’s All Things Considered has done the research with the findings published on the world wide web for all to hear. READ MORE

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Featured Education Tool

“But you can’t use bells in a contemporary setting. They are just too traditional.” Have you ever heard this statement? Do you find it difficult to keep handbells relative for the contemporary worship experience? Ron Mallory developed a resource containing ideas to help you present the case for including handbells in a contemporary worship setting. He also provides ideas for adding handbells to a praise band arrangement using a typical music lead sheet. READ MORE

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Featured Membership Benefit

It is never too early to start thinking about fun gifts to give to fellow handbell musicians during the holiday season. If you have as many event t-shirts in your closet as we do in ours, we have a great way to spread your love of handbells while being a little crafty making t-shirt ornaments.  LEARN MORE

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