Handbell Musicians of America

About This Association

Mission Handbell Musicians of America is dedicated to advancing the musical art of handbell/handchime ringing through education, community and communication. Vision Uniting people to create a diverse community in which handbell musicians of every skill level realize their full potential through a musically-respected art form. Who We Are Established in 1954, the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers grew out of the previously established New England Guild of English Handbell Ringers. In 2010, AGEHR became Handbell Musicians of America. It’s primary objectives are to educate, promote the exchange of ideas relating to handbell and handchime ringing, and sponsor educational activities. Our membership of approximately 7,000 includes mostly directors of handbell or handchime choirs. The Guild is divided into 12 two- to five-state areas, which are further divided into individual state and district units. Members of the the Handbell Musicians of America seek to carry out the motto, “Uniting People through a Musical Art.”

Publications

National bi-monthly journal, Overtones; National newsletters & publications

Conventions

International Symposium & Associated Events 2022

Specialties:

1. Arts - Music

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