HSA

"This resource discusses the finer points of building a solid and dedicated team of musicians, including recruitment, group dynamics, and group decision making."

"Why would you need a handbell musician’s handbook? For any handbell ensemble, a handbook is useful to ensure all the logistics of the group are well-planned and executed, and to give an equal footing to every member of the group. It also can help establish a process to deal with conflict."

"Dealing with different venues and different performance spaces is something active community groups deal with on an ongoing basis. Here are some ideas for making the most of every performance space."

"There are three areas of learning applicable to all ages: cognitive (involving elements of perception), psychomotor (motor action directly proceeding from mental activity), and affective (relating to feeling or emotions). Directors should consider these elements in preparing effective rehearsals."

How to play the Singing Bell

"These guidelines have been prepared to assist composers who might be unfamiliar with handbells."

"The importance of music in our schools is often overlooked and its true power unrealized.  Music deserves a place with the core subjects of math, science, history, and language arts.  If it is given the opportunity, music can make a difference in the academic achievement of our students."

Mallet Techniques

Mallet Techniques

Breakdown of the 2015 Australasian Handbell Festival held in Adelaide