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	Handbell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The overtones on an English handbell are a 12th (an octave and a perfect fifth) above the fundamental, while Dutch handbells — such as Petit and Fritsen — focus on the overtone a minor 10th (an octave and a minor third) or a major 10th (an octave and a major third) above the fundamental.
		A handbell choir or handbell ensemble is typically armed with a fuller set of bells, as it aims to ring recognizable music with melodies and harmony, as opposed to the mathematical permutations used in change ringing.
		Handbell choirs generally ring music composed or arranged specifically for the instruments because of their highly resonant sound and the unique pitch-by-pitch division of the staff among the ringers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Handbell (1541 words)

	Handbell Glossary - Allegro Handbell Ensemble (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		All handbells have stops at the base of the clapper to keep it from touching the bell while it is at rest.
		Handbells Used Chart, HUC -- This is a (usually smaller) grand staff printed at the beginning of all modern handbell music literature.
		It indicates which handbells are required for the particular piece, as well as the total octaves used and often a suggestion as to the difficulty level of the piece.
	www.allegrobells.org /glossary/index.html (1470 words)

	The History of English Handbell Ringing
		They numbered their 'handbells' just like the church tower bells (the smallest bell, the treble, is numbered 1 and so on up to the largest).
		Sales of the new handbells were handled by an organization of trained representatives and bell choir directors who were taking the story of the advanced features and benefits provided by the new Malmark handbell to churches, schools, and community groups.
		Handbells are cast of pure bronze in the approximate proportions of 80% copper and 20% tin.
	www.stmichaellcms.org /handbells/handbellhistory.htm (2950 words)

	faqhandbells
		Whereas the Dutch handbell, such as Petit and Fritsen, is tuned with the upper partial 10th being a minor third, the English handbell is tuned to the major 12th.
		These, of course, were not English Handbells, for the shape, tuning, handle, and especially the clapper assembly were different.
		There are countless sets of P and F handbells in closets around the world, however, that have been replaced by other sets of handbells through the years.
	www.knology.net /~jkearns/faqhandbells.htm (2239 words)

	The Handbell Ring
		The Columbia Handbell Ensemble (CHE) is proud to continue its charter to promote the excellence of music through the media of handbells since 1989.
		A founding member of the original Handbell Ring, the Allegro Handbell Ensemble is the concert handbell ensemble of the Union Church of Hinsdale.
		New lighter, portable handbell cases suitable for travel across the hall or across the country; with built in wheels and a pull out handle.
	t.webring.com /hub?ring=thehandbellring (295 words)

	Zeeland Community Handbell Ensemble Home Page
		The primary purpose of the Zeeland Community Handbell Ensemble is to:
		the opportunity for current handbell choir members to play music of a different variety and difficulty.
		handbell educational and exploration opportunities in the area of handbell technique through exposure to other handbell enthusiasts.
	www.zche.org (82 words)

	Home
		Handbell Services, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing the handbell or handchime ringer, director, or enthusiast with services and products relating to our vibrant and growing field.
		Established in 1990 by Susan Berry, HSI carries the largest selection of handbell-related gifts, and is a leading supplier of handbell music and supplies.
		Handbell Services carries a wide selection of handmade gifts, sought-after supplies, quality music and media, all available for order online.
	www.handbellservices.com (233 words)

	Handbell Clinicians
		John Behnke is the director of the Alleluia Ringers at Concordia University Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Area Handbell Ensemble.
		He began working with handbells in 1973 and brings great energy and a wealth of experience in all facets of music to the podium and classroom.
		Blanche Marie Lewis is a Certified Handbell Director; has worked with various church choirs (all ages); is director of Magic of Bronze, Central Florida; has served as a handbell clinician/workshop leader in area events.
	www.agehr.org /links/clinicians.asp (1688 words)

	Handbell choir uses teamwork to ring up strong performance - UMC.org
		Members of the fellowship with handbell experience submitted audition tapes for the opportunity to play at the opening banquet of the organization’s 50th anniversary convocation.
		The 13 ringers who were selected for the All Star Handbell Choir practiced on their own before arriving in San Francisco.
		The handbell choir demonstrated the wide range of sounds that are possible with handbells.
	www.umc.org /site/c.gjJTJbMUIuE/b.906597/k.CD99/Handbell_choir_uses_teamwork_to_ring_up_strong_performance.htm (621 words)

	Handbell Links
		Colonial's Handbell Choir Ministry (Cary, N.C.) is staffed by people with a strong desire to make music for the Glory of God while having a lot of fun ringing handbells.
		Handbell Ringers of Great Britain continues to promote and encourage the development of tune ringing on handbells, bringing ringers together at ringing events, workshops and seminars.
		The Guild's objectives are to bring handbell ringers in contact with each other for the purpose of exchanging ideas, to assist newly-formed choirs, to provide a forum for discussion, and the practical advancement of the Art of Handbell Ringing.
	www.kybaptist.org /kbc/welcome.nsf/pages/musichandbelllinks (427 words)

	Ron Theile, Handbell Director and Clinician
		Generally used in churches, the English handbell is relatively unknown to the general public, and certainly to the middle school environment.
		English handbells are one of Ron's passions, and the students feel it, wanting to become a part of his musical magic.
		Ron was a clinician for the Region XII American Guild of Handbell Ringers (AGEHR) convention in Reno, Nevada, in June of 2002.
	handbellringers.com /ron_theile.html (1203 words)

	Sonos Handbell Ensemble: About Us
		Sonos' vision for its contribution to the arts is to advance the musical genre of handbells by setting the highest standards of musical performance, serving local communities with its resources, and nurturing the growth of artists and repertory.
		Sonos Handbell Ensemble has done much to bring the art of handbell ringing into the musical mainstream by appearing with symphony orchestras, performing on major concert series and collaborating with other well-established performing ensembles.
		He composed a major work for handbells, handchimes and percussion, "Kodo Tryptich", premiered at the 1997 AGEHR Directors' Seminar to great critical acclaim and continues to be performed by Sonos and other groups.
	www.sonos.org /about (787 words)

	Anacrusis Handbell Ens - Home Page
		Anacrusis is a handbell ensemble located in the Chesapeake Bay Area of Maryland.
		We specialize in versatility, performing handbell quintets, quartets, trios and duets, with optional accompaniment by harp, keyboards, and percussion instruments.
		To promote the understanding of handbells and the music they make, thus enhancing the audience's appreciation and enjoyment of the instrument.
	www.anacrusis.org (137 words)

	Beeville Handbell Choirs - Beeville, Texas
		The First Presbyterian Handbell Choir began in 1986 as a three- octave adult group, and a youth choir was active for a few years.
		The choir attended its first American Guild of English Handbell Ringers conference in 2000, at which they had the opportunity to attend bell ringing workshops and to play in a group of many choirs directed by a nationally recognized clinician.
		The First United Methodist Handbell Choir is the newest one in Beeville, having been organized in the fall of 1999 with Everett McAulay as the first director.
	www.beeville.net /Handbells (651 words)

	Becks Baptist - HandBell Ministry
		These groups utilize seven-octaves of Malmark handbells, six octaves of handchimes, and three octaves each of Petit Fritsen and White Chapel handbells.
		In 2002 they became the first handbell group ever used by Kindermusic International for their world-wide distribution of music on CD for early childhood education.
		Her expertise with the handbell instrument is recognized internationally through her frequent work as clinician and conductor for workshops, seminars and festivals.
	www.becksbaptist.org /Handbells/Pages/Main_Hand_Bells_1.html (511 words)

	The WWW Pages of Paul A. McKlveen: Handbell Notation Font (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The font was developed by me to fulfill a need I had to enter the special handbell notation symbols in the compositions and arrangements I write using the notation software I own.
		The software does not have a symbol editor which provides the user the capability of creating their own symbols, but it does allow me to enter and "anchor" text to notes.
		In the month of June 1996, I casually mentioned I had the font on a list processor that I subscribe to on the Internet, and found there was interest in the font.
	www.webcom.com /mcklveen/font.html (578 words)

	Handbell Resources
		English Handbells were introduced to the US in the 1920's by P.T. Barnum.
		Despite these ignoble beginnings, the art has progressed to include some of the finest amateur musicians (and not a few semi-professionals, as well) with an amazing output every year of both original compositions and arrangements of other tunes.
		A while back I noticed that there was a need in the handbell community for a central depot of basic information.
	www.ling.upenn.edu /~kingsbur/Bells.html (597 words)

	Selah Handbell Music
		Handbells can be used effectively in worship as ensemble anthems or in conjunction with a choir.
		We've listed our handbell anthems by difficulty, church season, and hymn tunes used.
		We also have several that can be played by a handbell quartet.
	www.selahpub.com /Handbell/Handbell.html (609 words)

	Handbell World \| Music \| Recent Promotion
		This collection includes spirituals that may be used by beginning handbell and handchime ringers throughout various seasons of the year.
		Various,Mathis, William H.,AP This collection is designed as a survey of music history, explored through the medium of 2-3 octave handbells or handchimes.
		Gloucestershire Wassail,Eithun, Sandra,AP "Wassail, Wassail" is a delightful arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol, The Gloucestershire Wassail, for 2-3 octave handbell choir and optional sleighbells.
	www.handbellworld.com /music/popsrchreturn.cfm?ID=255 (903 words)

	Handbell World \| Music \| Recent Promotion
		Ingram, B.,Ingram, B.,CG Many handbell techniques are used in this bouncy original piece, including thumb damp, martellato, martellato lift, echo, grace notes, and pluck or mallet.
		Haydn, F. J.,Ingram, B.,CG This spirited yet accessible arrangement of the familiar Haydn hymn tune, Austrian Hymn, provides active involvement for all of the bells in the 3-5 octave range.
		Helman, M.,Helman, M.,CG This energetic piece is scored for handbells, with an optional handchime choir part which adds contrast and variety.
	www.handbellworld.com /music/popsrchreturn.cfm?ID=157 (497 words)

	Solo Handbell Performance
		She is available year-round for both inspirational and entertaining solo handbell performances in almost any venue, from full concerts to church services, weddings, banquets, parties, and more.
		She has performed in 13 states, three countries, and on even on the high seas, and would love to come to your location.
		Nancy performs on 3-1/2(+) octaves of Schulmerich handbells, usually with piano accompaniment.
	www.heavenlyhandbells.com /solo_handbell_performance.htm (127 words)

	Nebraska Handbell Committee Website
		The committee's purpose is to plan and implement handbell activities at the state level beneficial to handbell ringers and directors across the state.
		of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, a regional area that is comprised by the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri.
		Residents of Nebraska who would like more information about handbells or membership in the AGEHR are invited to contact any of the committee members.
	home.neb.rr.com /penndutch/agehr-ne/nebraska.htm (332 words)

	Liens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Handbells and handchimes in education / Les handbells et les handchimes à l'école
		Valparaiso University Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection (Valparaiso, Indiana)
		Handbell choirs in Germany - excellent page listing handbell groups in cities all over Germany.
	www.clochettes.com /liens.html (886 words)

	Omaha Metro Handbell Choirs
		The choirs co-operate with the national community and professional handbell ensemble movement in raising the awareness and standards of English handbell ringing locally, regionally and nationally.
		The choirs ring with a five-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells from a grant by the Paul and Oscar Giger Foundation in memory of Ruth Musil Giger.
		The Omaha Metropolitan Community Handbell Choirs are dedicated to: Promoting the art of handbell ringing through artistic performance; Serving the community through varied educational endeavors; Fostering public interest in handbell ringing; and Performing concerts at local and national venues.
	www.omahametrohandbells.org /index.htm (340 words)

	HRGB - Handbell Ringers of Great Britain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The aim of the Society, which was formed in 1967, is "To advance, provide and encourage for the public benefit the art of handbell tune ringing in all its forms." It is the only national organisation supporting handbell, handchime and Belleplate players.
		The main objective of the William Hartley Memorial Fund is to help and encourage handbell ringers.
		HRGB is a member of the International Handbell Committee which unites handbell ringers from all over the world.
	www.hrgb.org.uk (278 words)

	Links - Allegro Handbell Ensemble (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Embellish was started in 1995 to provide advanced ringer an opportunity to learn, grow, and promote the art of handbell ringing by providing a musical experience of excellent quality for their audiences.
		The Raleigh Ringers, Inc., is a community handbell choir consisting of annually auditioned musicians.
		Here is an extensive list of handbell resources, including events and concert listings, handbell databases of handbell music, a listing of the Handbell Industry Council, and many links to solo, church, school, college, special, community, and professional handbell ensembles.
	www.allegrobells.org /links/index.html (694 words)

	Cedar Handbell Ensemble. v3. Simplicity
		handbell practices have stopped for exams, will be resuming in week 5
		Handbell members shall try to update it more often.
		handbell self-prac on the 15th of december is cancelled!!
	handbell.diaryland.com (2779 words)

	Bells of the Sound - the Puget Sound's Premier Handbell Ensemble
		Bells of the Sound is a nationally acclaimed handbell ensemble that has been pioneering handbell artistry and excellence since 1989.
		Bells of the Sound is a dynamic force in the handbell world, advancing handbells into the mainstream of entertainment and encouraging composers to create new works for this provocative, exhilarating instrument.
		Established to give handbell directors in the Puget Sound area an opportunity to ring, Bells of the Sound has since matured into a community ensemble dedicated to musical excellence and the promotion of handbells through exciting performance.
	www.bellsofthesound.org (221 words)

	Allegro Handbell Ensemble - Union Church of Hinsdale
		The Allegro Handbell Ensemble is the concert handbell ensemble of the Union Church of Hinsdale.
		The music includes original compositions for handbells as well as arrangements for the instrument, and includes a selection holiday, secular, and sacred tunes.
		The Allegro Handbell Ensemble is a founding member of The Handbell Ring.
	www.allegrobells.org (343 words)

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