Area 5 Chimes Provide Beneficial Music Therapy

The Chime Grant Program was established by Area 5 to promote handbell and handchime ringing. In 2018, the board voted to expand the program beyond school settings to include churches, music therapy efforts, elder care recreation, and more. Norton Hospital in...

HMA Member Benefit: Virtual Bell Academy

The Virtual Bell Academy is one of the newest benefits offered by the Handbell Musicians of America! Our Membership Chair has taken advantage of this opportunity and has participated in three of the workshops. She found them to be very beneficial for both the director...

HMA Membership – What a Bargain!

Does your church or organization have a group membership in Handbell Musicians of America (HMA)? If so, your ringers may join HMA for only $10 a year. Yes, that’s right – just $10! When they create their own personal profile they will have access to online...