Letter from the Chair
Greetings members of Area 5! I am so pleased to be once again acting as the Chair for our five-state area! I know of so many wonderful programs and musicians in Area 5 and I am certain that we will help create more over the next two years. I would like to thank my...
Brenda E. Austin: Reflecting on the Associate Conductor Program
Brenda E. Austin was Area 5's Associate Conductor for 2017 and worked with clinician David Weck at the Spring Festivals in Covington, Kentucky and Lansing, Michigan. She recently had this to say about her experience: "The Area 5 Associate Conductor program was an...
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...
Joe Galyon: Reflections from the 2016 Spring Handbell Festival
John Maxwell once said “A leader who produces other leaders multiplies their influences.” I believe that the Area 5 Handbell Musicians of America board took bold steps toward that goal this spring with the launch of the Festival Associate Conductor program. While...
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 membership...