Podcasts about handbells

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Love of God", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).16.  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  17.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.          (John 3:16-17 NIV)8.  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.          (Romans 5:8 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Love of God", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).16.  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  17.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.          (John 3:16-17 NIV)8.  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.          (Romans 5:8 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Love of God", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).16.  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  17.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.          (John 3:16-17 NIV)8.  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.          (Romans 5:8 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "The Love of God", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).16.  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  17.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.          (John 3:16-17 NIV)8.  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.          (Romans 5:8 NIV)

This is a special musical performance of Triumphal Entry by the Faith Bells of Faith Lutheran Church of Okemos, Michigan.

Featuring how a handbell choir can teach us spiritual truths for living. Don't forget to check out our website! https://treasurehuntpodcast.wixsite.com/realtreasure

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Nothing Compares to Jesus", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).          1.  Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.  2.  Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh.  3.  For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—  4.  though I myself have reasons for such confidence.           If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more:  5.  circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;  6.  as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.          7.  But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.  8.  What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ   9.  and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.  10.  I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,  11.  and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.          (Philippians 3:1-11 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Study of Philippians:  Nothing Compares to Jesus", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).          1.  Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.  2.  Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh.  3.  For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—  4.  though I myself have reasons for such confidence.           If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more:  5.  circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;  6.  as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless.          7.  But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.  8.  What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ   9.  and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.  10.  I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,  11.  and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.          (Philippians 3:1-11 NIV)

This is a special musical presentation of The Heavens Declare the Glory of God by the Faith Bells at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

Dr.  Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "An Advent Series:  Through the Eyes of Joseph and Mary". Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       18.  This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.  19.  Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.       20.  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.  21.  She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”       22.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:  23.  “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”).       24.  When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25.  But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.       Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)       26  In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,  27.  to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.  28.  The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”       29.  Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.  30.  But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.  31.  You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.  32.  He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,  33.  and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”       34.  “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”       35.  The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[ the Son of God.  36.  Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.  37.  For no word from God will ever fail.”       38.  “I am the Lord's servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.       Luke 1:26-38  (NIV)

Dr.  Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "An Advent Series:  Through the Eyes of Joseph and Mary". Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).       18.  This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.  19.  Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.       20.  But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.  21.  She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”       22.  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:  23.  “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”).       24.  When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25.  But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.       Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)       26  In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,  27.  to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.  28.  The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”       29.  Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.  30.  But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.  31.  You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.  32.  He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,  33.  and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”       34.  “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”       35.  The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[ the Son of God.  36.  Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.  37.  For no word from God will ever fail.”       38.  “I am the Lord's servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.       Luke 1:26-38  (NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A God-Sized Vision:  Commanded to Grow", Handbells, Baptism, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A God-Sized Vision:  Commanded to Grow", Handbells, Baptism, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service).18.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  19.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  20.  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”          Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "What Do I Need to Pick Up?", Handbells, Baptism, Children's Time, Choir (8:45 Service). 1.  Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”  “Here I am,” he replied.  2.  Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”3.  Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about.  4.  On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.  5.  He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”6.  Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together,  7.  Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?”  “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.  “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”  8.  Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.9.  When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.  10.  Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”  “Here I am,” he replied.12.  “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”13.  Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.  14.  So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”15.  The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time  16.  and said, “I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,  17.  I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,  18.  and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”          Genesis 22:1-8

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "What Do I Need to Pick Up?", Handbells, Baptism, Children's Time, Choir (8:45 Service).  1.  Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”  “Here I am,” he replied.  2.  Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”3.  Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about.  4.  On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance.  5.  He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”6.  Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together,  7.  Isaac spoke up and said to his father Abraham, “Father?”  “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.  “The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”  8.  Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.9.  When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood.  10.  Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called out to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!”  “Here I am,” he replied.12.  “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son, your only son.”13.  Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.  14.  So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”15.  The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time  16.  and said, “I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,  17.  I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,  18.  and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”          Genesis 22:1-8

This is a special musical presentation of Thee We Adore, O Savior  with Elaine Harrison, Kay Hillberg, Brenda Kopf and Ann Mayer on handbells at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is a special musical presentation of Fairest Lord Jesus by Megan Nyquist and Addie Thompson on handbells at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan.

This is a special musical presentation of Kingsfold with Elaine Harrison, Brenda Kopf, Matt Schnizlein and Addie Thompson on Handbells and Kathy Richardson on Piano at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan

This is a special musical presentation of Majesty by Addie Thompson and Deb Borton-McDonough playing the handbells at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan

Handbells are for everyone, regardless of age; all it requires is patience and determination. Alan Payne, the Executive Director of Music to Free, introduces handbells to seniors as they bond over the joy of music. Reporter: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Tending to Our Neighbor:  Caring for Your Neighbor", Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (10:45 Service.25.  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26.  “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”27.  He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”28.  “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”29.  But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”30.  In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.  31.  A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.  32.  So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.  33.  But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.  34.  He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.  35.  The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,' he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'36.  “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”37.  The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”       Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”            (Luke 10:25-37 NIV)

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Tending to Our Neighbor:  Caring for Your Neighbor", Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (10:45 Service.25.  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26.  “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”27.  He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'”28.  “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”29.  But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”30.  In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.  31.  A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.  32.  So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.  33.  But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.  34.  He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.  35.  The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,' he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'36.  “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”37.  The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”       Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”            (Luke 10:25-37 NIV)

This time of year, we hear all kinds of bells - jingle bells, sleigh bells, so on and so forth - but handbells are a beautiful instrument that never goes out of season. The Back Bay Ringers have had a busy holiday season, but they're gearing up for something big in 2024: their 20th anniversary! Griff Gall, the group's Artistic Director, joins Nichole on the show this week to explain this dynamic instrument and how it's played, and talk about the group's mission to uplift members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Power of Partnership", Handbells, Baptism, Choir, Children's Time, Blended Worship Praise Team (10:45 Service).

Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Power of Partnership", Handbells, Baptism, Choir, Children's Time, Blended Worship Praise Team (10:45 Service).

Carolyn Stout Herrmann went to be with the Lord on 5/13/23. She was the widow of Richard E. Herrmann after 51 years of marriage. She is survived by a daughter, Martha H Phillips and her husband Jeff; a son, David Herrmann and his wife Kim; grandchildren Becca Miley, Kelsey Tucker (Nicholas), Daniel Herrmann, Logan Stycos (Spencer), Chase Hamilton and 6 Great-grandchildren. Mrs Herrmann was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and currently a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was organist at at Redeemer Lutheran Church for 26 years. After retiring as organist, she sang in choirs, played Handbells at Redeemer...Article LinkSupport the show

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Dr. Howell talks with Brian Childers, Director of Handbells and Children's and Youth Music, about the musical history of bells, how handbells are played, and how they enrich worship at church. In addition to his role at Myers Park UMC, Brian Childers is an accomplished composer, conductor, and clinician, and serves as Music Advisor for Handbell Musicians of America, helping to promote the wealth of handbell music in the AGEHR Catalog.

Dr. Brian Hill, "Picture This: Deep Roots That Produce Bountiful Fruit", Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Band (8:45 Service).  "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.   Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."  (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV).

In this episode, host Rachel has a conversation with Susan Hoover, BA/QA on her love of playing the handbells! She covers how she got started, why she loves it so much, and the different handbell groups she gets to play with!

Live from Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The many and varied music offerings, from the pep band to private vocal lessons, is the topic of the latest in a series of podcasts examining McCallie's academic departments. Michael Ake, Chair of the Music Department sits down with Sumner McCallie, Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, to discuss the various offerings and objectives of the department. Mr. Ake uses the annual Christmas performance known as Candlelight to highlight the many aspects of the Music Department, and how practice, practice, practice, results in outstanding performances by groups as varied as handbells, the McCallie/GPS Chorus, and classical guitars.

Jubilation Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The Huron Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Cluster of Stars Ding, Dong, Merrily on High Silent Night Carol of the Bells

Piedmont Community Church Handbell Choir, Dr. Stephen Main, director. Piedmont, CA.

Do you have easy access to YouTube? In about 40 minutes, you're absolutely going to need it.This week, Michelle arranged a visit from some of my personal heroes: The Rocky Mountain Ringers. As a handbell player, getting to indulge in and share my passion for this instrument with group members Amy and Jeff was an incredible experience. We're all about pursuing your dreams and passions at Hectic, so I hope you'll be as inspired by this conversation as I was.(And I'm not kidding about YouTube. After listening, you will just have to find a handbell performance to experience the magic for yourself.)In this episode, you'll learn:How my ultimate dream led to this conversation.Why handbells and the time I spent in a handbell choir as a teen hold such a special meaning for me.About the complexity and teamwork involved behind the scenes in every performance.The reasons playing the handbells requires you to be fully present and focused in the moment.Plus, how this unique headspace offers freedom and space from the stresses in your life.How the Rocky Mountain Ringers are using COVID-caused changes to introduce more people to the beauty of the instrument.What entrepreneurs can learn about making mistakes from playing the handbells.Why Amy wants team members who will let her grow and learn through challenges while also having her back when needed.The many reasons this surprise and conversation were so incredible to me.Why being passionate and sharing what you're passionate about can help you bring people up with you on your entrepreneurial journey.

Just as change ringing on handbells requires each ringer to have two bells, this perfectly formed podcast on the subject has two guests. Host Cathy Booth chats with Tina and Simon, authors of the latest must-have handbell manual.As always, this podcast asks all the right questions. What is best, tower or hand bells? Will online ringing last post lock-down? Is bell ringing music? And should you start with hand bells and then move onto tower bells, or vice versa?As well as addressing the big issues Cathy also finds out the fascinating process behind writing and publishing their book, discovers the joy of e-bells and gets insider information on the progress of Volume 2 and likely publication date.Think handbells aren't for you? Then listen to this podcast and think again.For more information and photos see www.funwithbells.com

Joan Hutchinson is a ringer variously of Smith College, Boston, Philadelphia, New Hampshire, Smith College, Minnesota, and Colorado. While Joan has plenty of tower experience, Whitechapel Handbells are her first ringing love.We discuss ringing in hand and in tower, starting and maintaining groups associated with schools and universities, and the movement of sets of handbells around the continent.Joan briefly worked with Bill Theobald, of Whitechapel--previous guests Linda Woodford (episode 014) and Sidney Kirkpatrick (episode 026) also worked with Bill, and share stories of his mentorship. Likewise, Joan's story crosses paths with both Sarah Moriarty (episode 008) and Marj Winter (episode 018 and episode 020) through Smith College.These days, Joan can be found ringing with the Minneapolis handbell band, thanks to Ringing Room. (Stan's ringing a bit, too, but may be too busy inventing new puzzles and methods with Mark Davies, of episode 031.)Thank you, friends.