Nick and Brian talk Halloween traditions, Halloween songs we think would work well on bells, and talk about what some of you have done for Halloween with your ensembles.

Newly elected President-Elect Kathryn Jurado, and At-Large Members Lynn Atkins, Dave Harris, and Kath Wissinger join us to talk about what got them into handbells, how they got connected with the Guild, and their plans for the next 6 years on the Board of Handbell Musicians of America.

Nick and Brian talk about their experience leading rehearsals in school, church, and community group settings, and tips that they use to get the most out of their rehearsal time.

Gloves or no gloves? Michèle Sharik, Josh Fitzgerald, and Justin Wooten join us to in a special Handbell Hangout episode to answer the biggest question in handbells!

Fellow music educators Greig Ashurst and Rob Riker join us to talk about how they start the school year, curricula and resources they use in the classroom, and also morph suits and PVC instruments!

Dr. Christian Guebert joins us to talk about his dissertation on the "Timbral Use of the Handbell Ensemble", proposals for the handbell ensemble to reach its full potential, and the importance of connecting the handbell world with the greater musical world.

Nick and Brian talk with winner of the National Seminar Handbell Commons Raffle, Corbin Rasmussen about how he got into handbells and is working to spread handbells throughout public schools in Idaho!

Brian and Nick recap the 2023 Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar in Irving, TX and feature the Two Minutes for Two Tacos interviews from our booth at the Handbell Commons.

Gillian Erlenborn and Cam Carter join us for our first Handbell Hangout as we debate and rank handbell techniques!

Itching for more handbells? Nick and Brian talk about the many handbell events taking place over the summer, from Area Festivals to Bay View to church music conferences.