Recent News

Area 10 Elections begin soon.  The voting window will be open from July 20 to August 20.  If you are a member of HMA in good standing (excluding sub-memberships), you are entitled to vote.  You should have received an email notice of the election on or about July 10th...

This is just a reminder that the applications for the Area 10 Chime/Handbell loan program are due by Tuesday, June 30th.  Visit the chime loan webpage for complete information and to access the application.

This is just a reminder that the applications for the Area 10 Chime/Handbell loan program are due by Monday, June 30th.  Visit the chime loan webpage for complete information and to access the application.

Award $1500 Entry Deadline: May 31, 2025              Award Announcement: September 1, 2025 Area 10 is excited to announce its 2025 Bell Tree Composition Contest, focused on increasing compositions which will bring bell trees from the periphery into the mainstream of...

The Area 10 Board of Directors election has concluded.  We welcome Corbin Rasmussen to the Board as Chair-Elect, and Sharon Ross as Secretary.  Corbin has committed to a 6 year progression from chair-elect, to chair, to past chair.  Sharon will serve for the next 4...

Every two years, Area 10 holds elections for 2 positions on the Board of Directors.  This year, the positions of Chair-Elect and Secretary will be elected.  The incoming officers will begin their term on October 1.   The nomination period has ended and the slates...

Every two years, Area 10 holds elections for 2 positions on the Board of Directors.  This year, the positions of Chair-Elect and Secretary will be elected.  The incoming officers will begin their term on October 1. The nomination period has ended and the slates are...

Who will be our new Secretary and Chair-Elect? There’s still time to throw your hat into the ring! Secretary - 4-year term Chair-Elect - 2-years + 2-years as Chair + 2 years as Past Chair For more information, contact Tomi Kent, Chair of the Nominating...

Summer Ringing Sessions are a great opportunity to ring different positions, work on new techniques, sharpen sight reading skills, and meet other members of our local handbell community. This year Bells of the Sound and Emerald City Ringers are working together to...

Hitch a ride with Bells of the Sound as we explore being on the move! Whether riding the rails, sailing the high seas, taking a road trip, or flying the friendly skies, come have a blast with us this spring in our concert series - Have Bells, Will Travel! More...