Who's Who in Handbells
An informational list

TEMPO SETTERS is the title given to a series of videos made to preserve
AGEHR and handbell history in the U.S. These videos feature interviews and
narratives of past presidents, Honorary Life members, and others who have
had an impact on handbells.

"*" indicates person is deceased.

Use the Alpha button below to take you to the person you wish to find.

Community Groups are listed in ALL CAPS.

Colleges and Universities are listed in bold face type.





Dallas Baptist University --    Dallas, TX  --  http://www.dbu.edu/catalog/cofa.htm

Daun, Glenn Shields -- 2661 Tallant Road Santa Barbara CA 93105-        OVERTONES  Editor

Davidson, David R.   (TS)   3821 University Blvd.,  Dallas, TX 75205,  214-526-1766, ext. 208,  Fax: 214-559-5370  --  davidrd831@aol.com,  davidson@hppc.org  -    David has been active in handbell ringing and the AGEHR  for more than 20 years.  He served as Chairman of Area V and, as such, was a member of the first Congress (later to become the National Board of Directors) of the Guild.  He served one term as the National Secretary, and later the six year term of President-Elect, President (1981-83), and Past President.   During these years, his special contributions included organizing the second seminar, the form of which developed into the present long-standing format; being instrumental in developing the first International Symposium; helping form the Handbell Industry Council (HIC); and having the vision to plan and open the first National Office of AGEHR.  David is well known for his excellence as a massed ringing conductor and workshop leader.  He formed and directed the Dallas Handbell Ensemble, serves as Director of Music at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and is the Director of the Dallas Symphony Chorus..  He continues to be a strong supporter of the AGEHR and was awarded the Honorary Life Membership for outstanding service in 1996.

Deichmann, Bern,  C.E.O. bernd@schulmerichbells.com --  C.E.O. Schulmerich Bells

DeCOLORES  -  Spokane, WA  -  Director, Blanche Kangas  -   -  bellbuggyx@aol.com  - 

DE KLOKKENLUIDERS  -  Pella, IA  -  Director, Kris Harms  -  harmsk@central.edu  - 

DESERT BELLS, INT.  -  Scottsdale, AZ  -  Director, Kay Cook  -  kaycook@earthlink.net   -  www.desertbells.org   -  494-RING(7464)

DETROIT HANDBELL ENSEMBLE  -  Dearborn, MI  -  Director, Susan Berry  -  Contact, Handbell Services  -  info@handbellservices.com

DING DONG DOLLIES  -  St. Louis Park, MI  -  Director: Sandy Stoneking  -  SBStoneking@aol.com

Dobrinski, Cynthia  (Mrs. Rocky Granger),  Martinsville, VA  -- AGEHR Composer, Organist, Conductor

Downey, Erin -  2901 Central Ave. , Alameda, CA 94501  -  Solo Ringer, School Musician

Downey, Gail  -- 715 Parkside Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM -- 510.523.6186, tldowney@aol.com  --  School Musician, Director, Ensembles, Solo Ringing, Area XI Chairman, Clinician

Drake. Dayna   --  dld@snet.com .   CHIME Chairman

Duggan, Douglas  --  douglas.duggan@verizon.net  --Douglas is a bass bell specialist having rung bass bells for 15 years. Studied under Hart Morris, Arnold Sherman, Dr. William Payne and Christine Anderson. Available to teach classes on low end ringing. Has own recording equipment and will travel to get your group recorded and  your CD on the market.
 

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