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Handbell Podcast Season 5 Show 8 – American Handbells – Recorded 2/9/2010

By Paul | February 11, 2010

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Main Show Topic – American Handbells

Schulmerich	www.schulmerich.com
	Founded in 1935 by George Schulmerich, began making handbells in 1962 Read complete history here Clapper Mechanism Block and Axle with triangular spring bumper tensions against stop-nuts tensioned on the back side to inhibit clapper motion
Malmark	www.malmark.com
	Founded in 1973 by Jacob Malta after leaving Schulmerich as vice pres and Chief Engineer. Read complete history here Clapper Mechanism Post through handle “H” mechanism with a plastic spring Tensioned on the front side to stop clapper
Maas Rowe	www.maasrowe.com
	Established in 1922 Produces primarily carrilons and tower bells The Handbells are not made anymore Clapper Mechanism closer to whitechappel 2 stopper plates to stop the clapper
Schulmerich - Silver Melody Bells	www.schulmerich.com

Music Review

Title	Prayer for Guidance
Composer/Arranger	Michael Glasgow
Octaves	3-6
AGEHR Level	3+
Publisher	Jeffers
Catalog	Jeffers Summer/Fall 2009

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