The International Handbell Committee

The International Handbell Committee was formed in 1990 to set standards and goals for the biannual International Handbell Symposium. The committee is made up of the presidents and other representatives of the seven guilds that currently share in hosting the event – Handbell Ringers of Japan, Handbell Society of Australasia,  Korea Handbell Association, Handbell Musicians of Canada, Handbell Ringers of Great Britain, Handbell Association of Hong Kong, Handbell Ringers of Singapore, and Handbell Musicians of America.

International Handbell Committee – Mission & Vision

The Mission Statement of the International Handbell Committee is the promotion of the art of handbell ringing throughout the world. We, the International Handbell Committee, share a passion for the love of music expressed through handbells. As the International Committee dedicated to this art, we articulate our vision for the future to promote:

  • Communication between nations
  • Handbells as a musical art
  • World peace through the spirit of music

The members of the International Handbell Committee are:

Mr. Arthur Syin, International Liaison, Handbell Ringers of Japan
Ms. Noriko Musha, Executive Director, Handbell Ringers of Japan
Ms. Ann Hergott, President, Handbell Musicians of Canada
Mrs. Patsy Andrews-Vert, Handbell Musicians of Canada
Mr. Keith Rowland, Chair, Handbell Ringers of Great Britain
Mrs. Jacky Cooper, International Liaison Officer, Handbell Ringers of Great Britain
Mr. John InChul Lee, President, Korea Handbell Association
Mrs. Carmel Daveson, President, Handbell Society of Australasia
Mr. Jacky Chi Yu Chan, Handbell Society of Australasia
Ms. Emily Li, President, Handbell Association of Hong Kong
Ms. Alice Lee, Secretary, Handbell Association of Hong Kong
Ms. Foon Lyn Yap, President, Handbell Ringers of Singapore
Dr. Damien Lim, Executive Director, Handbell Ringers of Singapore
Mr. Greig Ashurst, President, Handbell Musicians of America
Ms. Linda Onorevole, Executive Director, Handbell Musicians of America

Mr. Tim Willets from Handbell Ringers of Great Britain is executive director of the International Handbell Committee.