Two Tacos High

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Handbell Hangout - Choosing Repertoire with Griff Gall and P.L. Grove Jun 25, 2024

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Griff Gall P.L. Grove join us to talk about choosing repertoire for your ensemble or event, and the many considerations that go into choosing appropriate repertoire for the situation.

The Road to International Symposium, Part 2 with Ali O'Connell Jun 11, 2024

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Brian and Nick talk with Australian handbell ringer and director Ali O'Connell about the handbell programs in Australia, experiences at past International Symposia, and even start making plans for the 2026 symposium in Aberdeen!

Buyer Be-aware! May 21, 2024

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Brian and Nick talk about where to buy all things handbells, including tips for buying from your traditional handbell suppliers, alternative sources for regularly used handbell products, and what to look for when buying and selling used sets of bells.

Handbell Hangout - One Year Anniversary with Dean Jensen, Paul Weller, Derek Nance, and Bryce Nance May 07, 2024

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Brian and Nick are joined by the original handbell podcasters, Dean Jensen and Paul Weller as well as Derek and Bryce Nance from the Handbell Brothers' Blog to celebrate the one year anniversary of Two Tacos High

Have Bells, Will Travel, with Tessique Houston and Genevieve “GeeBee” Hanson Apr 09, 2024

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Brian and Nick talk with Tessique Houston, Equipment Manager for Sonos, and Genevieve Hanson, Assistant to the Director of Music at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, about how their ensembles tour and travel, and how they transport all of the necessary equipment that comes with bell ringing!

The Road to International Symposium, Part 1 with Damien Lim Mar 26, 2024

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Brian and Nick talk with Damien Lim, Executive Director of Handbell Ringers of Singapore and Principal Conductor & Artistic Director for the Ministry of Bellz about handbell programs in Singapore, experiences at past Symposia, and what we are looking forward to at this upcoming Symposium!

Start C̶o̶m̶p̶o̶s̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ *Composing* Today! Mar 12, 2024

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Nick and Brian talk about their start composing and arranging, what you need to get started composing yourself, and some tips and tricks they learned from their experience writing and publishing.

The Great Handbell Myth-Bust Feb 27, 2024

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Brian and Nick take on some of the biggest handbell myths and misconceptions (and throw in a few physics and history lessons in the process!)

Handbell Hangout - Composers Roundtable with Sandra Eithun, Michael Joy, and Jason Krug Feb 13, 2024

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Sandy Eithun, Mike Joy, and Jason Krug join us for a Handbell Hangout where they discuss their background in composing for handbells, their writing process, and their favorite pieces by other composers.

Do You Want to Start a Bell Choir? Jan 30, 2024

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Now that you have that earworm in your head, join Nick and Brian as they talk through the process of starting a handbell ensemble at your church along with tips and tricks for finding equipment, recruiting, and finding appropriate repertoire.

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