ALGEHR Mission Statement

The Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers is a not-for-profit organization which provides opportunities for artistic development of Albertans through the sharing, encouragement and appreciation of quality English Handbell Ringing.

ALGEHR exists to:

• Promote the exchange of ideas relating to:
  • the selection, arrangement and composition of handbell music;
  • the techniques of handbell ringing;
  • the programming, appearance, and performance.
• Disseminate handbell information, society news and business by means of a newsletter (The PEAL) and/or other such publications as may be deemed advisable.
• Sponsor workshops, Read and Ring Sessions, clinics, festivals and concerts devoid of competition in all forms.
• Attempt through workshops to
  • cultivate and foster the art of handbell ringing in Alberta;
  • Encourage formation of new choirs for people of all ages;
  • contribute to community cultural activities;
  • extend music education in schools and in the community.
• To support the national handbell organization (Handbell Guilds of Canada).     

Please contact us for further information: ALGEHR Executive

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