Discover the rich tradition of English handbell ringing within the Latter-day Saint community. Curated by Chad L. Nielsen—a dedicated handbell musician and the Ensemble Archivist for the Bells at Temple Square—this collection features extensive resources on Latter-day Saint handbell music and history. Whether you want an inside look at the Tabernacle Choir’s world-class handbell ensemble, are searching for handbell arrangements for the Latter-day Saint hymnbook, or want to learn the history behind the Nauvoo Bell, explore the complete archives here.
Times and Seasons Posts:
- An Inside Look at the Bells at Temple Square
- Handbell Music and the Latter-day Saint Hymnbook
- Do Any Latter-day Saint Wards Own Handbells?
From the Desk:
- The Bells at Temple Square: The Tabernacle Choir’s World-Class Handbell Ensemble
- What Happened to the Nauvoo Bell?
Elsewhere:
- Ringing for the Restoration: The Bells at Temple Square and the Expansion of the Tabernacle Choir Brand, 2005–2025, Journal of Mormon History
- The History of English Handbell Ringing
- Where Can I Find Handbell Music?
- How To Write For Handbells: A Brief Guide for Composers
- Church History Library: Chad L. Nielsen Bells at Temple Square history collection, 2005-2025,
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As a side note, beyond the articles, composer guides, and scholarly publications linked below, Chad has also authored a full-length book manuscript on the history of the Bells at Temple Square and is currently seeking out a publisher for it.