Join the Guild

Are you ready?

Be part of BC’s handbell community. Learn, play, connect.

Whether you're a seasoned ringer or conductor, an educator, a composer, or just handbell-curious, the BC Guild of English Handbell Ringers (BCGEHR) is your hub for musical connection, growth, and opportunity. Membership is open to all of the above — and it comes with some awesome perks.

What You Get as a Member:

Access to member-only rates at workshops, festivals, and other guild events
Eligibility for financial support through our Endowment Fund grants and student bursaries
Access to our Chime and Bell Loan Programs
A subscription to our quarterly newsletter Quarternotes, packed with events, tips, and inspiration
Access to exclusive member-only website features, information, and event calendars
Voting rights at our Annual General Meeting and participation in other aspects of governance
First notice of upcoming programs, concerts, and festivals

Membership Types & Fees :

Individual: $24/year
Student: $5/year

Directors of student choirs/teams, please contact the membership secretary for options to manage payment for your ringers.

Ready to Join?

You can join the Guild any time — when your renewal date is coming up, you’ll get an automatic reminder to stay current. We’d hate for you to miss anything the Guild has to offer!

Our on-line membership process is almost complete. For the moment, please contact the membership secretary if you're ready to join now.

Why Join?

Because music is better when it’s shared. BCGEHR gives you a community, the tools, and inspiration to take your handbell journey further—whether that’s leading a choir, trying your first ring, or playing at a festival with a hundred other bells in harmony.

Make music. Make friends. Make it yours.