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Two Tacos High

Two Tacos High
Handbells
Handbell Music
Music Education
International Handbell Symposium
Handbell Composition
Handbell Musicians Of America
Singapore
Carol Of the Bells
Hamamatsu
Handbell Touring
Handbell Choirs
International Symposium
Repertoire Selection
Christmas
Japan
Christmas Music
Handbell Ensembles
Covid-19
Yamaha
National Handbell Seminar

Nick Hanson and Brian Seemann talk about all things handbells, oh, and sometimes tacos!

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Brian And Nick talk about "alternate" bell sets from Silver Melody Bells to Petit & Fritsen Handbells. We explore a little of the history and examples on how to use them in your ensembles!

Nick and Brian honor Valentine's Day by talking about our personal favorite handbell compositions.

What are the most frequently asked handbell questions? Chat GPT finds out and answers them! Then Brian and Nick offer real, human driven resources for those frequently asked questions.

Brian and Nick talk about all things money from when and how much to ask for a performance, to making the most of grants and fundraising, to dreaming about a full ensemble of paid professional handbell ringers.

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Wiltse
A handbell director with extensive experience in the handbell community.
Episode: Dear Mrs. Flufferfuddle, and Other Handbell Lore
Carlos Rivera
Conductor and participant of MOB19
Heavenly Musicians of America
Episode: MOB-19: Mi Tierra Preview - Part 2
Stevie Berryman
Artistic director for River City Ringers and directs handbell ensemble at Trinity University.
Trinity University
Episode: MOB-19: Mi Tierra Preview - Part 1
Damien Lim
Director and organizer behind the MOB concerts in Singapore.
MOB
Episode: MOB-19: Mi Tierra Preview - Part 1
Brian Childers
Music advisor with Handbell Musicians of America and conductor
Handbell Musicians of America
Episode: AGEHR Publishing is Back! with Brian Childers
Emily Li
A handbell conductor, educator and founder of the Hong Kong Handbell Academy.
Hong Kong Handbell Academy
Episode: MOB-18 Preview with Emily Li and Michael Glasgow
Michael Glasgow
Handbell conductor and educator involved with various handbell festivals.
Ministry of Bellz
Episode: MOB-18 Preview with Emily Li and Michael Glasgow
PL Grove
Involved in the handbell world and conducting at the upcoming events.
Episode: Distinctly Bronze East and Crescendo 2025 Preview with P.L. Grove
Jason Tiller
Software engineer and handbell enthusiast
Episode: The Origin of the Handbell-L

Hosts

Brian Seemann
Co-host of Two Tacos High; handbell director and conductor with extensive involvement in community ensembles and publishing initiatives.
Nick Hanson
Co-host of Two Tacos High; hands-on educator and performer with deep involvement in handbell culture and events.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • A Handbell Podcast!

    Great podcast about all things handbells. I’ve learned a lot about the broader handbell world through this podcast. Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dark*Mark
    United States2 years ago
  • Glissando

    This podcast is so fun! Great topics, guys. And so I ask - would you please explain how to do a glissando on handbells? Cool “trombone smear effect”. Check out Rock Around the Clock (Max Freeman & Jimmy DeKnight, arr John Edmonton, handbell arr. Carol Lynn Mizell)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Handbell Squad
    United States3 years ago
  • 🔔 A handbell podcast!!! 🔔

    It’s so exciting to have a podcast all about handbells! This podcast strikes a nice balance between interesting, informative, and fun (pun intended).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Ohmie
    United States3 years ago
  • Handbell good, podcast good, handbell podcast good

    A casual and fun exploration so far of this vastly underrated musical instrument and its associated opportunities/organizations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Torbac
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its approachable, informative take on handbells and community culture.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable and engaging, with practical tips for directors and players.
The content is seen as fun, accessible, and deeply rooted in the handbell community.

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MOB-19: Mi Tierra Preview - Part 2
Q: When did you and Damien start talking about this particular concert?
The conversation started last year in Hamamatsu at the International Symposium.
Foreign Exchange Program for Ringers? with Damien Lim
Q: What is the future direction for the number of guest ringers in the program?
Damien indicates that while this year's focus is on 14 guest ringers, they may adjust the number in the future to a more manageable figure.
Foreign Exchange Program for Ringers? with Damien Lim
Q: Could you provide some examples of past production highlights?
Damien shares various memorable performances, including innovative use of visual effects and collaborations with various guest artists.
Handbell Hangout - Composers Roundtable with Sandra Eithun, Michael Joy, and Jason Krug
Q: When did you start composing?
Their passion for composing emerged at different times, influenced by their experiences and the need for music in handbell groups.
The Road to International Symposium, Part 1 with Damien Lim
Q: How many times have you been the conductor representative at symposium?
Damien mentioned that he has been the conductor representative twice, once in Cairns and another time in Nashville.

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What is Two Tacos High about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Tacos High covers a wide range of handbell topics, from performance practice and repertoire to publishing, teaching, and community events. Episodes highlight hands-on technique, gear care, rehearsal strategies, and the economics of handbell ensembles, often weaving in humor and personal anecdotes. A standout pattern is the hosts' frequent exploration of industry developments, publishing, and large community gatherings, balanced with practical guidance for directors, teachers, and ringers. The show often features guests from handbell organizations and concert productions, creating a community-centric vibe that appeals to educators, conductors, and active performers. Potential listeners can gauge value from in-depth discussions on reperto... more

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Recent guests on Two Tacos High include:

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2. Carlos Rivera
3. Stevie Berryman
4. Damien Lim
5. Brian Childers
6. Emily Li
7. Michael Glasgow
8. PL Grove

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