Two Tacos High

Brian and Nick talk about how to manage table space before and during performances, from how to make the best use of the table space to managing the extra equipment needed during the performance. (We also cover where we've been recently, and where we're going to be this summer!)

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.

Nick and Brian talk to Stephanie Wiltse about the origin of "Dear Mrs. Flufferfuddle", Fred's Pants, and other handbell lore.

Brian and Nick talk about the upcoming Ministry of Bellz Foreign Guest Ringer program "Mi Tierra". Part 2 features conversations with Damien Lim and Stevie Berryman about Singaporean food, as well a a conversation with co-conductor Carlos Rivera about the concert theme and why he enjoys working with handbell musicians all over the world.

Brian and Nick talk about the upcoming Ministry of Bellz Foreign Guest Ringer program "Mi Tierra". Part 1 features conversations with Damien Lim and Stevie Berryman about the this year's theme, repertoire, and a look into changes in the Foreign Guest Ringer program over the years.

What does Schulmerich have to do with gas station TV ads? How did a laser fight once start in the National Seminar Handbell Commons? Find out this episode as Brian and Nick talk about a wide variety of handbell topics from All Saints Day services, to technique origins, to handbell TikTok trends.

Brian and Nick talk about several names that are new and upcoming handbell composers and arrangers!

Brian and Nick record live from the Handbell Commons at Pinnacle 2025 in Wichita, KS

Nick and Brian talk to Handbell Musicians of America Music Advisor, Brian Childers about the announcement that AGEHR Publishing is starting to publish new pieces again, and about the progress on the new Notation Guide.

Brian and Nick discuss concert programming, looking at various upcoming spring concert themes and repertoire.

Nick and Brian are joined by Handbell Musicians of America Executive Director Linda Onorevole and Distinctly Teen 2025 conductor Carlos Rivera to talk about what to look forward to this summer's event in Wichita!

Nick and Brian review new music releases from the Winter/Spring 2025 catalogs and give TTH's take on the "Editor's Choice" lists.

Brian and Geebee review their time with the Ministry of Bellz and the Foreign Guest Ringer Program in Singapore.

Ministry of Bellz Principal Guest Conductors Emily Li and Michael Glasgow talk about how they got connected with MOB in Singapore, and give a preview of what to expect from this year's program, MOB-18: Where Dreams Come True

Brian and Nick talk about all of the things that we (and you) hate about our instrument because we love handbells, but some things just make us say "handbells are stupid".

Nick and Brian put on slightly different hats to talk with P.L. Grove about the upcoming Distinctly Bronze East and Crescendo events , and talk especially about the repertoire choices for the event.

Brian and Nick talk to Damien Lim about the Ministry of Bellz and their foreign guest ringer/conductor program, and a preview of what to expect from this year's event.

Brian and Nick talk with Jason Tiller and Laurie Sanders about the origin of the Handbell-L from its origins on a NASA JPL computer through the many late nights Rusty Sanders spent keeping the platform up and running.

Brian and Nick talk about planning your own festival or workshop, including budgeting, venue, equipment, repertoire, and other considerations.

Brian and Nick talk about commissioning a composer to write or arrange a piece for you and your ensemble. With their experience on both sides of the commission, they talk about the commissioning process from things to consider before asking all the way to how to reach out to composers to ask for the commission.

Two Tacos High spends a night out at the International Handbell Symposium, joined by Handbell Ringers of Japan International Liaison, Arthur Syin.

Brian and Nick recap their week in Hamamatsu, Japan at the 21st International Handbell Symposium!