Welcome to the the web site of the
Denton Bell Band, Inc.  We perform
music with handbells, chimes and
synthesizer for local events during
the school year and for audiences
all across Texas during our Annual
Tour each spring.  We receive
support from the Greater Denton
Arts Council, The Arts Guild of
Denton, Texas Commission on the
Arts, and the National Endowment
for the Arts.  Principal funding is
from  our friends in the community.  
Contact us at (940)3382-4379 (H),
(940)453-3273 (C), or by e-mail:          
     
joseph.pinson@verizon.net
The man playing the
drum in the photo is
James Peacock.  He
was a member of the
Bell Band for many
years.  He lost a long
battle with Alzheimer's
disease in December,
2007.  There was a
service in memory of
James at the Denton
State School Chapel.  
There were almost 200
people in attendance -
a fitting testimony to
the impact that he had
on many lives.  We will
miss James but will
remember all the good
things he taught us.
We are hoping to
eventually get some
sponsorship from
corporations.  We are
making some changes
that should help us be
more "marketable".
We know that we
cannot be that which
we are not, but if
changes can benefit
members in any way,
we need to move in
that direction.
If you have ideas and
want to help, please
contact Mr. Pinson.  
Your suggestions and
assistance are always
welcome.
Board of Directors
About Us
Itinerary
Photos
How To Start
Your Own
Special Needs
Handbell Choir
Welcome to the website of the Denton Bell Band
History
How to Support
  the Bell Band
Byron Kelley - Associate Director
Making Joyful Music Since 1978  
     
Joseph Pinson - Founding Director
Annual Tours
Videos
Links
On Sunday, December 19, 2010, the Bell Band was featured in
a segment of
Texas Country Reporter.  Channel 21in Dallas
was the broadcaster.  The program is syndicated to twenty other
cities in Texas.  It was aired again in December 2011 and 2012.
You may see this very fine video by clicking on the box below.
Click this link to see a news report about the Bell
Band produced by Channel 5 in Dallas:
VIDEO
Denton Bell Band