Musings on Addiction

Everyone knows that handbell players become addicted to the art. They ring when they are sick, leave spouses for weeks at a time on tour, agree to sub in three bell groups on the same day, and travel hours to rehearse with their favorite community group.

Our United States version of this addiction pales in comparison to the Japanese version embodied in a young woman named Taiko. She personally owns two sets of bells, “air bells” her parts non-stop, and leaves an afternoon concert with Sonos to rush to play an evening concert with her own bell ensemble, Kiriku. She even wants to commute long distance to ring with Sonos in the spring! I wouldn't be surprised if she lives, breathes, and eats handbells. If that is the case, then I highly recommend her diet. She appears very healthy and maybe weighs a total of 100 pounds. Thank you Taiko for sharing your time, talent, and enthusiasm with Sonos.