Welcome, Mark Arnold, Adjunct Lecturer and Director of the Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble

The Baylor School of Music is delighted to welcome Mark Arnold as Adjunct Lecturer and Director of the Baylor Bronze Handbell Ensemble.

Originally from Lawrence, Kansas, Mark started ringing handbells as a student at the University of Kansas, making his debut as a director a few short years later. While his day job has varied from teaching orchestra to software engineering, he has been directing handbell groups for over 40 years. Mark is currently the Director of Handbell Ministries at First Baptist Church in Keller and an Instrumental Music Specialist and Substitute Teacher for Keller ISD.

Mark's accomplishments include:

• Selected to present class sessions at Handbell Musicians of America National Seminars (2021, 2026) and HMA Virtual Winter Workshop (2022)
• Clinician/conductor for HMA Area 9 Spring Rings (San Antonio, TX in 2022, Bartlesville, OK in 2024)
• Handbell clinician for Baylor Alleluia conference (2019)
• Handbell arrangements published by Choristers Guild, Beckenhorst Press, Jubilate Music, Red River Music, and Composers Music Company
• Brass and string ensemble music published by Brass & Bronze Music

"Baylor Bronze has a long history of exemplary music making and handbell education. My mission at Baylor is to extend that history while reaching out to new students and new audiences, both locally and in other settings. I am thrilled, honored, and a bit frightened to join the music faculty at Baylor, where the ensembles perform at an extremely high standard while respecting the unique contributions of each student musician. It’s a real privilege to be part of this group!"

Baylor Bronze will perform two concerts during the 2026-2027 school year:

• Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Roxy Grove Hall
• Tuesday, May 4, 2027 at 5:30 p.m. in Roxy Grove Hall