Martha Alford, MLR director
holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Houghton College and a Master of Flute Performance from the University of Idaho.
Martha first rang bells at age 17 on the music staff at Camp-of-the-Woods.
She spent 7 years as handbell director at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, and developed a secondary school music theory and history curriculum using bells as practical application.
Currently, Martha directs four handbell ensembles and the instrumental ensemble at Proclamation Presbyterian Church.
She directs the middle and high school band program at Delaware County Christian School, and maintains a large private flute studio.
Martha is a past Pennsylvania State Representative for the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. Her goal for the Main Line Ringers is to challenge them to reach new musical heights
and encourage them
to dance while they play.
