Cynthia Dobrinski Explained

Cynthia Dobrinski (1950 – October 12, 2021)^[1] was an American composer and arranger of handbell music.^{[2] [3]}

She has more than 175 works in print. She also worked as an instructor^[4] and conducted about 350 handbell workshops and festivals internationally.

Dobrinski earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Texas Christian University and her Master of Music degree in organ performance from Northwestern University.

She was a Fulbright scholar and taught for 15 years at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cynthia Dobrinski : In Memoriam. PDF. Firstpresbyterianmartinsville.org. November 9, 2021.
2. Book: Burns, Kristine Helen. Women and music in America since 1900: an encyclopedia. 2002. Greenwood Press. 978-1-57356-308-6. 26.
3. Book: America, Hymn Society of. The Hymn. 2007. Hymn Society of America. 68.
4. Book: Measels, Donald Clark. Music Ministry: A Guidebook. 11 April 2011. August 2003. Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.. 978-1-57312-414-0. 125.
5. Web site: Handbell composer, instructor Dobrinski dead at 71. Kozelsky, Holly. Martinsville Bulletin. October 13, 2021. October 21, 2021.