Susan Carscadden-Mifsud is owner of Handbell Graces and she is a Regional Independent Sales Representative for Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. Susan has a formal music education including an ARCT (Piano Performance), Bachelor of Music (University of Western Ontario) and Bachelor of Education (Queen's University). She has worked as an elementary school teacher, a private piano instructor and as a music school administrator.

Susan was first introduced to handbells in 1975 and has played in several handbell choirs including Bronze Foundation, an auditioned ensemble in Toronto. Her newly formed handbell choir, Bells Ablaze, includes ringers from across Southwestern Ontario. She is founder/director of Bellissima Ringers, a handbell quartet. They have appeared in concert with the London-based semi-professional brass ensemble, BRASSROOTS, performed at Guelph Fest, and at the Stratford Summer Music Festival. In 2003, they played the handbell part in the Toronto production, broadcast nationally on CBC-TV, of Noye's Fludde, part of Benjamin Britten: A Celebration. In June 2004, they performed this piece again as part of a tribute to Nicholas Goldschmidt (The Joy of Niki) at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. In July 2005, Bellissima Ringers performed in concert as part of the Canadian handbell Festival, Ringing Link: Penticton, BC at which Susan was a massed conductor.

As a handbell soloist, Susan has performed at Covent Garden Market in London, Ontario, at The Women's Canadian Club and at Guelph Fest. She has appeared as guest artist at the National Conference of Music for Young Children in Quebec City and at the Huntington Summer Festival of Church Music in Sudbury. Susan has given numerous solo recitals throughout Ontario in churches, at special events and at music conferences. Whether performing for handbell enthusiasts or the uninitiated, Susan never fails to impress and amaze her audience: Through her fluid musicality and careful interpretation, Susan is able to win over the most resolute handbell skeptics and make them "converts" to the expressive power of handbell music! (Dr. Robert Hall, Associate Professor at Laurentian University Department of Music). Susan has an extensive repertoire suitable for both sacred and secular occasions.

Susan is also very active as a workshop clinician. Whether working with a large group or with a single choir or soloist, Susan is an encouraging teacher. Workshop participants comment on her expertise and her ability to make learning a fun and exciting experience.