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MAY 2022
Welcome to Handbell Musicians of America's "Event-Notes," a monthly supplement to our e-newsletter "E-Notes." Each month we bring you a listing of handbell concerts, workshops, seminars, and festivals.
MAY | JUNE | JULY
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
An Important Note Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and Event Cancellations
Dear Handbell Musicians and Enthusiasts,
As we work to move forward through the continuing COVID pandemic, many events are now moving forward as well under safe gathering guidelines or in virtual settiongs. However, as the situation evolves continuously, we recommend that you check regularly the websites for events you may be considering to be sure of their status.
We invite you to join our Handbell Happy Hour chats, where we have a good time chatting, laughing, and sharing. Happy Hour details and times are at https://handbellmusicians.org/handbell-happy-hours/
Please stay United Through Our Musical Art and, above all,
and stay well! |
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MAY
Ramkota Hotel; Casper, WY | Clinician(s): Michael J. Glasgow | $50/60 | Handbell Ringers are invited to gather in Casper, WY for rehearsals and a concert under the direction of Michael J. Glasgow, who also will give the workshop "Past the Parentheses and Beyond the Brackets". The 2:30 concert on the 7th will be open to the public. |
Kirkwood Highway Library; 6000 Kirkwood Hwy; Wilmington, DE | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 1:00 p.m. |
Bells in Motion presents Ride the Chariot | 5/7 | IL | St. Matthew UCC; 1420 S Gables Blvd; Wheaton, IL | | $15 | |
Bells in Motion presents Ride the Chariot | 5/8 | IL | First Congregational Church; 2100 S Bates Ave; Springfield, IL | | $15 | |
St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Oceanside, CA | Clinician(s): Douglas Lynn | $45 Discounts are available. | Annual massed ringing event featuring music from Area 12's upcoming 2022 "Red, White, and Bells" Conference. |
Sparks United Methodist Church; Sparks, NV | Clinician(s): Barb Walsh/Tintabulations | $20 | Massed ringing and technique classes. Targeting beginning to intermediate ringers. |
LA Bronze in Concert | 5/14 | CA | Grace Presbyterian Church; 3955 N. Studebaker Road; Long Beach, CA | | Free Will Offering | After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in concert!!! |
The Village Chapel; 10 Azalea Road; Pinehurst, NC | | varies | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Hockessin Library; 1023 Valley Road; Hockessin, DE | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 1:00 p.m. |
Ebenezer UMC; 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd; Newark, DE | | Free Will Offering | A festival of music written originally for handbells. |
Emmanuel Lutheran Church; 6020 Radford Avenue; North Hollywood, CA | | Free Will Offering | After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in concert!!! |
First Congregational Church; 1106 Chestnut; Western Springs, IL | | Free | Join the Agape Ringers for their Spring concert season! |
High Point Theater; 220 E. Commerce Drive; High Point, NC | | $10-35 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Old South Church; Boston, MA | Clinician(s): Marilyn Becker | FWO | This festival brings together four local community handbell ensembles and an invited guest choir for an evening of massed and solo ringing. The concert is free and open to the public.
Live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/events/5216195188444696/ |
Newark Senior Center; 200 White Chapel Drive; Newark, DE | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 7:30 p.m. |
Harrisonburg Baptist Church; 501 South Main St; Harrisonburg, VA | | Free | An American Journey: A musical trip through our Heritage |
First Lutheran Church; 2900 W. Carson Street; Torrance, CA | | Free Will Offering | After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are thrilled to be back in concert!!! |
Newark Free Library; 750 Library Avenue; Newark, DE | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 1:00 p.m. |
Luray United Methodist Church; 1 W Main Street; Luray, VA | | Free | An American Journey: A Musical trip through our Heritage. |
Jenner's Pond Retirement Community; 1015 W. Baltimore Pike; West Grove, PA | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 7:00 p.m. |
JUNE
Raleigh Ringer Central; Raleigh, NC | Clinician(s): Dr. William Payn | $440 | A performance event for advanced ringers under Dr. Payn, ending with a shared RR concert. |
Kingswood United Methodist Church; 300 Marrows Road; Newark, DE | | Free | Join FSR for a free handbell concert at 1:00 p.m. |
Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 E. South Street; Raleigh, NC | | $10-25 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert with the members of Virtuoso under the direction of Dr. William Payn. |
Area 6 Bronze Event | 6/10-11 | AR | FUMC; Jonesboro, AR | Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney | $190 | A 2-day bronze ring for advanced instruction and sight reading for a smaller number of advanced ringers. Contact Russell at 501-203-8457. |
Duluth Entertainment Center; Duluth, MN | Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust, Bill Alexander, Karen Van Wert | $220 | A ringing event to provide massed ringing and educational opportunities to HMA members. Full choirs, less-than-full choirs and individuals are welcome. Full festival is 3 days and daily rates are available. Classes are held on Friday and Saturday only. Massed rehearsals held each of those days. A closing concert will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday, June 12, open free to the public. |
Newark United Methodist Church; 69 E. Main Street; Newark, DE | | Free | Join FSR and Genesis Ringers for a free handbell concert at 3:00 p.m. |
Newark UMC; 69 East Main St; Newark, DE | | Free Will Offering | A joint performance with Genesis and First State Ringers. |
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church; Waco, TX | Clinician(s): Sandra Eithun, Mitchell Eithun | $250 | This will be an event for ringers and directors led by outstanding clinicians and faculty designed to provide educational opportunities with classes in techniques, musicality, arranging and taking an ensemble to the next level. There will be masssed ringing, reading sessions, concerts, and time for fun and fellowship. |
Hilton Kansas City Airport; Kansas City, MO | Clinician(s): John Behnke, Alex Guebert | $230 | A three-day festival conference with massed ringing, classes and special workshops. Audience is all handbell musicians- ringers and directors. |
Double Tree by Hilton Phoenix; Tempe, AZ | Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder | $350
| Large Area Festival for all of our members in Area 11 and any other handbell ringers from other Areas that would like to attend. |
University of Hartford; W. Hartford, CT | Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Stephanie Rhoades | $350 - $555 | Our biennial gathering of handbell musicians from New England and beyond for 3+ days of massed ringing and workshops. Masssed ringing is in three divisions: Bronze(advanced,)Coppers(skilled,) and Tins(beginners.) There will also be showcase concerts. |
First United Methodist; Gainesville, FL | Clinician(s): Matthew Compton | $100 | An opportunity for advanced ringers to ring advanced music selections and stretch their abillities. Experience the dedication and music ability of others who love handbells. |
JULY
University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV | Clinician(s): Stevie Berryman, PL Grove, and Barb Walsh | $295 | Biannual conference for Area 12 membership and other handbell musicians. |
Gretna Music; 200 Pennsylvania Avenue; Mount Gretna, PA | | $12-$42 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center; 220 Rehoboth Avenue; Rehoboth Beach, DE | | $10-$22 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Chautauqua Institution; One Ames Avenue; Chautauqua, NY | | $25 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Umstattd Performing Arts Hall; 2323 17th Street NW; Canton, OH | | $20 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
North Catholic High School; 1617 Route 228; Cranberry Township, PA | | $20 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Garrett College; 17781 Garrett Highway; Oakland, MD | | $20, children free with adult admission | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
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