NOVEMBER Kerr Scott Building; Raleigh, NC | Clinician(s): Sandra Eithun | $48 | Massed ringing opportunity for choirs and individual ringers, concluding with a public concert |
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church; Apple Valley, MN | Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow | $65 | A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Register as an individual, purchase the music, start rehearsing. Friday night is a fun reading session and Saturday is to put the musicality touches on the chosen event repertoire. A free 3:30 concert open to the public concludes the event. |
Handbell Fall Frolic CANCELED | 11/5 | RI | Exeter-West Greenwich Junior High School; West Greenwich, RI | Clinician(s): Jane Nolan | $0 | This half day event wil give ringers of all ages an opportunity to grow in their bell ringing experience. There will be plenty of ringing, laughing and learning with this event. It is geared to all levels. The day is divided between full group ringing and small group workshops with ice-breaker and team building mini events in between. |
San Diego Harmony Ringers | 11/5 | CA | House of Prayer Lutheran Church; 795 North Rose; Escondido, CA | | Donations welcomed | The concert is at 1:00 p.m. |
Sardis Presbyterian Church; Charlotte, NC | Clinician(s): Robert Lamb | $44 | Annual festival with a noted clinician, open to handbell choirs and individuals. |
First Evangelical Presbyterian Church; Kokomo, IN | Clinician(s): Derek Hakes | $15 | Welcome back to handbells: Ringing Track work on sight reading and ringing techniques. Learn how to polish your musical skills and share music with others. Fun and fellowship with other Indiana handbell musicians. |
Messiah Lutheran Church; Mounds View, MN | Clinician(s): Amy Maakestad | $15 | A ringing event for 4th grade ringers (and older) which includes a fun Service Project activity and a closing concert. Ringers work on 2 pieces from start to finish AT the event, which includes basic techniques and musiciality and fun. |
Great Lakes Bay Region Handbell Festival | 11/12 | MI | Memorial Presbyterian Church; 1310 Ashman St.; Midland, MI | | $15 | Hey Mid Michigan ringers, let's get moving! With clinician, Brenda Austin, massed ringing and breakout activities designed to get you moving. |
Thrasher UMC; 707 E. Wahington Ave.; Vinton, VA | Clinician(s): Trinity Martin | $75/$100/$10 | Festival and classes geared towards ringers in grades 6-12. |
Salt Lake City Tabernacle; 50 N. West Temple Street; Salt Lake City, UT | | Free to public | Various seasonal, classical, handbell music with organ and brass. |
Georgia World Congress Center; 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW; Atlanta, GA | | Cost of event admission | Come get a preview of the Golden Bells of Atlanta's Christmas concerts while you enjoy the Georgia Festival of Trees! Our performance is at 11:00 am. |
San Clemente Outlets; 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa; San Clemente, CA | | Free | Handbell ringers can join other musicians from the area to provide a one-hour kickoff to the holiday season |
Northbrook United Methodist Church; 11225 Crabapple Road; Roswell, GA | | Free Will Offering | Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. |
Kirkwood Highway Library; 6000 Kirkwood Hwy; Newark, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 7:00 pm for an evening of Christmas favorites. |
DECEMBER Classical Bells Christmas | 12/2 | Michigan | Oakland Chinese Church; 4155 N. Squirrel Rd.; Auburn Hills, Michigan | | TBD | Celebrate Christmas with Classical Bells! |
First United Methodist Church; 777 Eight Mile Rd; Northville, MI | | Donation | Enjoy an evening of music with the Detroit Handbell Ensemble! The program features popular favorites, original compositions, and holiday cheer. Conducted by Brenda E. Austin and comprised of the finest handbell musicians from southeast Michigan, the Detroit Handbell Ensemble celebrates more than 20 years of outstanding performances showcasing the brilliance of the Motor City. |
Classical Bells Christmas | 12/2 | MI | Oakland Chinese Church; 4155 N. Squirrel Rd.; Auburn Hills, MI | | TBD | Celebrate Christmas with Classical Bells |
Casa Romantica; 415 Avenida Granada; San Clemente, CA | | $5 | Stroll the beautiful grounds of Casa Romantica and listen to the sound of the South County Community Handbell Choir. |
Lone Star College-Tomball; 30555 Tomball Pkwy; Tomball, TX | | $20 | This season, celebrate all of the amazing women immortalized in holiday music: Jeanette and Isabella with their endless supply of torches, Miss Fanny Bright who gets upsot in verse 2 of Jingle Bells, and of course as a bell choir we can’t leave out Carol…of the bells! |
New Covenant United Methodist Church; 3470 Woodridge Dr.; THE VILLAGES, FL | | $15.00 - $20.00 | Ringing and Singing - featuring Angie Rose, Vocalist |
North Haven Memorial Library; 17 Elm St; North Haven, CT | | free/donation | Come see the Shoreline Ringers in concert! |
First United Methodist Church of Lutz; 960 W. Lutz Lake Fern Rd; Lutz, Fl | | $10 | Variety of spectacular Christmas favorites for all ages |
St John's Episcopal Church; 76 Market St; Salem, New Jersey | | free will offering | Concert time is 4 pm. Experience the wonder of the holiday season as WHE presents, "A Child's Christmas." |
Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; 475 Lancaster Dr.; Shippensburg, PA | | $30 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
New Covenant United Methodist Church; 17652 SE 82nd Woodlawn Ave.; THE VILLAGES, FL | | $15.00 - $20.00 | A variety of Christmas music featuring the Village Ringers and soloist, Angie Rose. |
First Church Congregational; 37 High Street; Marlborough, MA | | Free will donations accepted | The Merrimack Valley Ringers present A Joyful Celebration - an evening of joyous holiday music and fun. |
Bear Library; 101 Governors Place; Bear, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 1:00 pm for an afternoon of Christmas favorites. |
PCC Handbell Choirs Christmas Concert | 12/3 | FL | Mullenix Chapel; 5406 Rawson Lane; Pensacola, FL | | Free | The Pensacola Christian College Handbell Choirs present their annual Christmas Concert, featuring favorites such as "Sing We Now of Christmas," "Over the River and Through the Woods," and Leroy Anderson's "A Christmas Festival." |
First Presbyterian Church; 302 W Church St; Champaign, IL | | $15 | |
Ring Noel Suncoast Bronze Ringers | 12/4 | Fl | Holiday United Church of Christ; 4262 Bartelt Rd.; Holiday, Fl | | $10 | Spectacular concert of Christmas favorites for all ages |
Classical Bells Christmas | 12/4 | MI | Laingsburg United Methodist Church; 210 Crum Street; Laingsburg, MI | | TBD | Celebrate Christms with Classical Bells |
Laguna County United Methodist Church; 24442 Moulton Pkwy; Laguna Woods, CA | | Donation | Come and ring and sing along with the Parkinson's singing group and South County Community Handbell Choir for a fun holiday concert. |
McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center; 201 Breckenridge St.; Henderson, NC | | $26 | Experience The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Faith Lutheran Church; 520 E US-50; O’Fallon, IL | | $15 | |
Harrisonburg Baptist Church; 501 S. Main St.; Harrisonburg, VA | | Free | Treat yourself to a luscious selection of Christmas music served up by Mosaic Handbell Ensemble, Shenandoah Valley’s favorite “elite” ringing ensemble. 7:00 pm |
Jasper United Methodist Church; 85 West Church Street; Jasper, GA | | Free Will Offering | Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. |
Jenner's Pond Retirement Community; 2000 Greenbriar Lane; West Grove, PA | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 7:00 pm for an evening of Christmas favorites. |
Christ United Methodist; 14506 E. 39th St.; Independence, MO | | Free | 7:00 p.m. - Celebrate the holidays with Rezound! This festive concert will feature exciting new arrangements and traditional favorites. Free admission. |
Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church; 100 West Church Street; Cartersville, GA | | Free Will Offering | Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. |
Somers Congregational Church; 599 Main St; Somers, CT | | free/donation | Come see the Shoreline Ringers in concert! |
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 W Brush Hill Road; Elmhurst, Illinois | | $19 by October 31 $23 by November 28 $27 after November 28 | |
Village Presbyterian Church – Antioch Campus; 14895 Antioch Road; Overland Park, KS | | Free Admission. | 7:00 p.m. - Celebrate the holidays with Rezound! This festive concert will feature exciting new arrangements and traditional favorites. |
Christmas Through the Years | 12/10 | NE | First Presbyterian Church; 1220 Bellevue Blvd S; Bellevue, NE | | 00 | 6:00 PM Christmas concert |
Saint Malachy Parish; 99 Bedford St.; Burlington, MA | | Free will donations accepted | The Merrimack Valley Ringers join The Bay Colony Brass in presenting their annual combined concert. |
Newark Free Library; 750 Library Avenue; Newark, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 1:00 pm for an afternoon of Christmas favorites. |
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History; 2829 Cherokee St., NW; Kennesaw, GA | | Cost of museum admission | Come enjoy the Southern Museum - home to the famous locomotive "The General" - while you enjoy a preview of the Golden Bells of Atlanta's 2022 Christmas Concerts. Performances are at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. |
Classical Bells Christmas | 12/10 | MI | Laingsburg United Methodist Church; 210 Crum St.; Laingburg, MI | | TBD | Celebrate Christmas with Classical Bells! |
First Congregational Church of Madison; 26 Meeting House Ln; Madison, CT | | free/donation | Come see the Shoreline Ringers in concert! |
Ring Noel Suncoast Bronze Ringers | 12/11 | FL | Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church; 110 S.Ft. Harrison Aveneu; Clearwater, FL | | see church website | Spectacular concert of Christmas favorites for all ages.Part of Concert Series |
Saint Mark's United Methodist Church; 6422 Santa Fe Drive; Overland Park, KS | | Free | 3:00 p.m. - Celebrate the holidays with Rezound! This festive concert will feature exciting new arrangements and traditional favorites. Free admission. |
Classical Bells Christmas | 12/11 | MI | The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor; 608 William Street; Ann Arbor, MI | | TBD | Celebrate Christmas with Classical Bells! |
Christmas Through the Years | 12/11 | NE | Augustana Lutheran Church; 3647 Lafayette Ave.; Omaha, NE | | Free | 2:00 PM Christmas concert |
Worcester Art Museum; 55 Salisbury Street; Worcester, MA | | Free with museum admission | The Merrimack Valley Ringers present A Joyful Celebration - an afternoon of joyous holiday music and fun. |
Our Savior's Lutheran Church; 200 Ave San Pablo; San Clemente, CA | | Free will offering for local Homeless Prevention non-profit | Join the South County Community Handbell Choir as they celebrate the holidays with their annual Christmas concert benefiting Family Assistance Ministries, south Orange County's homeless prevention nonprofit. |
Due West United Methodist Church; 3956 Due West Road, NW; Marietta, GA | | Free Will Offering | Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. |
Cecil County Library; 301 Newark Avenue; Elkton, MD | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 7:00 pm for an evening of Christmas favorites. |
Classical Bells Christmas | 12/16 | MI | St. Louis Catholic Community; 24415 Crocker Blvd.; Clinton Township, Michigan | | TBD | Celebrate Christmas with Classical Bells! |
Duke Energy Center Meymandi Concert Hall; 2. E. South Street; Raleigh, NC | | $14-26 | There’s no better way to ring in the holidays than by joining The Raleigh Ringers for their annual holiday concerts at the Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. This Raleigh holiday tradition will feature the group’s unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll. |
St Paul's UCC; 1 N Jefferson; Alexandria, KY | | Free Will Offering | Believe in the magic of Christmas music with Queen City Bronze. |
Saint Mary Parish; 25 North Road; Chelmsford, MA | | Free will donations accepted | At 7:00 PM, The Merrimack Valley Ringers present A Joyful Celebration - an evening of joyous holiday music and fun. |
Hockessin Library; 1023 Valley Road; Hockessin, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers at 1:00 pm for an afternoon of Christmas favorites. |
Forest Grove UMC; 1726 Cedar Street; Forest Grove, OR | | $15, adults/$5, students/Under 6, free! | Welcome the Holiday spirit at 7:00 pm with Bells of the Cascades in concert, under the direction of Matthew Compton. |
Tabor Lutheran Church; 45 Tabor Dr; Branford, CT | | free/donation | Come see the Shoreline Ringers in concert! |
Hyde Park Community UMC; 1345 Grace Ave; Hyde Park, OH | | Free Will Offering | Believe in the magic of Christmas music with Queen City Bronze. |
Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC; 26 West Street; Leominster, MA | | Free will donations accepted | At 7:00 PM, the Merrimack Valley Ringers present A Joyful Celebration - an evening of joyous holiday music and fun. |
Newark United Methodist Church; 69 E. Main Street; Newark, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers, along with the Department of Music at 3:00 pm for an afternoon of holiday favorites, also featuring Genesis Ringers and all of the singing choirs of the church. |
Salmon Creek UMC; 12217 NE Hwy 99; Vancouver, WA | | $15, adults/$5, students/Under 6, free! | Welcome the Holiday spirit at 7:00 pm with Bells of the Cascades in concert, under the direction of Matthew Compton. |
First Presbyterian Church Douglasville; 9190 Campbellton Street; Douglasville, GA | | Free Will Offering | Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. |
Newark Senior Center; 200 White Chapel Drive; Newark, DE | | Free | Join First State Ringers, at 7:30 pm for an evening of holiday favorites. |
JANUARY Boulder City Recreation Center; Boulder City, NV | Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust | 25 + $5 extra if they choose to play challenge piece on Friday. | 1.5 day massed ringing event for all choirs in southern Nevada and surrounding area. Concert will be presented for the community which will feature 4 massed ringing pieces, a procession, and solos by individual groups. |
Inspiring College Event 2023 | 1/14-15 | IN | First Presbyterian Church; Fort Wayne, IN | Clinician(s): Joe Galyon | $40 | This is an event for young adults, ages 18-28, where they can enjoy being with others their age, do fun activities and prepare music for a concert. |
Conference Center; Umass; Amherst, MA | Clinician(s): David Harris | $175/205 | A 1 1/2 day workshop open to directors and ringers in Area 1 offering two massed ringing options, a variety of skill building opportunities along with rep sessions workshosp, master class and opportunities to network with other directors and ringers. |
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