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OCTOBER 2021
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.
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER
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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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OCTOBER
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines; Des Moines, IA | Clinician(s): Brenda Austin | $5-10 | Enjoy beverages and heavy hors d'ouevres prepared by Des Moines Concert Handbells, and sight-read several handbell compositions with guest clinician, Brenda Austin. |
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church; Windsor Heights, IA | Clinician(s): Brenda Austin | $35-45 | Day-long ringing event with Brenda Austin, conductor of Detroit Handbell Ensemble and Handbell Editor for Hope/Agape. Light breakfast and lunch are included. Closing concert featuring massed ringing. |
Pawtucket Hampton Inn and the Guild; Pawtucket, RI | Clinician(s): David Harris | $275 | "A weekend event by the New England Ringers to bring choirs and orphans together both musically and socially. There will be a concert for the public at the close of the event.
Register here! https://form.jotform.com/92328862560159 " |
Riverside Presbyterian Church; Jacksonville, FL | Clinician(s): David Tuttle | $25 | This event is to allow ringers to revisit technique since the pandemic and to sight read festival music for 2022 and other new music. Also is designed to give time to network with ringers from the local Area. |
Redding Handbell Festival | 10/16 | CA | CrossPointe Community Church; 2960 Hartnell; Redding, CA | Clinician(s): Tessique Houston | $35 | Festival will include classes on techniques, copyright, score study and an advanced ringing class. Public concert at the end of the event. Contact Nancy at 530-275-4770. |
Emmanuel Lutheran Church; 6020 Radford Road; North Hollywood, CA | Clinician(s): Christian Guebert, LA Bronze | $20/30; $140/210 | An opportunity for choirs and individual ringers to review/learn proper techniques; ring alongside handbell musicians from top notch choirs; learn a piece that can be performed in church with little effort outside the workshop. |
First UMC; Blue Springs, MO | Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy and Kathy Ford | $20 | One-day ringing event featuring massed ringing. Massed ringing will include 4-5 pieces that attendees will learn during the event. No prior preparation will be required. |
University of Mary Hardin Baylor; 900 College St.; Belton, TX | | $30/person thru 9/10/21; $40/person after 9/10/21 | Two days of massed ringing, networking & instruction from Dave Harris for youth & adult handbell choirs. |
Online | Clinician(s): Area 8 Board Members | $10/15 | In-depth focus on one handbell topic for a one hour session. |
Messiah Lutheran Church; Moundsview, MN | Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney | $15 | A ringing event for 4th grade ringers (and older) which includes a fun Service Project activity and a closing concert. |
UMC of Sun City Center; Sun City Center, FL | Clinician(s): Jeff Jordan, Kathryn Jarudo | $25 | This event is to allow ringers to revisit technique since the pandemic and to sight read festival music for 2022 and other new music. Also is designed to give time to network with ringers from the local Area. |
First UMC; Gainesville, FL | Clinician(s): Michael Ekbladh, Andrew Neterdus | $25 | This event is to allow ringers to revisit technique since the pandemic and to sight read festival music for 2022 and other new music. Also is designed to give time to network with ringers from the local Area. |
First United Methodist Church; 600 South Main Street; Eaton Rapids, MI | | Free | Enjoy the closing concert of the Eaton Rapids Handbell Festival, showcasing the talents of DHE and local musicians. |
Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church; Laguna Beach, CA | Clinician(s): Christian Guebert, Cathedral Bells | $20/30; $140/210 | An opportunity for choirs and individual ringers to review/learn proper techniques; ring alongside handbell musicians from top notch choirs; learn a piece that can be performed in church with little effort outside the workshop. |
NOVEMBER
Kerr Scott Bldg; Raleigh, NC | Clinician(s): Karen Buckwalter | $42 | Massed ringing opportunity for choirs and ringers, concluding with an public concert. |
Orchard Park Presbyterian Church; Indianapolis, IN | Clinician(s): Joyce Crowder, Stephanie Nash | $30 | Work on sight-reading and ringing techniques. |
Westwood Lutheran Church; St. Louis Park, MN | Clinician(s): Kathy Ebling Shaw | $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 musiciality touches on the chosen event repertoire. A free 3:30 concert open to the public concludes the event. |
Sardis Presbyterian Church; Charlotte, NC | Clinician(s): Sandra Eithun | $40 | Annual festival with a noted clinician, open to handbell choirs and individuals. |
Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts at the Georgia Military College; 325 S. Elbert Street; Milledgeville, GA | | $20 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Edward C. Smith Civic Center; 217 S. Main Street; Lexington, NC | | $10-$15 | See The Raleigh Ringers live in concert. |
Online | Clinician(s): Area 8 Board Members | Free | Short introductions to multiple handbell topics such as techniques, history, games, trivia and more. |
DECEMBER
Rezound! Holiday Concert | 12/3 | MO | Christ United Methodist; 14506 E 39th St S; Independence, MO | | Free. Donations encouraged. | 7:00 pm - Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with this festive concert presented by Rezound! |
Rezound! Holiday Concert | 12/4 | MO | First Baptist Church; 202 E Ford St; Cameron, MO | | Free. Donations encouraged. | 7:00 pm - Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with this festive concert presented by Rezound! |
First UMC; 201 W North; Decatur, IL | | $15 | |
First Moravian Church; 319 N Walnut; Dover, OH | | free will donation | Celebrate the joy of Christmas |
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. |
Rezound! Holiday Concert | 12/5 | KS | Rainbow Mennonite; 1444 Southwest Blvd; Kansas City, KS | | Free. Donations encouraged. | 3:00 pm - Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with this festive concert presented by Rezound! |
Faith Lutheran; 520 E US Hwy 50; O'Fallon, IL | | $15 | |
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 W Brush Hill Rd; Elmhurst, IL | | $19 | |
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 W Brush Hill Rd; Elmhurst, IL | | $19 | Join the Agape Ringers for their annual holiday concert! |
Rezound! Holiday Concert | 12/11 | KS | Beautiful Savior Lutheran; 13145 S. Blackbob Rd.; Olathe, KS | | Free. Donations encouraged. | 7:00 pm - Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with this festive concert presented by Rezound! |
St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran ChurchNO4600 Fulton Dr. NW; Canton, OH | | free will donation | Celebrate the joy of Christmas |
Celebration Lutheran Church; 39375 Joy Rd; Westland, MI | | Donation | Enjoy an evening of music with the Detroit Handbell Ensemble! The program features popular favorites, original compositions, and holiday cheer. |
Laingsburg United Methodist Church; 210 Crum Street; Laingsburg, MI | | TBD | Celebrate the season with Classical Bells! |
Ann Arbor District Library; 343 S. Fifth Street; Ann Arbor, MI | | Free | Celebrate the season with Classical Bells! |
St. Louis Parish; 24415 Crocker Blvd.; Clinton Township, MI | | TBD | Celebrate the season with Classical Bells! |
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