This is the SIXTH in a series of emails you will receive between now and the event's start that includes helpful information for your National Seminar experience. To read the past emails, follow this link.
Have questions? Email info@handbellmusicians.org or call 937-438-0085. |
Please Remember to Bring...
Gloves - we're borrowing equipment and want to keep it clean
Mallets - if you're taking a malleting class or need them for your ringing track
Music - if you're in a ringing track
Split back binder - if you're in a ringing track
Class notes - if you want hard copies (we are not printing on-site)
Silent auction item - if you're donating something (we hope you are!)
Refillable water bottle - let's try to limit single use plastic for the greater good
Credit card/debit card/payment app - the Sharonville Convention Center is a cashless venue
Comfortable shoes - comfort over fashion is the name of the game! All activities are in one building this year, but there is some walking involved, and standing when ringing.
Clothing layers - in case the air conditioned classrooms are cold |
Hymn Festival Bus Information
For those who signed up to take the HMA buses to the Hymn Festival at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, please meet no later than 5:45 PM at Entrance C at the Sharonville Convention Center. Buses are leaving at 6:00 PM.
The Hymn Festival begins at 7:00 PM. The church will be providing some light refreshments after the event in their Welcome Center between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
Buses will depart the church at 8:30 PM for the return trip to the Sharonville Convention Center. We will gather at the church door near Grace Street (door with the awning where we will enter).
Hymn Festival Livestream Change - due to technical issues with the church's livestream equipment the event will not be offered via livestream. However, the church will make a video recording and share that link with us a few days after the event. |
Donating a Prize for the Silent Auction?
Handbell Musicians of America's silent auction at National Seminar is a fun part of the event where you can bid on a large array of items donated by fellow attendees and companies. It's a fantastic time to shop for yourself or start your holiday shopping early!
This auction features prizes that event attendees bring to Cincinnati and the winning bidder takes home with them. Please keep that in mind when choosing something to bring for the auction as travel is involved.
How to Submit An Auction Donation
We kindly ask that you complete one online form for each item you are donating. Please complete your Silent Auction donation form(s) by July 9, 2026. This helps us have everything prepared in advance.
Where to Bring Your Donated Item(s)
We will begin processing silent auction items at the registration desk at the Sharonville Convention Center beginning on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 AM.
Here are just some examples of the many wonderful items that have been donated for past HMA silent auctions.
- Homemade food goodies like jams, pickles, and honey
- Handmade art and crafts such as stained glass, quilts, blankets, greeting cards
- Items with musical themes including shirts, socks, tote bags
- Registration gift certificates for local, regional and national handbell events
- Commissions by leading handbell composers
- Musical instruments and related equipment
- Jewelry
- A getaway vacation rental or timeshare
The silent auction raises much-needed funds for HMA programs, events, and operations. Please consider supporting the auction by donating a prize. |
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