January 2017
Welcome to Handbell Musicians of America's "Event-Notes," a monthly supplement to our e-newsletter "E-Notes." Each month we will bring you a listing of handbell concerts, workshops, seminars, and festivals.
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events HERE.
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH
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Boulder City Recreation Center; Boulder City, NV
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$22/25
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1.5 day massed ringing event for all choirs in Southern Nevada and surrounding area.
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Mid-Winter Handbell Festival & Showcase
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1/21
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TX
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First UMC; Corpus Christi, TX
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Clinician(s): Michael Mazzatenta
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$10
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A one day festival & showcase performance conducted by Michael Mazzatenta. Contact Brad at 361-884-0391.
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Peace UMC; Shoreview, MN
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug and Twin Cities Bronze
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$50; $30 student
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A day of workshops and music reading, ringing and learning.
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Central Elementary Gym; Nampa, ID
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$55
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Massed ringing plus a couple of classes.
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Cathedral Academy Athletic Center; Charleston, SC
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Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney
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$45
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This workshop gives ringers of all levels the opportunity to improve their ringing skills.
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Tennessee Valley Handbell Association
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2/3-4
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AL
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Trinity United Methodist; Huntsville, AL
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Clinician(s): Dr. Dan Lawhon
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$11
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Massed ringing festival for adult and youth/adult bell choirs. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$75
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A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Register as an individual, buy the music, start rehearsing. Rehearse Friday night and Saturday. Public concert concludes the event.
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Handbell Dessert Concerts
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2/12
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VA
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St. Matthew's UMC; Annandale, VA
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$15
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Delicious Homemade Desserts and an hour of Handbell Music at 3 & 6 PM
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Church of the Resurrection; Leawood, KS
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Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney, Sara Washington
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$40-45
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Hands-on ringing experience for the ringers in Area 8.
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Highland UMC; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$20
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One day workshop, rehearsal, performance for youth ringers ages eight through high school.
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Gary UMC; Wheaton, IL
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Clinician(s): The Agape Ringers
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$35
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Join us for a fun filled day of ringing and learning with David Weck and The Agape Ringers. The event is for ringers and directors.
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Moore Noram Technology Center; Oklahoma City, OK
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow, Linda Krantz, Stevie Berryman
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$40
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Ringers and directors will get to ring and learn at this re-imagined Oklahoma classic event.
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Pleasant Hill UMC; McCalla, AL
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Clinician(s): Ed Rollins
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$100 per choir
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An educational, large group event led by an experienced nationally recognized clinician. $20 seminar fee per choir.
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St. Andrew's Pres Church; Houston, TX
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$60
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A Houston-area one-day workshop to prepare for FebFest, a massed ringing event the following day.
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The Stafford Centre; Stafford, TX
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$30/choir
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A Houston area massed ringing festival for directors and ringers.
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Peace Lutheran Church; St. Louis, MO
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Clinician(s): Various Directors
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$10
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Local conductors direct a massed ensemble in 4 pieces of medium difficulty, concluding with a concert for the public. Rehearse and learn repertoire prior to attending.
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St John United Church of Christ; Arlington Heights, IL
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Free Will Offering
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Come see the Agape Ringers in Concert!
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Peachtree Presbyterian; 3434 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA
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Clinician(s): Lee Afdahl
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$55
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Opportunity for local churches and community groups to hear a Friday night concert, learn from a nationally acclaimed clinician, learn new techniques and rehearse and perform 5 pieces prepared in advance.
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Northern Kentucky Convention Center; Covington, KY
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Clinician(s): David Weck
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$80-90
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Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert.
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Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church; Jacksonville, FL
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$75
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.
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First Presbyterian Church; Salisbury, NC
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Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust
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$50
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A group ringing experience for Salisbury and the surrounding area.
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Herriman High School; Herriman, UT
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$15
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Annual state-wide workshop, followed by 5pm free community concert.
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North Alabama Young Ringers Festival
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3/11
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AL
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Golden Springs Baptist Church; Anniston, AL
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Clinician(s): TBD
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$8
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Massed ringing festival for middle and high school choirs, level 1-2 music. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Stephanie Rhodes, Nancy Cappel
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$75, 90, 110
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An educational event for adult handbell ringers.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Michael Helman
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$100
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An advanced auditioned handbell choir under the direction of a leading handbell director.
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The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center; Sun City Center, FL
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$75
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.
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Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church; Atlanta, GA
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Free Will Offering
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A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.
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St. Boniface Episcopal Church; Sarasota, FL
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Free Will Offering
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Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years, Ring Sarasota enters into its 7th season with “We’ve Got Rhythm”, a dynamic concert lineup exploring the meaning of rhythm.
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Tucker First United Methodist Church; Tucker, GA
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Free Will Offering
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A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.
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Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop 2017
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3/24-25
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ID
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First UMC; Lewiston, ID
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Clinician(s): Brian Tervo
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$50
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Handbell ringers in the Inland Northwest will come toghether ringing 5-7 pieces under the direction of Brian Tervo with techniques classes and a final concert. Contact Greg at 509-758-2622.
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St. Mark's UMC; Lincoln, NE
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$35
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Director's workshop Friday evening. Classes and massed ringing on Saturday. Lunch included in registration.
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Chesapeake Conference Center & Marriott Norfolk Hotel; Chesapeake, VA
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Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy, Lois Reese
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$75, 90, 110
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An educational event for adult handbell ringers.
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Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA
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Clinician(s): Artists of Timbré
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$45
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Bronze ensemble, classes and massed ringing with public concert.
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