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OCTOBER 2019
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.
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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OCTOBER
Redding Handbell Festival
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10/5
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CA
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CrossPointe Community Church; 2960 Hartnell Ave; Redding, CA
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Clinician(s): Barbara Meinke
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$35
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Massed ringing, classes and a public concert. Contact Nancy at 530-275-4770.
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RI Masterclasses with David Harris
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10/5
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RI
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St. Luike's Ep Church; 99 Pierce Street; East Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$100/ensemble
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RI is hosting a day of hour long Masterclasses. Each ensemble will bring their choice of repertoire they wish to work on with Mr. Harris. All repertoire information will be submitted in advance. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.
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St Paul's Lutheran Church; 10600 N Council Rd; Oklahoma City, OK
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$10 FOR LUNCH
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A workshop that will give rudimentary handbell ringers and directors an explanation and overview of how to correctly execute ringing techniques, reasonable expectations and proven methods for developing skills, as well as the opportunity to watch a seasoned handbell choir in action.
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University Place Hotel and Conference Center; Portland, OR
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder
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$230
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An all ringing event specifically designed to uplift, engage and celebrate coppers musicians.
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Harvard Avenue Christian Church; Tulsa, OK
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Clinician(s): Andrew Dugan
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$10
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Fun-filled reading session for directors and ringers.
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Clive Acquatic Center Special Events Bldg; Clive, IA
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$5-10
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Food and beverages provided by Des Moines Concert Handbells, and a sight-reading session featuring new, favorite and festival music.
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Olde English District Handbell Festival
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10/11-12
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SC
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First Presbyterian Church; 234 East Main Street; Rock Hill, SC
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$35.00
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Clinician: Tim Waugh
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Windsor Heights Lutheran Church; Windsore Heights, IA
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$34 -45
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Day-long event rehearsing and performing five prepared pieces with the assistance of Des Moines concert handbells. Lunch is included.
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Covenant Presbyterian Church; 10100 Ridgeview Dr; The Village, OK
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Clinician(s): Jeremy Springer
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$10
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A fun morning of ringing new music!
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Houston Bronze Open Rehearsal
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10/15
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TX
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Trinity Lutheran Downtown; 800 Houston Avenue; Houston, TX
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Free
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From 7-9 pm come and observe HBE as we rehearse our Christmas music, then return in December for one of our concerts!
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Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA
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Clinician(s): The artists of Timbre
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$35
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Two-day workshop and festival featuring the artists of Timbre as conductors and clinicians.
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King of Glory Lutheran Church; Dallas, TX
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Clinician(s): Mark Arnold
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$10
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Event will consist of ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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St. Paul UMC; Abilene, TX
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Clinician(s): Adam Samuels
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$10
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Event will consist of ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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Worthington UMC; Worthington, OH
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Clinician(s): Jarod Ogier
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$0
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Join us as we read through the festival selections for Louisville 2020 and other pieces.
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Carrollton 1st United Methodist Church; 206 Newnan Street; Carrollton, GA
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FWO
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers celebrate fall and Germany's Oktoberfest party atmosphere.
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Columbus Rings in Concert
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10/20
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OH
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Covenant Presbyterian Church; 2070 Ridgecliff Rd.; Columbus, OH
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Free
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Columbus Rings in Concert
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10/20
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OH
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Covenant Presbyterian Church; 2070 Ridgecliff Rd.; Columbus, OH
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Free
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Concert begins at 3pm
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All Saints Lutheran Church; 722 Rockbridge Road, SW; Lilburn, GA
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FWO
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers celebrate fall and Germany's Oktoberfest party atmosphere.
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Exeter UCC/Congregational; Exeter, NH
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Clinician(s): Larry Berdensey
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$0
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A free event for full members with new approaches to tackling very basic skills. Velocity and tracking drills, rhythm challenges in a variety of time signatures and bell changes.
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St. Luke Lutheran Church; 1830 Route 12; Gales Ferry, CT
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Clinician(s): Sue Chamberlin, Jane Nolan
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$0
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This workshop will begin with the weaving skills needed in any ringing situation and graduate to solo and ensemble ringing. By the end of the 3 hours each attendee will be able to play a melody by themselves and be on their way to playing "Carol of the Bells" with three friends.
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church; 215 Thomas More Dr.; Elgin, IL
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TBD
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The Summit Center; 1524 Summit Avenue; St. Paul, MN
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Adult $20.00 Student ID $5.00
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Twin Cities Bronze launches its 20th Anniversary season with a smashing program starring female handbell composers and featuring guest artist soprano Maria Jette.
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Columbus Avenue Baptist Church; 1300 Columbus Ave.; Waco, TX
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$30 per person (through 9/15) $40 after
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Sandra Eituhn is a nationally known handbell clinician who will direct Texas Baptists annual Handbell Festival - all are welcome!
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NOVEMBER
Church of the Epiphany; 4900 Nathan Lane; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney
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$17
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An annual event for 4th grade ringers (and older) which includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.
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Sardis Presbyterian Church; Charlotte, NC
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Clinician(s): Fred Gramann
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$40
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Annual festival with noted clinician for handbell choirs and individuals.
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Faith Lutheran Church; 360 South Main St.; Andover, MA
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Clinician(s): Sue Chamberlin, Jane Nolan
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$0
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This workshop will begin with the weaving skills needed in any ringing situation and graduate to solo and ensemble ringing. By the end of the 3 hours each attendee will be able to play a melody by themselves and be on their way to playing "Carol of the Bells" with three friends.
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Simsbury UMC; 799 Hopmeadow St; Simsbury, CT
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Clinician(s): Andy Wallace
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$0
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A free event for full members with new approaches to tackling very basic skills. Velocity and tracking drills, rhythm challenges in a variety of time signatures and bell changes.
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South Parish Congregational; 9 Church St.; Augusta, ME
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Clinician(s): Larry Berdensey
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$0
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A free event for full members with new approaches to tackling very basic skills. Velocity and tracking drills, rhythm challenges in a variety of time signatures and bell changes.
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First United Methodist Church of Gastonia; 190 E. Franklin Blvd.; Gastonia, NC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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First Presbyterian Church; 582 Southwood Drive; Eden, NC
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Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors. $25 after October 1.
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Kerr Scott Bldg; NC State Fairgrounds; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Fred Gramann
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$42 early bird
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Friday evening workshop for participants; Saturday festival working with clinician on prepared music.
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Trinity Lutheran Church; 2700 East Fulton; Grand Rapids, MI
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None
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Two professional-level handbell ensembles will perform as part of Trinity's Celebration of Music Series.
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Westwood Lutheran Church; St. Louis Park, MN
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Clinician(s): Nick Hanson
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$65
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A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Friday night is a reading session and Saturday is to put the musiciality touches on the event repertoire. A free public concert concludes the event.
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Doubletree Williamsburg; Williamsburg, VA
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Clinician(s): Ed Tompkins
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$75,80,100, 106
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A ringing event for advanced adult choirs.
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Doubletree Williamsburg; Williamsburg, VA
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Clinician(s): Al Reese
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$75,80,100, 106
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An educational event for youth in grades 6-12.
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JAM building at Waterloo Village; 525 Waterloo Road; Stanhope, NJ
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Suggested donation $10 - we will also collect non-perishables for local food pantry
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Handbell Choirs from local churches perform - concert includes featured soloist Brian Tricoli
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Faith Community United Mehtodist Church; 8230 Cox Rd; West Chester, OH
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Free
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Celebrating 30 years of joyous ringing with the Faith Community United Methodist Church Chancel Bell Choir on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
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Fourth Annual Holiday Handbell Spectacular
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11/23
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RI
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Exeter-West Greenwich High School; West Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): Daniel Moore, Andrew Wallace
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$0
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Eight Area 1 ensembles will be working with the clinicians in a skill building workshop followed by an evening sharing concert open to the public. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.
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LABELLE WINERY; 345 Route 101; AMHERST, NH
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$10
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Come see GSR's Annual Holiday Christmas Concert Series. This year's theme is "Traditions."
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Alpharetta Presbyterian Church; 180 Academy Street; Alpharetta, GA
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FWO
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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.
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DECEMBER
Brandywine Library; 1300 Foulk Road; Wilmington, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers at 7:30 p.m. for our holiday concert!
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McGregor Hall; 201 Breckenridge St.; Henderson, NC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Tomball United Methodist Church; 1603 Baker Dr.; Tomball, TX
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Free
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Join the Houston Bronze Ensemble as they ring in the holiday season with your seasonal favorites. Concert begins at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
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Kingswood United Methodist Church; 300 Marrows Road; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers for our holiday concert at 7:00 p.m.
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Calvary Lutheran; 7500 Oak Street; Kansas City, MO
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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Sam Jones United Methodist Church; 100 West Church Street; Cartersville, GA
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FWO
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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.
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Southampton High School; 23350 Southampton Parkway; Courtland, VA
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Tickets at the door will be $30 for adults and $10 for students
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Bristol Public Library; 5 High St; Bristol, CT
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert
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Colony Cottage Rec Center; 510 Colony Blvd.; The Villages, FL
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15.00/20.00
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1:00 pm. A delightful afternoon of Holiday Music run by 5 octaves of handbells and 4 octaves of chimes.
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MATCH, Midtown Arts and Theater Center; 3400 Main Street; Houston, TX
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Adult $15.00 Student $10.00
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Join the Houston Bronze Ensemble as they ring in the holiday season with your seasonal favorites. Concert begins at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.
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Old St. Paul's Church; 506 High Street; Odessa, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers for our holiday concert at either 11:00 or noon during Christmas in Odessa. Interested in a ticket for Christmas in Odessa? Call (302) 378-4900 for information about advanced ticket sales. Our concert is free to the public, but if you want to go on the tour of the houses in Odessa, you must have a ticket for that part.
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Zion Lutheran Church; 1501 W Liberty St; Ann Arbor, MI
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$10
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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.
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PCC Handbell Christmas Concert
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12/7
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FL
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Mullenix Chapel; 5401 Rawson Ln; Pensacola, FL
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Free
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PCC Handbell Choirs proudly present their annual Christmas Concert on December 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the Mullenix Chapel on the Campus at Pensacola Christian College, featuring many Christmas favorites.
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ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; 335 SMYTH ROAD; MANCHESTER, NH
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$10
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Come see GSR's Annual Holiday Christmas Concert Series. This year's theme is "Traditions."
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 850 SE Church Street; Lee’s Summit, MO
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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Edward C. Smith Civic Center; 217 S. Main St.; Lexington, NC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Ebenezer UMC; 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd; Newark, DE
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FWO
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Presenting "A Colorful Christmas" featuring a rainbow of classics like Elvis' favorite Blue Christmas, Silver Bells, White Christmas and more.
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Christmas Concert
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12/8
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TX
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Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 1350 N. 23rd Street; Beaumont, TX
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Free
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Come join the Golden Triangle Handbell Ensemble for an evening of seasonal favorites at our Christmas concert at 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
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Bear Library; 101 Governor's Place; Bear, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our holiday concert at 2:00 p.m.
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church; 30650 Six Mile Rd; Livonia, MI
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Free
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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.
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH; 400 MAIN STREET; FARMINGTON, NH
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$0
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Come see GSR's Annual Holiday Christmas Concert Series. This year's theme is "Traditions."
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran; 13145 S. Blackbob Rd.; Olathe, KS
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Free
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3:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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Due West United Methodist Church; 3956 Due West Road; Marietta, GA
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FWO
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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.
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Cecil County Library; 301 Newark Avenue; Elkton, MD
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our holiday concert at 7:00 p.m.
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Mayflower Congregational Church; 2345 Robinson Road SE; Grand Rapids, MI
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$12 in advance, $14 at door, $9 group tickets for groups of 10 or more
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Embellish Handbells in Concert.
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Newark Free Library; 750 Library Avenue; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our holiday concert at 7:00 p.m.
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Columbus Rings in Concert
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12/13
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OH
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Worthington United Methodist Church; 600 High Street; Worthington, OH
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Free
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Concert begins at 7:30pm
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Somers Congregational Church; 599 Main St; Somers, CT
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert
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St Paul's UMC; 1314 Foulk Rd; Wilmington, DE
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FWO
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Presenting "A Colorful Christmas" featuring a rainbow of classics like Elvis' favorite Blue Christmas, Silver Bells, White Christmas and more!
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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 W. Brush Hill Rd.; Elmhurst, IL
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Tickets on sale in Sept!
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Newark Free Library; 750 Library Avenue; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our holiday concert at 1:00 p.m.
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All Saints Church; 132 N. Euclid; Pasadena, CA
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see website
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LA Bronze is guest artist with the Pasadena Symphony's Holiday Candlelight Concert.
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First Unitarian Universalist Congregation; 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road; Ann Arbor, MI
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Free
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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.
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PLEASANT VIEW RETIREMENT CENTER; 227 PLEASANT ST; CONCORD, NH
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$0
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Come see GSR's Annual Concert Series! This year's theme is "Traditions."
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Essex Meadows; 30 Bokum Rd; Essex, CT
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert. Essex Meadows is a retirement community, but this concert is open to the public.
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Newark United Methodist Church; 69 E. Main Street; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join the Department of Music at Newark United Methodist Church as we present the holiday concert for our church. First State Ringers will play 3 songs, and all of the vocal choirs and the new Beginning Bell Choir will also participate. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m.
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TILLOTSON CENTER; 14 Carriage Lane; Colebrook, NH
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$10
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Come see GSR's Annual Holiday Concert Series. This year's theme is "Traditions."
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First Presbyterian Church, Douglasville; 9190 Campbellton Street; Douglasville, GA
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FWO
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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.
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Kirkwood Library; 6000 Kirkwood Highway; Wilmington, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our holiday concert at 7:00 p.m.
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Watch Hill Chapel; 5 Bluff Ave; Westerly, RI
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Free
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Christmas in Song, hosted by Ocean House - Celebrate the season with a variety of groups, including the Shoreline Ringers
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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8:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Jasper United Methodist Church; 85 West Church Street; Jasper, GA
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FWO
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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.
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Wimberg Funeral Home; 211 Great Creek Road; Galloway, NJ
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FWO
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Presenting "A Colorful Christmas" featuring a rainbow of classics like Elvis' favorite Blue Christmas, Silver Bells, White Christmas and more!
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Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 East South St; Raleigh, NC
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See website for details
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Come experience The Raleigh Ringers live in concert as they continue to dazzle concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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1:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Dunn's Corners Community Church Presbyterian; 221 Post Road (Route 1); Westerly, RI
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert
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Calvary Baptist Church; 215 East Delaware Ave; Newark, DE
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FWO
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Presenting "A Colorful Christmas" featuring a rainbow of classics like Elvis' favorite Blue Christmas, Silver Bells, White Christmas and more!
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Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 East South St; Raleigh, NC
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See website for details
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Come experience The Raleigh Ringers live in concert as they continue to dazzle concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
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Hockessin Public Library; 1023 Valley Road; Hockessin, DE
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Free
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Join First State Ringers as we present our final concert for the season at 2:00 p.m.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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2:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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