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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.
JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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JANUARY
West Nottingham Presbyterian Church; 1195 Firetower Road; Colora, MD
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Free
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Join us for our last holiday concert for the Christmas season! Concert is at 7:30 p.m.
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Route 9 Library & Innovation Center; 3022 New Castle Avenue; New Castle, DE
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Free
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Join us at 2:00 p.m. for a post-holiday concert!
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Boulder City Recreation Center; Boulder City, NV
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Clinician(s): Christine Anderson
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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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Peace Community of Faith; 5050 Hodgson; Shoreview, MN
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$70/person $40/student
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Explore lesser-known composers focusing on musicality - utilizing techniques unique to handbells and and sneak preview of our new commission written by Dean Wagner.
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FEBRUARY
UMass; Amherst, MA
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Clinician(s): Stevie Berryman
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$185/205
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A 1.5 day workshop open to directors and ringers in Area 1 offering a variety of skill building opportunities. Rep sessions, discussions, masterclass with Stevie Berryman to name a few.
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Central Elementary Gym; Nampa, ID
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$55
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Massed ringing and a class with clinician Michael Glasgow.
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Highland UMC; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers
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$20
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One day ringing event for young ringers ages 11 through high school.
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Conyers First United Methodist Church; 921 N. Main Street; Conyers, GA
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Free; Offering
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers present 'Love Is In the Air', a show celebrating love with music that appeals to all ages.
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Church of the Resurrection; Leawood, KS
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Pat Latshaw
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$40-45
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Hands-on ringing experience for the ringers in Area 8.
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church; 455 Missouri Ave; Largo, FL
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Offering
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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Trinity UMC; Gainesville, FL
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$65-86
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting, attend classes and meet other handbell musicians.
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Gateway Convention Center; Collinsville, IL
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$50 adults; $35 students
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A massed ringing event with clinician Jason Krug who will also teach a session on Friday.
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Hossana! Lutheran Church; 26W925 Red Gate Rd.; St. Charles, IL
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Clinician(s): The Agape Ringers
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$35
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Ringers and directors spend the day with The Agape Ringers and learn under their tutolage. At the end of the day The Agape Ringers will put on a concert for those attending the workshop.
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MARCH
First Presbyterian Church; North Palm Beach, FL
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$65-85
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting, attend classes and meet other handbell musicians.
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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 skill levels the opportunity to improve their ringing through work on several pieces, classes and a concert.
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Pleasant Grove UMC; McCalla, AL
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$100/choir;$20/choir for workshop
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Massed ring for handbell choirs of all skill levels. Polish skills and build friendships.
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Murray Hills Christian Church; Beaverton, OR
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder, Shayla Bailey
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$60
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A ringing event for youth musicians hosted in the Pacific NW for ensembles at churches and schools.
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Johns Creek UMC; 11180 Medlock Bridge Road; Johns Creek, GA
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Clinician(s): Phyllis Kirk
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$45
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Opportunity to hear a concert, workshop six pieces and learn new techniques in breakout sessions.
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Mountainview Pres Church; Loveland, CO
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Clinician(s): Sondra Tucker
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$25/35
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One day festival with six massed pieces and a limited number of indivdual choirs performing at a public concert in the afternoon.
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Riverton High School; Riverton, UT
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Clinician(s): Dr. Deborah Carr
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$15
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Annual state-wide workshop, followed by 5pm free community concert.
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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 advanced handbell director.
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First Presbyterian Church; Salisbury, NC
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Clinician(s): Sandra Eithun
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$40-50
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A quality group ringing experience at the intermediate level for the surrounding area.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Nancy Cappel
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$75/90/110
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Massed ringing event for adults that will include a variety of classes. Learn music prior to the event, work with a massed conductor and culminate in a public concert.
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St. James United Methodist Church; 2049 Honore Ave; Sarasota, FL
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$10
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop
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3/23-24
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Clarkston UMC; 1242 Highland Ave.; Clarkston, WA
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Clinician(s): Ron Mallory
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$50
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A 1.5 day event with massed ringing and classes ending in a concert featuring massed choir and showcase pieces from the attending choirs. Contact Greg at 509-758-2622.
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Middle School; Killingworth, CT
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Clinician(s): Rick Wood
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$20
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Workshops and massed ringing, with a mini concert in the afternoon.
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Lake Placid First Presbyterian Church; 118 N. Oak Ave; Lake Placid, FL
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Offering
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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