Area 9 Events

To have your event or concert listed on the Area’s website, please visit area9.handbellmusicians.org today.

July 2020 Ringing News

Memorable Ringing Experiences

Compiled by Patty Highland, Chair

In this time of pandemic quarantine, and scaled back ringing experiences, some Area 9 board members want to share some of our favorite or most memorable ringing experiences. We hope these remembrances will help you think back through your own years of ringing, remembering YOUR favorite, sweet, or entertaining ringing moments, too!

2020-2022 Area 9 Board Elections

Area 9 board elections are ON LINE for the first time!

The website also contains the bios of all the candidates.

To meet the candidates in person, join us on RingCentral on Aug. 14th, for our Annual Membership Meeting (Aug. 14; 7pm Central)

Area 9 Annual Membership
August 14, 7pm

Attend the meeting via RingCentral:

Aug 14, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/4662374990
Or iPhone one-tap : US: +1(720)9027700,,4662374990# (US Central)
Or Telephone: Dial US: +1(720)9027700 (US Central)

Meeting ID: 466 237 4990

Join us to get a chance to see your ringing friends across the area; meet the 2020-2022 board candidates; and hear reports from our 2018-2020 board members.

Chime Loan Program

Area 9 has 2 sets of chimes to loan to organizations each school year. One set has been loaned designated for a loan during the 2020-2021 school year, but the second set is still available.

The deadline for applying is July 31. However, in these irregular and changing times, we realize that music directors/teachers may not yet know if they will be teaching in person and able to use a set of chimes. If there are no applicants by July 31, we will continue to leave the application process open for later applicants. Our desire is to see the chimes used, if there is a need and a place for them this school year.

If you are interested in applying for the chime loan, and want to find out availability, email education.area9@handbellmusicians.org