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APRIL 2021
Welcome to Handbell Musicians of America's "Event-Notes," a monthly supplement to our e-newsletter "E-Notes." Each month we bring you a listing of handbell concerts, workshops, seminars, and festivals.
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Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
An Important Note Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and Event Cancellations
Dear Handbell Musicians and Enthusiasts,
During this time in which most Americans have been asked to stay at home to help slow and eventually stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, events across the nation are being postponed or canceled. In the list below, we have indicated those events for which we have received notification of cancellation. However, we recommend that you check regularly the websites for events you may be considering to be sure of their status.
We invite you to join our Handbell Happy Hour chats, where we have a good time chatting, laughing, and sharing. Happy Hour details and times are at https://handbellmusicians.org/handbell-happy-hours/
Please stay United Through Our Musical Art and, above all,
and stay well!
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APRIL
Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church; 11381 Gateway Blvd; Ft. Myers, FL
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Offering
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4:00 p.m. concert time. Have you just about had enough of staring at your four walls for the last 9 months…not being able to travel safely…not being able to visit family in other parts of the country! Well here’s your chance to join us as we take off on a guided musical tour on the “HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS” of our great country.
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Grace UMC; Franklin, IN
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Clinician(s) June Hannah
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$25
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Director's Track featuring ringing techniques, score preparation, coaching, conducting techniques. Youth track featuring games, repertoire preparation, ringing techniques. We will follow covid guidelines including masks and social distancing.
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Newport, VT
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Clinician(s) Monica McGowan
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$10
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Dinner and workshop with Spring Ring clinician. Contact Pat at 802-446-2066.
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Online
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Clinician(s) Area 8 Board Members
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$10/15
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In-depth focus on one handbell topic for a one-hour session.
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VT Spring Ring - CANCELED
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4/24
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VT
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N Country Union High; Newport, VT
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Clinician(s) Monica McGowan
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$15
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Workshops, Rehearsing, Networking and a concert. Contact Pat at 802-446-2066.
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MAY
Virtual Concert; 2100 S. Bates Ave.; Springfield, IL
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None
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Virtual Spring Concert - POP! 4:00 P.M.
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Hancock Church, UCC and online; Lexington, MA
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Clinician(s) Marilyn Becker
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$15
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An online virtual massed ringing event for ringers in Area 1 and beyond. Two pieces will be rehearsed virtually using YouTube Live, following a pre-recorded live rehearsal. All participants will be able to submit a video compiled into two final video performances to be viewed at a virtual Watch Party. Each video will be distributed to each player for their personal use for a year.
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Online
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Clinician(s) Area 8 Board Members
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Free
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Short introductions to multiple handbell topics such as techniques, history, games, trivia and more.
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Raleigh Ringer Central; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s) Dr. William Payn
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$440
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A performance event for advanced ringers under Dr. Payn, ending with a shared RR concert.
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JUNE
YMCA of the Rockies; Estes Park, CO
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Clinician(s) Monica McGowan
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$100
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Palm Harbor UM; Palm Harbor, FL
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Clinician(s) Nick Hanson
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$90
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Advanced level mass ring to give the opportunity for ringers to experience this level of ringing.
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Online
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Clinician(s) Area 8 Board Members
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$10/15
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In-depth focus on one handbell topic for a one-hour session.
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