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MAY 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.
MAY | JUNE
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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MAY
Ashland Middle School; Ashland, OR
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Clinician(s): Barbara Meinke
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$70
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A massed ringing and workshop for handbell musicians in Northern California, Oregon and Washington State providing opportunity to grow ringing skills.
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Valley Church; Cupertino, CA
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Clinician(s): Nick Hanson
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$40/SR, $25/IR
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Classes, workshops, rehearsals and performances.
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First Baptist Church of Greenwood; 99 W. Main Street; Greenwood, IN
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Free
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Come enjoy a beautiful selection of sacred and secular music at Joyful Sound's Spring concert!
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Mountain View Lutheran Church; 11002 S. 48th Street; Phoenix, AZ
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Clinician(s): Debbie Rice
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$40
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An event for individuals or choirs to play upper level music. An Area-wide event to grow and play music that is challenging.
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United in Faith Church; 619 Kitchell; Pana, IL
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$15
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Come and hear pops and jazz standards played on handbells!
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church; 1800 21st Ave.; Greeley, CO
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FWO
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7:00 PM - Experience a grandiose journey as Bells of the Rockies celebrates a "Bell-Sonic Spectacular".
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Delta Presbyterian Church; 6100 W. Michigan Ave.; Lansing, MI
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Donation
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Join CCR and director Nicole Leppala for a family-friendly concert of popular Broadway and movie titles, and more!
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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 perform familiar tunes from your favorite Broadway musicals.
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LA Bronze Spring Concert
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5/4
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CA
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First Friends Church; 13205 Philadelphia Street; Whittier, CA
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Free
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Part of the LA Bronze Spring Concert Series
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First United Methodist Church; 245 Portage Trail; Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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tbd
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Nothing says "spring" like a Classical Bells handbell show!
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Larry and Carla Sue Duet Concert
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5/5
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CA
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Los Altos Lutheran Church; 460 South El Monte Avenue; Los Altos, CA
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FWO
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The Bay Area is pleased to welcome Larry and Carla back in a one-time concert this spring — don't miss it!
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Diamond Bar High School Theater; 21400 Pathfinder Rd.; Diamond Bar, CA
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Free
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Diamond Bar Performing Arts Handbell Choir Spring Concert 3 - 5 pm.
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Unity Lutheran - Christ the King Campus; 4600 Pilgrim Rd.; Brookfield, WI
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FWO
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A varied program of sacred and secular music, family friendly and fun for all.
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St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, CA; 185 S Center St; Orange, CA
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FWO
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A concert of wondrous, inspiring handbell music (featuring some world premieres!) presented by the inimitable Cathedral Bells of St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA, under the direction of Alex Guebert.
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St. Joseph's Episcopal Church; 1865 GA-20; McDonough, GA
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FWO
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A fun hour highlighting many favorite tunes from Broadway musicals.
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Third Presbyterian Church; 1030 N 7th; Springfield, IL
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$15
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Come and hear pops and jazz standards played on handbells!
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Chester Bethel UMC; 2619 Foulk Rd; Wilmington, DE
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FWO
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Featuring songs we loved to sing and dance to for decades!
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Central United Methodist Church; 215 N. Capitol Ave. (at Ottawa); Lansing, MI
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Donation
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Join CCR and director Nicole Leppala for a family-friendly concert of popular Broadway and movie titles, and more!
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Granite State Ringers Concert
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5/5
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NH
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Main Street United Methodist Church; 154 Main Street; Nashua, NH
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$10 advance/$12 door
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Join the Granite State Ringers for Lights! Camera! Bells! This concert series features music from beloved classics, family favorites, and movies from all genres! Selections include Dancing Queen from musical comedy Mamma Mia!, the theme from the Western classic The Magnificent Seven, and the crowd favorite Les Miserables medley. Concert starts at 3 pm.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church; 306 N. Division Street; Ann Arbor, MI
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tbd
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Northing says "spring" like a Classical Bells handbell show!
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Heritage United Methodist Church; 107 South Market St; Ligonier, PA
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Donation
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Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble will blast off in honor of retiring Artistic Director Nancy R. Lutz, achieving Escape Velocity, visiting Jupiter, taking a Stairway to Heaven, welcoming the Age of Aquarius, and much more.
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Into the Forest - exploring amongst the trees
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5/16-18
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MN
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church; Prior Lake, MN
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Clinician(s): Participants
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$50
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An opportunity for belltree ringers to gather and explore ideas, techniques and music. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Karen at 612-860-6584.
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Oceanside, CA
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Clinician(s): Alex Guebert, Elizabeth Mays
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$45
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Two-day workship featuring Alex Guebert, conducting. Bronze Ensemble & massed ringing with public concert. Beginner's track with Elizabeth Mays.
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Old Bethel United Methodist Church; 7995 E. 21st St.; Indianapolis, IN
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Free
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Come enjoy a beautiful selection of sacred and secular music at Joyful Sound's Spring concert!
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Westminster Presbyterian Church; Olympia, WA
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Clinician(s): Shirley Lindberg
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$45
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A one-day massed ringing event for ringers in Western Washington.
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South Reno UMC; Reno, NV
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Clinician(s): Barb Walsh/Tintabulations
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$15
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Massed ring and classes for any age ringers from any group. Mostly for beginners through intermediate.
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Maggiano's Little Italy; 2019 Post Oak Blvd.; Houston, TX
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Three ticket levels. See link
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Join the 30th anniversary celebration of the Houston Bronze Ensemble with a four course dinner/concert which will feature the premier performance of music by our two composition winners, Caleb Onstead and Rob Riker.
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; 25 Chalice Circle; Fredericksburg, VA
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Tickets range from $25 to $50, and are available online.
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
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Princeton United Methodist Church; 7 Vandeventer Ave; Princeton, NJ
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Free
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Philadelphia Bronze presents their Spring 2019 Concert "Oldies but Goodies" at a 2pm concert.
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White Horse Village; 535 Gradyville Rd; Newtown Square, PA
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FWO
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Featuring the songs we've loved to sing and dance to for decades!
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Granite State Ringers Concert
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5/18
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NH
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Bow Mills United Methodist Church; 505 South St; Bow, NH
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$10
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Join the Granite State Ringers for Lights! Camera! Bells! This concert series features music from beloved classics, family favorites, and movies from all genres! Selections include Dancing Queen from musical comedy Mamma Mia!, the theme from the Western classic The Magnificent Seven, and the crowd favorite Les Miserables medley. Concert starts at 7 pm.
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Nelson Hall at Elim Park; 150 Cook Hill Rd; Cheshire, CT
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert at 3 pm
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Immanuel Lutheran Church; 14103 Saratoga Avenue; Saratoga, CA
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FWO
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Join Velocity Handbell Ensemble for a 10-year anniversary revival of their Vintage and Vogue concept concert.
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Trinity Klein Lutheran Church; 5201 Spring Cypress Rd.; Spring, TX
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Free
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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Houston Bronze Ensemble at a concert with special guests, the Brookwood Handbell Ensemble, which will feature the premier of music by Kathleen Wissinger, performed together by both ensembles as they celebrate their friendship; you will also hear the music of the winners of HBE's composition contest written by Caleb Onstead and Rob Riker, and more.
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Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church; 1400 Horsepen Road; Richmond, VA
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$20 per person; a reduced rate of $15 per person is available for groups of 10 or more
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
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West Nottingham Presby Church; 133 Harrisville Rd; Colora, MD
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FWO
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Featuring the songs we've loved to sing and dance to for decades!
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Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church; 3319 W. Liberty Ave; Pittsburgh, PA
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Donation
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Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble will blast off in honor of retiring Artistic Director Nancy R. Lutz, achieving Escape Velocity, visiting Jupiter, taking a Stairway to Heaven, welcoming the Age of Aquarius, and much more. Concert at 6:00 p.m.
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Little Church on the Prairie; 6310 Motor Ave SW; Lakewood, WA
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Donation
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Rainier Ringers Spring concert features songs that inspire you to follow your dreams, try everything and be filled with hope and happiness.
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Granite State Ringers Concert
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5/19
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NH
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United Church of Christ in Keene; 23 Central Square; Keene, NH
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$10
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Join the Granite State Ringers for Lights! Camera! Bells! This concert series features music from beloved classics, family favorites, and movies from all genres! Selections include Dancing Queen from musical comedy Mamma Mia!, the theme from the Western classic The Magnificent Seven, and the crowd favorite Les Miserables medley. Concert starts at 3 pm.
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LA Bronze Spring Concert
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5/19
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CA
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Hill Ave Grace Lutheran Church; 73 N. Hill Avenue; Pasadena, CA
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FWO
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Part of the LA Bronze Spring Concert Series
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Pioneer Congregational UCC; 2700 L Street; Sacramento, CA
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$10 tickets at the door
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Join Velocity Handbell Ensemble for a 10-year anniversary revival of their Vintage and Vogue concept concert.
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Old South Church; 645 Boylston St; Boston, MA
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Free
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The Boston Handbell Festival brings together four local community handbell ensembles and an invited guest choir, for an evening of massed and solo ringing.
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Ledyard Middle School; 1860 Rt 12; Gales Ferry, CT
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nonperishable food donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert at 7pm. Admission is Nonperishable food to donate to the food pantry.
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Raleigh Ringer Central; Raleigh , NC
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Clinician(s): Dr. William Payn
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$395
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A performance event for advanced ringers, ending with a shared RR concert.
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Lacey Presbyterian Church; 3045 Carpenter RD SE; Lacey, WA
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Donation
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Rainier Ringers Spring concert features songs that inspire you to follow your dreams, try everything and be filled with hope and happiness.
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JUNE
Overland Park Christian; Overland Park, KS
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Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy
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$45
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Performance event for the individual advanced handbell musician.
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Lutheran Church of God's Love; Newtown, PA
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Clinician(s): Sarah Hazel
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Free
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Back 2 Bells class.
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First Christian Church of Whittier; Whittier, CA
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Clinician(s): Scott Leggett
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$30/25
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LA Metro handbell musicians will gather and read upcoming and select releases of music, sharpen skiills and share their favorite piece that they rang this year
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St Barnabas Episcopal Church; 2800 Duncan Rd; Wilmington, DE
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FWO
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Featuring the songs we've loved to sing and dance to for decades!
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First Lutheran Church of Tacoma; 524 S I ST; Tacoma, WA
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Donation
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Rainier Ringers Spring concert features songs that inspire you to follow your dreams, try everything and be filled with hope and happiness.
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Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 East South St.; Raleigh, NC
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Adults – $18, Seniors – $17, Groups of 10+ – $15, Students – $9
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The Raleigh Ringers in concert with the Virtuoso handbell ensemble.
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St. George Catholic Church; 33 Whitfield St; Guilford, CT
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Donation
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Shoreline Ringers in Concert
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Crosslands Summer Music; 1660 E Street Rd; Kennett Square, PA
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FWO
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Featuring the songs we've loved to sing and dance to for decades!
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First Presbyterian Church; Kirkwood, MO
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$150/group
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A festival for handbell choirs to rehearse selected music and techniques.
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The Riley Center; Mississippi State University; Meridian, MS
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Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for student
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The Raleigh Ringers in concert on Summer Tour.
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Snow Mountain Ranch; Granby, CO
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Clinician(s): Marilyn Lake, Brian Childers
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$300
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For youth ages 10-18. Massed ringing, classes, games, challenge course and other activities.
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Yorkminster Presbyterian Church; 6218 George Washington Memorial Hwy; Yorktown, VA
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FWO
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Annual Spring concert, including the premier of a new Jason Krug piece. Contact Gary at gcshort001@gmail.com
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First Church Riverside - Fellowship Hall; 4845 Brockton Avenu; Riverside, CA
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FWO
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At 5PM, the church's three bell choirs will perform selections from throughout the year and is joined by the praise band "The Response".
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St. James United Methodist Church; 321 Pleasant Valley Drive; Little Rock, AR
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TBD
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert on Summer Tour.
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Mary Glass Performing Arts Center; 12901 E. 86th St. N.; Owasso, OK
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$20 ($15 Early Bird price)
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert on Summer Tour.
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White's Chapel United Methodist Church; 185 S. White Chapel Blvd.; Southlake, TX
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$15 per person through May 31; and $20 per person after May 31.
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert on Summer Tour.
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Lakewood United Methodist Church; 11330 Louetta Rd; Houston, TX
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25/20/15
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The Raleigh Ringers will be in concert.
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Copeland Tower Suites & Conference Center; Metairie, LA
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Clinician(s): David Harris & The Raleigh Ringers
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$250/$275
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Massed ringing with Dave Harris and classes taught by the Raleigh Ringers. Feature concert by the Raleigh Ringers
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Performing Arts Center Recital Hall; University of New Orleans; New Orleans, LA
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$20
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert on Summer Tour, Area 6 Festival opening concert.
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Salt Lake City Tabernacle; 50 West North Temple; Salt Lake City, UT
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free with ticket
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An evening of varied music including sacred, classical, contemporary and novelty pieces.
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Rose City Park United Methodist Church; 5830 NE Alameda Street; Portland, OR
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$20
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In an exciting FIRST for the worldwide handbell community, Bells of the Cascades presents two collaborative concerts with internet sensations The Melodica Men! Join us at 7:00 pm on either Saturday, June 15, or Sunday, June 16. Visit our website for further details about these concerts.
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Palm Harbor UMC; Palm Harbor, FL
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Clinician(s): Karen Buckwalter
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$90
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An advanced level mass ring to give the opportunity for ringers to experience this level of ringing.
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Camp Victory; 58212 403rd Avenue; Zumbro Falls, MN
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Clinician(s): Jennifer Cadwell
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$170
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An biennial event for 4th - 12th grade ringers which includes activities, a fun service project and a closing concert. Near Rochester, MN
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United Church on the Green; 270 Temple St; New Haven, CT
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tbd
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Part of Make Music New Haven concert series.
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial; 101 Callahan Dr.; Alexandria, VA
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$10-$15
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Virginia Bronze presents an electrifying program of handbell music like you’ve never heard before.
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University of Hartford; Hartford, CT
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Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney, Cathy Moklebust
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$285 - $545
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This festival will feature an opening performance by Forte Handbell Quartet, massed ringing and workshops, and classes by Area 1 clinicians.
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Lancaster Hotel and Convention Center; Lancaster, PA
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Clinician(s): Nick Hanson, Stevie Berryman
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$275/190
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This event provides opportunity to improve ringing skills and learn new ones through a variety of classes, concerts and to experience massed ringing under a nationally known director.
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Everett Community College; Everett, WA
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Clinician(s): Sondra Tucker, Matthew Compton
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$190
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A weekend of ringing, workshops and concerts to promote the art of handbell ringing.
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