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February 2017

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.

Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events HERE.

FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL

 

Local Events

Snake River Handbell Conference

2/3-4

ID

Central Elementary Gym; Nampa, ID

Clinician(s): Tim Waugh

$55

Massed ringing plus a couple of classes.


LowCountry Handbell Workshop

2/3-4

SC

Cathedral Academy Athletic Center; Charleston, SC

Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney

$45

This workshop gives ringers of all levels the opportunity to improve their ringing skills.


Tennessee Valley Handbell Association

2/3-4

AL

Trinity United Methodist; Huntsville, AL

Clinician(s): Dr. Dan Lawhon

$11

Massed ringing festival for adult and youth/adult bell choirs. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.


Area 1 Winter Workshop

2/3-4

MA

Conference Center; Umass; Amherst, MA

Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltse

$180/205

A one and a half day workshop offering skill building opportunities and a master class with Stephanie Wiltse.


Area 11 Read & Ring

2/4

AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY

Various; , AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY

 

$8

Read & Ring across all five states in Area 11.


Anthornis CENTRAL "X" - 10th Avnniversary!

2/10-11

MN

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; Plymouth, MN

Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow

$75

A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Register as an individual, buy the music, start rehearsing. Rehearse Friday night and Saturday. Public concert concludes the event.


Handbell Dessert Concerts

2/12

VA

St. Matthew's UMC; 8617 Little River Turnpike; Annandale, VA

 

$15

Delicious Homemade Desserts and an hour of Handbell Music at 3 & 6 PM


Ring in the Spring 2017

2/18

KS

Church of the Resurrection; Leawood, KS

Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney, Sara Washington

$40-45

Hands-on ringing experience for the ringers in Area 8.


Capital Area Young Ringers Festival

2/18

NC

Highland UMC; Raleigh, NC

Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow

$20

One day workshop, rehearsal, performance for youth ringers ages eight through high school.


Workshop with The Agape Ringers

2/18

IL

Gary UMC; 224 N. Main Street; Wheaton, IL

Clinician(s): The Agape Ringers

$35

Join us for a fun filled day of ringing and learning with David Weck and the Agape Ringers. The event is for ringers and directors.


Greater Dallas Handbell Association Intermediate Festival

2/18

TX

University Park UMC; Dallas, TX

Clinician(s): Hart Morris

$20

Handbell music festival featuring Hart Morris.


AdventuRing

2/18

MN

St. Olaf College; 1520 St. Olaf Avenue; Northfield, MN

Clinician(s): Jill Mahr

$20

An annual event for high school and college ringers to ring and explore college life on campuses with handbells. Includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.


Oklahoma City Handbell Ensemble presents CORD Festival 2017

2/24-25

OK

Moore Noram Technology Center; Oklahoma City, OK

Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow, Linda Krantz, Stevie Berryman

$40

Ringers and directors will get to ring and learn at this re-imagined Oklahoma classic event.


Central Alabama Handbell Festival - 2017

2/24-25

AL

Pleasant Hill UMC; McCalla, AL

Clinician(s): Ed Rollins

$100 per choir

An educational, large group event led by an experienced nationally recognized clinician. $20 seminar fee per choir.


FebFest Friday

2/24

TX

St. Andrew's Pres Church; Houston, TX

Clinician(s): John Behnke

$60

A Houston-area one-day workshop to prepare for FebFest, a massed ringing event the following day.


FebFest (Saturday Festival)

2/25

TX

The Stafford Centre; Stafford, TX

Clinician(s): John Behnke

$30/choir

A Houston area massed ringing festival for directors and ringers.


Greater Dallas Handbell Association Advanced Festival

2/25

TX

University Park UMC; Dallas, TX

Clinician(s): Hart Morris

$20

Handbell music festival featuring Hart Morris.


Bell-A-Bration

2/26

MO

Peace Lutheran Church; St. Louis, MO

Clinician(s): Various Directors

$10

Local conductors direct a massed ensemble in 4 pieces of medium difficulty, concluding with a concert for the public. Rehearse and learn repertoire prior to attending.


The Agape Ringers in Concert

2/26

IL

St John United Church of Christ; 308 N Evergreen Ave; Arlington Heights, IL

 

FWO

Come see the Agape Ringers in Concert!


Local Events

Georgia Handbell Festival 2017

3/3-4

GA

Peachtree Presbyterian; 3434 Roswell Road; Atlanta, GA

Clinician(s): Lee Afdahl

$55

Opportunity for local churches and community groups to hear a Friday night concert, learn from a nationally acclaimed clinician, learn new techniques and rehearse and perform 5 pieces prepared in advance.


Area 5 Spring 2017 Festival - Covington, KY

3/10-11

KY

Northern Kentucky Convention Center; Covington, KY

Clinician(s): David Weck

$80-90

Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert.


FL State Handbell Festival 2-17 - NORTH

3/10-11

FL

Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church; Jacksonville, FL

Clinician(s): John Behnke

$75

An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.


Bell Tower Ringers Handbell Festival

3/10-11

NC

First Presbyterian Church; Salisbury, NC

Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust

$50

A group ringing experience for Salisbury and the surrounding area.


2017 Utah Spring Ring

3/11

UT

Herriman High School; Herriman, UT

Clinician(s): Tim Waugh

$15

Annual state-wide workshop, followed by 5pm free community concert.


North Alabama Young Ringers Festival

3/11

AL

Golden Springs Baptist Church; Anniston, AL

Clinician(s): TBD

$8

Massed ringing festival for middle and high school choirs, level 1-2 music. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.


2017 Ocean City Festival

3/17-18

MD

Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD

Clinician(s): Stephanie Rhodes, Nancy Cappel

$75, 90, 110

An educational event for adult handbell ringers.


2017 Festival All-Star Choir

3/17-18

MD

Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD

Clinician(s): Michael Helman

$100

An advanced auditioned handbell choir under the direction of a leading handbell director.


FL State Handbell Festival 2017 - SOUTH

3/17-18

FL

The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center; Sun City Center, FL

Clinician(s): John Behnke

$75

An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.


Good Vibrations

3/18

GA

Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church; 471 Mount Vernon Highway; Atlanta, GA

 

FWO

A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.


RIng Sarasota presents "We've Got Rhythm"

3/19

FL

St. Boniface Episcopal Church; 5615 Midnight Pass; Sarasota, FL

 

FWO

Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.


Good Vibrations

3/19

GA

Tucker First United Methodist Church; 5095 Lavista Road; Tucker, GA

 

FWO

A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.


Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop 2017

3/24-25

ID

First UMC; Lewiston, ID

Clinician(s): Brian Tervo

$50

Handbell ringers in the Inland Northwest will come toghether ringing 5-7 pieces under the direction of Brian Tervo with techniques classes and a final concert. Contact Greg at 509-758-2622.


Ring in the Spring

3/24-25

NE

St. Mark's UMC; Lincoln, NE

Clinician(s): Jason Krug

$35

Director's workshop Friday evening. Classes and massed ringing on Saturday. Lunch included in registration.


Colorado Ring in Spring

3/24-25

CO

Cherry Creek Pres Church; 10150 E. Belleview Ave; Greenwood Village, CO

Clinician(s): Doug Benton

$35

Handbell festival for Colorado ringers.


CT Spring Ring

3/25

CT

Middle School; Killingworth, CT

Clinician(s): Andy Wallace

$15

This event will provide ringers a chance to work on some Festival Conference music, practice skills, and perform in a larger venue.


2017 Chesapeake Festival

3/31-1

VA

Chesapeake Conference Center & Marriott Norfolk Hotel; Chesapeake, VA

Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy, Lois Reese

$75, 90, 110

An educational event for adult handbell ringers.


2017 LA Metro Spring Ring

3/31-1

CA

Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA

Clinician(s): Artists of Timbre

$45

Bronze ensemble, classes and massed ringing with public concert.


Local Events

Nittany Valley Handbell Festival

4/1

PA

Bellefonte High School Gym; Bellefonte, PA

Clinician(s): Michael Joy

$125/choir

One day ringing event with evening concert for the public.


Pacific Northwest Youth Handbell Festival

4/1

WA

Grace Lutheran Church; Des Moines, WA

Clinician(s): Jason Krug

$60

A massed ringing event for Area 10 youth.


2017 Western PA Handbell Festival

4/1

PA

Robert Morris Univeristy; Yorktown Hall; Moon Township, PA

Clinician(s): Debbie Rice

$100/choir

One day handbell festival for Level 1 and 2 choirs.


KidsRing

4/1

MN

St. Mary of the Lake Church; 105 Forestview Lane N; Plymouth, MN

Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney

$15

An annual event for 4th - 8th grade ringers which includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.


RIng Sarasota presents "We've Got Rhythm"

4/1

FL

Glenridge Performing Arts Center; 7333 Scotland Way; Sarasota, FL

 

$15

Concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.


2017 Clemmons Festival

4/7-8

NC

The Village Inn & Event Center; Clemmons , NC

Clinician(s): Brian Childers

$75, 85, 110

An educational event for adult handbell ringers.


The Raleigh Ringers in Concert

4/8

NC

The Village Chapel; 10 Azalea Rd; Pinehurst, NC

 

$18

The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.


The Raleigh Ringers in Concert

4/9

NC

Carolina Civic Center; 315 N Chestnut St; Lumberton, NC

 

$20

The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining 2-hour performance of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages.


The Raleigh Ringers in Concert

4/12

NY

Chautauqua Institution; PO Box 28; Chautauqua, NY

 

$20

The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.


Wyoming Spring Ring 2017

4/21-22

WY

Ramkota Hotel; Casper, WY

Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust

$30

Handbell ringers will prepare five pieces and take them to a higher level under the direction of Cathy Moklebust.


Massachusetts Spring Ring 2017

4/22

MA

Tewksbury Memorial High School; Tewksbury, MA

Clinician(s): Lawrence Berdensey

 

Choirs from the area gather for warmups and networking, culminating in an evening concert with massed and solo pieces.


New Hampshire Spring Ring

4/22

NH

Ruundlett Middle School; Concord, NH

Clinician(s): Peter Coulombe

$20

An opportunity for ringers to come together to perform pre-rehearsed selections and improve ringing skills.


RIng Sarasota presents "We've Got Rhythm"

4/23

FL

Roser Memorial Community Church; 512 Pine Ave; Anna Marie, FL

 

FWO

Concert starts at 4:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.


Bay Area Spring Ring & Intense Ring

4/28-29

CA

Valley Church; Cupertino, CA

Clinician(s): Bill Mathis

$40 SR, $25 IR

Classes, workshops, rehearsals and performances.


Directors' Workshop

4/28

VT

United Community Church; St. Johnsbury, VT

Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie

$10

Dinner and workshop with Spring Ring clinician. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066.


2017 Southern California Spring Ring

4/28-29

CA

St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Oceanside, CA

Clinician(s): Stevie Berryman

$45

Two-day workshop featuring bronze ensemble,classes, and massed ringing with a public concert.


Area 5 Spring 2017 Festival - Lansing, MI

4/28-29

MI

Lansing Center; Lansing, MI

Clinician(s): David Weck

$80-90

Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert.


Big Sky Handbell Festival

4/28-29

MT

Belgrade Special Events Center; Belgrade, MT

Clinician(s): Jason Krug

$25

Registrants will rehearse music selections to develop ringing skills and musicianship. A concert will conclude the festival.


VT Spring Ring

4/29

VT

Lyndon State College; Lyndonville, VT

Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie

$15

Workshop, rehearsals, networking and a concert. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066.


42nd Annual North Hills Handbell Festival

4/29

PA

St. Paul's UMC; 1965 Ferguson Road; Allison Park, PA

Clinician(s): Kathleen Wissinger

$22.50 - $25

One-day event allowing 10-15 choirs to work with composer/conductor Kathleen Wissinger. Contact Jennifer at 724-738-8891.


RI Spring Ring

4/29

RI

Swift Community Center; 121 Pierce Street ; East Greenwich, RI

Clinician(s): Daniel Moore

$15

Opportunity for Area 1 handbell musicians to review and rehearse Area 1 Festival Conference repetoire and present a concert to the community. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.


Resonate

4/29

KS

Overland Park Christian Church; Overland Park, KS

Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy

$40

Bronze level ringing event.


The Raleigh Ringers in Concert

4/30

MD

Trinity Lutheran Church; 15 Randolph Ave; Hagerstown, MD

 

$20

The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.


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