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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.
MAY | JUNE | JULY
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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JUNE
George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Memorial Theater; 101 Callahan Drive ; Alexandria, VA
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10.00
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Virginia Bronze is pleased to share the stage with Alexandria artist Britt Conley as she interprets our music in an art installation of stained glass and interactive lighting.
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Meymandi Concert Hall; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Dr. William Payn
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$395
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Performance event for advanced ringers. Work with Dr. Payn for two days and then present a professional concert on the stage at Meymandi Concert Hall.
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Make a Joyful Noise
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6/10
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Nativity Lutheran Church; 60850 Brosterhous Rd.; Bend, OR
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Free
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The Nativity Lutheran Choir, directed by Christian Clark, with guests, an ensemble from the Bells of Sunriver, present joyful music including quartets, duet, solo, bell trees, and vocals.
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Snow Mountain Ranch; Granby, CO
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Clinician(s): Marilyn Lake, Alex Guebert
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$300
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A multi-day event with a camp like atmosphere that offers massed ringing, classes/workshops, games, challenge course and other activities. This event is open to any youth handbell ringer ages 10 - 18.
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Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 E South St; Raleigh, NC
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$10-$20
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Join The Raleigh Ringers for our Spring Concert at Meymandi Concert Hall. This year the Virtuoso Ensemble will join us onstage for a portion of the concert. The Virtuoso Choir is an auditioned group of 29 advanced handbell ringers performing under the direction of Dr. William Payn.
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Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church; 800 Houston Av; Houston, Tx
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Free
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If you suffer from the dreaded "Ringing Withdrawal" during the summer months, then join Houston Bronze and play different positions, work on new techniques, and meet other people who share your passion for all things "bells".
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St. Peter's by the Sea Presbyterian Church; 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South; Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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Donations Accepted
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Come enjoy a wonderful evening with the Wesley Bell Ringers during their 2017 Summer Tour.
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Workhouse Arts Center; 9518 Workhouse Way ; Lorton, VA
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Free
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Virginia Bronze is pleased to be sharing the stage with Workhouse Arts Center artist Britt Conley as she interprets our music in an art installation of stained glass and interactive lighting.
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University of Memphis; Memphis, TN
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$280
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Area 6 Festival Conference providing ringing tracks and interest classes for member ringers in Area 6 and nearby Areas.
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Camp Victory; 58212 403rd Ave; 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 a fun service project and a closing concert. Also rope climbing, water tubing, zip line and fireworks in additon to ringing.
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Onondaga Community College; Syracuse, NY
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Clinician(s): Nick Hanson
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$190/205
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Massed ringing and classes for Area 2 young ringers and directors.
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UMASS Amherst; Amherst, MA
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Clinician(s): Ed Rollins, Deb Carr
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$250-390
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Biennial gathering for members of Area 1 and others outside the Area for the purpose of ringing, education, and concerts. The final concert is open to the public.
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Onondaga Community College; Syracuse, NY
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Clinician(s): Kath Wissinger
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$275
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A massed ringing experience and classes for Area 2 directors and choirs.
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JULY
Alumni Center, Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR
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Clinician(s): Brian Tervo, Jason Wells
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$195
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An area wide learning and ringing event for ringers of all skill levels.
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Duke Energy Convention Center; 525 Elm St.; Cincinnati, OH
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$110.00
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Join ringers from Catholic parishes & schools across the nation to create a spirit filled concert to praise the Lord!
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Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church; 201 S. Roan St.; Johnson City, TN
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$15 in advance, $20 at the door, children free
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The highly acclaimed Raleigh Ringers begin their summer tour with a concert in the Munsey sanctuary at 7 PM.
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Heartland Center; Parkville, MO
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Clinician(s): Gail Welk, Kathy Ford, Janet Carter, Lauran Delancy
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$335 - $495
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An exciting week of massed and individual choir ringing for teens and adults.
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First Baptist Church; 108 Seventh Ave S; Nashville, TN
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Free
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.
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Munsey United Methodist Church; 201 South Roan St.; Johnson City, TN
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$15-$20 (children are free)
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their Summer tour.
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Hatfield Hall Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; 5500 Wabash Ave; Terre Haute, IN
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TBD
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their summer tour.
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St. Paul's United Methodist Church; 620 Romeo St; Rochester, MI
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$15-$20
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
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Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater; 1 Ames Ave; Chautauqua, NY
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$20
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their Summer Tour.
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Greene High School; 40 South Canal St; Greene, NY
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$20
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their Summer Tour.
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Centeral Pensylvania Festival of the Arts; Schwab Auditorium; State College, PA
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TBD
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their Summer Tour.
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Mt. Gretna Playhouse; 200 Pennsylvania Avenue; Mt. Gretna, PA
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$23 and $19 in advance with discounts for groups of 12 or more.
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Join The Raleigh Ringers on their Summer Tour.
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Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church; 800 Houston Av.; Houston, Tx
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Free
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If you suffer from the dreaded “Ringing Withdrawal” during the summer months, then join Houston Bronze and play different positions, work on new techniques, and meet other people who share your passion for all things bells.
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NY Estonian House; 243 E 34th St.; New York, NY
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Free will offering
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Campanelli Handbell Ensemble of Estonia, Inna Lai, conductor, NYC concert.
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Our Lady of Sorrows Church; 3816 East State St. Ext.; Hamilton, NJ
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Free will offering
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Campanelli Handbell Ensemble of Estonia, Inna Lai, conductor, USA Tour.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church; 130 Cable Avenue; Beachwood, NJ
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Free will offering
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Campanelli Handbell Ensemble of Estonia, Inna Lai, conductor, USA Tour.
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Globe Life Park; Arlington, TX
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$20 - $70
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Handbell musicians will get to ring out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers' baseball game.
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AUGUST
Kirkwood Baptist Church; Kirkwood, MO
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Clinician(s): Handbell Assoc. of Greater St. Louis Board Members
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$20 per person; $90 per choir
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A reading session of new and favorite handbell music.
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St. Andrew's Pres Church; Houston, TX
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Clinician(s): Tammy Waldrop
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$70
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Workshop to introduce directors and ringers to the clinician and music for FebFest. Also classes and a reading session.
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Emmaus Lutheran Church; Orange City, FL
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Clinician(s): Scott Beck
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$35
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Techniques, repertoire and resources for 2-3 octave choirs primarily in central Florida.
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Gainesville First United Methodist Church; 2780 Thompson Bridge Rd; Gainesville, GA
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15.00
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour performance consisting of a variety of music suitable for all ages.
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St John United Methodist Church; 736 Greene St; Augusta, GA
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Free
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The Raleigh Ringers presents a two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music, entertaining for all ages.
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