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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.
AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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AUGUST
Hilton-North Raleigh/Midtown; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow, Debbie Henning, Tim Navis, Members of the Raleigh Ringers
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$100, $200, $225
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An educational event planned for Directors. As part of this event, we will be offering the Music Theory I class that is part of the Handbell Musicians of America Certification Program.
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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 inroduce 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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SEPTEMBER
Camp Wood; 1101 Camp Wood Road; Elmdale, KS
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Clinician(s): Marilyn Lake, Kathy Leonard, Staci Cunningham
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$35/60
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A one day workshop with an o ptional overnight Friday night is for sight reading of 4+ music. Saturday will be ight reading upcoming Area Festival/workshop music as well as church and general use music. Also classes.
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Fairmont Presbyterian Church; Kettering, OH
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Clinician(s): Chris McManus, Claire Miller
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$25/30
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Repertoire ringing of the Spring 2018 festival pieces. The workshop is designed for ringers of all levels and directors. There will be a separate clinician for Level 1 ringers.
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St. James Lutheran Church; 2500 shasta View Drive; Redding, CA
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Free
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An ecumenical handbell and vocal choir concert celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation will be performed at 3:00 p.m.
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Mt Tabor United Methodist Church; 3543 Robinhood Rd; Winston-Salem, NC
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10.00
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour performance consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
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Mt. Airy Middle School; Mt. Airy, MD
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Clinician(s): Westminster Ringers
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$40/$8 for lunch
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A workshop for adults and high school aged students.
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St. Matthew's UMC; Acton, MA
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Clinician(s): Diane Burke
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$12/18
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Reading session specifically looking at new and holiday repertoire plus a variety of skill building workshops.
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Orchard Park Presbyterian Church; Indianapolis, IN
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Clinician(s): Joe Galyon
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$25
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This workshop will involve technical and musical instruction utilizing the Area 5 Spring Festival repertoire.
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Longs Peak UMC; 1421 Elmhurst Drive; Longmont, CO
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Clinician(s): Michael Kastner
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$10
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Instruction for any skill level from basic ringing to advanced ringing.
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OCTOBER
First UMC of Clermont; Clermont, FL
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Clinician(s): Scott Beck, Stephen Burt, William Murphy
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$40
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Mass ringing, classes, and a mini-concert by Magic of Bronze. Mass ringing will include sight-reading of three pieces and digging into each piece more deeply so groups will have those pieces to take home, finiash polishing, and easily perform.
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Simpson University; Redding, CA
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Clinician(s): Mary Balkow, Barb Walsh
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$35
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This fesitval will include massed ringing, a bronze choir, classes, and a concert. Contact Nancy at 530-275-4770.
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Prince of Peach Lutheran; 1747 W. Milham Ave.; Portage, MI
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Clinician(s): Janet Van Valey
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$25
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Workshop providing Michigan ringers the opportunity to read the repertoire for the 2018 Spring Festivals.
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Heritage UMC; 12850 Quivira Road; Olathe, KS
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Clinician(s): TBD
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$5
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For upper elementary and middle school students. Learn to ring the Star Spangled Banner, a processional by rote and one printed piece of music.
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Memorial Lutheran Church; Nevada, IA
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers
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$25-40
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Massed ringing using FC18 repertoire. Teaching and practicing technique and musicality. Primarily aimed at church handbell musicians.
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Wellshire Presbyterian Church; Denver, CO
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Clinician(s): Certified Instructors
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$100/course
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Level One Certification Workshop providing professional training, open to any member of Handbell Musicians of America from any Area.
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