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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.
FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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FEBRUARY
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Debbie Rice
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$75
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A ringing event with more difficult music. Register as an individual, buy the music, start rehearsing. A free public concert concludes the event.
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Tennessee Valley Handbell Association Festival
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2/9-10
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AL
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Trinity United Methodist; Huntsville, AL
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Clinician(s): David VanderMeer
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$11
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Massed ringing festival with clinician. Contact Shane at 256-348-5283.
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Conyers First United Methodist Church; 921 N. Main Street; Conyers, GA
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FWO
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers present 'Love Is In the Air', a show celebrating love with music that appeals to all ages.
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St. John's Lutheran Church and Gym; 7877 N. Port Washington Rd.; Glendale, WI
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$15
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Beginning and Intermediate Tracks; Plenary and Breakout sessions. John Behnke, clinician
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St. John's Lutheran Church; 20275 Davidson Rd; Brookfield, WI
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FWO
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Church of the Resurrection; Leawood, KS
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Pat Latshaw
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$40-45
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Hands-on ringing experience for the ringers in Area 8.
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church; 455 Missouri Ave; Largo, FL
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FWO
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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Trinity UMC; Gainesville, FL
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$65-86
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting, attend classes and meet other handbell musicians.
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Gateway Convention Center; Collinsville, IL
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$50 adults; $35 students
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A massed ringing event with clinician Jason Krug who will also teach a session on Friday.
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Hossana Lutheran Church; 26W925 Red Gate Rd; St. Charles, IL
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Clinician(s): The Agape Ringers
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$35
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Ringers and directors can spend the day with the Agape Ringers learning under their tutolage and then enjoy a concert by the Agape Ringers at the end of the day.
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Bronzefest Invitational
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2/24-25
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OH
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Kettering SDA Church; Kettering, OH
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Clinician(s): Fred Gramann
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$70
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Bring together 6 bronze level choirs from Area 5 under an experienced conductor to enhance musicality. Invatational for advanced choirs. Contact Joan at 937-760-0057.
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MARCH
First Presbyterian Church; North Palm Beach, FL
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$65-85
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting, attend classes and meet other handbell musicians.
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Cathedral Academy Athletic Center; Charleston, SC
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Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney
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$45
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This workshop gives ringers of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their ringing through work on several pieces, classes and a concert.
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Pleasant Grove UMC; McCalla, AL
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$100/choir;$20/choir for workshop
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Massed ring for handbell choirs of all skill levels. Polish skills and build friendships.
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Murray Hills Christian Church; Beaverton, OR
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder, Shayla Bailey
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$60
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A ringing event for youth musicians hosted in the Pacific NW for ensembles at churches and schools.
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Warwick Reformed Church; Warwick, NY
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Clinician(s): Carol Roman
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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St. John's Lutheran Church; 66 Wilbur Blvd.; Poughkeepsie, NY
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Clinician(s): Susan Guse
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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Brighton Community Church; Tonawanda, NY
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Clinician(s): Janice Peters
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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Johns Creek UMC; 11180 Medlock Bridge Road; Johns Creek, GA
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Clinician(s): Phyllis Kirk
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$45
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Opportunity to hear a concert, workshop six pieces and learn new techniques in breakout sessions.
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First Baptist Church; 317 E Kiowa Street; Colorado Springs, CO
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Mountainview Pres Church; Loveland, CO
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Clinician(s): Sondra Tucker
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$25/35
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One day festival with six massed pieces and a limited number of indivdual choirs performing at a public concert in the afternoon.
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Riverton High School; Riverton, UT
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Clinician(s): Dr. Deborah Carr
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$15
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Annual state-wide workshop, followed by 5pm free community concert.
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Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church; Lebanon, PA
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Clinician(s): Dr. Kimberlee Strepka
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$25
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18 bell choirs from PA and NJ will ring in a festival setting.
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American Airlines Center; Dallas, TX
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Clinician(s): Andrew Dugan
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$50/100
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Ring the national anthem from center court at a Dallas Mavericks game, then head up to our seats to enjoy an exciting game as the Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies. #GoMavs
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Penfield UMC; Penfield, NY
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Clinician(s): Jean Coniber
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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Southminster Presbyterian Church; Pittsburgh, PA
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Clinician(s): Richard Pinkerton
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School; 1780 Career Center Rd; Bourbonnais, IL
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FWO
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First United Methodist Church; 612 Poyntz Avenue; Manhattan, KS
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Historic Trinity Lutheran Church; 812 Soulard Street; St. Louis, MO
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Lakeside Presbyterian Church; 2690 Dixie Highway; Lakeside Park, KY
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church; 203 S Kanawha Street; Beckley, WV
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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King of Glory Lutheran Church; 4897 Longhill Road; Williamsburg, VA
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Michael Helman
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$100
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An advanced auditioned handbell choir under the direction of a leading advanced handbell director.
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First Presbyterian Church; Salisbury, NC
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Clinician(s): Sandra Eithun
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$40-50
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A quality group ringing experience at the intermediate level for the surrounding area.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Nancy Cappel
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$75/90/110
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Massed ringing event for adults that will include a variety of classes. Learn music prior to the event, work with a massed conductor and culminate in a public concert.
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First Presbyterian Church; 308 W. Fisher St; Salisbury, NC
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$40-$50
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A quality group ringing experience at the intermediate level with nationally-known clinician, Sandy Eithun
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 7506 Falls of Neuse Road; Raleigh, NC
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Valley Forge University; Phoenixville, PA
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Clinician(s): Sarah Hazel
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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All Saints Lutheran Church; 722 Rockbridge Road SW; Lilburn, GA
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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St. James United Methodist Church; 2049 Honore Ave; Sarasota, FL
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$10
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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Vineville United Methodist Church; 2045 Vineville Avenue; Macon, GA
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Free
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Woodmont Christian Church; 3601 Hillsboro Pike; Nashville, TN
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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First United Methodist Church; 1610 Prince Street; Conway, AR
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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St. Stephen's United Methodist Church; 1801 W Brooks Street; Norman, OK
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Grace Community Church; 500 Ross Boulevard; Dodge City, KS
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. As we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop
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3/23-24
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WA
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Clarkston UMC; 1242 Highland Ave.; Clarkston, WA
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Clinician(s): Ron Mallory
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$50
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A 1.5 day event with massed ringing and classes ending in a concert featuring massed choir and showcase pieces from the attending choirs. Contact Greg at 509-758-2622.
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Middle School; Killingworth, CT
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Clinician(s): Rick Wood
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$20
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Workshops and massed ringing, with a mini concert in the afternoon.
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First UMC of Somerville; Somerville, NJ
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Clinician(s): Elizabeth Nowik
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$15
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A 3 hour reading session of music old and new, levels 1-4.
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Lake Placid First Presbyterian Church; 118 N. Oak Ave; Lake Placid, FL
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FWO
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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APRIL
Hampton Roads Convention Center; Hampton, VA
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug; Jason Harwood
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$75/90/110
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This is a massed ringing event for adults that will include a variety of classes. Participants will learn the music prior to the event and work with a massed conductor culminating in a public concert.
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Auburn Middle School; Auburn, ME
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Clinician(s): Larry Berdensey
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$25
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Rehearsals for massed ring, tins ring and coppers ring, with a concert performance in the afternoon.
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Bellefonte Area Middle School; Bellefonte, PA
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$125/choir
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Rehearsal from 9 - 5. Evening concert for the public.
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Tewksbury Memorial High School; Tewksbury, MA
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Clinician(s): Jane Nolan
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$9
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Choirs from the area gather for warm ups and networking culminating in a public concert with massed pieces and solo performances.
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Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA
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Clinician(s): Kathy Ebling Shaw
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$15-25
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Massed ringing festival with public concert featuring Kathy Ebling Shaw as conductor.
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St. Stephen's UMC; Broken Arrow, OK
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Clinician(s): Andrew Duggan
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$20
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An opportunity for ringers across the area to come together and play in a massed setting. Ringers should prepare the music prior to the event.
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First Presbyterian Church; 7551 Quick Ave; River Forest, IL
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FWO
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Charleston Civic Center; Charleston, WV
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Clinician(s): Brenda E. Austin
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$80-90
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Massed ringing and classes including Tins and Coppers divisions
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Valley Church; Cupertino, CA
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder
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$40/25
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Classes, workshops, rehearsals & performances.
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Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center; Casper, WY
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Clinician(s): Monica S. McGowan
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$41
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An opportunity to hone skills and learn, culminating in a public concert.
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Monument Community Presbyterian Church; 238 Third Street; Monument, CO
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. After we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances around Colorado of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Eau Claire Area Ring
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4/14
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WI
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Trinity Lutheran Church; Eau Claire, WI
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Clinician(s): Karen Lionberger, Ryan Poquette, Norma Lionberger
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$1
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This year we have chosen a piece that will be an accompaniment to a vocal choir but has the option of being performed by handbells alone. Contact Norma at 715-514-8039.
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First UMC; 321 Thompson Drive; Kerrville, TX
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Clinician(s): Josh Fitzgerald
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$20/30
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Ringers prepare music prior to coming to work with the clinician and then end the day with a mini-concert.
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Our Father Lutheran Church; 6335 S Holly Street; Centennial, CO
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. After we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances around Colorado of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Trinity Klein Lutheran Church; 5201 Spring Cypress Rd.; Spring, TX
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Free concert
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Come and experience the beauty of America through music. We hope you will pack your bags and come along; there is always room for one more!
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Broadmoor Community Church; 315 Lake Avenue; Colorado Springs, CO
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FWO
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Inspired by the exciting advances and ideas of performers and musicians both within and beyond the handbell world, and staying true to our own mission of exploration, Forté is testing boundaries, questioning conceptions, and challenging ourselves and the whole handbell world to Rethink Possible. After we tour to and from the east coast, we will be presenting performances around Colorado of a broad range of musical styles, including many not often heard on our instrument.
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Burnt Store Presbyterian Church; 11330 Burnt Store Road; Punta Gorda, FL
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FWO
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Ring Sarasota’s season 8 music explores music as it developed over the 20th Century.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; 2250 E. Stadium Blvd.; Ann Arbor, MI
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FWO
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Bring your friends to our spring show!
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Mt Airy Middle School; Mt Airy, MD
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Clinician(s): Bill Payn
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$65/75
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An event for advanced handbell ensembles.
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Rundlett Middle School; Concord, NH
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Clinician(s): Jane Nolan
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$25/30
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An opportunity for ringers of NH and northern ME to learn and refresh skills, and ring massed pieces under the direction of respected clinicians.
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Big Beaver United Methodist Church; 3753 John R Road; Troy, MI
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$15
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Bring your friends to our spring show!
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Grand Hotel; Mackinac Island, MI
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Clinician(s): Fred Gramann
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$80-90
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Mass ringing, classes, and historical tours on Mackinac Island at the historic Grand Hotel.
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43rd North Hills Handbell Association Festival
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4/27-28
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PA
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St. Paul's UMC; 1965 Ferguson Rd; Allison Park, PA
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Clinician(s): Michael Helman
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$22 - 25
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See details on Facebook under North Hills Handbell Association.
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Hamilton High School; Hamilton, MT
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Clinician(s): Jason Wells
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$25
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Registrants will rehears with Jason Wells and also participate in classes. The festival will conclude with a free public concert.
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Nyack College; 1 South Blvd.; Nyack, NY
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Clinician(s): Bill Alexander
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$110
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A massed ringing experience for Hudson Valley Handbell Choirs.
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Swift Community Center and St. Luke's Ep. Church; 121 Peirce St and 99 Peirce St.; East Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): David Harris, Daniel Moore
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$15
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Multi ensemble event with master classes in the morning and afternoon and a concert for the public at 7:00 pm.
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St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church; 4900 Fulton Dr. NW; Canton, OH
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Donation
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A premiere handbell choir playing a variety of music that will get your toes tapping and you rockin'!
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