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SEPTEMBER 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.
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | OCTOBER
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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SEPTEMBER
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church; Apple Valley, MN
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Clinician(s): Amy Maakestad
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$35
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A Seminar offering an overview/refresher of what handbell directors should know and much more. There will be a sight-resding session of the Festival 2020 repertoire and other pieces that have either conducting or ringing challenges and how to overcome. The event will have a Service Project component included.
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South Reno UMC; Reno, NV
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Clinician(s): Tintabulations
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Donation
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Bethesda United Methodist Church; 8300 Old Georgetown Rd.; Bethesda, MD
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None
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"Capital Carillon will be holding auditions for full-time & substitute ringers at 7:30 pm."
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Tabernacle Presbyterian Church; 418 East 34th Street; Indianapolis, IN
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225.00 Early Bird Special
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Expert clinicians in all aspects of church music including Brenda Austin for Handbells.
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White's Chapel UMC; Southlake, TX
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Clinician(s): Arnold Sherman
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$40 to 8/15; $50 after 8/15. Youth track $15
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Workshop of classes and repertoire reading.
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Grace Presbyterian Church; Las Vegas, NV
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Bradley Hendricks
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$5
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One day of Level 1 massed ringing and technique classes.
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 33501 Stonehill Drive; Dana Point, CA
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$20/person $100/choir
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Kick start your season while ringing along side members of St John's Catheral Bells.
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Connecticut Handbell Musicians in Concert
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9/14
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CT
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First Church of Middletown; 190 Court Street; Middletown, CT
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FWO
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Connecticut Handbell Musicians will perform a selection of handbell favorites in the sanctuary at the First Church in Middletown, CT. starting at 4:00 PM.
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Unity Templ; 875 Lake St.; Oak Park, IL
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TBD
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University UMC; San Antonio, TX
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Clinician(s): Russell Miller
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$10
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Three hour reading session.
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FUMC Altus; Altus, OK
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Clinician(s): Jill Fite
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$10
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Three hour reading session ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church; 1000 B Avenue; West Columbia, SC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Hibben United Methodist Church; 690 Coleman Blvd.; Mt. Pleasant, SC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Buncombe St UMC; Greenville, SC
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers, Marcia Brantley
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$40
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Provides training for choirs and directors, along with mass ringing, sight reading and classes.
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First UMC of Clermont; Clermont, FL
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$45 or $55
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A workshop featuring mass ringing, classes and a concert.
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Lake Travis UMC; Austin, TX
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Clinician(s): Patty Highland
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$10
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Event will consist of ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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OCTOBER
Redding Handbell Festival
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10/5
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CA
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CrossPointe Community Church; 2960 Hartnell Ave; Redding, CA
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Clinician(s): Barbara Meinke
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$35
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Massed ringing, classes and a public concert. Contact Nancy at 530-275-4770.
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RI Masterclasses with David Harris
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10/5
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RI
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St. Luke's Ep Church; 99 Pierce Street; East Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$100/ensemble
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RI is hosting a day of hour long Masterclasses. Each ensemble will bring their choice of repertoire they wish to work on with Mr. Harris. All repertoire information will be submitted in advance. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.
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University Place Hotel and Conference Center; Portland, OR
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder
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$230
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An all ringing event specifically designed to uplift, engage and celebrate coppers musicians.
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Harvard Avenue Christian Church; Tulsa, OK
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Clinician(s): Andrew Dugan
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$10
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Fun-filled reading session for directors and ringers.
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Clive Acquatic Center Special Events Bldg; Clive, IA
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$5-10
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Food and beverages provided by Des Moines Concert Handbells, and a sight-reading session featuring new, favorite and festival music.
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Olde English District Handbell Festival
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10/11-12
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SC
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First Presbyterian Church; 234 East Main Street; Rock Hill, SC
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$35.00
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Clinician: Tim Waugh
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Windsor Heights Lutheran Church; Windsore Heights, IA
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Clinician(s): David Harris
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$34 -45
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Day-long event rehearsing and performing five prepared pieces with the assistance of Des Moines concert handbells. Lunch is included.
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Covenant Presbyterian Church; 10100 Ridgeview Dr; The Village, OK
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Clinician(s): Jeremy Springer
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$10
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A fun morning of ringing new music!
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Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA
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Clinician(s): The artists of Timbré
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$35
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Two-day workshop and festival featuring the artists of Timbre as conductors and clinicians.
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King of glory Lutheran Church; Dallas, TX
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Clinician(s): Clinician(s): Mark Arnold
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$10
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Event will consist of ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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St. Paul UMC; Abilene, TX
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Clinician(s): Adam Samuels
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$10
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Event will consist of ringing through a packet of music with time for discussion of ringing techniques, music form and music use in concerts/worship.
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church; 215 Thomas More Dr.; Elgin, IL
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TBD
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NOVEMBER
Columbus Avenue Baptist Church; 1300 Columbus Ave.; Waco, TX
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$30 per person (through 9/15) $40 after
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Sandra Eithun is a nationally known handbell clinician who will direct Texas Baptists annual Handbell Festival - all are welcome!
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Church of the Epiphany; 4900 Nathan Lane; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney
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$17
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An annual event for 4th grade ringers (and older) which includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.
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First United Methodist Church of Gastonia; 190 E. Franklin Blvd.; Gastonia, NC
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See Concert Listing
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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First Presbyterian Church; 582 Southwood Drive; Eden, NC
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Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors. $25 after October 1.
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The Raleigh Ringers in Concert.
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Kerr Scott Bldg; NC State Fairgrounds; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Fred Gramann
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$42 early bird
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Friday evening workshop for participants; Saturday festival working with clinician on prepared music.
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Westwood Lutheran Church; St. Louis Park, MN
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Clinician(s): Nick Hanson
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$65
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A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Friday night is a reading session and Saturday is to put the musiciality touches on the event repertoire. A free public concert concludes the event.
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Doubletree Williamsburg; Williamsburg, VA
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Clinician(s): Ed Tompkins
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$75,80,100, 106
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A ringing event for advanced adult choirs.
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Doubletree Williamsburg; Williamsburg, VA
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Clinician(s): Al Reese
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$75,80,100, 106
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An educational event for youth in grades 6-12.
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Fourth Annual Holiday Handbell Spectacular
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11/23
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RI
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Exeter-West Greenwich High School; West Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): Daniel Moore, Andrew Wallace
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$0
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Eight Area 1 ensembles will be working with the clinicians in a skill building workshop followed by an evening sharing concert open to the public. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.
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