December 2016
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.
DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY
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Carol With the Bells
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12/6
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GA
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First Baptist Church; 285 Main Street; Lilburn, GA
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Free
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A Christmas Concert featuring the church and homeschool handbell choirs sponsored by First Baptist Church, Lilburn.
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Central Presbyterian Church; 200 E 8th Street; Austin, TX
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Free
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Ring in the holidays with a festive handbell celebration!
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Middleton Performing Arts Center; 2100 Bristol Street; Middleton, WI
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$15
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The Madison Area Concert Handbells will celebrate its 20th season by presenting a series of concerts during the Christmas holidays featuring some best-loved pieces from past years along with exciting new ones that will showcase the ringers’ and soloists’ talents.
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Tacoma Community College; 6500 S 12th St; Tacoma, WA
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$10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, $25 per family
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7:30 pm - Sit back and enjoy a concert featuring memorable music, a sing-along, and Christmas stories.
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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 W Brush Hill Road; Elmhurst, IL
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Tickets Required
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Please join The Agape Ringers as they perform holiday favorites with guest artists, the Chicago Sinfonietta String Quartet!
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Round Lake Area Library; 906 Hart Rd.; Round Lake, IL
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Free
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Join us for a Winter Concert.
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St. Matthew's United Methodist Church; 30900 Six Mile Road; Livonia, MI
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TBD
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Ring in the holiday season with a fun Classical Bells show!
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Dripping Springs United Methodist Church; 28900 Ranch Rd 12; Dripping Springs, TX
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$10 / $5 for students
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Ring in the holidays with a festive handbell celebration!
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Shelton High School Performing Arts Center; 3737 Shelton Springs Rd; Shelton, OR
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Donation
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Harstine Island Community Choir invites BOC to collaborate on a Family Christmas Spectacular!
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Pine Shores Presbyterian Church; 6116 Crestwood Ave; Sarasota, FL
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$10
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Concert begins at 4:00 p.m. A Christmas concert by Ring Sarasota with brass, organ and audience sing-a-long.
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First Congregational Church; 1314 Northwood Blvd.; Royal Oak, MI
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TBD
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Ring in the holiday season with a fun Classical Bells show!
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LA Bronze & Bells of Grace in Concert
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12/11
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CA
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Grace First Presbyterian Church; 3955 Studebaker Rd.; Long Beach, CA
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Free will donation
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The professional ensemble, L.A. Bronze joins the Bells of Grace handbell choir from Grace First Presbyterian Church for a holiday bell spectacular, with funds going to pay for the refurbishment of the GFPC handbells and chimes.
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Cross of Grace Lutheran Church; 3519 S. 600 W.; New Palestine, IN
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0
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This annual concert features handbell choirs from around the Indianapolis area who each perform individual songs. Performers range from school choirs to advanced choirs. Concert begins at 2:00 pm.
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Verizon Event Center; 8718 Trouble Creek Rd; New Port Richey, FL
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$10
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This is a family Christmas show at 3 pm with 2 very special guests, green & red!
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St. Stephen's Lutheran Church; 5700 Pheasant Hill Road; Monona, WI
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$15
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The Madison Area Concert Handbells will celebrate its 20th season by presenting a series of concerts during the Christmas holidays featuring some best-loved pieces from past years along with exciting new ones that will showcase the ringers’ and soloists’ talents.
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Lacey Presbyterian Church; 3045 Carpenter Rd SE; Lacey, WA
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Freewill offering
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7:00 pm - Sit back and enjoy a concert featuring memorable music, a sing-along, and Christmas stories.
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University Presbyterian Church; 2203 San Antonio Street; Austin, TX
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$10 / $5 for students
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Ring in the holidays with a festive handbell celebration!
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Greenwood United Methodist Church; 525 N. Madison Avenue; Greenwood, IN
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0
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Come enjoy a free holiday concert by the bronze-level choir Joyful Sound!
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Jasper United Methodist Church; 85 West Church Street; Jasper, GA
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The Golden Bells of Atlanta will present a series of Christmas concerts incorporating a variety of musical styles. The repertoire includes full handbell choir, small ensemble and solo ringing. Join us as we ring in the season - all concerts begin at 7:30 pm.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 14311 Wells Port Drive; Austin, TX
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$10 / $5 for students
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Ring in the holidays with a festive handbell celebration!
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Longwood Gardens; 1001 Longwood Rd; Kennett Square, PA
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Garden entry fee
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Join us for "On Christmas Night" selections from our winter concert series.
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First United Methodist Church; 960 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd; Lutz, FL
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Free
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Celebrate the season with beautiful handbell music, and more!
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Hurst Public Library; 901 Precinct Line Road; Hurst, TX
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Free
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7:00 pm | A fun for all Christmas concert series presented by Concert Bells of Fort Worth
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St. Louis Catholic Community; 24415 Crocker Blvd.; Clinton Twp., MI
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TBD
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Ring in the holiday season with a fun Classical Bells show!
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; 126 W. Georgia St.; Indianapolis, IN
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0
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Come celebrate the holiday season with bronze-level choir Joyful Sound at Indianapolis' annual Christkindl Village Holiday Celebration!
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Orchestra Hall; 1111 Nicollet Mall; Minneapolis, MN
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various
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Twin Cities Bronze joins Doc Severinsen, The MN Orchestra, and others for this perennial extravaganza complete with choral favorites big band showstoppers and a traditional sing-along.
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Ann Arbor District Library; 343 S. Fifth Ave.; Ann Arbor, MI
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TBD
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Ring in the holiday season with a fun Classical Bells show!
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PIX Theatre; 194 W. Nepessing St.; Lapeer, MI
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TBD
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Ring in the season with a fun Classical Bells show!
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Mountain View Presbyterian Church; 2500 N. Garfield Avenue; Loveland, CO
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FWO
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Bells of the Rockies has simmered up a delightful Fruitcake Euphony to serve up some holiday cheer. With music this rich, you can almost taste it.
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First Baptist Church of Greenwood; 99 W. Main Street; Greenwood, IN
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0
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Come celebrate the holiday season with bronze-level choir Joyful Sound!
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Orchestra Hall; 1111 Nicollet Mall; Minneapolis, MN
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various
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Twin Cities Bronze joins Doc Severinsen, The MN Orchestra, and others for this perennial extravaganza complete with choral favorites big band showstoppers and a traditional sing-along.
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Museum of Glass; 1801 Dock Street; Tacoma, WA
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Free with museum admission
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Favorites such as "Sleigh Ride" and "Ding Dong Merrily on High" are featured along with the theme from "Game of Thrones," the award winning and popular TV program.
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Hurst Public Library; 901 Precinct Line Road; Hurst, TX
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Free
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2:00 pm | A fun for all Christmas concert series presented by Concert Bells of Fort Worth
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Avondale Presbyterian Church; 420 Pennsylvania Ave; Avondale, PA
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free
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Join us for "On Christmas Night" our winter concert series.
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Central Lutheran Church; 1820 NE 21st Ave; Portland, OR
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$10
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Bells of the Cascades, in solo performance, presents their delightful annual holiday concert, Jingle All the Way, their last under the able baton of interim director, Leanne Bilstrom.
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Faith United Church of Christ; 1020 Walnut Street; Windsor, CO
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FWO
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Bells of the Rockies has simmered up a delightful Fruitcake Euphony to serve up some holiday cheer. With music this rich, you can almost taste it.
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The Rings of the Lord: Carols of the Bells
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12/18
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TN
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Bearden UMC; 4407 Sutherland Ave; Knoxville, TN
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Free
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Come join The Rings of the Lord for their annual Christmas concert featuring many favorite carols of the season and a special quintet presentation.
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Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; 4440 State St; Salem, OR
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$10
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Bells of the Cascades, in solo performance, presents their delightful annual holiday concert, Jingle All the Way, their last under the able baton of interim director, Leanne Bilstrom, at 6pm.
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First United Methodist Church; 501 N Tryon Street; Charlotte, NC
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FREE!
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Join the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble at 7PM for a free community concert to celebrate the holiday season!
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Brookhaven at County Line; 940 Wild Indigo Lane; Indianapolis, IN
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0
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Come celebrate the holiday season with bronze-level choir Joyful Sound!
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Northaven United Methodist Church; 11211 Preston Road; Dallas, TX
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Free Will Offering
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7:30 pm | A fun for all Christmas concert series presented by Concert Bells of Fort Worth
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Douglasville First Presbyterian Church; 9190 Campbellton Street; Dougasville, GA
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Free will offering
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The Golden Bells of Atlanta will present a series of Christmas concerts incorporating a variety of musical styles. The repertoire includes full handbell choir, small ensemble and solo ringing. Join us as we ring in the season - all concerts begin at 7:30 pm.
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White's Chapel UMC; 185 S White Chapel Blvd; Southlake, TX
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$10 Adults / $5 Senior & Students
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7:30 pm | A fun for all Christmas concert series presented by Concert Bells of Fort Worth. Join us and keep that Grinch at bay!
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Boulder City Recreation Center; Boulder City, NV
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$22/25
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1.5 day massed ringing event for all choirs in Southern Nevada and surrounding area.
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Mid-Winter Handbell Festival & Showcase
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1/21
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TX
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First UMC; Corpus Christi, TX
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Clinician(s): Michael Mazzatenta
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$10
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A one day festival & showcase performance conducted by Michael Mazzatenta. Contact Brad at 361-884-0391.
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Peace UMC; 5050 Hodgson Road; Shoreview, MN
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug and Twin Cities Bronze
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$50; $30 student
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A day of workshops and music reading, ringing and learning.
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Central Elementary Gym; Nampa, ID
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$55
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Massed ringing plus a couple of classes.
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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 levels the opportunity to improve their ringing skills.
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Tennessee Valley Handbell Association
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2/3-4
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AL
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Trimity United Methodist; Huntsville, AL
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Clinician(s): Dr. Dan Lawhon
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$11
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Massed ringing festival for adult and youth/adult bell choirs. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.
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Handbell Dessert Concerts
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2/12
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VA
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St. Matthew's UMC; 8617 Little River Turnpike; Annandale, VA
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$15
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Delicious Homemade Desserts and an hour of Handbell Music at 3 & 6 PM
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Church of the Resurrection; Leawood, KS
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Clinician(s): Kevin McChesney, Sara Washington
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$40-45
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Hands-on ringing experience for the ringers in Area 8.
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Highland UMC; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$20
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One day workshop, rehearsal, performance for youth ringers ages eight through high school.
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Moore Noram Technology Center; Oklahoma City, OK
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow, Linda Krantz, Stevie Berryman
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$40
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Ringers and directors will get to ring and learn at this re-imagined Oklahoma classic event.
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Pleasant Hill UMC; McCalla, AL
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Clinician(s): Ed Rollins
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$100 per choir
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An educational, large group event led by an experienced nationally recognized clinician. $20 seminar fee per choir.
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St. Andrew's Pres Church; Houston, TX
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$60
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A Houston-area one-day workshop to prepare for FebFest, a massed ringing event the following day.
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The Stafford Centre; Stafford, TX
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$10 plus $30 per choir
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A Houston area massed ringing festival for directors and ringers.
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Peace Lutheran Church; St. Louis, MO
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Clinician(s): Various Directors
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$10
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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.
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St John United Church of Christ; 308 N Evergreen Ave; Arlington Heights, IL
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Free Will Offering
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Come see the Agape Ringers in Concert!
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