April 2017
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.
APRIL | MAY | JUNE |
Bellefonte High School Gym; Bellefonte, PA | Clinician(s): Michael Joy | $125/choir | One day ringing event with evening concert for the public. |
Grace Lutheran Church; Des Moines, WA | Clinician(s): Jason Krug | $60 | A massed ringing event for Area 10 youth. |
Robert Morris Univeristy; Yorktown Hall; Moon Township, PA | Clinician(s): Debbie Rice | $100/choir | One day handbell festival for Level 1 and 2 choirs. |
St. Mary of the Lake Church; 105 Forestview Lane N; Plymouth, MN | Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney | $15 | An annual event for 4th - 8th grade ringers which includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert. |
Glenridge Performing Arts Center; 7333 Scotland Way; Sarasota, FL | | $15.00 | Concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Ring Sarasota enters into its 7th season with “We’ve Got Rhythm”, a dynamic concert lineup exploring the meaning of rhythm. |
Spring is in the air with Classical Bells | 4/2 | MI | Zion United Church of Christ; 68 New Street; Mt. Clemens, Michigan | | tbd | Come and enjoy our spring show! |
First Lutheran Church; 615 West 5th Street; Red Wing, MN | | Free! | Two leading handbell ensembles pair up to present an exciting spring concert that promises to deliver an incredible musical experience. |
The Village Chapel; 10 Azalea Rd; Pinehurst, NC | | 18.00 | The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages. |
First United Methodist Church; 1700 West State Street; West Lafayette, IN | | Open to the public | Come hear The Agape Ringers in a joint concert with Purdue University! |
Carolina Civic Center; 315 N Chestnut St; Lumberton, NC | | 20.00 | The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining 2-hour performance of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages. |
Mullenix Chapel; 5402 Rawson Lane; Pensacola, FL | | Free | This Easter eve concert (04/15/16 @ 7:30 pm) celebrates Christ's resurrection with "Gethsemane" and "Because He Lives," as well as other exciting works such as "Capriccio" and "Escape Velocity." |
Ramkota Hotel; Casper, WY | Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust | $30 | Handbell ringers will prepare five pieces and take them to a higher level under the direction of Cathy Moklebust. |
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; 5409 NW 72nd St; Kansas City, MO | | Free | 7:00 pm - A concert featuring "Music of Time and Space," with selections celebrating our place in the universe. |
Tewksbury Memorial High School; Tewksbury, MA | Clinician(s): Lawrence Berdensey | | Choirs from the area gather for warmups and networking, culminating in an evening concert with massed and solo pieces. |
Ruundlett Middle School; Concord, NH | Clinician(s): Peter Coulombe | $20 | An opportunity for ringers to come together to perform pre-rehearsed selections and improve ringing skills. |
First Presbyterian Church; Norman, OK | Clinician(s): Jill Fite | $22 | A fun half-day of ringing music with an Area clinician. Musicians will get to practice 3-4 songs in mass and present a mini-concert. |
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection; 9100 Mission Road; Prairie Village, KS | | Free | 7:00 pm - A concert featuring "Music of Time and Space," with selections celebrating our place in the universe. |
First Presbyterian Church; 555 S. University; Norman, Oklahoma | | $20.00 per person | Area 9: A fun single-day ringing event (8:45-3:30) with clinician Jill Fite. Individuals and groups welcome. |
Roser Memorial Community Church; 512 Pine Ave; Anna Marie, FL | | FWO | Concert starts at 4:00 p.m. Ring Sarasota enters into its 7th season with “We’ve Got Rhythm”, a dynamic concert lineup exploring the meaning of rhythm. |
North Oak Christian Church; 9900 N Oak Trfy.; Kansas City, MO | | Free | 7:00 pm - A concert featuring "Music of Time and Space," with selections celebrating our place in the universe. |
FUMC Hudson; 13123 US Highway19; Hudson, Florida | | $10 | Join us at 4pm for a lighthearted musical adventure. FUMC Bellaires will also ring. |
El Segundo United Methodist Church; 540 Main Street; El Segundo, CA | | FWO | L.A. Bronze presents its annual Spring concert season of varied music for all! |
Ezekiel Lutheran Church; 202 S. 2nd St; River Falls, WI | | Free! | Twin Cities Bronze welcomes Spring with a lively concert of familiar sacred and secular tunes, an exciting commissioned work, and favorite selections from our upcoming Puerto Rico tour. |
Valley Church; Cupertino, CA | Clinician(s): Bill Mathis | $40 SR, $25 IR | Classes, workshops, rehearsals and performances. |
Directors' Workshop | 4/28 | VT | United Community Church; St. Johnsbury, VT | Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie | $10 | Dinner and workshop with Spring Ring clinician. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066. |
St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Oceanside, CA | Clinician(s): Stevie Berryman | $45 | Two-day workshop featuring bronze ensemble,classes, and massed ringing with a public concert. |
Lansing Center; Lansing, MI | Clinician(s): David Weck | $80-90 | Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert. |
Belgrade Special Events Center; Belgrade, MT | Clinician(s): Jason Krug | $25 | Registrants will rehearse music selections to develop ringing skills and musicianship. A concert will conclude the festival. |
St. Stephen Presbyterian Church; 2700 McPherson Ave; Fort Worth, TX | | Free Will Offering | 7:30 pm – Benefit concert in support of St. Stephen Presbyterian, a recent victim of vandalism. Let Concert Bells take you to the movies and step into the fantasy world of film this spring. |
First Presbyterian Church; 209 Union Street; Schenectady, NY | | Free Will Offering | Join us for "Dancing through the Fourth Dimension: A Journey through Time and Space" as we travel through time with music! |
Lyndon State College; Lyndonville, VT | Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie | $15 | Workshop, rehearsals, networking and a concert. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066. |
42nd Annual North Hills Handbell Festival | 4/29 | PA | St. Paul's UMC; 1965 Ferguson Road; Allison Park, PA | Clinician(s): Kathleen Wissinger | $22.50 - $25 | One-day event allowing 10-15 choirs to work with composer/conductor Kathleen Wissinger. Contact Jennifer at 724-738-8891. |
Swift Community Center; 121 Pierce Street ; East Greenwich, RI | Clinician(s): Daniel Moore | $15 | Opportunity for Area 1 handbell musicians to review and rehearse Area 1 Festival Conference repertoire and present a concert to the community. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474. |
Overland Park Christian Church; Overland Park, KS | Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy | $40 | Bronze level ringing event. |
Mt. View Lutheran Church; Phoenix, AZ | Clinician(s): Tammy Waldrop | $35 | A day of learning, rehearsal and massed ringing with a public concert at the end of the day. |
Nyack College; Nyack, NY | Clinician(s): Martha Alford | $110 per organization | An opportunity for local and/or visiting choirs to participate in massed, divisional and solo frameworks at a concert for the general public. |
Trinity Lutheran Church; 1100 Philadelphia Rd; Joppa, MD | | 20.00 | The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour performance consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages. |
Walnut Creek UMC; Walnut Creek, CA | Clinician(s): Bill Mathis | $65 | A seminar for handbell directors to refine their skills. |
Trinity Lutheran Church; 15 Randolph Ave; Hagerstown, MD | | 20.00 | The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages. |
St Paul's Lutheran Church & School; 1780 Career Center Road; Bourbonnais, IL | | Free Will Offering | Come hear The Agape Ringers in concert! |
Trinity Klein Lutheran Church; 5201 Spring Cypress Rd; Spring, TX | | Free concert | With guest artists, the Brookwood Handbell Ensemble, join the Houston Bronze Ensemble and let the music of handbells carry you back in time. There are no limits to where the music may carry you. Come and ESCAPE with us! |
Spring is in the air with Classical Bells | 4/30 | MI | First Presbyterian Church; 746 Saginaw Street; Flint, Michigan | | tbd | Come and enjoy our spring show! |
Resurrection Lutheran Church; 134 South 206th Street; Des Moines, WA | | donation | International Artists Carillon and Dr. Wanda Griffiths at the pipe organ present a concert that will be enjoyed by all. |
Emmanuel Lutheran Church; 11919 Oxnard Street; North Hollywood, CA | | FWO | L. A. Bronze presents its annual Spring concert of varied music for all! |
Gethsemane Lutheran Church; 715 Minnetonka Mills Road; Hopkins, MN | | Free! | Two leading handbell ensembles pair up to present an exciting spring concert that promises to deliver an incredible musical experience. |
Faith United Methodist Church; 203 Jefferson St.; Coleman, Michigan | | Donation | CCR's 33rd Annual Spring Concert, "Sounds from the American West and Beyond" presents a fun program of Western-themed music, and much more! |
Spring Bellebration | 5/2 | GA | First Baptist Church; 285 Main Street; Lilburn, Georgia | | Free | Concert featuring the church and homeschool choirs sponsored by First Baptist Church, Lilburn at 7:00pm. |
King of Glory Lutheran Church; 6411 LBJ Freeway; Dallas, TX | | $5-$10 | Let Concert Bells take you to the movies and step into the fantasy world of film this spring. |
Ashland MS; Ashland, OR | Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder | $70 | A weekend of ringing and educational opportunities for the ringers and directors of Oregon, Northern California and Washington. |
MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston); 3400 Main Street; Houston, TX | | Student:$10.00 Adult: $15.00 | Join the Houston Bronze Ensemble and let the music of handbells carry you back in time. There are no limits to where the music may carry you. Come and ESCAPE with us! |
1st Federated Church; 3601 N Sheridan; Peoria, IL | | $15 | Annual spring concert starts at 7 p.m. |
Hockessin Library; 1023 Valley Rd; Hockessin, Delaware | | free | Theme Songs to Ring By |
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; 16001 NE 34th St; Vancouver, WA | | Donation | Premier concert under the baton of renowned composer Matthew Compton. An exciting exploration of rhythm in the handbell genre. |
Tualatin Presbyterian Church; 9230 SW Siletz Dr; Tualatin, OR | | $10, no one turned away for lack of funds | |
Lake Forest Place; 1100 Pembridge Dr.; Lake Forest, IL | | Free | Join us for one of our spring concerts! Admission is free. |
Peace Lutheran Church; 2800 W Jefferson; Springfield, IL | | $15 | Annual spring concert starts at 4 p.m. |
Spring is in the air with Classical Bells | 5/7 | MI | St. John's Episcopal Church; 405 N. Saginaw Street; Midland, Michigan | | tbd | Come and enjoy our spring show! |
Trinity United Methodist Church; 1024 Lake Avenue; Wilmette, Illinois | | Free | Please join us for our spring concert. |
Trinity United Methodist Church; 1024 Lake Ave.; Wilmette, IL | | Free | Please join us for one of our spring concerts! Admission is free. |
Okemos Community Church; 4734 Okemos Rd.; Okemos, Michigan | | Donation | CCR's 33rd Annual Spring Concert, "Sounds from the American West and Beyond" presents a fun program of Western-themed music, and much more! |
Our Savior Lutheran Church; 7910 E. St. Joe Hwy.; Lansing, Michigan | | Donation | CCR's 33rd Annual Spring Concert, "Sounds from the American West and Beyond" presents a fun program of Western-themed music, and much more! |
Gary UMC; Wheaton, IL | Clinician(s): Handbell Directors from Gary UMC | $0 | This event is for directors looking for ideas on how to start and/or run a successful children/youth handbell program. |
Chester Bethel UMC; 2619 Foulk Rd; Wilmington, Delaware | | FWO | Theme Songs to Ring By |
Old South Church; 645 Boylston St; Boston, MA | Clinician(s): Griff Gall | $0 | Massed and solo ringing by 5 community and church ensembles. |
The United Churches of Olympia; 110 11th Ave SE; Olympia, WA | | $10 adults, $8 students/seniors, or $25 per family | The Rainier Ringers present "Mountain Aire: Celebrate the Journey", a handbell concert featuring the music of nature and celebrating our 20th anniversary. |
Greater Puget Sound Handbell Festival | 5/20 | WA | Green River Community College; Auburn, WA | Clinician(s): Ron Mallory | $65 | Massed ringing and classes for the Greater Puget Sound and beyond. Contact Bryant at 206-854-1693. |
Marvin Picollo School; Reno, NV | Clinician(s): Barb Walsh | $15 | Massed ring and classes for any age ringers from any group. Mostly for beginners through junior high. |
Forest Grove United Methodist Church; 1726 Cedar St; Forest Grove, OR | | $10, no one turned away for lack of funds | Our first concert under the baton of renowned composer Matthew Compton. An exciting exploration of rhythm in the handbell genre! |
Elkton UMC; 619 E Main St; Elkton, Maryland | | FWO | Theme Songs to Ring By |
First United Methodist Church; 600 State St; Salem, OR | | $10, no one turned away for lack of funds | Our first concert under the baton of renowned composer, Matthew Compton. An exciting exploration of rhythm in the handbell genre! |
Armstrong Chapel UMC; 5125 Drake Rd; Cincinnati, OH | | $15-20 | A Spring Concert with an eclectic program of jazz, blues, handbell standards, and piano/organ duets with special guest artists Joel Raney and Jane Holstein and guest conductor David Weck. |
Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church; 73 North Hill Street; Pasadena, CA | | FWO | L.A. Bronze presents its annual Spring concert season of varied music for all! |
Little Church on the Prairie; 6310 Motor Ave SW; Lakewood, WA | | $10 adults, $8 students/seniors, or $25 per family | The Rainier Ringers present "Mountain Aire: Celebrate the Journey", a handbell concert featuring the music of nature and celebrating our 20th anniversary. |
Washoe County School District - Young Ringers Workshop | 5/23 | NV | South Reno UMC; Reno, NV | Clinician(s): Barb Walsh | $1 | Massed ringing for elementary school students. Contact Deborah at 775-851-5600. |
2nd/1st Church; 318 N Church St; Rockford, Illinois | | $15 adults; $10 seniors/students; children under 12 free | Westminster Concert Bell Choir presents concert with 8 octaves of handbells and 6 octaves of hand chimes. |
McMaster University; 1280 Main St. West; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | | Please refer to ogehr.ca/festival2017 | Come celebrate Canada's 150th year by ringing together with internationally acclaimed conductor/composer Michael Glasgow and our very own Terry Head. |
Meymandi Concert Hall; Raleigh, NC | Clinician(s): Dr. William Payn | $395 | 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. |
Snow Moutain Ranch; Granby, CO | Clinician(s): Marilyn Lake, Alex Guebert | $300 | 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. |
Meymandi Concert Hall; 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC 27601; Raleigh, NC | | $10-$20 | Join The Raleigh Ringers for our Spring Concert. This year, the Virtuoso Ensemble will join us onstage for a portion of the concert. Don’t miss this extraordinary event! |
University of Memphis; Memphis, TN | Clinician(s): Jason Krug | $240/280 | Area 6 Festival Conference providing ringing tracks and interest classes for member ringers in Area 6 and nearby Areas. |
UMASS Amherst; Amherst, MA | Clinician(s): Ed Rollins, Deb Carr | $250-390 | Biennial gathering for member 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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