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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.
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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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 optional 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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Connecticut Handbell Musicians in Concert
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9/20
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MA
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The Big-E (Eastern States Exposition); 1305 Memorial Avenue; West Springfield, MA
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Free with admission to the Big-E
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Connecticut Handbell Musicians will perform on the New England Center performance stage for Connecticut Day at the Big-E, 1 to 2:00 PM.
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First Lutheran Church; Alexandria, MN
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Clinician(s): Monica McGowan
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$40
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A seminar offering an overview/refresher of what handbell choir directors should know and a sight-reading session of the Festival 2018 repertoire. The event will have a Service Project component.
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Redeemer Lutheran Church; 1 Deerwalk Ln; Charleston, WV
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Clinician(s): Jane Irvine
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$25/30
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This workshop will involve technical and musical instruction utilizing the Area 5 Spring Festival repertoire and is designed for both ringers and directors.
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A Musical Reformation Celebration
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9/23-23
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CA
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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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Lombard Bible Church; 111 S Park Ave; Lombard, IL
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Free Will Offering
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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, finish polishing, and easily perform.
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Edgebrook Lutheran Church; 5252 W Devon Ave; Chicago, IL
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Free Will Offering
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University Place Hotel and Conference Center; Portland, OR
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Clinician(s): Ellie Hodder
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$225/175
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An intensive ringing event for engaged and aspiring coppers musicians.
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Redding Handbell Festival
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10/14
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CA
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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 Peace 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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First UMC ; Blue Springs, MO
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Clinician(s): Kathy Ford
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$30
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Choirs, individuals, and directors will benefit from this one-day ringing event.
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Brevard First United Methodist Church; 325 N. Broad Street; Brevard, NC
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Free will offering
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers present "Shivers & Shakes", a show of spooky music appealing to all ages!
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Church of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church; 3330 Chestnut Drive; Doraville, GA
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Free will offering
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers present "Shivers & Shakes', a show of spooky music appealing to all ages!
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NOVEMBER
Kerr Scott Building; NC Fairgrounds; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Bill Payn
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$42/47
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Friday evening workshop and sight reading for area adult handbell choir participants.
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Gethsemane Lutheran Church; Baldwin, WI
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Clinician(s): Lee Afdahl
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$35
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Massed ringing event with techniques classes in the morning, with either a conducting training element or sight reading session followed by rehearsals for afternoon concert.
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Trinity Lutheran; Columbia, MO
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Clinician(s): Dr. John Behnke
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$15
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Workshop will help ringers improve by learning new skills, working on techniques and musicality. Short reading session of AGEHR music and an opportunity to purchase at 20% discount.
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Carrollton First United Methodist Church; 206 Newnan Street; Carrollton, GA
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Free will offering
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers present "Shivers & Shakes', a show of spooky music appealing to all ages!
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Sardis Presbyterian Church; Charlotte, ND
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$40/45
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Rehearse six pieces and present final concert.
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Olivet Lutheran Church; Fargo, ND
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Clinician(s): Lee Afdahl
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$65
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A one-day ringing event with repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Register as an individual, buy the music, start rehearsing. Concert at 3:30. Lunch included.
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Souhegan High School; Amherst, NH
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Clinician(s): Brian Seemann
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$20
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One-day event for high school age ringers to come together to rehearse massed pieces and learn from others.
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Double Tree Hotel; Williamsburg, VA
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Clinician(s): Ed Tompkins
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$75
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A festival for full or partial handbell choirs from grades 6 to 12.
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Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concert
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11/18
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DE
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Cokesbury Village; 726 Loveville Rd; Hockessin, DE
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Free will offering
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Festival of Trees benefit for Delaware Hospice
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