November 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.
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER | JANUARY
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Kerr Scott Building; NC State Fairgrounds; Raleigh, NC
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Clinician(s): Hart Morris
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$40/45
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An opportunity for handbell ringers to ring under a nationally known clinican and present a free concert.
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Chesapeake Conference Center; Chesapeake, VA
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Clinician(s): Margi Zearley
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$70/95; chaperone $19
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A handbell festival for grades 6 through 12.
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Mid-Carolinas Handbell Festival
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11/12
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NC
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Sardis Presbyterian; 6100 Sardis Road; Charlotte, NC
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Clinician(s): Christine Anderson
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$45
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21st Annual Event. Rehearse six pieces and present final concert to audience. Contact Nadja at 704-650-3549.
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Trinity Lutheran; 1393 Elizabeth St; Crete, IL
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Clinician(s): David Weck
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$25
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Rehearse several pieces and participate in a concert. Music purchased ahead of time with some rehearsal prior to attending the workshop.
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Eastern Wyoming College; Torrington, WY
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Clinician(s): Michael Kastner
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$20
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One-day workship with six massed ringing pieces performed at a free concert at the end of the day.
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Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church; 6601 Bradley Blvd; Bethesda, MD
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$20
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The Raleigh Ringers presents a 2-hour concert consisting of a variety of music that is entertaining to audiences of all ages.
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Seaford Senior High School; 399 North Market St; Seaford, DE
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$30
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The Raleigh Ringers present an entertaining 2-hour concert consisting of a variety of music suitable to all ages.
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First Presbyterian Church Rochester MN; 512 3rd St. SW; Rochester, MN
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Free
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A collaborative concert with organist Lee Afdahl featuring favorite hymn arrangements as part of the Festival of Music music series.
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Gulf Coast Campanile
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11/19
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TX
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Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church; 11612 Memorial Drive; Houston, TX
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None
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A new community choir for the Greater Houston Area
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St. John Brebeuf Church; 8307 N. Harlem Ave.; Niles, IL
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Free
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Join the Chicago Bronze and the North Shore Choral Society for a concert.
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GTHE Fall Concert Series
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11/20
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TX
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 1350 N. 23rd Street; Beaumont, TX
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Free
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Golden Triangle Handbell Ensemble will present their fall concert which will contain a variety of musical selections for your enjoyment. Prepare for the upcoming holiday season by joining us for this event.
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St. Paul's United Methodist Church; 620 Romeo St.; Rochester, MI
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Donation
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Come and join CCR and director Nicole Leppala for an old-fashioned radio show holiday handbell concert.
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Nineveh Christian Church; 1261 E. 775 S.; Nineveh, IN
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Free
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Come celebrate the holiday season with bronze-level choir Joyful Sound!
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South West Florida Hand bell Ensemble Christmas Concert
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11/29
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FL
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Faith Presbyterian Church; 4544 Coronado Pkwy; Cape Coral, FL
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Free Will Offering
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The group will open its Christmas concert series at Faith Presbyterian Church.
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First Baptist Church Avondale Estates; 47 Covington Road; Avondale Estates, GA
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Free
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers will present a show featuring secular music of the holiday season appropriate for all ages with a free-will offering taken to benefit the church's Womens' Ministry.
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran; 13145 S Blackbob Rd; Olathe, KS
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this Christmas concert, weaving the unique timbres of various handbell instrumentation into a celebration of the season.
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Dunn Center for the Performing Arts; 2400 North Wesleyan Blvd; Rocky Mount, NC
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$15
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The Raleigh Ringers present an entertaining 2-hour performance of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
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Tomball United Methodist Church; 1603 Baker Drive; Tomball, TX
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No charge
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Join us on our holiday journey that will bring visions of mistletoe, hot chocolate, family gatherings, holiday parties, sparkling lights, and the birth of a baby. You are sure to hear one or more of your favorite carols.
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Willett Hall; 3701 Willett Dr; Portsmouth, VA
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$25
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The Raleigh Ringers present an entertaining 2-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.
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Athens Christian Church; 1411 IL 29; Athens, IL
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$15
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Bells in Motion's annual Christmas concert starting at 7 p.m.
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MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston); 3400 Main Street; Houston, TX
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Adult: $15.00 Student: $10.00
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Join us on our holiday journey that will bring visions of mistletoe, hot chocolate, family gatherings, holiday parties, sparkling lights, and the birth of a baby. You are sure to hear one or more of your favorite carols, sacred and secular, done in a variety of styles from carols in a spicy Latin flavor to an ethereal backdrop for other favorite carols.
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Norcross First United Methodist Church; 2500 Beaver Ruin Road; Norcross, GA
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Free
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers will present a show featuring secular music of the holiday season appropriate for all ages and a free-will offering will be taken.
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Pine Ridge Presbyterian; 7600 NW Barry Rd; Kansas City, MO
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this Christmas concert, weaving the unique timbres of various handbell instrumentation into a celebration of the season.
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Mullenix Chapel; 5402 Rawson Lane; Pensacola, FL
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Free
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The PCC Handbell Christmas Concert (12/3/16 @ 7:30 pm) features delightful songs such as "The Christmas Song," "Sleigh Ride," and "Overture from The Nutcracker"
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Victory Church; 2650 Audubon Rd.; Audubon, PA
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Free Will Offering
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Philadelphia Bronze will be performing in a joint concert with the Norristown Chorale in "A Christmas Together".
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First United Methodist Church; 3827 Delta River Dr.; Lansing, MI
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Donation
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Come and join CCR and director Nicole Leppala for an old-fashioned radio show holiday handbell concert.
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Community Presbyterian Church; 405 S McCall Rd; Englewood, FL
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Free Will Offering
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Christmas concert by Ring Sarasota with brass, organ, and audience sing-a-long.
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Scott Theatre at Carroll Community College; 1601 Washington Rd.; Westminster, MD
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$12/$10/$5
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Winter concert of the Westminster Ringers, Inc.
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Lawrencevilel Road United Methodist Church; 3142 Lawrenceville Road; Tucker, GA
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Free
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The Atlanta Concert Ringers will present a show featuring secular music of the holiday season appropriate for all ages and a free-will offering will be taken as part of the church's Music for Missions series.
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Ela Area Public Library; 275 Mohawk Trail; Lake Zurich, IL
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Free
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Join us for our Winter Concert.
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St. Martha Catholic Church; 8523 Georgiana Ave.; Morton Grove, IL
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Free
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Join us for our Winter Concert.
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First United Methodist; 422 Chestnut; Leavenworth, KS
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Free
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3:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this Christmas concert, weaving the unique timbres of various handbell instrumentation into a celebration of the season.
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Washington High School; 400 Slatestone Rd; Washington, NC
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$25
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining concert of a variety of music, including transcriptions, original handbell compositions, and of course a little rock 'n' roll.
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial; 101 Callahan Dr.; Alexandria, VA
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$5-$10 per person
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Kick off the holiday season with some of your favorite Christmas carols as Virginia Bronze is joined by the vocal quartet Classical FX.
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Peace UMC/Community Church; 5050 Hodgson; Shoreview, MN
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$15/$20 at the door $5 students
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Our Annual Christmas Concert features West Indies-inspired carols, holiday favorites and a few surprises to warm your spirit PLUS a gala basket auction and scrumptious dessert reception.
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Faith Lutheran Church; 1385 West Walnut; Jacksonville, IL
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$15
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Bells in Motion's annual Christmas concert starting at 4 p.m.
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St. Luke's Memorial Episcopal Church; 3615 North Gove Street; Tacoma, WA
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Free Will Offering
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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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St. Paul Lutheran Church; 3383 E. Lake Lansing Rd.; East Lansing, MI
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Donation
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Come and join CCR and director Nicole Leppala for an old-fashioned radio show holiday handbell concert.
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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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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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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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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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Free
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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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Greenwood United Methodist Church; 525 N. Madison Avenue; Greenwood, IN
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Free
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Come enjoy a free holiday concert by the bronze-level choir Joyful Sound!
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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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Free
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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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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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Free Will Offering
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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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Free
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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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PIX Theatre; 194 W. Nepessing St.; Lapeer, 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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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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Faith United Church of Christ; 1020 Walnut Street; Windsor, CO
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Free Will Offering
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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 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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Free
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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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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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