February 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.
FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL
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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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Trinity 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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Conference Center; Umass; Amherst, MA
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Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltse
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$180/205
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A one and a half day workshop offering skill building opportunities and a master class with Stephanie Wiltse.
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Various; , AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY
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$8
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Read & Ring across all five states in Area 11.
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Michael Glasgow
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$75
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A ringing event with more difficult repertoire to challenge individual ringers. Register as an individual, buy the music, start rehearsing. Rehearse Friday night and Saturday. Public concert concludes the event.
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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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Gary UMC; 224 N. Main Street; Wheaton, IL
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Clinician(s): The Agape Ringers
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$35
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Join us for a fun filled day of ringing and learning with David Weck and the Agape Ringers. The event is for ringers and directors.
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University Park UMC; Dallas, TX
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Clinician(s): Hart Morris
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$20
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Handbell music festival featuring Hart Morris.
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St. Olaf College; 1520 St. Olaf Avenue; Northfield, MN
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Clinician(s): Jill Mahr
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$20
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An annual event for high school and college ringers to ring and explore college life on campuses with handbells. Includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.
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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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$30/choir
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A Houston area massed ringing festival for directors and ringers.
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University Park UMC; Dallas, TX
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Clinician(s): Hart Morris
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$20
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Handbell music festival featuring Hart Morris.
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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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FWO
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Come see the Agape Ringers in Concert!
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Peachtree Presbyterian; 3434 Roswell Road; Atlanta, GA
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Clinician(s): Lee Afdahl
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$55
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Opportunity for local churches and community groups to hear a Friday night concert, learn from a nationally acclaimed clinician, learn new techniques and rehearse and perform 5 pieces prepared in advance.
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Northern Kentucky Convention Center; Covington, KY
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Clinician(s): David Weck
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$80-90
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Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert.
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Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church; Jacksonville, FL
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$75
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.
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First Presbyterian Church; Salisbury, NC
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Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust
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$50
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A group ringing experience for Salisbury and the surrounding area.
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Herriman High School; Herriman, UT
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Clinician(s): Tim Waugh
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$15
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Annual state-wide workshop, followed by 5pm free community concert.
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North Alabama Young Ringers Festival
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3/11
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AL
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Golden Springs Baptist Church; Anniston, AL
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Clinician(s): TBD
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$8
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Massed ringing festival for middle and high school choirs, level 1-2 music. Contact Shane at 256-489-7486.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Stephanie Rhodes, Nancy Cappel
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$75, 90, 110
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An educational event for adult handbell ringers.
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Roland E. Powell Convention Center; Ocean City, MD
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Clinician(s): Michael Helman
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$100
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An advanced auditioned handbell choir under the direction of a leading handbell director.
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The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center; Sun City Center, FL
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Clinician(s): John Behnke
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$75
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An opportunity for ringers of all skill levels to ring in a mass setting and attend handbell classes.
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Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church; 471 Mount Vernon Highway; Atlanta, GA
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FWO
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A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.
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St. Boniface Episcopal Church; 5615 Midnight Pass; Sarasota, FL
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FWO
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Concert starts at 6:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.
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Tucker First United Methodist Church; 5095 Lavista Road; Tucker, GA
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FWO
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A musical welcome to spring with light-hearted tunes that appeal to all ages.
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Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop 2017
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3/24-25
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ID
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First UMC; Lewiston, ID
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Clinician(s): Brian Tervo
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$50
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Handbell ringers in the Inland Northwest will come toghether ringing 5-7 pieces under the direction of Brian Tervo with techniques classes and a final concert. Contact Greg at 509-758-2622.
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St. Mark's UMC; Lincoln, NE
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$35
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Director's workshop Friday evening. Classes and massed ringing on Saturday. Lunch included in registration.
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Cherry Creek Pres Church; 10150 E. Belleview Ave; Greenwood Village, CO
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Clinician(s): Doug Benton
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$35
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Handbell festival for Colorado ringers.
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Middle School; Killingworth, CT
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Clinician(s): Andy Wallace
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$15
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This event will provide ringers a chance to work on some Festival Conference music, practice skills, and perform in a larger venue.
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Chesapeake Conference Center & Marriott Norfolk Hotel; Chesapeake, VA
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Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy, Lois Reese
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$75, 90, 110
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An educational event for adult handbell ringers.
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Pasadena Presbyterian Church; Pasadena, CA
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Clinician(s): Artists of Timbre
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$45
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Bronze ensemble, classes and massed ringing with public concert.
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Bellefonte High School Gym; Bellefonte, PA
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Clinician(s): Michael Joy
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$125/choir
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One day ringing event with evening concert for the public.
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Grace Lutheran Church; Des Moines, WA
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$60
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A massed ringing event for Area 10 youth.
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Robert Morris Univeristy; Yorktown Hall; Moon Township, PA
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Clinician(s): Debbie Rice
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$100/choir
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One day handbell festival for Level 1 and 2 choirs.
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St. Mary of the Lake Church; 105 Forestview Lane N; Plymouth, MN
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Clinician(s): Sandy Mullaney
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$15
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An annual event for 4th - 8th grade ringers which includes a fun service project activity and a closing concert.
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Glenridge Performing Arts Center; 7333 Scotland Way; Sarasota, FL
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$15
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Concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.
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The Village Inn & Event Center; Clemmons , NC
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Clinician(s): Brian Childers
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$75, 85, 110
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An educational event for adult handbell ringers.
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The Village Chapel; 10 Azalea Rd; Pinehurst, NC
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$18
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.
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Carolina Civic Center; 315 N Chestnut St; Lumberton, NC
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$20
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining 2-hour performance of a variety of music enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
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Chautauqua Institution; PO Box 28; Chautauqua, NY
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$20
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.
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Ramkota Hotel; Casper, WY
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Clinician(s): Cathy Moklebust
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$30
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Handbell ringers will prepare five pieces and take them to a higher level under the direction of Cathy Moklebust.
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Tewksbury Memorial High School; Tewksbury, MA
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Clinician(s): Lawrence Berdensey
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Choirs from the area gather for warmups and networking, culminating in an evening concert with massed and solo pieces.
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Ruundlett Middle School; Concord, NH
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Clinician(s): Peter Coulombe
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$20
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An opportunity for ringers to come together to perform pre-rehearsed selections and improve ringing skills.
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Roser Memorial Community Church; 512 Pine Ave; Anna Marie, FL
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FWO
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Concert starts at 4:00 p.m. Inspired by the toe tappin’ and finger snappin’ tunes of the last 50 years.
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Valley Church; Cupertino, CA
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Clinician(s): Bill Mathis
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$40 SR, $25 IR
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Classes, workshops, rehearsals and performances.
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Directors' Workshop
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4/28
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VT
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United Community Church; St. Johnsbury, VT
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Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie
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$10
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Dinner and workshop with Spring Ring clinician. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066.
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St. Thomas More Catholic Church; Oceanside, CA
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Clinician(s): Stevie Berryman
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$45
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Two-day workshop featuring bronze ensemble,classes, and massed ringing with a public concert.
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Lansing Center; Lansing, MI
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Clinician(s): David Weck
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$80-90
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Mass ringing opportunity for choirs in Area 5. Classes, rehearsing with a highly regarded conductor, and presenting a final concert.
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Belgrade Special Events Center; Belgrade, MT
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Clinician(s): Jason Krug
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$25
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Registrants will rehearse music selections to develop ringing skills and musicianship. A concert will conclude the festival.
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Lyndon State College; Lyndonville, VT
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Clinician(s): Stephanie Wiltsie
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$15
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Workshop, rehearsals, networking and a concert. Contact Patricia at 802-446-2066.
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42nd Annual North Hills Handbell Festival
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4/29
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PA
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St. Paul's UMC; 1965 Ferguson Road; Allison Park, PA
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Clinician(s): Kathleen Wissinger
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$22.50 - $25
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One-day event allowing 10-15 choirs to work with composer/conductor Kathleen Wissinger. Contact Jennifer at 724-738-8891.
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Swift Community Center; 121 Pierce Street ; East Greenwich, RI
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Clinician(s): Daniel Moore
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$15
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Opportunity for Area 1 handbell musicians to review and rehearse Area 1 Festival Conference repetoire and present a concert to the community. Contact Donna at 401-885-1474.
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Overland Park Christian Church; Overland Park, KS
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Clinician(s): Lauran Delancy
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$40
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Bronze level ringing event.
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Trinity Lutheran Church; 15 Randolph Ave; Hagerstown, MD
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$20
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The Raleigh Ringers presents an entertaining two-hour concert consisting of a variety of music enjoyed by all ages.
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