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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.
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
Handbell Musicians of America Members, share your upcoming events.
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OCTOBER
Collegiate United Methodist Church; 2622 Lincoln Way; Ames, IA
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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Lutheran Church of the Cross; 5064 County Road 13; Nisswa, MN
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; 2730 East 31st Street; Minneapolis, MN
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church; 2208 West La Quinta Street; Sioux Falls, SD
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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First Lutheran Church; 3315 G Avenue; Kearney, NE
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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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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FWO
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Sunrise United Methodist Church; 2655 Briargate Boulevard; Colorado Springs, CO
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$0 (free-will offering will be received)
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Forté Handbell Quartet in Concert: Fall 2017 Tour to the Midwest
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St. Mark's Lutheran Church; 2499 Helen Street; North St. Paul, MN
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Free will offering to support Polar Back Pack Program
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A program of entertaining and diverse repertoire featuring music of Lutheran heritage celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
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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 festival 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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George Washington Masonic National Memorial Theater; 101 Callahan Dr.; Alexandria, VA
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10.00
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We’re kicking off our second decade of ringing with an afternoon of favorites. Whether you’re a handbell aficionado or a new fan, we have something for everyone!
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Kawaiaha'o Church; Honolulu, HI
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Clinician(s): Barb Walsh
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$100/group
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A ringing event with mass ringing and classes. Contact Karen at 808-295-2107.
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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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Harris UMC; Honolulu, HI
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Clinician(s): Barb Walsh
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$25
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A ringing event with mass ringing and classes. Contact Karen at 808-295-2107.
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Central Baptist Church; Norwich, CT
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Clinician(s): Jane Nolan, Andy Wallace
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$0
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Educational event for ringers to build basic skills or advanced ringers to have practical experience with more advanced skills culminating in a full repertoire reading session to use newly learned skills.
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King of Glory Lutheran Church; 6411 LBJ Freeway; Dallas, TX
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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St Mark's Episcopal Church; 3039 Ranch Road 12; San Marcos, TX
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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First United Methodist Church; 201 S. Washington; Hobart, OK
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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First Christian Church of Stillwater; 411 W. Matthews Ave.; Stillwater, OK
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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Harvard Avenue Christian Church; 5502 S. Harvard Ave.; Tulsa, OK
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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Trinity Lutheran Church; 800 Houston Ave.; Houston, TX
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$20/$30
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8:30-1pm | New and different kind of one-day technique & skills workshop with a surprise challenge at the end – No advance preparation needed!
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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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Central Oregon Handbell Festival
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10/28
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OR
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Bend Church; 680 NW Bond Street; Bend, OR
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Clinician(s): Directors of attending choirs
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$0
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Local church bell choirs are coming together for a day of ringing. Each choir will choose a piece for rehearsal and then there will be a short concert at the end of the day. Contact Shelley at 908-328-8818.
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First Parish Congregational Church; Saco, ME
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Clinician(s): Carlene Ruesenberg, 2nd clinician TBD
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$0
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Educational event for ringers to build basic skills or advanced ringers to have practical experience with more advanced skills culminating in a full repertoire reading session to use newly learned skills.
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Faith Community Church; Loudon, NH
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Clinician(s): Sue Chamberlin, 2nd clinician TBD
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$0
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Educational event for ringers to build basic skills or advanced ringers to have practical experience with more advanced skills culminating in a full repertoire reading session to use newly learned skills.
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Brevard First United Methodist Church; 325 N. Broad Street; Brevard, NC
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Free; good will offering taken
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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; good will offering taken
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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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Faith Lutheran Church; Andover, MA
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Clinician(s): Jane Nolan, Sue Chamberlin
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$0
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Educational event for ringers to build basic skills or advanced ringers to have practical experience with more advanced skills culminating in a full repertoire reading session to use newly learned skills.
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Carrollton First United Methodist Church; 206 Newnan Street; Carrollton, GA
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Free; good will offering taken
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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, NC
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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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Salt Lake Tabernacle; Temple Square; Salt Lake City, UT
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Free
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The Bells on Temple Square present an evening of engaging, varied music for all ages.
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Cokesbury Village; 726 Loveville Rd; Hockessin, DE
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FWO
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Festival of Trees benefit for Delaware Hospice
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DECEMBER
Avondale UMC; 3101 NE Winn Road; Kansas City, MO
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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Blue Ridge UMC; 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd.; Kansas City, MO
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Free
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7:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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First Presbyterian; 1625 NW O’Brien Road; Lee's Summit, MO
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Free
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3:00 pm - Rezound! performs many of your holiday favorites in this celebration of the season.
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Tomball United Methodist Church; 1603 Baker Street; Tomball, TX
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Free Concert
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We invite you to join the Houston Bronze Ensemble as we welcome the holiday season with "Repeat the Sounding Joy", presenting music of "The Nutcracker" and many other Christmas favorites.
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Calvary Fellowship Homes; 502 Elizabeth Dr; Lancaster, PA
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FWO
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presenting our winter concert series
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First Mennonite Church; 250 S Baltimore; Morton, IL
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$15
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Annual Christmas concert by Bells In Motion, starting at 7 p.m.
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Old St Paul's Church; 506 High Street; Odessa, DE
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Free
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Join us at either 11:00 or 12:00 for a half hour holiday concert at this wonderfully preserved church during Christmas in Odessa!
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First Mennonite Church; 250 Baltimore; Morton, IL
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$15
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Bells In Motion's presents their annual Christmas concert starting at 7 p.m.--please join us!
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MATCH; 3400 Main Street; Houston, TX
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Adult: $15.00 Student: $10.00
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We invite you to join the Houston Bronze Ensemble as we welcome the holiday season with "Repeat the Sounding Joy", presenting music from "The Nutcracker" and many other Christmas favorites.
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First Congregational Church of Akron; 292 E. Market St.; Akron, OH
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Donation
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A premiere handbell choir ringing a variety of Christmas music.
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Chatham Presbyterian Church; 1835 E Walnut; Chatham, IL
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$15
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Annual Christmas concert by Bells In Motion, starting at 4 p.m.
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St. Paul's United Methodist Church; 1314 Foulk Road; Wilmington, DE
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FWO
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4:00 p.m. holiday concert open to the public.
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Peace Community of Faith/Peace UMC; 5050 Hodgson Road; Shoreview, MN
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Adults $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Students $5
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Immerse yourself in sounds of the season at our annual Christmas Concert featuring favorite carols, and audience sing-a-long and a few surprises - sure to warm your spirit!
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Jasper United Methodist Church; 85 West Church Street; Jasper, GA
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FWO
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Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Our Christmas concert will include a variety of musical styles and we will debut our new CD!
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Newark Free Library; 750 Library Ave.; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join us for a 7:00 p.m. holiday concert!
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Arlington Hills UMC; 759 East Country Road B; Maplewood, MN
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Free
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Plan an evening out, bring your friends and get in the spirit of the season - experience the sights and sounds of this dynamic handbell ensemble as they perform your favorite Christmas carols.
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Newark Free Library; 750 Library Avenue; Newark, DE
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Free
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Join us for a free holiday concert at 1:00 p.m.!
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Ela Area Public Library; 275 Mohawk Trail; Lake Zurich, IL
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Free
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Come join us for a winter concert! Free admission, but reservations are required.
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Ware Presbyterian Village; Vista Ridge Pavillion, 7 East Locust Street; Oxford, PA
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Free
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3:00 Holiday Concert
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St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church; 4600 Fulton Dr. NW; Canton, OH
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Donation
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A premiere handbell choir ringing a variety of Christmas music.
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St. Martha Catholic Church; 8523 Georgiana Avenue; Morton Grove, IL
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Free
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Join us for a winter concert.
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Bear Library; 101 Governor's Place; Bear, DE
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Free
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Join us for a free holiday concert at 7:00 p.m.!
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Bayou City Bells - Season of Light
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12/12
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TX
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Warren Family Center St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 5308 Buffalo Speedway; Houston, TX
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Free
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Seasonal favorites from across the globe plus the debut of a Margaret Tucker commission.
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Appoquinimink Library; 651 N. Broad Street; Middletown, DE
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FWO
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Join us for a free holiday concert at 7:30 p.m.!
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Calvary Baptist Church; 215 E. Delaware Avenue; Newark, DE
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FWO
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Holiday concert at 7:30 p.m.
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Due West United Methodist Church; 3956 Due West Rd. NW; Marietta, GA
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FWO
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Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Our Christmas concert will include a variety of musical styles and we will debut our new CD!
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Christ the Lord Lutheran Church; 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd.; Carefree, AZ
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Free
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An invitational Christmas concert featuring local handbell choirs and congregational Christmas carol sing.
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Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church; 149 Brush Hill Road; Elmhurst, IL
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Tickets available September 2017
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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1:00 & 7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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Hockessin Library; 1023 Valley Road; Hockessin, DE
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Free
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Join us for a free holiday concert at 11:00 a.m.!
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Kirkwood Library; 6000 Kirkwood Hwy.; Wilmington, DE
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Free
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Join us for a free holiday concert at 2:00 p.m.!
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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2:00 & 7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church; 315 S. Main St.; Northeast, MD
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Free
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Join us for a free holiday concert for our first appearance in Northeast at 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville; 9190 Campbellton Street; Douglasville, GA
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FWO
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Nothing says the holidays like Christmas music presented by the Golden Bells of Atlanta -- Atlanta’s premier community handbell choir. Our Christmas concert will include a variety of musical styles and we will debut our new CD!
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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 1601 Broadway; Kansas City, MO
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Varies - see KC Symphony website
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7:00 pm - Rezound! joins the Kansas City Symphony, the Symphony Chorus, and the Allegro Choirs in KC's grandest holiday concert! Tickets available at www.kcsymphony.org
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A Celtic Christmas
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12/20
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TN
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Bearden United Methodist Church; 4407 Sutherland Ave; Knoxville, TN
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Free
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Everyone is invited to join in an evening of carols presented in a Celtic style by The Rings of the Lord
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