Area 9 Events

To have your event or concert listed on the Area’s website, please visit area9.handbellmusicians.org today.

April 2020 Ringing News

Summit 2020 Early-bird Registration Extended

Event Dates: June 19-20, 2020

With optimism for the summer events, we are extending the early bird registration cost to April 23. If the event is canceled, full refunds will be issued.

Find out more information and register today:

area9.handbellmusicians.org/summit/

Early-Bird Registration
Now Thru April 23

Handbells: They're Not Just for Church Anymore

There was a time, in the not so distant past, when about the only place you’d find a set of handbells (and a group of folks to play them) was in church. Oh, there might be an occasional community group or school choir here and there. But mostly, it was a church thing. But that has changed dramatically over the past few years. Now handbell groups of all shapes and sizes can be found on the concert stage and in Carnegie Hall. In schools, and community centers, and senior living residences. Even on cruise ships! So, where is the most interesting place you’ve played a handbell? READ MORE

Scholarships Available for HMA Summer Events

Area 9 is offering 3 different scholarships to help ringers and directors attend events this summer.

• Reecher scholarship for Summit 2020 in June, in Waco
Deadline to apply: May 1

• Parrish scholarship for Summit 2020 in June, in Waco
Deadline to apply: May 1

• Anthony scholarship for National Seminar in June, in Orlando
Deadline to apply: April 15

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