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Serving California, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam (and other US Pacific Islands)

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2026 Conference Composition Content

Area 12 is holding a composition contest to provide a piece for the 2026 conference.  Deadline for submissioin: October 15, 2025.  Click for details.

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Do you want to be a mentor?

Would you like to be a resource for handbells in Area 12? Please click to submit your information to be added to the Area 12 list of teachers and mentors.

(If you are looking for a mentor, please contact the Education Coordinator.)

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Volunteer to serve on the Area 12 Board

There are many appointed positions on the Area 12 Board.  Do you have a few hours every month?  Consider voluntering to serve on the board. Openings include Membership Director, Historian and Event Coordinator.
Contact the Chair if interested in serving on the board.

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Area Website Banner Advertising now available!

Do you have an upcoming handbell event? Have a concert? Sell handbell items?  You can now advertise on the Area 12 website right here!  Click for details.

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Check out the latest issue of the 12th Tone Newsletter

Learn more about what upcoming events are happening and what the Area 12 board is up to.

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Calendar

  • Las Vegas Director's Workshop

    September 6, 2025
    Faith Lutheran Middle/High School

    Director's Workshop for handbell directors in the Las Vegas area.
     
    https://harmonyhandbells.com/workshop/ 
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America Endorsed event.
     
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  • Area 12 Board Meeting

    September 13, 2025 - September 14, 2025 @ 
    Livermore, CA, USA

    Area 12 members in good standing may attend.  Please coordinate with [email protected] to attend.
     
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  • Area 12 Board Meeting

    September 13, 2025 - September 14, 2025 @ 
    Livermore, CA, USA

    Area 12 members in good standing may attend.  Please coordinate with [email protected] to attend.
     
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  • Bell Jam

    September 20, 2025
    Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431, USA

    For musicians wanting to experience ringing bells, for handbell musicians, wanting to brush up on techniques. 

    For more details, check out https://tintabulations.com/
     
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Recent News

Area 12 at Pinnacle 2025

Aug 15, 2025 |

Check out all the folks from Area 12 at Pinnacle in Kansas, including the Concordia University choir who performed in a showcase concert.

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August 12th Tone – upcoming events

Aug 9, 2025 | ,

Check out the latest issue of the 12th Tone here. Read up on some upcoming events (for directors and ringers) in Southern Nevada, Northern Nevada, Southern California, Northern California,  And a recap of some of the events folks traveled to this summer including...

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Neon City Rhythms – seeking class suggestions

Aug 7, 2025 |

The Conference Committee invites you to propose classes for 2026 Neon City Rhythms. If you’ve got an idea for a class you’d like to teach, please use the form linked here. If you’ve got ideas for classes you’d like to see offered at the conference, but you don’t...

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June Board Meeting

Jun 17, 2025 |

On June 14, you Area 12 Board met via Zoom to handle Area 12 business, including the upcoming 2026 biennial conference in Las Vegas, NV, Neon City Rhythms.

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Check out the June 12th Tone newsletter

Jun 7, 2025 | ,

Are you finishing things up for the season?  How about checking out upcoming events in Area 12 and around the country (should you be traveling) that might be of interest. A couple of fall events are mentioned in the latest issue.  You can read it here.

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