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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 Webiste 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!

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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

  • Concordia Summer Handbell Camp

    June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025 @ 
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA

    This is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing Concordia's music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. The $400 registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the parents, and so much more. If your child or student is interested in handbells or music in general, then this is a great opportunity! 
                                       
    Learn more and sign up by May 1st on our Registration Website. Overnight options in the dorm are available for an additional fee.
    Information:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2025-tickets-211444
     
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  • Concordia Summer Handbell Camp

    June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025 @ 
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA

    This is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing Concordia's music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. The $400 registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the parents, and so much more. If your child or student is interested in handbells or music in general, then this is a great opportunity! 
                                       
    Learn more and sign up by May 1st on our Registration Website. Overnight options in the dorm are available for an additional fee.
    Information:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2025-tickets-211444
     
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  • Concordia Summer Handbell Camp

    June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025 @ 
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA

    This is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing Concordia's music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. The $400 registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the parents, and so much more. If your child or student is interested in handbells or music in general, then this is a great opportunity! 
                                       
    Learn more and sign up by May 1st on our Registration Website. Overnight options in the dorm are available for an additional fee.
    Information:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2025-tickets-211444
     
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  • Concordia Summer Handbell Camp

    June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025 @ 
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA

    This is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing Concordia's music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. The $400 registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the parents, and so much more. If your child or student is interested in handbells or music in general, then this is a great opportunity! 
                                       
    Learn more and sign up by May 1st on our Registration Website. Overnight options in the dorm are available for an additional fee.
    Information:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2025-tickets-211444
     
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  • Concordia Summer Handbell Camp

    June 9, 2025 - June 13, 2025 @ 
    Concordia University, Irvine, CA

    This is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing Concordia's music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. The $400 registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the parents, and so much more. If your child or student is interested in handbells or music in general, then this is a great opportunity! 
                                       
    Learn more and sign up by May 1st on our Registration Website. Overnight options in the dorm are available for an additional fee.
    Information:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2025-tickets-211444
     
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Recent News

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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March board meeting

Mar 15, 2025 |

Your Area 12 Board met in Las Vegas March 14-15 to check out site for the 2026 conference (more details coming soon).  And other business.

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Voting deadline March 2, 2025 midnight (PT)

Mar 1, 2025 | ,

A reminder, the deadline to vote is Sunday night for the Secretary and Treasurer candidates. All HMA members in good standing with voting privileges (excluding Sub Members, Student members) are eligible to vote. Please check out the candidates here and vote.

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