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Area 12

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

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Neon City Rhythms - June 18-20, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV

Plan on joining Area 12 members ringing together for our biennial conference!

Nominations open for elected officers

It is that time to prepare for elections. We are looking for nominations for the three elected positions: Chair (6-year-cycle), Secretary (2-year cycle), and Treasurer (2-year cycle). We need two candidates to be placed on the ballot for each position. Would you or someone you know be interested in a nomination for the ballot?

If you are interested in or know of someone who might be interested in any of these elected or appointed positions, please contact Marci Nuoffer at [email protected] with any nominations.

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 volunteering to serve on the board. Openings include Membership Director, Member-at-Large,and Event Director.
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 Twelfth Night Festival

    January 9, 2026 - January 10, 2026 @ 

    A 1.5 day massed ringing event for Southern Nevada and nearby areas.
     
    https://harmonyhandbells.com/festival/ 
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.
     
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  • Las Vegas Twelfth Night Festival

    January 9, 2026 - January 10, 2026 @ 

    A 1.5 day massed ringing event for Southern Nevada and nearby areas.
     
    https://harmonyhandbells.com/festival/ 
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.
     
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  • Las Vegas Twelfth Night Festival concert

    January 10, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    A 1.5 day massed ringing event for Southern Nevada and nearby areas.
     
    https://harmonyhandbells.com/festival/ 
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.
     
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  • HMA Composer Conversations with Tucker and S. Eithun

    January 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

    Handbell Musicians of America is launching a new educational series with composers for our members. "Composer Conversations" are 75-minute sessions with two guest speakers in a moderated discussion. Attendees will hear from composers on a variety of topics, including their journey from the start of a piece to its publication, and their artistic motivation when starting a new composition. They will also share their experiences with how to approach publishers, and offer insight into the process once a piece is ​going to be published.  Sessions will include time for Q&A with attendees.
      
    The series continues on January 13, 2026 (8:00 PM eastern) with Sondra Tucker and Sandra Eithun,  Free registration for HMA members open.
     
    https://handbellmusicians.org/event/composer-conversation-eithun-tucker/ 
     
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  • Area 12 Board Meeting

    January 17, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Virtual

    Virtual board meeting. Via Zoom. Contact [email protected] to participate.

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Recent News

Remembering David Ruder

Nov 12, 2025 |

The Area 12 Board has recently learned that Dave Ruder has passed away. David Ruder served the Area 12 Board from 1990 through 1994, and 2000 to 2008, including as the Area 12 Chair from 2004-2006.  He also served on AGEHR/HMA Education committees in the intervening...

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Nominations open

Oct 13, 2025 |

It is that time to prepare for elections. We are looking for nominations for the three elected positions: Chair (6-year-cycle), Secretary (2-year cycle), and Treasurer (2-year cycle). We need two candidates to be placed on the ballot for each position. Would you or...

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New board officer: Member-at-Large

Sep 22, 2025 |

At the most recent Area 12 Board of Directors meeting, the board created a new officer position: Member-at-Large The duties include: Assist with Area 12 projects, initiatives, and events as assigned by the Chair or Executive Committee; Support the work of other board...

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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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