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  • LA Metro Happy Hour

    September 3, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Directors and ringers are welcome (even if you're not from LA Metro area!) to get together to talk about what everyone is up to and any hurdles or challenges you're experiencing in the current Covid environment, as well as what LA Metro can do to support you.

    Meeting Details:
    Zoom Meeting Link
    Meeting ID: 831 8413 4194
    Passcode: 363362

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  • Director As Teacher

    September 12, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Zoom Meeting

    In this workshop, held via Zoom, instructors Barbara Walsh and Tessique Houston will cover different aspects of the Director as Teacher. Knowing your ringers and their skills, selecting music that fits your ringers and your needs, and score study to make your group their most successful. Attendance will be capped at 23, with a waiting list, if needed.

    $30 for HMA members
    $40 for non-members
    $40 for all registrations received after Sept 5, 2020

    Registration is now available - For more info go to the event webpage

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Recent News

Bell Table Talk

Aug 30, 2020 |

Bell Table Talk with Area 12  We're excited to announce a new Area 12 recurring event - Bell Table Talk! Join Area 12 to talk about a variety of handbell topics and socialize with members of the Area 12 Board, other Area 12 members, and anyone else who would like to...

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Director’s Workshop

Aug 1, 2020 |

The Director as Teacher Saturday, September 12, 2020 - 9:30am-1:30pm  Led by Barb Walsh and Tessique Houston, via Zoom meeting. $30 for HMA members $40 for non-members $40 for all registrations received after Sept 5, 2020   In this workshop, instructors Barbara...

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HEA12K Game Winners!

Jul 30, 2020 |

Thanks to everyone who participated in the games during Handbell Encounters of the Area 12 Kind. We're excited to announce our prize winners! Crossword (65 entries) 1st: Carol Lynn Mizell - handbell beaded pen 2nd: Carlene Ruesenberg - HEA12K mask 3rd: Nikki Evans -...

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Handbell Encounters of the Area 12 Kind

Jun 25, 2020 |

Your Area 12 Board invites you to participate in the first Area 12 Virtual Conference on July 25, 2020. We will be hosting online classes and chatting live with the experts to cover topics relevant to both ringers and directors. This event is FREE and open to all, so...

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Show Your Area 12 Pride!

Jun 1, 2020 |

Order your Area 12 member polo shirt today. Then show your Area 12 pride - Submit photos wearing your #Area12Pride shirt to the Twelfth Tone! Please check the size chart measurements below to ensure you're ordering the best size. Polo shirts are Kelly Green in color...

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Red, White & Bells Conference Update

May 3, 2020 |

With great disappointment, we announce that the Area 12 Conference scheduled for July 2-5, 2020 has been postponed until 2022. Our host venue, UNLV, has cancelled all outside group meetings for the summer, as well as on-campus classes for students, in order to keep...

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We Have a Composition Contest Winner!

Jun 1, 2019 |

Area 12 is happy to announce that the winner of our 2019 Composition Contest is Fervent Freedom by Mike Mazzatenta. This winning composition will be published and included in the repertoire list for the 2020 Area 12 Conference in Las Vegas. Congratulations to Mike...

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Area 12 Election Results Are In!

Nov 15, 2018 |

Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's Area 12 election! We are pleased to congratulate and welcome new Executive Board members - Chair-Elect Kendra Scott, Secretary Michele Meenk, and Treasurer Helena Broadbent. These newly elected board members join Chair...

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