Los Angeles Metro

Erik Der – Regional Coordinator

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Irvine, Orange County, CA

Erik Der is a lifelong handbell musician who appreciates the instrument for its emphasis on ensemble, movement, and rich sonic textures. He is an active ringer and has directed a variety of age groups (middle school, high school, college, adult). He is currently the Director of Handbell activities at Concordia University Irvine where he directs the Spirit Bells ensemble, teaches handbell methods, and leads CUI’s annual handbell invitationals and festivals in partnership with his colleague Alex Guebert

Quality event programming, community engagement, and education are all important to expanding handbells in our communities. If you are a director or ringer interested in learning more about handbell opportunities in Orange, Los Angeles, or adjacent counties, please be in touch with Erik! 

UPCOMING EVENTS
April 28, 2024
  • Ringing Dusk to Dawn - The Bell Music of the Night

    April 28, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
    200 Avenue San Pablo, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA

    South County Community Handbell Choir in concert.

    The concert will start with selections from Phantom of the Opera and end, fittingly with Here Comes the Sun. We will explore all sorts of "Night Music." Come and check out the fantastic music that handbells can make. They are not for just church anymore.
     
    For more information: http://schandbell.org
     
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