Southern California

 

Carol Pickford – Regional Coordinator

Carol Pickford was introduced to handbells in 1979 when her church organist (Barbara Meinke’s mother!) heard about this “new” instrument, and has never looked back. She currently is a member of 3 handbell choirs (2 community groups and 1 church groups) and serves as SoCal Regional Coordinator for Area 12 as well as serving on the board for LA Bronze. She is active in many local and national events through Handbell Musicians of America. Carol’s current day job is a regional sales manager in the medical electronics industry. Carol has served on the board since 2021 and is happy to help with any questions you might have or resources you need.

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Contact Carol for more information about handbells in the Southern California area.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Southern California Spring Ring 2025

February 7, 2025
  • A Desert Ring Out

    February 7, 2025 - February 9, 2025 @ 
    Palm Desert, CA, USA

    Friday 2/7: evening a Social in Ivey Ranch, 74580 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276Saturday 2/8/25:  Concert is at Hope Lutheran, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

    Sunday Worship 2/9/25: with Bells is at St. Johns Lutheran Church in 42695 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

    Massed directors: Annie Hergott & Lori Teneycke

    The Plan is: Saturday

    Each Bell Choir to ring 2-3 individual selections

    Mass Choir Selections:

    A Song of Love arr. by Julie Turner

    Song of the Spirit Derek Hakes

    Somebody That I used to Know. Arr. Jim Winslett

     Saturday: Rehearsal times to be scheduled for individual choirs at Hope Lutheran Church

    Mass Ring Rehearsal approx. 3:30 PM

    Concert is at 6 PM at Hope Lutheran

    There will be a Free Will Offering, the monies will be split between the participating Choirs.

     

    Sunday for those who wish to be involved in Morning Worship at Johns Lutheran Church. Call Time TBD

     

    For more info, email Lori Teneycke [email protected]

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February 8, 2025
  • A Desert Ring Out

    February 7, 2025 - February 9, 2025 @ 
    Palm Desert, CA, USA

    Friday 2/7: evening a Social in Ivey Ranch, 74580 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276Saturday 2/8/25:  Concert is at Hope Lutheran, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

    Sunday Worship 2/9/25: with Bells is at St. Johns Lutheran Church in 42695 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

    Massed directors: Annie Hergott & Lori Teneycke

    The Plan is: Saturday

    Each Bell Choir to ring 2-3 individual selections

    Mass Choir Selections:

    A Song of Love arr. by Julie Turner

    Song of the Spirit Derek Hakes

    Somebody That I used to Know. Arr. Jim Winslett

     Saturday: Rehearsal times to be scheduled for individual choirs at Hope Lutheran Church

    Mass Ring Rehearsal approx. 3:30 PM

    Concert is at 6 PM at Hope Lutheran

    There will be a Free Will Offering, the monies will be split between the participating Choirs.

     

    Sunday for those who wish to be involved in Morning Worship at Johns Lutheran Church. Call Time TBD

     

    For more info, email Lori Teneycke [email protected]

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February 9, 2025
  • A Desert Ring Out

    February 7, 2025 - February 9, 2025 @ 
    Palm Desert, CA, USA

    Friday 2/7: evening a Social in Ivey Ranch, 74580 Varner Rd, Thousand Palms, CA 92276Saturday 2/8/25:  Concert is at Hope Lutheran, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

    Sunday Worship 2/9/25: with Bells is at St. Johns Lutheran Church in 42695 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

    Massed directors: Annie Hergott & Lori Teneycke

    The Plan is: Saturday

    Each Bell Choir to ring 2-3 individual selections

    Mass Choir Selections:

    A Song of Love arr. by Julie Turner

    Song of the Spirit Derek Hakes

    Somebody That I used to Know. Arr. Jim Winslett

     Saturday: Rehearsal times to be scheduled for individual choirs at Hope Lutheran Church

    Mass Ring Rehearsal approx. 3:30 PM

    Concert is at 6 PM at Hope Lutheran

    There will be a Free Will Offering, the monies will be split between the participating Choirs.

     

    Sunday for those who wish to be involved in Morning Worship at Johns Lutheran Church. Call Time TBD

     

    For more info, email Lori Teneycke [email protected]

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May 2, 2025
  • 2025 SoCal Spring Ring

    May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025 @ 
    St. Thomas More Catholic Church, oceanside CA

    Two day workshop with Douglas Lynn conducting.  Bronze ensemble and massed ringing.  Public concert
     
    https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/southern-california/

    This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored Event.
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May 3, 2025
  • 2025 SoCal Spring Ring

    May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025 @ 
    St. Thomas More Catholic Church, oceanside CA

    Two day workshop with Douglas Lynn conducting.  Bronze ensemble and massed ringing.  Public concert
     
    https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/southern-california/

    This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored Event.
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