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

August 16, 2025

  • Jump Start Your Ringing Season

    August 16, 2025 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
    United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081, USA

    South County is proud to be partnering with Stevie Berryman for a late summer workshop - Jump Start Your Ringing Season.

    The 4-hour workshop offers education and a terrific opportunity to ring in a massed setting for all levels of handbell musicians. Learning moments during the workshop will focus on technique, articulations and rhythmic drills to enhance skills and foster group cohesion needed for confident performances. Participant will explore two handbell pieces with renowned clinician Stevie Berryman. The South County Community Handbell Choir and friends will act as mentors in addition to the group instruction, participant will ring alongside handbell musicians from more experienced choirs to learn through observation and individual attention.
    Everything will be supplied for the participants and no prior preparation is needed. The 2 pieces we will be using during the workshop are:

    When Dreams Take Flight by Ron Mallory and
    Abide with Me by Jason Krug

    Refreshments will be provided for the breaks.

    In addition, directors attending the workshop will be invited to participate in a director's roundtable discussion with Stevie over lunch. (You pay for your lunch.)

    You may register at https://bit.ly/JumpStartHandbellsRegistration

    Hours
    Registration - 8:30 am
    Workshop 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Fees
    $35 per person
    $175 per choir of 6 or more

    Questions
    [email protected]
     
    schandbell.org
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America Endorsed event.
     
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