2024 Area 12 Composition Contest

Check out the details of the Area 12 Composition Contest.  To be used at the Area 12 Youth Conference Bellz.  Open to all composers.  Deadline January 31, 2024

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.

Welcome to
Area 12

Serving California, Nevada, and Hawaii

Calendar

  • Intro to massed ringing (workshop)

    September 9, 2023 @ 8:15 am - 4:15 pm
    First Christian Church, 101 S Rancho Rd, Las Vegas, NV

    This event is open to full choirs or to individuals who want to experience massed ringing in a low pressure situation. Music will be Level 1 and classes will focus on techniques, rhythms, and other ringing basics
     Director – Marci Nuoffer of Faith Lutheran Schools, Area 12 Chair

     
    Repertoire:
    "Jesus Shall Reign" by Linda Lamb, Lorenz Corp, 201735L (2-3 octaves) or 201736L (3-5 octaves)
    "Danza" by Kevin McChesney, Jeffers, JHS9228 (2-3 octaves)


    Groups/soloists are encouraged to share at the end of the day.
     
    https://harmonyhandbells.com/ for more details.



    This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.

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  • Bell Jam Fall Workshop

    September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431, USA

    Are you: Curious about handbells & handchimes? A bell ringer wanting to dust off your skills and get ringing again? A handbell director/teacher/leader wanting to put more “tools” in your kit? A musician looking to connect with the greater handbell community, or maybe just a specific group?

    If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you belong at Bell Jam. This free mini workshop includes lots of hands-on ringing time, a brunch social (food provided), and the chance to connect with other ringers in the Northern NV community. Admission is free, but please RSVP to the event so that we can ensure we have enough bells and food for everyone.

    For further information:  https://tintabulations.com/

    This is a Handbell Musicians of America Endorsed event.

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  • Area 12 Board meeting

    September 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Palo Alto, CA

    Area 12 members are welcome to attend.  Please coordinate your visit with the Area 12 Past Chair

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  • Area 12 Board meeting

    September 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Palo Alto, CA

    Area 12 members are welcome to attend.  Please coordinate your visit with the Area 12 Past Chair

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  • Back to Ringing, Hawaii

    September 23, 2023
    St Christopher's Episcopal Church, 93 N Kainalu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734, USA

     A two session ringing handbell workshop.   Attendees can attend one or both sessions.  The  sessions are $25 each or two for $35.   The sessions will consist of ringing 3 pieces of music learning techniques and music at the same time. 
     
    For further information, contact Karen Carlisle 
     
    This is a Handbell Musicians of America sponsored event

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Recent News

September 2023 Board Meeting

Your Area 12 board meet in person (and virtually) in Palo Alto, CA, this last weekend.  Including working on the upcoming Go Nuts in Modesto and BELLZ! The Next Generator conferences in 2024!. (A few attendees were not in the picture.)

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September 12th Tone

Check out the latest issue of the Area 12 newsletter, the 12th Tone, with news about our upcoming 2024 conferenceS - Go Nuts and BELLZ.  Read through a great resource in concert planning by Barb Walsh, Northern Nevada Regional Coordinator.  Maybe there's time for some...

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August 12th Tone

Check out the latest issue of the 12th Tone newsletter. Lots of information on upcoming fall events, educational resources available and more!

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June 2023 Twelfth Tone

Check out the latest edition of the Twelfth Tone here.  Read about some of the spring ringing events held in the area. (No issue planned for July.)

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May Twelfth Tone available

Learn about a couple of spring rings, an upcoming director's event (in person) and more.  (June Board of Directors meeting coming up too).

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Spring 2023 Board meeting

Your Area 12 board met Friday March 10 and Saturday March 11 in Upland, CA (and virtually). Area 12 members are welcome to come to meetings.

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Upcoming March 10-11 Board Meeting, Open positions and more

The March issue of the 12th Tone Newsletter has dropped.  Read about the latest on upcoming Spring Rings, attendance as the California All State Music Educators Conference, open board positions (it could be you filling one!) and the upcoming board meeting (HMA members...

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2023 Spring Rings and more

The latest edition of the 12th Tone newsletter has lots of information for upcoming events, including the repertoire for a number of Spring Rings.  You can check it out here.

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