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Area 12

Serving California, Nevada, and Hawaii

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Bellz! The Next Generation

Come join the youth of Area 12 at Concordia University, Irvine for two days of fun. September 27-28, 2024. Friday 6 PM – 9 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM. Registration is now open.

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Re-live Go Nuts

Check out photos from out latest event, Go Nuts with Area 12 in Modesto.  June 20-22, 2024

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Volunteer to serve on the Area 12 Board

There are many appointed positions on the Area 12 Board, including Regional Coordinators (RC) and more.  Do you have a few hours every month?  Consider voluntering to serve on the board.
Current vacancies include RC Central California, RC Southern California.
Contact the Chair-Elect if interested in serving on the board.

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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.

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Calendar

  • It's a 3 Ring Circus! - concert with Tintabulations

    June 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431, USA

           

      It’s a 3 Ring Circus!
    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of handbell musicians execute the most delightful melodies on bronze bells and silver chimes!

    Led by Ringmaster Barb Walsh, you won’t want to miss the fantastic feats of juggling multiple bells and chimes by Reno’s own Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble!

    Witness the wondrous sight of flashing bronze bells combined with a menagerie of other instruments – violins and flutes and cellos and oboes and guitars, oh my!

    Marvel at the magnificent sounds and sights the bell magicians and chime acrobats create as they delicately balance the many genres and textures while weaving their stories throughout the death defying show you won’t want to miss!

    All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information, please visit our website www.tintabulations.com.

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  • Discover Handbells - with Tintabulations

    July 2, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
    McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr, Reno, NV 89503, USA

           

      Artown Discover the Arts: Discover Handbells
    Catch a Tintab performance for youth, ages 6-12, and learn about handbells! 

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  • It's a 3 Ring Circus! - concert with Tintabulations

    July 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First United Methodist Church, 209 W 1st St, Reno, NV 89501, USA

           

      It’s a 3 Ring Circus!
    Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of handbell musicians execute the most delightful melodies on bronze bells and silver chimes!

    Led by Ringmaster Barb Walsh, you won’t want to miss the fantastic feats of juggling multiple bells and chimes by Reno’s own Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble!

    Witness the wondrous sight of flashing bronze bells combined with a menagerie of other instruments – violins and flutes and cellos and oboes and guitars, oh my!

    Marvel at the magnificent sounds and sights the bell magicians and chime acrobats create as they delicately balance the many genres and textures while weaving their stories throughout the death defying show you won’t want to miss!

    All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information, please visit our website www.tintabulations.com.

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Recent News

Area 12 Biennial Member Meeting 6/21 12:45pm

Jun 21, 2024 |

On Friday, June 21st as part of the Go Nuts conference, Area 12 will hold our Biennial Meeting at 12:45pm. If you can't come to the Go Nuts Conference you can still attend the meeting. It will be live-streamed on Area 12 Facebook page:...

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April 12th Tone is here

Apr 2, 2024 | , ,

Lots of news about Go Nuts and Bellz! conference coming up in June and September, respectively.  Registration is open for both events. More about upcoming Spring rings in Southern California and Northern Nevada. Last call for (self) nominations for Chair-Elect,...

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Area 12 2024 Composition Contest winner announcement

Mar 27, 2024 | ,

Area 12 is happy to announce that the winner of our 2024 Composition Contest is "Retrofuture" by Ron Mallory. This winning composition will be published and be included in the repertoire list for the 2024 Area 12 Youth Conference, Bellz: The Next Generation, September...

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Area 12 Nominations Open

Feb 26, 2024 | ,

Every two years three Executive Committee officers are elected:  Chair-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. Self nominations are now open until April 15, 2024. For details go here.

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February Twelfth Tone Newsletter

Feb 12, 2024 | ,

The latest issue is available.  Read about some upcoming events and the upcoming concerts. (And in addition to contacting your Regional Coordinator to publicize your upcoming concerts, you can also submit your events to the Area 12 Website calendar.)

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