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Chair-Elect election on NOW

A candidate was found for the vacant Chair-Elect position. Voting is open April 1-April 30. All voting members in good standing are eligible to vote for this office.
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Bay Area Spring Ring

Join us for Bay Area Spring Ring, Sunnyvale, CA. Saturday May 3 2025. Registration now open

 

This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.

Concordia Handbell Summer Camp

The Concordia Handbell Summer Camp in Southern California is a fun filled experience for kids! Enjoy a memorable week packed full of activities, learning, and music-making on a beautiful college campus. An affordable overnight option is available that includes dorm housing, meals, evening activities, and 24/7 staff supervision. Learn more at bit.ly/Handbellcamp

Do you want to be a mentor?

Would you like to be a resource for handbells in Area 12? Please click to submit your information to be added to the Area 12 list of teachers and mentors.

(If you are looking for a mentor, please contact the Education Coordinator.)

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Volunteer to serve on the Area 12 Board

There are many appointed positions on the Area 12 Board.  Do you have a few hours every month?  Consider voluntering to serve on the board. Openings include Membership Director, Historian and Event Coordinator.
Contact the Chair if interested in serving on the board.

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Area Webiste Banner Advertising now available!

Do you have an upcoming handbell event? Have a concert? Sell handbell items?  You can now advertise on the Area 12 website right here!

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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

  • Concordia's Pinnacle Preview Concert

    April 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Grace Lutheran Church, Escondido

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  • Concordia's Handbell Spring Concert

    April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Presbyterian Church of The Master, 26051 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA

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  • “What’s In A Name?” Featuring easily recognized songs with South County Community Handbell Choir

    April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
    Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, 30071 Ivy Glenn Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA

           

              Please join the South County Community Handbell Choir for a family-friendly toe tapping concert. The concert features songs that most attendees will recognize. It will be a fun-filled concert with audience participation, songs that children will appreciate, choir singing with bells, and fantastic handbell music. We will even have a ukelele and flute.
    The concert is free. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to Family Assistance Ministries.

           

            https://www.schandbell.org/

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Recent News

March board meeting

Mar 15, 2025 |

Your Area 12 Board met in Las Vegas March 14-15 to check out site for the 2026 conference (more details coming soon).  And other business.

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Voting deadline March 2, 2025 midnight (PT)

Mar 1, 2025 | ,

A reminder, the deadline to vote is Sunday night for the Secretary and Treasurer candidates. All HMA members in good standing with voting privileges (excluding Sub Members, Student members) are eligible to vote. Please check out the candidates here and vote.

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Area 12 Elections

Feb 1, 2025 |

Area 12's biennial election for Secretary and Treasurer is live.  Area 12 Handbell Musicians of America voting members may vote until March 2, 2025. Please check out the candidates here.

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Winter 2025 Board Meeting

Jan 27, 2025 |

Your Area 12 board met Saturday, January 25 to work on future events. Welcome to new Social Media Director Harvey Glenn, and new Southern California Regional Coordinator Carol Pickford.

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