Check out the latest issue here. A number of seasonal recollections, remembering David Ruder and nominations open.
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Churchill County Museum 1050 S Maine St, Fallon, NV 89406This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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A Handbell Christmas Story with Velocity Handbell Ensemble
December 6, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Covenant Church 4000 Redwood Road, Oakland CAVelocity invites you to share in our Christmas story through memories, poems, stories, jokes, and of course music!
https://www.velocitybells.org
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Holidays with Harmony with Harmony Handbells
December 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Faith Community Lutheran Church, 3505 S Town Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USAHarmony Handbells (southern Nevada's community handbell ensemble) will perform holiday pieces on 5 octaves of bells and 5.5 octaves of chimes. Pieces will range from religious to secular and even Hannukah! Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
http://harmonyhandbells.com/events
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Carson Valley United Methodist Church 1375 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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A Handbell Christmas Story with Velocity Handbell Ensemble
December 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church 14103 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CAVelocity invites you to share in our Christmas story through memories, poems, stories, jokes, and of course music!
https://www.velocitybells.org
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Ringing Comfort and Joy with South County Community Handbell Choir
December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pelican Hill Resort (22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Beach, 92657)Join us Ringing Comfort & Joy. Whether your holiday memories are filled with watching Charlie Brown and Rudolph, or a church fill with Joy to the World and Silent Night, Ringing Comfort & Joy is the can't miss concert of the holiday season. Admission is free and you do not have to be a guest of the resort.
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Handbell Advent Concert with 3 Concordia University handbells ensembles
December 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Lutheran Church, 815 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291, USAConcert Handbells
Spirit Bells
Resound Chamber Handbell EnsembleConcert handbells and Spirit Bells perform thrilling and contemplative repertoire during this unique musical celebration of the advent season. This concert is a part of First Lutheran Church of Venice's Masters in the Chapel Concert Series.
Concert Handbells and Spirit Bells are the touring ensembles of Concordia, representing a program that has become highly respected internationally for its performances and for its preparation of handbell musicians and directors. They have performed in 12 nations of Asia, Europe, and Australia as well as 38 states and provinces of North America. Concert Handbells performs the highest difficulty of Handbell Repertoire at a virtuosic level, including original compositions written by faculty and student composers. Concert Bells is featured annually across the nation during the Concordia PBS Special. Spirit Bells is open to both seasoned handbell musicians and those interested in learning the instrument for the first time. Both groups are comprised of music majors and non-music majors.
Tickets: Free, no tickets required (Free will offering)
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-advent-concert-tickets-232321
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sparks United Methodist Church 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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Christmas Concert with San Diego Harmony Ringers
December 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Faith Presbyterian Church, 5075 Campanile Dr #2334, San Diego, CA 92115, USASan Diego Harmony Ringers invites you to attend our Christmas Concert, featuring holiday music to help you get in the holiday spirit!
We are an advanced, auditioned community handbell group dedicated to bringing the art and enjoyment of handbell music to the community through excellence in performance and musicianship.
Concert is free and open to all. Good will offering accepted.
https://sdhr.org/
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Love Came Down with Tapestry Ringers and Singers
December 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, USAThis season, Tapestry, under the direction of Tessique Houston, is preparing a musical journey into the realm of angels, those benevolent messengers who symbolize hope and joy to a needy world. Come, join us!
https://www. tapestryringersandsingers.org
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South County Community Handbell Choir at Casa Romantica's Christmas Nights
December 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Casa Romantica (415 Avenida Granda, San Clemente, 92672)Come listen to the music of "Ringing Comfort" and Joy while strolling the beautiful grounds of Casa Romantica. Christmas Nights tickets are $15 for non-members and $5 for Casa members. The event includes much more than just South County's music. Tickets may be obtained at the Casa's website. https://www.casaromantica.org/
events/christmas-nights-the- casa-763/
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Love Came Down with Tapestry Ringers and Singers
December 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 2925 Bonifacio St, Concord, CA 94519, USAThis season, Tapestry, under the direction of Tessique Houston, is preparing a musical journey into the realm of angels, those benevolent messengers who symbolize hope and joy to a needy world. Come, join us!
https://www.tapestryringersandsingers.org
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Holidays with Harmony with Harmony Handbells
December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 2300 Sunridge Heights Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052, USAHarmony Handbells (southern Nevada's community handbell ensemble) will perform holiday pieces on 5 octaves of bells and 5.5 octaves of chimes. Pieces will range from religious to secular and even Hannukah! The Bells of St. Francis will open the concert. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
http://harmonyhandbells.com/events
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Emmanuel, A Concordia Christmas at Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USAConcordia Choir
Concordia Master Chorale
Donne di Canto
Men's Chorus
Concordia Symhpony Orchestra
Concordia Wind Orchestra
Concert HandbellsMichael Busch, Jeff Held, Dan Wessler, and Erik Der, directors
Celebrate the season of hope at Orange County’s beloved Concordia Christmas Concerts at the stunning Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This treasured event features choirs, handbells, and orchestra combined in a joyful mix of carols, old and new. Secure your tickets early from the Segerstrom Hall Box Office at https://bit.ly/CUI-XMAS-2025.
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Love Came Down with Tapestry Ringers and Singers
December 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USAThis season, Tapestry, under the direction of Tessique Houston, is preparing a musical journey into the realm of angels, those benevolent messengers who symbolize hope and joy to a needy world. Come, join us!
https://www.tapestryringersandsingers.org
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Emmanuel, A Concordia Christmas at Segerstrom Concert Hall
December 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USAConcordia Choir
Concordia Master Chorale
Donne di Canto
Men's Chorus
Concordia Symhpony Orchestra
Concordia Wind Orchestra
Concert HandbellsMichael Busch, Jeff Held, Dan Wessler, and Erik Der, directors
Celebrate the season of hope at Orange County’s beloved Concordia Christmas Concerts at the stunning Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This treasured event features choirs, handbells, and orchestra combined in a joyful mix of carols, old and new. Secure your tickets early from the Segerstrom Hall Box Office at https://bit.ly/CUI-XMAS-2025.
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Ringing Comfort and Joy Benefit Concert for Family Assistance Ministries with South County Community Handbell Choir
December 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Casino San Clemente, 140 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92672, USADecember 14th at 3:00 pm, the South County Community Handbell Choir is excited to bring our benefit concert for Family Assistance Ministries to The Casino San Clemente. This historic venue is beautiful inside and out and has great acoustics. This year's concert is entitled "Ringing Comfort & Joy" and whether your holiday memories are filled with watching Charlie Brown and Rudolph, or a church fill with Joy to the World and Silent Night, Ringing Comfort & Joy is the can't miss concert of the holiday season. Admission to the concert is free. It is requested that you get a ticket, either by going online (http://bit.ly/46Fuvmn), ask a South County Community Handbell Choir member, or you can contact us at [email protected] and we will get you a ticket. This will allow us to ensure there are enough seats for everyone.
We are also delighted to announce that "Bellissima" from St. Junipero Serra Catholic School will be joining us for the concert.
Family Assistance Ministries is the south Orange County homeless prevention organization. A free will offering will be taken during the concert.
Please note that parking near The Casino is via parking meters; the ones next to the Casino take coins or the ones in the larger parking lot next door take credit/debit cards. There is free parking in the neighborhood south of The Casino or you can take the trolley from the Outlets and be dropped off less than a block from The Casino.
Venue website: https://www.
thecasinosanclemente.com/
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Opus Holiday Concert
December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Rd, Modesto CAThe holidays are all the more delightful when you include Opus Handbell Ensemble in your entertainment plans! This advanced community handbell choir has been performing their extraordinarily beautiful music in the Modesto area since 1992. They play a highly unique instrument requiring precision eye-hand coordination, music reading ability and great teamwork.
Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $10 for children under 12.
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
First United Methodist Church 209 W 1st St, Reno, NV 89501This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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Opus Handbells at the Haggin Museum
December 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Haggin Museum, 1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA 95203, USAThis fourteen-member group from the California Central Valley performs on five octaves of Malmark handbells and five plus octaves of Malmark hand chimes. Opus has been featured guest artists for several community concert series and has rung with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. They have shared this unique instrument and their music locally, nationally, and internationally.
1st and 3rd Thursday events vary from special guests to live music and everything in between. This evening, hosted by the Junior Women’s Group, is perfect for a night out with friends or a date! Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, beginning at 6:30 pm, as you socialize with friends before the program starts at 7 pm.
This program is included with regular museum admission. The museum and store are open until 9 pm. Seating at events varies and is limited to ensure the safety of visitors and the museum’s collection.
Regular admission prices
$8 Adults (ages 18-64)
$7 Seniors (ages 65+) & Military
$5 Youth (ages 10-17) & Students (with school ID)
Free admission for:
Haggin Museum Members
Children under age 10, accompanied by an adult
https://opushandbell.org/
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church Carson City 200 N Division St, Carson City, NV 89703This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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A Caroling We Go! with Concordia Community Handbell Ensemble
December 21, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zhang Hall, Concordia University, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, CanadaJoin the Concordia Community Handbell Ensemble for a magical afternoon of cherished carols! Directed by alumni Mitchel Piantanida, this ensemble consisting of alumni and local handbell players performs a wide variety of beloved repertoire. Free, no tickets required.
https://www.simpletix.com/e/a-caroling-we-go-concordia-community-handb-tickets-248473
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Clay St, Reno, NV 89501This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
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Carols of the Bell with Tintabulations
December 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This year, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble invites you to experience Carols of the Bell — an exuberant holiday concert exploring the meaning behind our favorite carols and the stories they tell. From timeless classics to fresh arrangements, each piece celebrates the wonder, humor, and heart of the season.
Audiences will be transported through songs that have become part of our collective holiday soundtrack — reminders of gathering, giving, and rejoicing. With the ensemble’s signature artistry and sparkle, Tintabulations will deliver a performance that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new.
All performances are free of charge; donations are cheerfully accepted to support the ensemble's mission of promoting handbell artistry and music education.
https://www.tintabulations.com
Streaming at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjkGYKulCt8
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