Check out the happy crew of Area 12 folks (and Neon City Rhythms clinician Michael Glasgow) at Distinctly Bronze East from February 2026
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Distinctly Bronze East
February 26, 2026 - March 1, 2026 @
Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, North Carolina.Distinctly Bronze East is an event for advanced handbell musicians, which in 2026, will be led by conductor, Michael J. Glasgow. Four days of rehearsal lead up to a Sunday afternoon concert that is open to the public and also livestreamed. This event requires participants to have significant musical skills and stamina.
Registration opens September 13.
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Crescendo 2026
February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026 @
Crescendo is an event for twenty-six intermediate handbell ringers, held at the Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, North Carolina. Crescendo 2026 will be led by conductor, Barbara Meinke. The ensemble will perform two works alone, and three compositions with Distinctly Bronze. The Crescendo musicians will rehearse for three days and perform on Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026. This concert will be open to the public and livestreamed.
Registration opens September 13.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/crescendo-2026/
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Distinctly Bronze East/Crescendo final concert
March 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, North Carolina.Final concert live stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smsNV4q31Nw
Usually available for a few weeks
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Handbell Young Ringers Festival Concert at Concordia
March 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall 1530 Concordia West Irvine, California 92612Concert Handbells
Spirit Bells
Resound
Regional middle school ensemblesConcordia's Handbell ensembles host a concert joined by talented regional handbell middle school ensembles.
Concordia's handbell ensembles have performed throughout the United States, as well as Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Tickets: This is a free, non-ticketed event
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-young-ringers-festival-concert-tickets-233001
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Area 12 Board Meeting
March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026 @
Upland, CAMembers in good standing are welcome to attend. Please contact [email protected] to attend.
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Handbell Renaissance in Concert (Concordia University)
March 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall 1530 Concordia West Irvine, California 92612The Orange County-based group Handbell Renaissance pushes the boundaries of ensemble ringing with self-written repertoire, advanced musicianship, and moving performances all without a conductor.
Tickets:
General Admission: $15
Free for students and children
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-renaissance-in-concert-tickets-233005
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Area 12 Board Meeting
March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026 @
Upland, CAMembers in good standing are welcome to attend. Please contact [email protected] to attend.