Check out the latest issue here.
It includes some fun tips from Barb Walsh, write ups from the Bay Area Spring Ring, and lots of info for the upcoming conference NEXT MONTH. Space is filling up!
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2026 Southern California Spring Ring
May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026 @
Two day workshop featuring Barbara Meinke conducting. Bronze ensemble and massed ringing.
https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/southern-california/
This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored event.
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Handbell Spring Concert with Concordia University handbell ensembles
May 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church of Lake Forest - Food Distribution Center, 23262 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USAConcert Handbells
Spirit Handbells
ResoundSave the date for a world-class handbell concert from one of the nation's top handbell programs. Concordia's Handbell Spring concert is a showcase of sacred, classical, popular, and new music - using over 140 handbells, handchimes, and other instruments..
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. Together, they perform some of the highest difficulty of handbell repertoire at a virtuosic level, including original compositions written by faculty and student composers. They are also featured annually across the nation during Concordia’s made-for-TV PBS Special.
Tickets: Tickets are free (Free will offering)
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-spring-concert-tickets-233457
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2026 Southern California Spring Ring
May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026 @
Two day workshop featuring Barbara Meinke conducting. Bronze ensemble and massed ringing.
https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/southern-california/
This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored event.
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America! Patriotic, Folk, Spirituals Handbell Concert with Echoes of Faith Handbell Ensemble & Faith Lutheran HS Handbell Ensemble
May 2, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, 2015 S Hualapai Wy, Las Vegas, NV 89117, USALocation: Rm. 201 (Sandra Youmans Choir Room)
This free handbell concert will feature American patriotic, folk, and spiritual songs such as "The Star-Spangled Banner" arr. by Brian Childers and "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" arr. by Kirtsy Mitchell. Echoes of Faith Handbell Ensemble is a community ensemble based as an alumni group of Faith Lutheran MS & HS. The Faith Lutheran High School Handbell Ensemble is the high school class of grades 9-12. We are excited to share some fun music with you!
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2026 SoCal Spring Ring Final Concert
May 2, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1450 S Melrose Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USAJoin us at 5:30pm on Saturday May 2 for the closing concert of our weekend of preparation featuring individual and massed ensembles, under the direction of Barbara Meinke.
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Concordia Community Handbell Ensemble Concert: A Tapestry of Harmonies
May 2, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall, 1530 Concordia West Irvine, California 92612The Concordia Community Handbell Ensemble presents an evening of beloved, classic favorites along with modern handbell repertoire.
The Concordia Community Handbell Ensemble is open to adult handbell ringers in Orange County. They rehearse Friday evenings and perform in local churches, Concordia handbell events, and other public performances.
Location: Zhang Hall (Concordia's Music Building)
Tickets: This is a free, non-ticketed event. Donations appreciated.
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Cathedral Bells of St. John's Lutheran Church in concert
May 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange, 185 S Center St, Orange, CA 92866, USAJoin us at 4:00pm on Sunday May 3 for a wonderful afternoon of handbell excellence. The choir under the direction of Alex Guebert will perform several new compositions along with several cherished favorites. https://www.stjohnsorange.org/ event/24075203-2026-05-03- cathedral-bells-concert/ #############################################
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Sierra Spring Ring
May 9, 2026
Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431, USAMassed ringing and classes for beginning and intermediate ringers.
tintintabulations.com
This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.
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Melodies That Bind Us with LA Bronze Handbell Ensemble
May 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 6020 Radford Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606, USAThe Story in the Score - Join us for a delightful journey through melodies from many famous movies. Sing along or tap your toes through familiar tunes to warm your heart.
https://www.labronzehandbells.org/projects-8
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Melodies That Bind Us with LA Bronze Handbell Ensemble
May 16, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cal Heights Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807The Story in the Score - Join us for a delightful journey through melodies from many famous movies. Sing along or tap your toes through familiar tunes to warm your heart.
https://www.labronzehandbells.org/projects-8
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Melodies That Bind Us with LA Bronze Handbell Ensemble
May 30, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
First Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90503, USAThe Story in the Score - Join us for a delightful journey through melodies from many famous movies. Sing along or tap your toes through familiar tunes to warm your heart.
https://www.labronzehandbells.org/projects-8
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Melodies That Bind Us with LA Bronze Handbell Ensemble
May 31, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hope Lutheran Church Palm Desert, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USAThe Story in the Score - Join us for a delightful journey through melodies from many famous movies. Sing along or tap your toes through familiar tunes to warm your heart.
https://www.labronzehandbells.org/projects-8
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