Check out the latest edition of the 12th Tone.
Read about some of the fall eents, a recap of our September board meeting, and some holiday season prep.
Calendar
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Distinctly Bronze - West
October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USAWith Clinician Griff Gill.
Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-west-3/
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Distinctly Bronze - West
October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USAWith Clinician Griff Gill.
Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-west-3/
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Distinctly Bronze - West
October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USAWith Clinician Griff Gill.
Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-west-3/
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Distinctly Bronze - West
October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USAWith Clinician Griff Gill.
Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-west-3/
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Distinctly Bronze - West Final concert
October 18, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Vancouver, WA, USAWith Clinician Griff Gill.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDZYpYnkIHkThe Distinctly Bronze West handbell musicians will perform the following repertoire:
Vivacio, Cathy Moklebust
Fantasy on Kings’ Weston, Fred Gramann
Heartscape, Matthew Compton
My Strength is from Heaven, Christian Humcke
Sonata in Baroque Style, Michael Helman
Outburst, Karen Buckwalter
Passacaglia, G.F. Handel, arr. William Griffin
The Bells in My Heart, Kazuko Okamoto
Londonderry Air, Traditional, arr. Donald Allured
Winter Began Softly, Sandra Eithun
Home, Charlie Smalls, arr. Greg Urban
Shipping Up to Boston, Dropkick Murphys, arr. Greg Urban
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2026 Redding Handbell Festival
October 24, 2026 @ 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Redding Christian Fellowship, 2157 Victor Ave, Redding, CA 96002, USAMassed Ringing, Classes, Finale Concert 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. open to the public. Free Admission
Massed director: Barb Walsh
Repertoire: The Star Spangled Banner, arr. John T. Bartsch, Jr. JH S9040 2-5 oct.
Yankee Doodle Medley, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt MAP 48002 3-35 oct.
Hashivenu (Rise Up &Sing) Brenda Austin MHP 3047 2-3 oct. and MHP 3028 3-6 oct.
Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Cathy Moklebust MCGB 1407 2-3 oct. and MCGB 1408 3-5 oct.Classes: Brain Games for Musicians; 0-60mph learning and performing a piece with one rehearsal; Time Space, Energy, Balance Weight and Plasticity.
Email to request registration form
This event is sponsored by the Handbell Musicians of America.
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2026 Redding Handbell Festival concert
October 24, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Redding Christian Fellowship, 2157 Victor Ave, Redding, CA 96002, USAFinale Concert 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. open to the public. Free Admission
Massed director: Barb Walsh
Repertoire: The Star Spangled Banner, arr. John T. Bartsch, Jr. JH S9040 2-5 oct.
Yankee Doodle Medley, arr. Patricia Hurlbutt MAP 48002 3-35 oct.
Hashivenu (Rise Up &Sing) Brenda Austin MHP 3047 2-3 oct. and MHP 3028 3-6 oct.
Ah, Holy Jesus arr. Cathy Moklebust MCGB 1407 2-3 oct. and MCGB 1408 3-5 oct.
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HMA Composer Conversations with Linda Lamb & Marquise Usher
October 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Handbell Musicians of America is launching a new educational series with composers for our members. "Composer Conversations" are 75-minute sessions with two guest speakers in a moderated discussion. Attendees will hear from composers on a variety of topics, including their journey from the start of a piece to its publication, and their artistic motivation when starting a new composition. They will also share their experiences with how to approach publishers, and offer insight into the process once a piece is going to be published. Sessions will include time for Q&A with attendees.
HMA members only
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/composer-conversation-lamb-usher/
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