Area 12 Youth Conference 2024
September 27-28, 2024
Concordia University Irvine in Irvine, CA
Area 12 warmly welcomes youth musicians, grades 6 – 12, to come together for two days of handbell ringing in Southern California. Youth will have the opportunity to attend quality classes and enhance their handbell skills, see performances by outstanding groups, and share their music in a public showcase to a crowd of handbell fans.
What you’ll get out of Bellz! The Next Generation
- New musical skills and knowledge
- Opportunities to work with leading handbell teachers
- Lifelong friends who also love handbells
Conference Fees / Registration
- $125/person
- $25 non-ringing Chaperone/Director
Registration is considered complete after payment has been made.
Please complete your on-line registration via the link below.
Space is limited. Registrations are first come, first served.
Registration is still open! Space is still available!
Meet Greig Ashurst
Greig Ashurst is a dynamic conductor who brings over 30 years of teaching and conducting experience to people of all ages on all instruments. Through his experience in conducting professional orchestras and community bands, school and church choirs, handbell and percussion ensembles, and numerous other instrumental and vocal ensembles, Mr. Ashurst is uniquely positioned to bring unprecedented musical nuance to musicians of all ages and experience levels.
Repertoire
- Three massed pieces
- World premiere Composition Contest winner
- Optional challenge piece
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Classes
Handbells in Movement with Alex Guebert and Erik Der
Care and Feeding of Your Handbells with Beth Mays Loebig
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Schedule
Friday 9/27 4pm registration starts
Saturday 9/28 4pm showcase begins
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Food information
Friday night ice cream social included. Saturday lunch on campus included.
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Lodging
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Things to do
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HMA Policies
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Concordia University Irvine
Learn more about the venue and the music programs at the university.
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This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.
Questions
Contact Elizabeth Loebig, Area 12 Education Director