Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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Opportunity to join the worldwide handbell community in Scotland. Ringing, socializing, learning.

Early bird registration now open until January 16, 2026.

https://ihs26.handbells.org.uk/

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On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM eastern, tune in for the livestream of the Bay View Week of Handbells performance conducted by Fred Gramann, in Petoskey, Michigan. Founded in 1978 by Donald E. Allured, this event has become a destination for advanced handbell ringers from throughout the world. 

The Program

Alleluia! The Strife is O’er, arr. Fred Gramann

First Light, Brenda E. Austin
The 2026 Donald E. Allured Original Composition Award

A Floweret Bright, arr. Fred Gramann

Thundersnow (with Jingle Bells), Elizabeth Peters

Jesus, Lover of My Soul, Aberystwyth, Joseph Parry, arr. CJ Caminiti

Equinox, Caleb Onstead

Prestidigitation, Kurt Meyer

Sharon’s Song, Donald Allured

Distant Turnings, Jason Krug
Winner of the 20^th Anniversary Composition Contest for Twin Cities Bronze

Entr’acte from “Carmen”, Georges Bizet, arr. Fred Gramann

St. Louis Blues, W.C. Handy, arr. Alan D. Reese

Eye of the Tiger, F. Sullivan & J. Peternik, arr. Greg Urban

The Lord Bless You and Keep You, Peter Lutkin

http://www.youtube.com/@BayViewMichigan
 
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Rev Up Your Handbell Engines - A workshop to tune up your handbell skills & learn two cool songs.
Saturday - August 15, 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Description
The workshop offers education and a terrific opportunity to ring in a massed setting for all levels of handbell musicians. Starting at 9:00 am, if participants want to participate, they have a choice of three hands on coaching and mentoring sessions:

• Weaving,
• 4-in-hand, and
• New to ringing/festivals/marking music for the day.

Then at 10:00 am all participants will explore two handbell pieces with clinician Anne Kelley, from Apache Junction, AZ. Anne is currently the Chair of Handbell Musicians of America (HMA), Area 11. The workshop will focus on technique, articulations, and rhythmic drills to enhance skills and foster group cohesion needed for confident performances throughout the ringing season. The South County Community Handbell Choir and friends will function as mentors. In addition to the group instruction, participants will ring alongside handbell musicians from more experienced choirs to learn through observation and individual attention.

Fees
$35 per person 
$200 per choir of 6 people or more; maximum 10
 
Music (no concert associated with the workshop)

• I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger arr. Tammy Waldrop https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=11201

• Praise to the Lord the Almighty arr. Sondra Tucker https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicPiece.cfm?Piece=20028 ~

 
Questions
Sharon Guilliams - schandbell@gmail.com
  
schandbell.org

This is a Handbell Musicians of America endorsed event.
 
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Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details:  https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/
 
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Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details:  https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/
 
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Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details:  https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/
 
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Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT
 
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Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT
 
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Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT
 
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Showcase from Into the Forrest bell tree event.
 

Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@HandbellMusicians
  
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