• 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.
     
    https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-east-2026/ 

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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 92612

    Concert Handbells
    Spirit Bells
    Resound
    Regional middle school ensembles

    Concordia'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, CA

    Members 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 92612

    The 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, CA

    Members in good standing are welcome to attend. Please contact [email protected] to attend.

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