- February 28, 2026
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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.
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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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- March 1, 2026
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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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- June 6, 2026
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- July 9, 2026
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HMA Master Series: Composition
July 9, 2026 - July 11, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NChttps://handbellmusicians.org/event/composition-masterclass-2026/
For more details Deadline to apply January 31, 2026.
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HMA Master Series: Conducting
July 9, 2026 - July 11, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NChttps://handbellmusicians.org/event/conducting-masterclass/
For more details Deadline to apply January 31, 2026.
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- July 10, 2026
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HMA Master Series: Composition
July 9, 2026 - July 11, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NChttps://handbellmusicians.org/event/composition-masterclass-2026/
For more details Deadline to apply January 31, 2026.
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HMA Master Series: Conducting
July 9, 2026 - July 11, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NChttps://handbellmusicians.org/event/conducting-masterclass/
For more details Deadline to apply January 31, 2026.
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