Area 12 wide (virtual) and National events

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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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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