Area 12 wide (virtual) and National events

October 15, 2026

Distinctly Bronze - West

October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USA

With Clinician Griff Gill.

Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.

This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.

https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-bronze-west-3/

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October 16, 2026

Distinctly Bronze - West

October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USA

With Clinician Griff Gill.

Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.

This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.

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October 17, 2026

Distinctly Bronze - West

October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USA

With Clinician Griff Gill.

Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.

This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.

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Distinctly Bronze - West Final concert

October 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Vancouver, WA, USA

With Clinician Griff Gill.

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October 18, 2026

Distinctly Bronze - West

October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026 @
Vancouver, WA, USA

With Clinician Griff Gill.

Registration opens Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific/3:00 PM Eastern.

This is a Handbell Musicians of America event.

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Distinctly Bronze - West final concert

October 18, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Vancouver, WA, USA

Final concert

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

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December 1, 2026

HMA Ring-a-Thon live stream

December 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Handbell Musicians of America, Giving Tuesday live event,
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@HandbellMusicians

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January 19, 2027

HMA Virtual Winter Workshop

January 19, 2027 - January 23, 2027 @

Virtual Winter Workshop. Live classes and replays available (after event).

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January 20, 2027

HMA Virtual Winter Workshop

January 19, 2027 - January 23, 2027 @

Virtual Winter Workshop. Live classes and replays available (after event).

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January 21, 2027

HMA Virtual Winter Workshop

January 19, 2027 - January 23, 2027 @

Virtual Winter Workshop. Live classes and replays available (after event).

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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Internationa Symposium 2026

August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UK

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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Bay View Week final concert

August 13, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bay View, Michigan

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

August 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pacific Coast Church, 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673, USA
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.

Almost everything will be supplied for the participants, and no prior preparation is needed. Participants will be asked to bring gloves, risers if needed, and binders. There will be some of these items available for loan. Lunch is on your own and refreshments will be provided for the breaks.

This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America, Inc. Handbell Musicians of America is dedicated to advancing the musical art of handbell/handchime ringing through education, community, and communication.

Registration
You can register at https://bit.ly/WorkshopRevUpRegistration

Venue
Pacific Coast Church - 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673

Hours
Registration – 8:30 am for those participating in the Coaching Sessions; 9:30 am for the rest of the workshop.
Workshop - 9:00 am/10:00 - 3 :00 pm with breaks and 75 minutes for lunch.

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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HMA Master Series: Solo Ringing

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details: https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/

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HMA Master Series: Solo Ringing

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details: https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/

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HMA Master Series: Solo Ringing

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Application deadline 2/28/2026
For more details: https://handbellmusicians.org/event/solo-ringing-masterclass-2026/

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HMA Into the Forest

August 20, 2026 - August 22, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT

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HMA Into the Forest

August 20, 2026 - August 22, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT

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HMA Into the Forest

August 20, 2026 - August 22, 2026 @
Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Registration opens 12/1/2025 9am PT

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Into the Forrest Showcase

August 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA

Showcase from Into the Forrest bell tree event.

Live streamed on YouTube. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lEtLoffObVM&pp=uAQw

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