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Bell Jam
September 19, 2026
Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431, USAShort workshop to get folks ready for the handbell year.
Free entry.
https://tintabulations.com/bell-jam/
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Calendar
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Internationa Symposium 2026
August 3, 2026 - August 8, 2026 @
Aberdeen, UKOpportunity 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, UKOpportunity 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, UKOpportunity 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, UKOpportunity 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, UKOpportunity 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, UKOpportunity 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, MichiganOn 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 AwardA 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 20th Anniversary Composition Contest for Twin Cities BronzeEntr’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, USARev 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 pmDescription
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.orgThis 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, NCApplication 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, NCApplication 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, NCApplication 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, NCRegistration 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, NCRegistration 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, NCRegistration 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, USAShowcase from Into the Forrest bell tree event.
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@HandbellMusicians
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