January Twelfth Tone is available
Read the latest on the upcoming Biennial Conference, Neon City Rhythms, including repertoire and registration costs (registration scheduled to open February 1). Lots of lessons from holiday concerts, and upcoming events.Nominations open
It is that time to prepare for elections. We are looking for nominations for the three elected positions: Chair (6-year-cycle), Secretary (2-year cycle), and Treasurer (2-year cycle). We need two candidates to be placed on the ballot for each position. Would you or...Calendar
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Desert Ring Out
February 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hope Lutheran Church Palm Desert, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USAJoin us for massed rehearsal starting at 2:00, or enjoy our final concert at 5:00. Individual groups are welcome to ring 2 or 3 selections, and be part of 3 Mass Ring pieces. For further information please contact Lori at [email protected]. ##############################################
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Desert Ring Out Concert
February 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Hope Lutheran Church Palm Desert, 45900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USAFinal concert at 5:00. Individual groups are welcome to ring 2 or 3 selections, and be part of 3 Mass Ring pieces. For further information please contact Lori at [email protected]. ##############################################
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HMA Composer Conversations with Moklebust and TBD
February 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Handbell Musicians of America is launching a new educational series with composers for our members. "Composer Conversations" are 75-minute sessions with two guest speakers in a moderated discussion. Attendees will hear from composers on a variety of topics, including their journey from the start of a piece to its publication, and their artistic motivation when starting a new composition. They will also share their experiences with how to approach publishers, and offer insight into the process once a piece is going to be published. Sessions will include time for Q&A with attendees.
Composer Conversations with Cathy Moklebust and a second guest to be determined. Free registration for HMA members open
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/composer-conversation-helman-moklebust/
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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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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
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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