June 2026 Area 12 Board Meeting
Your Area 12 board meet today via Zoom to finialize some things for the Area 12 biennial conference coming up in less than TWO WEEKS!! (Registration still open.) Plus some other things the board is working on. And a reminder: Area 12’s biennial elections are...June 12th Tone issue available
Check out the latest edition of the Area 12 newsletter, the Twelfth Tone. Issue looks at the ramping up to the Neon City Rhythms (in two weeks!), ongoing elections (deadline to vote June 20). Summarizing a few spring activities and looking forward to some (late)...Why I serve on the Area 12 Board – Marci Nuoffer
April newsletter
Check out the latest issue of the Area 12 Twelfth Tone newsletter. Preview a number of upcoming events, including June’s Neon City Rhythms. Plus elections call.National Elections open. Deadline to vote March 15, 2026
Handbell Musicians of America national officer elections are open. Please log into handbellmusicians.org as a m ember in good standing and follow the voting instructions and candidate information.Calendar
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Concordia Handbell Summer Camp
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 @
Concordia Irvine UniversityThe Concordia Handbell Summer Camp is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing our music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. Registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the family, and so much more!
Registration fee: $395
Registration Deadline: Register by June 8
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2026-tickets-260079#################################
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Concordia Handbell Summer Camp
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 @
Concordia Irvine UniversityThe Concordia Handbell Summer Camp is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing our music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. Registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the family, and so much more!
Registration fee: $395
Registration Deadline: Register by June 8
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2026-tickets-260079#################################
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Concordia Handbell Summer Camp
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 @
Concordia Irvine UniversityThe Concordia Handbell Summer Camp is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing our music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. Registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the family, and so much more!
Registration fee: $395
Registration Deadline: Register by June 8
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2026-tickets-260079#################################
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Concordia Handbell Summer Camp
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 @
Concordia Irvine UniversityThe Concordia Handbell Summer Camp is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing our music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. Registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the family, and so much more!
Registration fee: $395
Registration Deadline: Register by June 8
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2026-tickets-260079#################################
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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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Concordia Handbell Summer Camp
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 @
Concordia Irvine UniversityThe Concordia Handbell Summer Camp is a week long, fun filled experience for kids grades 5 - 9. No handbell or music experience is required to attend. Attendees will spend the week experiencing our music facilities while improving their handbell skills and general music abilities. Registration includes daily lunches, five days full of music activities and learning, snacks, a mini golf outing, a closing concert for the family, and so much more!
Registration fee: $395
Registration Deadline: Register by June 8
https://www.simpletix.com/e/handbell-summer-camp-2026-tickets-260079#################################
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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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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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Hymn Festival - Cincinnati, OH
July 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208, USAMonday, July 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hymn Festival
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church (Cincinnati, OH)
In-person event & livestream broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/@HandbellMusicians
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National Seminar 2026
July 14, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Come together for an opportunity to mingle, ring and learn.
Early registration (time payments available) through 12/31/25.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/national-seminar-2026/
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Queen City Bronze (Ohio) National Seminar opening concert
July 14, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati, OHLive streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=687NZPWFbKY
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National Seminar 2026
July 14, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Come together for an opportunity to mingle, ring and learn.
Early registration (time payments available) through 12/31/25.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/national-seminar-2026/
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Distinctly Teen 2026
July 15, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Distinctly Teen is a fun and exciting handbell event for ringers ages 13-18. Participants will spend 4 days playing intermediate to advanced repertoire and developing skills in handbell technique and general musicianship under the leadership of conductor, Dr. Lynn Atkins. Distinctly Teen will perform a concert on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during National Seminar, which will also be livestreamed. Distinctly Teen is being held at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration for the event is $150.00
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-teen-2026/
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Bronze Ringers (Indiana) National Seminar concert
July 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA8eiObDYVI
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Bells in Motion (Illinois), National Seminar concert
July 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4_Ti81P0Fg
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National Seminar 2026
July 14, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Come together for an opportunity to mingle, ring and learn.
Early registration (time payments available) through 12/31/25.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/national-seminar-2026/
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Distinctly Teen 2026
July 15, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Distinctly Teen is a fun and exciting handbell event for ringers ages 13-18. Participants will spend 4 days playing intermediate to advanced repertoire and developing skills in handbell technique and general musicianship under the leadership of conductor, Dr. Lynn Atkins. Distinctly Teen will perform a concert on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during National Seminar, which will also be livestreamed. Distinctly Teen is being held at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration for the event is $150.00
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-teen-2026/
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Trinity Ringers (Indiana) National Seminar concert
July 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR8EJVCAvxY
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Ring Sarasota (Florida), National Seminar concert
July 16, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9sjYVrxERA
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National Seminar 2026
July 14, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Come together for an opportunity to mingle, ring and learn.
Early registration (time payments available) through 12/31/25.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/national-seminar-2026/
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Distinctly Teen 2026
July 15, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Distinctly Teen is a fun and exciting handbell event for ringers ages 13-18. Participants will spend 4 days playing intermediate to advanced repertoire and developing skills in handbell technique and general musicianship under the leadership of conductor, Dr. Lynn Atkins. Distinctly Teen will perform a concert on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during National Seminar, which will also be livestreamed. Distinctly Teen is being held at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration for the event is $150.00
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-teen-2026/
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Chicago Bronze (Illinois) National Seminar concert
July 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAoFG6ro944
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Detroit Handbell Ensemble (Michigan) National Seminar concert
July 17, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ3naCsblGc
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National Seminar 2026
July 14, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Come together for an opportunity to mingle, ring and learn.
Early registration (time payments available) through 12/31/25.
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/national-seminar-2026/
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Distinctly Teen 2026
July 15, 2026 - July 18, 2026 @
Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio,Distinctly Teen is a fun and exciting handbell event for ringers ages 13-18. Participants will spend 4 days playing intermediate to advanced repertoire and developing skills in handbell technique and general musicianship under the leadership of conductor, Dr. Lynn Atkins. Distinctly Teen will perform a concert on Saturday, July 18, 2026, during National Seminar, which will also be livestreamed. Distinctly Teen is being held at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Registration for the event is $150.00
https://handbellmusicians.org/event/distinctly-teen-2026/
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All-Star Choir & Distinctly Teen National Seminar concert
July 18, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cincinnati, OH
Live streamed on HMA YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKADsP5xgRU
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