May 12th Tone – Are you signed up for Neon City Rhythms?
Check out the latest issue here. It includes some fun tips from Barb Walsh, write ups from the Bay Area Spring Ring, and lots of info for the upcoming conference NEXT MONTH. Space is filling up!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.Area 12 at DBE 2026
Check out the happy crew of Area 12 folks (and Neon City Rhythms clinician Michael Glasgow) at Distinctly Bronze East from February 2026Spring Board meeting
Your Area 12 board is meeting Friday and Saturday this week to work on Area 12 business Day 1 Day 2Calendar
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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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