Every other year, Area 12 holds a conference that brings together the ringers throughout its region: from Hawaii and Nevada to parts up and down the state of California. For this reason, the Area 12 conference moves around. During off-conference years, regions hold spring rings, directors’ workshops, and other educational events. And there are always handbell concerts to be found, especially at Christmas time.

To learn more about the Area 12 conference, check the Area 12 conference page for updates as they become available.

To add your concert to the calendar, you can submit the event online or contact the webmaster with the name of the group, date, time, and venue address of the event.

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All Area 12 Upcoming Events

  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 1, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    1220 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV

    Sparks Hometowne Christmas Tree Lighting
    Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.
     
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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV

           

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • River Bells at Folsom Christmas Tree Lighting

    December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Old Town Folsom, Sutter St, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    First United Methodist Church Carson City, 200 N. Division St., Carson City, NV

           

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • HO HO HOliday Concert with OC Tremble Clefs

    December 3, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Laguna Country United Methodist Church, 24442 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, USA

    South County Community Handbell Choir is teaming up with the OC Tremble Clefs to offer a concert that will benefit this local group that supports people with Parkinson's. The concert is free, but donations are accepted. The handbell choir and Tremble Clefs will perform Christmastime by Michael W Smith.
     
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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 3, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV

           

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • Come to Christmas as a Child

    December 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 200 Avenida San Pablo, San Clemente, CA 92672, USA

    South County Community Handbell Choir presents some of your childhood favorite Christmas songs as well as songs that will have your toes tapping and your inner child smiling. A free-will offering will be taken. All proceeds will be given to Family Assistance Ministries, the local homeless prevention organization.
     
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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First St., Reno, NV

           

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Churchill County Museum, 1050 S. Maine St., Fallon, NV

           

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • River Bells - The Season of Memories in Music

    December 16, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Harris Center, 10 College Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630, USA

    Stage 2.

    Ticket information: https://www.harriscenter.net/

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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Clay St., Reno, NV

            

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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  • River Bells - The Season of Memories in Music

    December 17, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sacramento Japanese Methodist, 6929 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823, USA

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  • Happy Holly Days! with Tintabulations

    December 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV

            

      Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble’s Winter Concert Series: “Happy Holly Days”! You’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas as you enjoy festive music sure to spread that holly jolly cheer. The “Happy Holly Days” concert series takes you on a journey through songs and anecdotes that make the cold winter days merry and bright.
    Founded by conductor and artistic director, Barb Walsh in 1996, Tintabulations is comprised of ten musicians playing four octaves of handbells and handchimes. The ensemble performs a variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, always endeavoring to reach the pinnacles of handbell musicality, theatricality, and beauty for audiences of all ages.
    Concerts are family-friendly; children are welcome! Free admission and donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information about Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble and their upcoming performances, please visit their website, https://tintabulations.com/, or on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Tintab/.
    What brings out the happiness and joy of the Holly Days for you? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #HappyHollyDays. We would love to hear from you and see your photos and videos from our concerts.

     
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