Erik Der – Regional Coordinator
Irvine, Orange County, CAErik Der is a lifelong handbell musician who appreciates the instrument for its emphasis on ensemble, movement, and rich sonic textures. He is an active ringer and has directed a variety of age groups (middle school, high school, college, adult). He is currently the Director of Handbell activities at Concordia University Irvine where he directs the Spirit Bells ensemble, teaches handbell methods, and leads CUI’s annual handbell invitationals and festivals in partnership with his colleague Alex Guebert. Quality event programming, community engagement, and education are all important to expanding handbells in our communities. If you are a director or ringer interested in learning more about handbell opportunities in Orange, Los Angeles, or adjacent counties, please be in touch with Erik! |
UPCOMING EVENTS
- March 27, 2025
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From Strength to Strength with Forte Handbell Quartet
March 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Claremont United Church of Christ 233 Harrison Ave Claremont, CA 91711The Forte Handbell Quartet is coming West! Coming from Colorado, they are presenting From Strength to Strength, a Concert Celebrating a Decade of Ringing.
Don't miss one of the premiere ensembles in the United States!Please note that the concert is free (a free-will offering will be taken)
https://fortehandbells.org/
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- March 29, 2025
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Concordia's Handbell Renaissance in Concert
March 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612, USA######################################################
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- April 25, 2025
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Concordia's Handbell Spring Concert
April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Presbyterian Church of The Master, 26051 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA######################################################
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- April 27, 2025
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“What’s In A Name?” Featuring easily recognized songs with South County Community Handbell Choir
April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, 30071 Ivy Glenn Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USAPlease join the South County Community Handbell Choir for a family-friendly toe tapping concert. The concert features songs that most attendees will recognize. It will be a fun-filled concert with audience participation, songs that children will appreciate, choir singing with bells, and fantastic handbell music. We will even have a ukelele and flute.
The concert is free. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to Family Assistance Ministries.https://www.schandbell.org/ #############################################
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- May 4, 2025
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“What’s In A Name?” Featuring easily recognized songs with South County Community Handbell Choir
May 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Christ Lutheran Church, 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA 92672, USAPlease join the South County Community Handbell Choir for a family-friendly toe tapping concert. The concert features songs that most attendees will recognize. It will be a fun-filled concert with audience participation, songs that children will appreciate, choir singing with bells, and fantastic handbell music. We will even have a ukelele and flute.
The concert is free. A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to Family Assistance Ministries.https://www.schandbell.org/ #############################################
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- March 13, 2026
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- March 14, 2026
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