Erik Der – Regional Coordinator
LA-OC-V.area12handbellmusicians.orgIrvine, 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
- November 28, 2026
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Great Christmas Ring - Outlets at San Clemente with South County Community Handbell Choir
November 28, 2026 @ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Outlets at San Clemente 101 W, Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, CA 92672The South County Community Handbell Choir and local handbell musicians will once again be providing free holiday music at the Outlets at San Clemente on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28th. Please join us for the concert and if you would like to ring, please contact us or you can register at https://forms.gle/
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https://www.schandbell.org/events.html
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- December 5, 2026
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Ringing with St. Nick & the Angels with South County Community Handbell Choir
December 5, 2026 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
San Clemente Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville San Clemente, CA 92672Come and make some new holiday memories with the South County Community Handbell Choir at their benefit concert for Family Assistance Ministries - Ringing with St. Nick & the Angels.
Admission to the concert is free. Attendees have indicated that their hearts are full upon leaving South County's concerts. Bring a friend.
This concert benefits Family Assistance Ministries, the south Orange County CA homeless prevention organization. A free will offering will be taken during the concert.
https://www.schandbell.org/
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- December 13, 2026
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Ringing with St. Nick & the Angels with South County Community Handbell Choir
December 13, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Casino San Clemente 140 W. Ave Pico San Clemente, CA 92672Come and make some new holiday memories with the South County Community Handbell Choir at their benefit concert for Family Assistance Ministries - Ringing with St. Nick & the Angels.
Admission to the concert is free. Attendees have indicated that their hearts are full upon leaving South County's concerts. Bring a friend.
This concert benefits Family Assistance Ministries, the south Orange County CA homeless prevention organization. A free will offering will be taken during the concert.
https://www.schandbell.org/
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