Los Angeles Metro

Erik Der – Regional Coordinator

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Irvine, Orange County, CA

Erik 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 30, 2024

  • The Great Christmas Ring - Outlets at San Clemente

    November 30, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Outlets as San Clemente 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente , CA 92672

            South County Community Handbell Choir and local handbell musicians 
     
    This event features handbell ringers from around the area sharing their love of handbells with the community. The concert is held by the Outlets Christmas tree and is free to the public. If you are a handbell ringer and would like to join us, please contact us at [email protected].         
     
           

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December 8, 2024

  • Annual Handbell Christmas Concert - Concordia handbell choirs

    December 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Zion Lutheran Church, 222 N East St, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA

    Join the Concordia University handbell choirs for a holiday concert.

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December 15, 2024

  • Annual Concordia Handbell Christmas Concert

    December 15, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

    Join the Concordia University handbell choirs for a holiday concert.

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  • Christmas Kaleidoscope with South County Community Handbell Choir

    December 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Christ Lutheran Church 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Clemente, CA 92673

    Come and be filled with the holiday spirit as the South County Community Handbell Choir explores holiday music of all genres. Admission is free. An offering will be taken with all proceeds given to Family Assistance Ministries, our local homeless prevention organization.​
     
           

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March 10, 2025

  • Concordia's High School Invitational Public Concert

    March 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia, Irvine, CA 92612, USA

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March 29, 2025

  • 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

  • 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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