Erik Der – Regional Coordinator
lametro.area12@handbellmusicians.org 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
- November 25, 2023
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Great Christmas Ring - San Clemente Outlets
November 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Outlets at San Clemente, 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672, USAThe South County Community Handbell Choir and local handbell musicians will provide a free concert of your favorite Christmas tunes in front of the very tall Christmas tree at the San Clemente Outlets. This is a great opportunity to kick off your holiday season and get some shopping done.
Local handbell musicians are welcome to join us. Please contact us at schandbell@gmail.com with your interest and we will get you set to ring.
http://schanbell.org
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- December 3, 2023
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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, USASouth 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.
http://schanbell.org
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- December 10, 2023
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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, USASouth 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.
http://schandbell.org
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