Northern Nevada

Barbara Walsh – Regional Coordinator

nv.area12@handbellmusicians.org

Barbara Walsh has been the Nevada/Eastern Sierra Regional Coordinator for Area 12 since 1993, and a public music school teacher in the Reno/Sparks area for 33 years. She has developed handbell programs ranging from school-aged children to the adult mixed-age community group, Tintabulations. When not teaching, directing, or ringing, Barbara plays flute and piccolo in local orchestras and shares back-country adventures with her husband, dog, and horses.

Contact Barb for more information about handbells in the Northern Nevada area.

UPCOMING EVENTS
December 1, 2023
  • 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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December 2, 2023
  • 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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December 3, 2023
  • 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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  • 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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December 10, 2023
  • 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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December 16, 2023
  • 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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December 17, 2023
  • 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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  • 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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