Southern California

 

Carol Pickford – Regional Coordinator

Carol Pickford was introduced to handbells in 1979 when her church organist (Barbara Meinke’s mother!) heard about this “new” instrument, and has never looked back. She currently is a member of 3 handbell choirs (2 community groups and 1 church groups) and serves as SoCal Regional Coordinator for Area 12 as well as serving on the board for LA Bronze. She is active in many local and national events through Handbell Musicians of America. Carol’s current day job is a regional sales manager in the medical electronics industry. Carol has served on the board since 2021 and is happy to help with any questions you might have or resources you need.

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Contact Carol for more information about handbells in the Southern California area.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Southern California Spring Ring 2025

November 29, 2025
  • San Clemente Great Christmas Ring with South County Community Handbell Choir and friends

    November 29, 2025 @ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
    Outlets at San Clemente (101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, 92672)

     Come and hear upwards of 30 local handbell musicians ringing your favorite Christmas tunes next to the Christmas Tree at the Outlets of San Clemente. This is our 10th year hosting this event. This event is free to the public.

    If you are a local handbell musician and would like to join us, check out the events page and/or contact us. We would love to have you. More details can be found at https://www.schandbell.org/events.html .

     

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December 7, 2025
  • Ringing Comfort and Joy with South County Community Handbell Choir

    December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Pelican Hill Resort (22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Beach, 92657)

    Join us Ringing Comfort & Joy. Whether your holiday memories are filled with watching Charlie Brown and Rudolph, or a church fill with Joy to the World and Silent Night, Ringing Comfort & Joy is the can't miss concert of the holiday season. Admission is free and you do not have to be a guest of the resort.

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