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National Seminar 2026

July 14-18, 2026
Ohio,

Event Venue

Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Event Registration

Standard: $440 (as of January 1, 2026)
Ohio and Kentucky residents will automatically receive a discount on the standard rate when registering with a zip code from either state. To pay in installments, call 937-438-0085 ext. 809. Payment in full is due before classes can be chosen. Class choices for standard and daily registration begin in late February. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.

Daily: $100 per day. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.

Early Bird: Go Goetta* Deal! $395CLOSED
Available through December 31, 2025. To pay in installments, call 937-438-0085 ext. 809. Payment must be made in full by December 31, 2025. Registrants at the “Go Goetta Deal” Rate will have the opportunity to choose classes first. Class choices for early bird registration begins in early February. CANCELLATION POLICY: Through May 31, 2026, the total fee, minus a $100 administrative charge, will be refunded. From June 1, 2026, onward, no refund will be provided.

Handbell Commons

Exhibiting Partner Booths: $325 first booth (members), $475 (non-members); $300 each additional booth.
Booth size: 10’ x 10’ (includes one 8’ skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, booth ID sign, wireless internet, electrical power, and event badges for up to two booth staff). Two tickets for the banquet luncheon on Saturday, July 18 are included with each booth. Additional tickets are available for purchase.

Exhibiting Partner Showcase: $50 (members only)
After registering, you’ll receive a form to provide showcase details. Please complete it promptly to ensure your session is promoted to attendees during class selection.

Handbell Commons Schedule:
Load‑In: Monday, July 13: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM and/or Tuesday, July 14: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Handbell Commons Hours: Tuesday, July 14, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; Wednesday-Friday, July 15-17, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, then 2:30 PM-6:00 PM;
Saturday, July 18, 8:00 AM -12:00 PM.
Load‑Out: Saturday, July 18: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CANCELLATION POLICY: Exhibitors have the right to cancel their booth upon written notice to Handbell Musicians of America (HMA). There will be a 10% service charge for any booth cancellation. After April 1, 2026, 50% of the booth fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made on cancellations after June 1, 2026. All money forfeited by cancellation is not refundable or transferable in any way. Exhibiting Partners must be in charge of their display during display hours. All exhibitors must close their exhibits promptly at closing time and vacate Handbell Commons thirty minutes following. If additional time is required, this must be requested in advance with the Exhibitor Coordinator. Booths are not to be dismantled or packed up prior to 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Hotels

Delta Hotels by Marriott Cincinnati Sharonville
$149/night; to obtain this rate, rooms must be reserved by June 23, 2026. Use this link to make a Delta Hotels reservation.
11320 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Hyatt Place Sharonville Convention Center
$159/night (single/double rate); To obtain this rate, rooms must be reserved by June 23, 2026. Use this link to make a Hyatt Place reservation.
11345 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246

National Seminar 2026 Class Sessions

Download the class session descriptions here.

Basics for Handbell DirectorsBells, Ringers, Rehearsal Room: What Now?Linda Lamb
Basics for Handbell DirectorsDeveloping Young Choirs – Ringing for Today and Building for the FutureMark Arnold
Basics for Handbell DirectorsFear Not! Good News of Great Joy for Inexperienced DirectorsJackie Stephenson
Basics for Handbell DirectorsGamify the Basics – from Newbie to Confident in Record TimeTaryn Davis
Basics for Handbell DirectorsOrganizing Your Ringing YearKathleen Wissinger
Basics for Handbell DirectorsReady, Set, Ring! A Practical Guide for New Handbell DirectorsMarie Loeffler
Basics for Handbell DirectorsTake it Up a NotchJennifer Stack
CommunicationsFrom Good to Great: Stage Presence for EveryoneHillary Marotta
CommunicationsTuning Up Your Message: Strengthening Communication Within Your Group and With Your AudienceMarie Loeffler
Composing/Arranging/PublishingThe Art of Arranging Pop Music for HandbellsNick Hanson
Composing/Arranging/PublishingThe Art of Engraving (and the Chore of Proofing)Michael J. Glasgow
Composing/Arranging/PublishingConquering CopyrightsNick Hanson
Composing/Arranging/PublishingRinging with the Congregation – Arranging Hymns for HandbellsChristopher Boileson
ConductingBasic Principles of ConductingStephanie Rhoades
ConductingBehind the BatonDebbie Rice
ConductingBeyond the Gesture: Conducting Past Basic PatternsBilly Brandt
ConductingConducting Creativity: Introduction to Conducting GestureBilly Brandt
ConductingHow Do I Conduct That?Joel Plaag
CultureBoomer Bells – Keeping the Passion and ChallengeSandra Eithun
CultureHandbell are for Everyone – Music Reading is Not Required!Diana Montgomery
CultureNoticed, Known, and Needed: Creating a Culture of Belonging in Your EnsembleSuzanne Neafus
MarketingHandbells and Pop CultureMitchell Eithun
Music TheoryA Music Theory PrimerKathleen Wissinger
Music TheoryA Pedagogical Approach to Understanding Rhythm in the Handbell EnsembleCorbin Rasmussen
Music TheoryBINGO – Theory is Fun!Joy Toll-Chandler
Music TheoryExploring Symbolism through Music TheoryMadeline Carey
Music TheoryMeters MatterMichael J. Glasgow
Music TherapyExperiencing a Music Therapy Session with Handbell and HandchimesBruna Marinho de Almeida
Programming8 Bells and a Bell TreeKaren Van Wert
ProgrammingBell Tree and Ensemble MusicKaren Van Wert
ProgrammingDemystifying the Art of ProgrammingBilly Brandt
ProgrammingDiscovering the Creative Musician WithinJoel Plaag
Rehearsal ManagementOrganizational Strategies: Ideas & RoundtableAnne Kelley
Rehearsal ManagementThe Handbell Rehearsal: Inside the Process and Best PracticesBilly Brandt
Rehearsal ManagementToo Many Bells, Too Few HandsBrian Seemann
Ringing TrackAdvanced Ringing Track (A)Celia Chan Valerio
Ringing TrackAdvanced Ringing Track (B)Stephanie Rhoades
Ringing TrackAll-Star ChoirBrenda Austin
Ringing TrackBeginning Ringing TrackKimberlee Strepka
Ringing TrackIntermediate Ringing TrackJoe Galyon
SacredEnhancing Worship with HandbellsKaren Van Wert
SacredHandbells – Music or Ministry?Mark Arnold
SacredWorship Planning 101Mitchell Eithun
Score StudyNew Music, Who Dis?Brian Seemann
Score StudyScore Scanning SuccessAnne Kelley
Score StudyWell, Look at That! Score Study for RingersKerry Johnston
Sight ReadingImproving Sight Reading and Score Study SkillsChristopher Titko
Solo/Small EnsembleBell Trees – Introduction to the First BranchLaura Blauch
Solo/Small EnsembleBell Trees – Beyond the First BranchLaura Blauch
Solo/Small EnsembleEnsembles Beyond the NumbersMark Arnold
TechniqueAdvanced WeavingNikki Evans
TechniqueAll About That Bass – Digging DeeperLeslie Lewis
TechniqueBasic Percussion MethodsJack Burdwood
TechniqueBass-ics and Beyond!Mark Arnold
TechniqueFrom Clunky to Clear: The Art of Beautiful ChimesKathryn Jurado & William J. Murphy
TechniqueHandbell ScienceKaren Van Wert
TechniqueMallets in MotionJack Burdwood
TechniqueMastering Handbell Tone and Style Through Laban’s 8 EffortsPhoebe Yeung
TechniqueRing with Confidence: From Notation to MotionMarie Loeffler
TechniqueSix-in-Hand MethodsNikki Evans
TechniqueTechniques: A-ZKathleen Wissinger
TechniqueWhen the Bell You Need is Not in Your Hand – Creative Solutions from C(3) to Shining C(8)Erin Gerecke
TechnologyCrash Course in Recording and Videoing HandbellsMatt Gender
TechnologyDorico Music Notation Program for Handbell ComposersPaul Kinney
TechnologyMarking Your Digital Music: ForScore for HandbellsSusie Amos

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