Handbell Musicians of America offers engaging in-person and online events for musicians and handbell enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels
HANDBELL MUSICIANS OF AMERICA’S MASTER SERIES is your chance for an intensive, one-on-one learning experience in one of three areas: conducting with Dr. William Payn composition with Sondra Tucker and solo ringing with Linda Krantz.
July 8-11, 2023 at Westin Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas
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NATIONAL SEMINAR is our flagship learning event held every summer. You’ll find informative classes by top instructors, performance opportunities, vendors, and lots of fun. PRE-REGISTER before November 30 for a special rate and the opportunity to register* for sessions and classes a full week before general registration opens!
July 11-15, 2023 at Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas
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DISTINCTLY TEEN is designed for individual young ringers (8th–12th grade) who wish to stretch their ringing skills and challenge their musicianship. Participants will spend 2 ½ days working on intermediate to advanced repertoire and developing skills in handbell technique and general musicianship under the leadership of Nick Hanson.
July 13-15, 2023 at Irving Convention Center at Los Colinas
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Distinctly Bronze is an event for advanced handbell musicians which provides the opportunity to perform on the largest handbell sets available under the direction of Hart Morris. Four days of rehearsal lead up to a Sunday afternoon concert which is open to the public for a small admission charge.
October 5-8, 2023, Vancouver, Washington
Hart Morris, conductor
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VIRTUAL WINTER WORKSHOP is an opportunity to work with a wide range of expert instructors on an assortment of handbell-related topics all presented online. Take advantage of this chance to learn, grow, and share your enthusiasm from the comfort of your own home.
January 26-28, 2024, Online
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DISTINCTLY BRONZE is an event for advanced handbell musicians which provides the opportunity to perform on the largest handbell sets available under the direction of Emily Li. Four days of rehearsal lead up to a Sunday afternoon concert which is open to the public for a small admission charge.
February 29-March 3, New Bern, North Carolina
Emily Li, conductor.
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REACHING FOR BRONZE helps intermediate ringers advance their skills to the advanced bronze level. This companion to Distinctly Bronze East will give participants the opportunity to ring DB repertoire and perform with the DB choirs on their final concert. The event schedule includes time for rehearsals and skill-building workshop sessions.
March 1-3, 2024, New Bern, North Carolina.
Conductor to be announced soon!
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INTERNATIONAL HANDBELL SYMPOSIUM is the practical expression of the International Handbell Committee vision, World Peace through the Spirit of Music. The program provides delegates with exposure to the cultures of the different member countries through the massed ringing of diverse repertoire and the cultural and technical workshops.
August 12-17, 2024, Hamamatsu, Japan
Visit our Member Extras section of our members only site, where you will find fun activities, articles, tips, and resources. All members are welcome to enjoy these benefits, but they were designed with ringers in mind.