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SUMMARY:Capital Area Handbell Festival Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Capital Area Handbell Festival Weekend \nNovember 7-9\, 2025 | Raleigh\, NC \nWorkshop\nFriday\, November 7\, 7-10 pm at the Kerr Scott Building.\nClinician Hart Morris will lead ringers through a sight-reading packet and workshop. \nFestival\nSaturday\, November 8\, 9am-5pm at the Kerr Scott Building. Join hundreds of other ringers to work with Hart Morris at the Capital Area Handbell Festival. Massed pieces (plus an optional piece) will be rehearsed in preparation of a concert at the end of the day. In addition to the massed ringing\, choirs may choose to perform a solo. Registration includes lunch and a lunchtime concert by The Raleigh Ringers. Saturday’s activities begin with a downbeat at 9:00 am and conclude with a free massed choir concert at 4:00 pm. \nAdvanced Read & Ring\nSunday\, November 9\, 1:30-5:30 pm at Raleigh Ringer Central.\nDirector David Harris will lead this reading session of advanced handbell music. \nRegistration for these standalone events is done through the CAHF registration form (online or paper). Registration will begin in the late spring. \nhttps://www.rr.org/CAHF
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/capital-area-handbell-festival-weekend/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Read and Ring
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Chiatello":MAILTO:rrpublicity@rr.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
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SUMMARY:Area 3 Beach Festival
DESCRIPTION:Area 3 Beach Festival\nMarch 6-7\, 2026\nKathryn Jurado\, Guest Conductor\nRehoboth Beach Convention Center\n229 Rehoboth Beach\, DE 19971 \nFor more information and Registration: area3.handbellmusicians.org/events/spring-festivals/ \n 26 Beach Festival Brochure \nDirector’s Track Brochure
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/area-3-beach-festival/
LOCATION:Rehoboth Beach Convention Center\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Massed Ring
ORGANIZER;CN="Teri Gregory":MAILTO:ttgregory@verizon.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260414T200757
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SUMMARY:Area 3 Southern Festival
DESCRIPTION:Area 3 Southern Festival\nApril 17-18\, 2026\nBrenda Austin\, guest Conductor\nMt. Tabor United Methodist Church\n3543 Robinhood Rd.\nWinston-Salem\, NC  27106 \nFor more information and registration: area3.handbellmusicians.org/events/spring-festivals/ \n26 Southern Festival brochure
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/area-3-southern-festival/
LOCATION:Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church\, 3543 Robinhood Rd.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Ednamae Fisher":MAILTO:ntune@emfklf.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T200757
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SUMMARY:Ring in Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ring in Spring Festival\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nCome for a fun-filled day of making ​friends and making music! Led by clinician Sandra Eithun\, the Ring In Spring Festival includes ringing\, lunch\, and a free public concert in the afternoon to showcase the day’s work. Registration is open to both choirs and individual ringers. Visit https://www.vabronze.org/spring-festival for details and registration information.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/ring-in-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Herndon United Methodist Church\, 701 Bennett St\, Herndon\, VA\, 20170\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble":MAILTO:gm@vabronze.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:Bell Durham and the Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir
DESCRIPTION:Ring In the Thousand Years of Peace\, Bell Durham and the Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir\n3 PM Sunday\, April 19 First Presbyterian Church (305 E. Main St.\, Durham 27701)\nThe concert will include selections by each group and joint performances. The theme for the concert is “Ring In the Thousand Years of Peace\,” a line from the poem “Ring Out\, Wild Bells” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The two ensembles will perform a piece by Daniel E. Gawthrop named for the poem\, which uses the imagery of church bells to call for ringing in a new year filled with truth\, love and peace. Another highlight of the repertoire is “The Bells\,” a musical setting of the Edgar Allen Poe poem for handbells and chorus by David York. The piece evokes the changing stages of life – from joyous wedding bells to mournful funeral tolls. Selections performed by Bell Durham will include three new arrangements by Mitchell Eithun\, the group’s artistic director. The first\, “Total Praise\,” is a handbell version of the popular composition by Richard Smallwood\, the well-known gospel artist who died in December. The second\, “What the World Needs Now Is Love\,” captures the 1965 Burt Bacharach hit recorded by Jackie DeShannon. The third\, “I Dream a World\,” is based on the celebrated Langston Hughes poem and the choral music of André J. Thomas. Members of the Chamber Choir will join Bell Durham on “I Dream a World.” Tickets are $5 at the door and all payment types are accepted. This project was supported by the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund and the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Bell Durham is Durham’s first community handbell ensemble. Using six octaves of handbells\, handchimes\, and various other instruments\, the ensemble plays advanced music from around the world and across the musical spectrum including traditional handbell music\, classical music arranged for handbells\, pieces by modern handbell composers\, and seasonal classics with a handbell twist. The Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir is a select 30-36 voice ensemble drawn from the main choir. Members are selected by audition from throughout the Triangle area. For more information\, visit our website (https://belldurham.org/) or email us (ring@belldurham.org).
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/8948/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church (Durham)\, 305 E. Main St.\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Stevens":MAILTO:ruthastevens76@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
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SUMMARY:First State Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:First State Ringers in Concert\nMay 2\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m.\nJoin the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas\, think again! https://firststateringers.org/schedule
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/first-state-ringers-in-concert-4/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Highway Library\, 6000 Kirkwood Highway\, Wilmington\, DE\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="First State Ringers":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Songs of Hope\, Bell Durham
DESCRIPTION:Songs of Hope\, Bell Durham\n3 PM Saturday\, May 2 Durham Public Library (300 N Roxboro St.\, Durham 27701)\nThe theme for our spring concert\, “Songs of Hope\,” is intended to inspire resilience\, unity and healing through music. Selections will include three new arrangements by Bell Durham Artistic Director Mitchell Eithun. The first\, “Total Praise\,” is a handbell version of the popular composition by Richard Smallwood\, the well-known gospel artist who died in December. The second\, “What the World Needs Now Is Love\,” captures the 1965 Burt Bacharach hit recorded by Jackie DeShannon. The third\, “I Dream a World\,” is based on the celebrated Langston Hughes poem and the choral music of André J. Thomas. Bell Durham will be joined by two accomplished vocalists\, Imani McKoy and Tyra Scott\, on “I Dream a World.” In addition\, McKoy will be featured in “Come Sunday\,” a Duke Ellington piece arranged for handbells and voice by Eithun. Another highlight of the repertoire is “The Bells\,” a musical setting of the Edgar Allen Poe poem for handbells and chorus by David York. The piece evokes the changing stages of life – from joyous wedding bells to mournful funeral tolls. The concert also will include handbell music from Hong Kong and Puerto Rico. This family friendly event is free and will last about an hour. Bell Durham is Durham’s first community handbell ensemble. Using six octaves of handbells\, handchimes\, and various other instruments\, the ensemble plays advanced music from around the world and across the musical spectrum including traditional handbell music\, classical music arranged for handbells\, pieces by modern handbell composers\, and seasonal classics with a handbell twist.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/songs-of-hope-bell-durham/
LOCATION:Durham Main Library\, 300 N. Roxboro St.\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Stevens":MAILTO:ruthastevens76@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – Culpeper\, VA
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert\nMay 2 | 6:30 pm Culpeper\, VA\nSee The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Culpeper Baptist Church.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/8957/
LOCATION:Culpeper Baptist Church\, 318 S West Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – New Bern\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert New Bern\, NC\nMay 3 | 4:00 pm\nSee The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Centenary United Methodist Church. This concert will be free as a gift to the New Bern community. Free-will donations will be accepted following the performance.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-in-concert-new-bern-nc/
LOCATION:Centenary United Methodist Church\, 646 W. 5th St.\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
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SUMMARY:First State Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:First State Ringers in Concert\nMay 5\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m.\nJoin the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas\, think again! https://firststateringers.org/schedule
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/first-state-ringers-in-concert-3/
LOCATION:Bear Library\, 101 Governors Place\, Bear\, DE\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="First State Ringers":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T133000
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CREATED:20260414T204607Z
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UID:8986-1778328000-1778333400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:First State Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:First State Ringers in Concert\nMay 9\, 2026\, 12:00 p.m.\nJoin the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas\, think again! https://firststateringers.org/schedule
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/first-state-ringers-in-concert-5/
LOCATION:Chapel Street Theater\, 643 Creek View Road\, Newark\, DE\, 19711\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="First State Ringers":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T200757
CREATED:20260414T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204049Z
UID:8980-1778612400-1778617800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:First State Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:First State Ringers in Concert\nMay 12\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m.\nJoin the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas\, think again! https://firststateringers.org/schedule
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/first-state-ringers-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Hockessin Library\, 1023 Valley Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Delaware
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T163000
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SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert – Cary\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert\nCary\, NC May 16 | 2:30 pm\nSee The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at White Plains United Methodist Church.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-in-concert-cary-nc/
LOCATION:White Plains United Methodist Church\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
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SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert - Conover\, NC
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert\nConover\, NC May 17 | 4:00 pm\nSee The Raleigh Ringers live in concert at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-in-concert-conover-nc/
LOCATION:Mt. Zion Lutheran Church\, 4420 County Home Road\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T200757
CREATED:20260414T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203843Z
UID:8977-1779217200-1779222600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:First State Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:First State Ringers in Concert\nMay 19\, 2026\, 7:00 p.m.\nJoin the First State Ringers as they present “Spotlight on Favorites”. Each ringer has chosen a favorite and will share why it was picked. If you think handbells are only for Christmas\, think again! firststateringers.org
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/first-state-ringers-in-concert/
LOCATION:Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community\, 2000 Greenbriar Lane\, West Grove\, PA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="First State Ringers":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T170000
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UID:8971-1780844400-1780851600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert with Virtuoso
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert with Virtuoso\nRaleigh\, NC June 7 | 3:00 pm\nIn addition to The Raleigh Ringers’ unique interpretations of sacred\, secular\, and popular music\, including a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll\, our Spring Concert will feature Virtuoso\, a group of advanced handbell ringers under the direction of Dr. William Payn. Virtuoso is a unique three-and-a-half-day performance event sponsored by The Raleigh Ringers to challenge advanced ringers from across the country and give them the opportunity to increase their skills and perform on stage. You won’t be disappointed by their virtuosity!
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-spring-concert-with-virtuoso-2/
LOCATION:Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
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UID:8975-1800144000-1800835199@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Bells of the Cascades Cruise Eastern Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Bells of the Cascades Cruise Eastern Caribbean\nJanuary 17 – 24\, 2027\nAs they set sail for the captivating Caribbean\, our journey will resonate with the harmonious tones of handbells. Joining us is esteemed clinician Brenda Austin\, whose expertise will enrich our musical experience. Prepare to be mesmerized by the artistry of handbell ringing against the backdrop of the tranquil Caribbean and awe-inspiring vistas. Here’s to creating harmonies amidst nature’s grandeur and crafting melodies that echo through the proud islands of this region. \nPrices start at $1821 per person based on double occupancy. Your fare includes the 7-day cruise\, all Bells of the Cascades’ activities\, a hosted cocktail party\, meals\, entertainment onboard the ship\, standard taxes and gratuities\, and the Have It All Package. This package includes the Signature Beverage Package\, Surf WiFi package\, on shore excursion up to $100 (or a $100 shore excursion discount)\, and one night of specialty dining. Prices can increase the closer to departure so please validate the current prices with TravelPerks.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/bells-of-the-cascades-cruise-eastern-caribbean/
LOCATION:VA
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