Area 3 Handbell Musicians of America

The Asheville School Handbell Ensemble Presents Ring Noel
2023-12-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Asheville School Handbell Ensemble Presents Ring Noel
A program of seasonal readings and handbell music under the direction of John R. Crawley.
All are welcome. Admission is free of charge.

Queen City Ringers present Christmas Bells Are Ringing
2023-12-05 19:00 | Stallings Methodist, 1115 Stallings Rd, Matthews, NC, 28104, United States

Sounds of the Season Around the World
2023-12-05 19:00 | Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE, United States
First State Ringers Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 PM Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE Join us for a free concert of Sounds of the Season Around the Globe!

Mill Mountain Ringers - Ringing in the Holidays
2023-12-04 19:30 | Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Rd, Roanoke, VA, 24015, United States
The Mill Mountain Ringers will present their annual Holiday Concert on December 4th at 7:30 PM at Raleigh Court united Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke, VA 24012

Westminster Ringers - Come On, Ring Those Bells
2023-12-04 18:30 | Brightview Rolling Hills, 848 S. Rolling St, Catonsville, MD, United States

Blue Ridge Ringers - Ring We Now of Christmas
2023-12-04 12:00 | Transylvania County Library, Brevard, NC, United States
Monday, December 4 at 12:00 Noon

Mosaic Bells Season Ringings
2023-12-03 19:00 | Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater, VA, United States
Season’s Ringings!! Celebrate this wonderful season of love and hope with Mosaic Handbell Ensemble and Bridgewater Church of the Brethren’s Handbell Choir! Shiny bells, ethereal chimes, sparkly belltrees and tinkling windchimes season holiday music with just the right touch of magic! Mosaic, an advanced community group based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, practices “ringing to the max” with 9 ringers on 4½ octaves of bells and 5 octaves of hand chimes, each ringer deftly juggling more than the usual number of bells per person. Join us for the fun on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater, Virginia. A free will offering is welcome. For more information contact info@MosaicBells.org

Music To Free & Bronze Unlimited present A Holly Jolly Bronze Christmas
2023-12-03 17:00 | King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Music To Free & Bronze Unlimited present A Holly Jolly Bronze Christmas. A handbell concert of Christmas music.
Sunday, 12/3/2023 @ 5:00 pm
King of Kings Lutheran Church
4025 Kings Way
Fairfax, VA 22033
Cost: Free (free-will offering will be accepted to benefit Music To Free)
http://www.MusicToFree.org/BronzeUnlimited.htm

Virginia Handbell Consort - A Magic Night
2023-12-03 17:00 | St. Mark Lutheran Church, 119 Old York-Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA, 23692, United States

Queen City Ringers present Christmas Bells Are Ringing
2023-12-03 17:00 | St. Mark’s Lutheran, 1001 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28027, United States

Westminster Ringers - Come On, Ring Those Bells
2023-12-03 16:00 | Grace UMC, 712 W. Church St., Hagerstown, MD, United States

Blue Ridge Ringers - Ring We Now of Christmas
2023-12-03 16:00 | Hendersonville Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC, United States
Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 PM
Hendersonville Presbyterian Church

VAB FM Holiday Hits Concert
2023-12-03 16:00 | George Washington Masonic National Memorial Theater, 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
VAB FM Holiday Hits Concerts
December 3, 2023, 4:00 pm George Washington Masonic National Memorial Theater 101 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301 Tickets available at the door: $25/adults, $15 students with valid ID Saturday,

Wilmington Handbell Ensemble and First State Ringers with the Newark Symphony Orchestra
2023-12-03 15:00 | Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE, United States
First State Ringers Sunday, December 3, 3:00 PM Joining Wilmington Handbell Ensemble and Newark Symphony Orchestra for their Holiday Spectacular! Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE

VAB FM Holiday Hits Concert
2023-12-02 20:00 | Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA, 20170, United States
VAB FM Holiday Hits Concerts Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8:00 pm Herndon United Methodist Church 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170 Suggested donation: $25/adults, $15 students

Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Presents Carols Around the World
2023-12-02 16:30 | Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Dec, 2, 4:30PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover, DE

Virginia Handbell Consort presents A Magic Night
2023-12-02 16:00 | First United Church of Christ, 1017 Todd's Lane, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
Benefit for Habitat for Humanity

Queen City Ringers present Christmas Bells Are Ringing
2023-12-02 16:00 | Cooks Memorial Presbyterian, 3413 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28216, United States

Westminster Ringers - Come On, Ring Those Bells
2023-12-02 15:00 | Grace UMC Gaithersburg, 119 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Sounds of the Season Around the Globe
2023-12-02 13:00 | Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE, United States
First State Ringers Saturday, December 2, 1:00 PM Newark Free Library, 750 Library Ave, Newark, DE Join us for a free concert of Sounds of the Season Around the Globe!

Music to Free and Bronze Unlimited Present a Holly Jolly Bronze Christmas
2023-12-01 20:00 | Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Music To Free & Bronze Unlimited present A Holly Jolly Bronze Christmas. A handbell concert of Christmas music.
Friday, 12/1/2023 @ 8:00 pm
Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
3740 Blenheim Blvd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tickets: $15.00 general admission
Tickets available at the door and on-line at: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/AHollyJollyBronzeChristmasConcert

Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
2023-12-01 17:30 - 18:15 | Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
The Mill Mountain Ringers will be the guest performers at Roanoke City’s Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1. They will perform at 5:30-6:15 in the Market Square in downtown Roanoke, VA.

Blue Ridge Ringers - Ring We Now of Christmas
2023-12-01 14:00 | Henderson County Library, Hendersonville, NC
Friday, December 1st at 2:00 PM
Henderson County Library, Hendersonville, NC
Registration Required. Contact the library for details.

A Towering Tale of Handbell History
2023-11-28 19:30 | Frdererick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike JBK Theater, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
A Towering Tale of Handbell History: Tuesday, November 28 • 7:30 PM
Come enjoy a musical journey from handbells’ humble beginnings to the present time. Selections will feature their origins, British heritage, and worldwide evolution into the delightful concert instrument they are today. Share the joy by attending with family and friends. Following the concert, we also invite you to continue the celebration with us during a reception in the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery just outside the theater. Reserve your free tickets today at https://FCC2023HandbellEnsemble.eventbrite.com.
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Gersten, 301-846-2566, mgersten@frederick.edu

Queen City Ringers present Christmas Bells Are Ringing
2023-11-28 19:00 | Sharon Towers, 5100 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC, 28210, United States

Hark! How the Bells
2023-11-26 19:00 | St. Matthew’s UMC, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandalle, VA, 22003, United States
A handbell Christmas concert featuring the adult and youth handbell groups of St. Matthew’s UMC. A free-will offering will be taken to help support the Youth Handbell Tour. They will be heading to Connecticut to attend National Seminar in July 2024.
More info: https://www.stmatthewsumc.org
St. Matthew’s UMC
8617 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003

Area 3 Youth Festival
2023-11-10 16:00 - 2023-11-11 17:30 | Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States
More details available here: Area 3 Youth Festival

Fall Back Into Bells
2023-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Matthew’s UMC, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandalle, VA, 22003, United States
FALL BACK INTO BELLS
BEGINNING RINGERS WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 30, 2023
9:00am-3:00pm
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
8617 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Cost: $40 per person (+ $1.71 processing fee), lunch is included
TO REGISTER, VISIT vabronze.org/beginningworkshop
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New to handbells, but not to music? Are you a handbell director with beginning ringers or new to directing handbells? Have you seen handbells but have never been able to try them? This workshop is designed for the beginning ringer or director looking to learn the basics of handbell ringing. Reading music is highly recommended.
Workshop topics will cover:
– The parts of a handbell
– Proper ringing mechanics
– Reading handbell notation
– Marking your music
– Performing different techniques
– Making music together as a team!
You must be over 18 to attend
Registration ends September 24
Questions? Email workshop@vabronze.org
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Blast Off to Bells - Eastern North Carolina
2023-09-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1401 College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Blast Off to Bells
Workshop for RIngers
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
1401 College Road
Wilmington NC 28403
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Register at Eventbrite
Blaine Russell – NC.area3@handbellmusicians.org

Blast Off to Bells - Western North Carolina
2023-09-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Blast Off to Bells
Workshop for Ringers
Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church
249 E. Main Street
Brevard NC 28712
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Register at Eventbrite
Blaine Russell – NC.area3@handbellmusicians.org
