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SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 3\, 2025 – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 16420 S Westland Dr.\, Gaithersburg\, MD \nCome join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-8/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, 16420 S. Westland Dr.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T011439Z
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SUMMARY:The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Ringers present “Ring On! Celebrating 30 years”
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-blue-ridge-ringers-present-ring-on-celebrating-30-years-2/
LOCATION:Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church\, 249 E. Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Karin Small":MAILTO:karinsmall6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T190422Z
UID:8493-1746381600-1746385200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 4\, 2025 – Grace UMC – 30 S Mineral St.\, Keyser\, WV – 6 pm \nCome join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage/
LOCATION:Grace UMC Keyser\, 30 S. Mineral St.\, Keyser\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,West Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250416T011722Z
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UID:8519-1746626400-1746630000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Ringers present “Ring On! Celebrating 30 years”
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-blue-ridge-ringers-present-ring-on-celebrating-30-years-3/
LOCATION:Julian Woods Retirement Center\, Arden\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T190655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T190655Z
UID:8497-1746730800-1746734400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 8\, 2025 – Carroll Lutheran Village (Chapel) – 300 St Luke Circle\, Westminster\, MD – 7 pm \nCome join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-2/
LOCATION:Carroll Lutheran Village (Chapel)\, 300 St. Luke Circle\, Westminster\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250301T151245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T152154Z
UID:8422-1746819000-1746822600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:James River Ringers "Imagine"
DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Ringers for a Spring Concert! Friday\, May 9\, 2025\, 7:30pm at River Road Presbyterian Church\, 8960 River Road\, Richmond VA. The event is free and no tickets are required. \nWhat part does imagination play in our daily lives and in the world? Join the James River Ringers as we ponder this question in our Spring 2025 program entitled\, “Imagine”.  The varied musical selections offered will inspire\, uplift\, and ignite your imagination. Also\, at this concert\, JRR will premiere four new\, never heard\, handbell arrangements. Come\, join us!
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/james-river-ringers-imagine-3/
LOCATION:River Road Presbyterian Church\, 8960 River Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Schroeder":MAILTO:jrr.vicepresident@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250301T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T165243Z
UID:8438-1746892800-1746896400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts "Ringing in our 25th Season"
DESCRIPTION:Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts “Ringing in our 25th Season” \nSaturday\, April 5/2 PM Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert\, Kennett High School\, Kennett\, PA\nSaturday\, April 26/4 PM Ebenezer UMC\, Newark DE\nSaturday May 10\,/ 4 PM St. Paul’s UMC\, Wilmington\, DE Guest Conductor Micheal Helman\, Founder\, Celebrating 25 Years of Ringing\nSaturday\, May 17/3PM St Nicholas Church\, Egg Harbor City\, NJ
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/wilmington-handbell-ensemble-concerts-ringing-in-our-25th-season-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s UMC\, Wilmington\, DE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Delaware
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Torgerson":MAILTO:loistorgerson@verizon.net>
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T150000
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CREATED:20250416T011928Z
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UID:8522-1747062000-1747065600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Ringers present “Ring On! Celebrating 30 years”
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-blue-ridge-ringers-present-ring-on-celebrating-30-years-4/
LOCATION:Tryon Estates\, Columbus\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Karin Small":MAILTO:karinsmall6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T190913Z
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UID:8500-1747076400-1747080000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 12\, 2025 – Homewood at Frederick (Chapel) – 7407 Willow Rd.\, Frederick\, MD – 7 pm \nCome join Accelerando as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-3/
LOCATION:Homewood at Frederick (Chapel)\, 7407 Willow Rd.\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T125509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T125509Z
UID:8488-1747159200-1747162800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Bell Durham Flying High! Handbell Pops Concert
DESCRIPTION:Bell Durham Artistic Director Mitchell Eithun has programmed a spring concert that is sure to keep your feet tapping and create an enjoyable evening for all. With the release of the movie “Wicked\,” the music from the original musical is more popular than ever. We will premiere an arrangement of “Defying Gravity” along with performing an arrangement of “For Good” at the concert. \nArrangements of Piedmont blues guitarist Etta Baker’s “Carolina Breakdown” and Irving Berlin’s classic “Always\,” which is dedicated to the memory of former Durham residents Fred and Nancy Welfare\, will help round out an evening of wonderful music. \nThe performances will feature soprano Alissa Roca\, providing vocals for “Defying Gravity\,” “Always” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Particularly known for her work in contemporary music\, Ms. Roca has premiered more than 20 works including several operas\, a full-length concert drama and a set of songs of her own texts. She is also the proud founder and artistic director of the Triangle’s Paradox Opera and has worked as a soloist with the Dallas Symphony\, The Dallas Winds\, Opera on the James\, Opera Fayetteville\, the Meadows Symphony\, the Miami Bach Society\, Voices of Change\, the University of Texas New Music Ensemble\, Duke University and Mallarmé Music. \nThere is no admission fee and tickets are not required. \nWe hope you can join us for one or more of our concerts. \n2025 Spring Concerts \nMay 3 @ 4 PM\, Duke Memorial United Methodist Church \nMay 13 @ 6 PM\, Durham County Main Library Auditorium
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/bell-durham-flying-high-handbell-pops-concert-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T191024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T191024Z
UID:8503-1747335600-1747339200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 15\, 2025 – Homewood at Plum Creek (Auditorium) – 435 Westminster Ave.\, Hanover\, PA – 7 pm \nCome join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-4/
LOCATION:Homewood at Plum Creek\, 425 Westminster Ave.\, Hanover\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Pennsylvania
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250416T012054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T012054Z
UID:8524-1747335600-1747339200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Blue Ridge Ringers present "Ring On! Celebrating 30 years"
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Ringers present “Ring On! Celebrating 30 years”
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-blue-ridge-ringers-present-ring-on-celebrating-30-years-5/
LOCATION:Carolina Village\, Hendersonville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Karin Small":MAILTO:karinsmall6@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250301T153332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T165123Z
UID:8441-1747494000-1747497600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts "Ringing in our 25th Season"
DESCRIPTION:Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Concerts “Ringing in our 25th Season” \nSaturday\, April 5/2 PM Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert\, Kennett High School\, Kennett\, PA\nSaturday\, April 26/4 PM Ebenezer UMC\, Newark DE\nSaturday May 10\,/ 4 PM St. Paul’s UMC\, Wilmington\, DE Guest Conductor Micheal Helman\, Founder\, Celebrating 25 Years of Ringing\nSaturday\, May 17/3PM St Nicholas Church\, Egg Harbor City\, NJ
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/wilmington-handbell-ensemble-concerts-ringing-in-our-25th-season-3/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church\, Egg Harbor City\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="Lois Torgerson":MAILTO:loistorgerson@verizon.net>
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T191230Z
UID:8505-1747494000-1747497600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 17\, 2025 – Asbury Methodist Village (Heffner Auditorium) 301 Odendhal Ave..\, Gaithersburg\, MD – 3 pm \nCome join the Westminster Ringers as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-5/
LOCATION:Asbury Methodist Village (Heffner Auditorium)\, 301 Odendhal Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250506T114540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T114540Z
UID:8554-1747576800-1747580400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Music Made in Heaven - "The Gathering"
DESCRIPTION:Music Made in Heaven cordially invites you to attend\n“The Gathering” on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m.\nin the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall\, 99 N. Salisbury St.\nRaleigh\, NC. \nThis annual concert will feature original compositions and arrangements of familiar tunes – including two premieres (one by Area 3’s own Kerry Johnston) – performed by our community handbell choir\, along with the traditional reading of inscriptions in our bells honoring the children for whom they have been donated. \nA reception will follow. The concert is free and open to all. Donation baskets will be available.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/music-made-in-heaven-the-gathering/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall\, 99 N. Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth Stevens":MAILTO:ruthastevens76@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250415T191433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T191433Z
UID:8508-1747584000-1747587600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Ringers "From the Stage"
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Ringers\, Inc. presents “From the Stage” \nMay 18\, 2025 – First Presbyterian Church – 65 Washington Rd.\, Westminster\, MD – 4 pm \nCome join the Westminster Ringers & Accelerando as we perform compositions from different stages – Symphonic\, Broadway\, Opera\, Ballet\, Rock\, Jazz\, Magic\, Big Band and Handbell. Tickets required.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/westminster-ringers-from-the-stage-6/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 65 Washington Rd.\, Westminster\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Henning":MAILTO:WRManagingDirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250526T015745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T015745Z
UID:8622-1748692800-1748696400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:A Patriotic Festival - First State Ringers
DESCRIPTION:A Patriotic Festival – First State Ringers concert on Saturday\, May 31st\, 12:00 noon at Appoquinimink Library\, 118 Silver Lake Road\, Middletown\, DE. Free.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/a-patriotic-festival-first-state-ringers/
LOCATION:Appoquinimink Library\, 204 E. Main St\, Middletown\, DE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Delaware
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruthie Toole":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250301T151510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T152117Z
UID:8424-1748793600-1748797200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:James River Ringers "Imagine"
DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Ringers for a Spring Concert! Sunday\, June 1st\, 2025\, 4:00pm at Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond\, 2501 Park Ave\, Richmond VA.  The event is free and no tickets are required. \nWhat part does imagination play in our daily lives and in the world? Join the James River Ringers as we ponder this question in our Spring 2025 program entitled\, “Imagine”.  The varied musical selections offered will inspire\, uplift\, and ignite your imagination. Also\, at this concert\, JRR will premiere four new\, never heard\, handbell arrangements. Come\, join us!
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/8424/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond\, 2501 Park Ave\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Schroeder":MAILTO:jrr.vicepresident@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250526T020001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T020001Z
UID:8625-1748977200-1748980800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:A Patriotic Festival - First State Ringers
DESCRIPTION:A Patriotic Festival – First State Ringers concert on Tuesday\, June 3rd\, 7:00 p.m. at Hockessin Library\, 1023 Valley Road\, Hockessin\, DE. Free.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/a-patriotic-festival-first-state-ringers-2/
LOCATION:Hockessin Library\, 1023 Valley Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Delaware
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruthie Toole":MAILTO:rtoole@udel.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250301T152005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T152005Z
UID:8428-1749286800-1749297600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Summer Sight Reading and Score Study Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The James River Ringers host a Summer Sight Reading & Score Study Workshop\, Saturday June 7\, 2025\, 9:00am – noon\, at River Road Presbyterian Church in Richmond\, VA. \nIn this Sight Reading and Score Study workshop\, participants will learn tips for score study\, marking\, and preparation to ring new music\, and put ideas into practice by reading and ringing in a group setting through several pieces of newly composed music from major publishing houses and independent composers. Participants will go home with copies of the music reviewed in the workshop! \nAdvance registration is required and cost is $25. Online registration form and more information available at:\nwww.jamesriverringers.com/concerts/sight-reading-workshop
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/summer-sight-reading-and-score-study-workshop/
LOCATION:River Road Presbyterian Church\, 8960 River Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Schroeder":MAILTO:jrr.vicepresident@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250402T024132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T024203Z
UID:8472-1749398400-1749405600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert\nJune 8\, 2025\n4:00PM\nFletcher Opera Theater\n2 E. South St.\, Raleigh\, NC 27601 \nSpring Concert – Raleigh\, NC
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-spring-concert-2/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E. South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,North Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Chiatello":MAILTO:rrpublicity@rr.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250506T113534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T114618Z
UID:8548-1749407400-1749411000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Joy and Payn of Ringing
DESCRIPTION:The Joy and Payn of Ringing – Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert \nSunday\, June 8\, 2025\n6:30pm\nCrescendo Studios\n8101a US 29\nFalls Church\, VA 22042 \nTickets: $25/adults\, $15 students with ID \nJoin us for a handbell concert featuring the works of Michael Joy and Dr. William Payn. The composers will be in attendance! We will also be featuring a group of students from Westlawn Elementary School playing a song on chimes. Tickets available at vabronze.org/events.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-joy-and-payn-of-ringing/
LOCATION:Crescendo Studios\, 8101a US 29\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Gillian Penn":MAILTO:president@vabronze.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250526T020544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T020544Z
UID:8627-1751914800-1751922000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Arsis Handbell Ensemble (Estonia) on tour in the U.S.!
DESCRIPTION:Arsis Handbell Ensemble (Estonia) on tour in the U.S.! \nJoin us for a truly unique musical experience as Estonia’s top handbell ensemble brings their shimmering sound “From Bach to Pärt” across the U.S. this July! The Baltimore concert will be held on Monday\, July 7th at Church of the Resurrection in Timonium\, MD. Expect dazzling arrangements of classical favorites (Bach\, Chopin\, Mendelssohn\, Tchaikovsky) and powerful works by Estonian masters\, including Arvo Pärt. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s most celebrated handbell groups\nlive on stage! arsis.ee/en
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/arsis-handbell-ensemble-estonia-on-tour-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave.\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250712T121321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T121321Z
UID:8634-1752865200-1752872400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Handbell Happy Hour with Virginia Bronze
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Bronze invited you to join us for a Handbell Happy Hour! Ringing Under the Influence will be held on Friday\, July 18\, at 7:00 pm at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church\, VA. For more information and to purchase tickets visit vabronze.org/rui.
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/handbell-happy-hour-with-virginia-bronze/
LOCATION:Crescendo Studios\, 8101a US 29\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Massed Ring,Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble":MAILTO:gm@vabronze.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250809T125410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T125410Z
UID:8639-1755975600-1755982800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert \nAnnandale\, VA. |. August 23 | 7:00 pm \nTickets are available online for $30.00. Use the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35.00. \nThe First Presbyterian Church of Annandale\n7610 Newcastle Drive\nAnnandale\, VA 22003 \nhttps://rr.org/event/annandale-va-2/
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-in-concert-14/
LOCATION:First Presbyteria Church of Annandale\, 7610 Newcastle Drive\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Chiatello":MAILTO:rrpublicity@rr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250809T125716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T125716Z
UID:8642-1756051200-1756058400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers in Concert \nRichmond\, VA | August 24 | 4:00 pm \nTicket are available for purchase: \n$20.00 through July 31\n$25.00 starting August 1 and at the door\n$18.00 for groups of 10 or more \nEpiphany Lutheran Church\n1400 Horsepen Road\nRichmond\, VA 23226 \nhttps://rr.org/event/richmond-va-2/
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-in-concert-16/
LOCATION:Epiphany Lutheran Church\, 1400 Horsepen Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Chiatello":MAILTO:rrpublicity@rr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250902T121821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T121924Z
UID:8728-1759568400-1759579200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop –\nRiver Road Presbyterian Church – 8960 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229 \nThe James River Ringers are pleased to announce an Intermediate Handbell Skills Workshop for handbell ringers\, Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 from 9am – noon at River Road Presbyterian Church (8960 River Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229). \nThis is an excellent opportunity for ringers with some experience to improve their ringing\, strengthen skills\, and learn new techniques together with other handbell musicians. This workshop will address proper technique\, musical ringing\, rhythmic accuracy\, tackling difficult passages\, special bell techniques and more. \nCost: $20 per participant; capacity is limited.\nRegister: More information and the link to register by September 27th can be found in the attached flyer\, and at our website: https://www.jamesriverringers.com/concerts/handbell-workshop
URL:https://area3.handbellmusicians.org/event/intermediate-handbell-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:River Road Presbyterian Church\, 8960 River Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virginia,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Schroeder":MAILTO:jrr.vicepresident@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250809T130512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T130512Z
UID:8644-1762542000-1762709400@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250821T025655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T031057Z
UID:8653-1772755200-1772927999@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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:20260407T151016
CREATED:20250821T030438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T031201Z
UID:8658-1776384000-1776556799@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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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