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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-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
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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:20260415T094729
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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:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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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:20260415T094729
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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
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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:20260415T094729
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20250526T020544Z
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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:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
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:20260415T094729
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T205728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T205728Z
UID:8989-1776501000-1776529800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T195459Z
UID:8948-1776610800-1776618000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204355Z
UID:8984-1777723200-1777728600@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T195738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T195738Z
UID:8954-1777734000-1777741200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T200051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200213Z
UID:8957-1777746600-1777753800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T200451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200451Z
UID:8962-1777824000-1777831200@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T204231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204231Z
UID:8982-1778007600-1778013000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T204607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204607Z
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:20260415T094729
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T202618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202618Z
UID:8965-1778941800-1778949000@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260415T094729
CREATED:20260414T202940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202940Z
UID:8968-1779033600-1779040800@area3.handbellmusicians.org
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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