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Searching for a home – Where are the Handbell Choirs?
Check out this new map of known handbell ensembles in Area 1. These groups are not necessarily members of Handbell Musicians of America, but as a service to you, we try to list every ensemble we can.
A Gallery of Festival Conference 2019
Lots of people have shared many pictures on facebook and other social media sites, but here is a selection of some of our favorites.
New video captures the spirit of Area 1 Festival Conference
Anyone who has attended an Area 1 Festival Conference over the years will tell you that it is a fabulous, four-day handbell ringing extravaganza. Carrying the clout of being "The Area where it all began", our organizers work diligently to attract the best clinicians...
Spring Rings are here
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A Gallery of Festival Conference 2019
Lots of people have shared many pictures on facebook and other social media sites, but here is a selection of some of our favorites.
read moreFestival Conference 2019: Day 1 – Thursday
The first evening of Area 1’s 2019 Festival Conference brought the opening bell, the first Massed rehearsal, and the opening concert by Forté.
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