Dear Directors and Handbell Musicians, It is with heavy hearts that we have made the decision, based upon the guidelines of the healthcare experts, to cancel this year’s Friends and Family Handbell Camp. We are sure this announcement comes as no surprise to most of...
All Area 1 Spring Rings have been cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. Please click the header link for more information.
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.
Lots of people have shared many pictures on facebook and other social media sites, but here is a selection of some of our favorites. 2019-06-29-festival-conference-020 2019-06-30-festival-conference-097 2019-06-27-festival-conference-105...
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...
