“Taste of Festival Conference” : A One-Day Pass

Are you unsure about making the full, four-day commitment, but you’d like to see what Festival Conference is all about? The new “Taste of Festival Conference” is a one-day experience, offered on Friday, June 24 or Saturday, June 25, for just $75 per person.   This...

Area 1 adopts vaccination policy

The board of directors of Area 1 recently approved a policy to address the guidelines that will be followed at Area 1 events regarding COVID-19 vaccination and masking. The complete policy is published here.  It may also be viewed at any time at this link: Area 1...

Shoreline Ringers represents Area1 at National Seminar

This webmaster doesn’t like to brag, so I’ll try to keep things professional, despite the fact that the I’m part of this group. HMA National Seminar 2021 in Phoenix is about to start, and the opening concert will be performed by Area 1’s very...

Area 1 Election Results 2021

The Election Results are in.  Our new Chair-elect will be Colin Nagle.  Our new Treasurer will be Daryl Markey.  Our new Secretary will be Harriet Forman.   Thank you to our new board members and to everyone who ran, and a big thank you to our nominating...

Area 1 Welcomes New Board Members  

November 19, 2020 – Lisa Arnold, Chair of the Board of Directors for Area 1 Handbell Musicians of America, has announced the appointment of two individuals to the Area 1 Board. Effective immediately, Charles Arnold will serve as Membership Chair, and Suzanne Neafus...