Welcome to Area 1

Serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont

Festival Conference 2025!

Worcester State University
June 26-29, 2025

[Area 1’s event was] the best festival I’ve been a part of…it really had a National Seminar feel, but was much more personal and so professionally done! Thanks for making me feel at home and for taking such good care of me while I was there! I’m now an Area 1 fan!!
— Brian Childers, F/C2022 Massed & Tins Clinician

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Please consider donating to Area 1 to help us continue to provide education, support, and community to handbell musicians throughout Area 1! Your donation in any amount can support scholarships, communication around our events, and helps us to spread information about the history and art of ringing to all.

Recent News

Who is running for Chair Elect now?

There is a special election to fill the vacant position of Chair-Elect for the remainder of this cycle (until 2017).  If you are an member of the Guild, you will be receiving (or have received) voting information in the regular mail. However, if you're just...

Event Roundup: Spring Rings, Workshops, Family Handbell Camp

Check out any or all of the events near you! Saturday, April 9:  Maine Spring Ring 8 AM - 5:30 PM  Winthrop, ME Saturday, April 16: Connecticut Spring Ring 8 AM - 4 PM Avon, CT Saturday, April 16:  New Hampshire Spring Ring 8 AM - 4 PM  Concord, NH Saturday, April...

Project Education Workshops on April 30 with 2 Locations!

Workshop offered in Gales Ferry, CT, and Acton, MA, on April 30, 2016. Come to this 3-hour hands-on workshop to learn about playing in an ensemble (emphasis on quartets and trios), or get coaching for your existing ensemble. You’ll leave well on your way to performing...

MVR to Host Skill Building Workshop on May 21

Skill Building Workshop Presented by the Merrimack Valley Ringers.  Join MVR for an afternoon packed with workshops for all skill levels taught by MVR’s enthusiastic members.  The event is hosted by the Gold Dome Ringers of the Wilbraham United Church.  The fee is...

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