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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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Recent News

What’s in Boston on May 20, 2014?

Apr 12, 2014 |

The Back Bay Ringers and Old South Church are pleased to announce the eighth annual Boston Handbell Festival, May 20, 2014, 8:00pm, at Old South Church, Boston. The festival features area handbell choirs including Back Bay Ringers, Merrimack Valley Ringers, New...

MVR Handbell Workshop: Southwick, MA on May 10, 2014

Mar 16, 2014 |

Merrimack Valley Ringers presents 3rd Annual Ringing Skills Workshop Saturday, May 10, 2014 Southwick Congregational Church, Southwick, MA Workshop - $10 per person Dinner - $5 per person Concert – Free GET YOUR REGISTRATION HERE Dear Handbell Directors and Ringers,...

Back Bay Ringers holding handbell workshop Jun 7

Mar 8, 2014 |

Saturday, June 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salem State University, Salem, MA $55 before May 15th/$65 after May 15th Join BBR this spring for a workshop suitable for all ringing levels featuring Michael Helman. The workshop will include multiple reading sessions, a...