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SUMMARY:2026 Florida Handbell Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Florida Handbell Festival returns March 13–14 at Sun City Center United Methodist Church. Ringers of all experience levels are invited to a weekend of music\, growth\, and connection through massed ringing\, workshops\, and expert instruction from clinicians Kathryn Jurado and Michael Lamb. Register today and be part of this inspiring statewide event. \nClick Here for more information and to register
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/2026-florida-handbell-festival/
LOCATION:Sun City Center United Methodist Church\, 1971 Haverford Ave.\, Sun City Center\, 33573
CATEGORIES:Area 4 Events,Florida Events
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SUMMARY:Bells of the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Make Music & Memories at Bells of the Caribbean \nJoin clinicians Brian Childers and Meredith Alequin Fajardo for two unforgettable days of ringing\, learning\, and island inspiration. \n\nNovember 7–8\, 2025\nCarolina\, Puerto Rico.\nAll ringers welcome—bring your energy and your flip-flops – we’ll supply the bells!\nDetails: https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/2025-bells-of-the-caribbean/\nRegistration Now Open! https://bit.ly/2025BellsCaribbean
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/bells-of-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Universidad de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Carolina\, 2100 Av. Sur\,\, Carolina\, 00984\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:Area 4 Events,Islands Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Florida Handbell Festival
DESCRIPTION:2025 Florida Handbell Festival!\nThe 2025 Florida Handbell Festival will take place  March 21- 22\, 2025 at the beautiful Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon\, Florida\, just east of Tampa. \nKaren Buckwalter will be our esteemed clinician\, guiding participants through a variety of challenging and rewarding repertoire. Karen brings a wealth of experience and inspiration\, and she will guide participants through a diverse selection of repertoire\, ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone involved. \nThis festival promises to be a memorable experience filled with music and community spirit. We invite you to mark your calendars and join us for a weekend dedicated to the art of handbell ringing! \nMore Information & Registration: 2025 Florida Handbell Festival
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/2025-fl-handbell-festival/
LOCATION:Nativity Catholic Church\, 705 E Brandon Blvd\,\, Brandon\, 33511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Florida Events,State Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Georgia Spring Ring
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Fun at the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring!\nMark your calendars for the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring\, a fun-filled day of massed ringing for both established groups and individual ringers under the direction of clinician Dr. John Behnke. \nThis exciting event\, held on Saturday\, February 22nd\, 2025\, will be hosted by Perry Methodist Church in Perry\, GA\, and is proudly sponsored by Area 4 – Handbell Musicians of America. This one-day event includes both massed ringing and ongoing education opportunities for ringers to hone their skills. Lunch will be provided\, and a free public concert will round out the day. \n\nDon’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hone your skills\, connect with fellow handbell enthusiasts\, and create beautiful music together!  \n\nVisit the Georgia Spring Ring Page for more information \nWe look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Georgia Spring Ring!
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/2025-georgia-spring-ring/
LOCATION:Perry Methodist Church (Family Life Center)\, 1009 Main Street\, Perry\, Georgia\, 31069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia Events,State Events
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SUMMARY:Bells of the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Bells of the Caribbean!\n\n\n\nJoin us this November for the inaugural “Bells of the Caribbean” in Puerto Rico with Clinician Kathryn Jurado!\nDo you want to feel the sun and warm waters of the Caribbean? Please join us at “Bells in the Caribbean” – a new Area 4 ringing event! Join ringers from The Bahamas\, St. John\, St. Croix\, St. Thomas\, Puerto Rico\, and beyond on ​November 9\, 2024\, at the University of Puerto Rico – Carolina. \nSpace is limited! Register today!\nBells of the Caribbean Registration \nRegister Now! \n\n\n¡Campanas en el Caribe!\n¡Únase a nosotros este noviembre para las “Campanas del Caribe” inaugurales en Puerto Rico con la clínica Kathryn Jurado!\n¿Quiere sentir el sol y las cálidas aguas del Caribe? ¡Únase a nosotros en “Campanas en el Caribe”\, un nuevo evento de repique del Área 4! Únase a los campaneros de Bahamas\, St. John\, St. Croix\, St. Thomas\, Puerto Rico y más allá el 9 de noviembre de 2024 en la Universidad de Puerto Rico – Carolina. \n¡El cupo es limitado! ¡Regístrate hoy!\nRegistro de Campanas del Caribe \n¡Regístrate ahora! \n*traducido por google translate \n 
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/bells-in-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Universidad de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Carolina\, 2100 Av. Sur\,\, Carolina\, 00984\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:Islands Events
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SUMMARY:Area 4 Directors Seminar - Sarasota
DESCRIPTION:Are you a music director at a church or school? Would you like to start or restart a handbell program in your church or school? Handbell Musicians of America – Area 4 is here to support you! \nJoin HMA – Area 4 as we share information to support handbell programs and equip music directors with a day of workshops\, roundtables\, techniques\, and a reading session of handbell music. \nThis event is for both established directors and teachers\, and/or those wanting to learn how to start a program. \nThis is the third of three Directors Seminars being held this fall. \n\nSaturday\, September 14th – 9 am – 1 pm – Pine Shores Presbyterian Church*\, Sarasota\, FL\n\nRegistration – $10\n​Registration Form (Sarasota): https://bit.ly/DirectorsSeminarSarasota – RSVP by 9/11\n\n\n\nAttendees will participate in three 1-hour sessions and conclude the day with some group ringing and a reading session. Light snacks will be provided. Registration will be $5.00 and can be paid in advance or in person on the day of the event. Please register or let us know your intention to attend by Wednesday\, August 21st. \nMembership in Handbell Musicians of America not required. \nPlease reach out to chair.area4@handbellmusicians.org for more information or any questions. \n*The workshop will take place in the Choir Room\, which is on the second floor of the sanctuary.
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/area-4-directors-seminar-sarasota/
LOCATION:Pine Shores Presbyterian Church\, 6116 Crestwood Ave.\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area 4 Events
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SUMMARY:Area 4 Directors Seminar - Tampa
DESCRIPTION:Are you a music director at a church or school? Would you like to start or restart a handbell program in your church or school? Handbell Musicians of America – Area 4\, along with the Tampa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is here to support you! \nJoin HMA – Area 4 as we share information to support handbell programs and equip music directors with a day of workshops\, roundtables\, techniques\, and a reading session of handbell music. \nThis event is for both established directors and teachers\, and/or those wanting to learn how to start a program. \nThis is one of three Directors Seminars being held this fall HMA – Area 4 is hosting two Directors Seminars this fall. \n\nSaturday August 24th – 9 am – 1 pm – Hyde Park United Methodist Church\, Tampa\, FL\n\nRegistration Cost – $5 (in advance or at the door)\nRegistration Form (Tampa): bit.ly/DirectorsSeminarTampa – RSVP by 8/21\n\n\n\nAttendees will participate in three 1-hour sessions and conclude the day with some group ringing and a reading session. Light snacks will be provided. Registration will be $5.00 and can be paid in advance or in person on the day of the event. Please register or let us know your intention to attend by Wednesday\, August 21st. \nMembership in Handbell Musicians of America not required. \nPlease reach out to chair.area4@handbellmusicians.org for more information or any questions.
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/area-4-directors-seminar-tampa/
LOCATION:Hyde Park United Methodist Church\, 500 W. Platt St.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area 4 Events
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SUMMARY:Area 4 Directors Seminar - Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:Are you a music director at a church or school? Would you like to start or restart a handbell program in your church or school? Handbell Musicians of America – Area 4 is here to support you! \nJoin HMA – Area 4 as we share information to support handbell programs and equip music directors with a day of workshops\, roundtables\, techniques\, and a reading session of handbell music. \nThis event is for both established directors and teachers\, and/or those wanting to learn how to start a program. \nThis is the second of three Directors Seminars being held this fall. \n\nSaturday August 24th – 9 am – 1 pm – University of Puerto Rico – Carolina\n\nRegistration Cost – $10 (in advance or at the door)\nRegistration Form (Puerto Rico): https://bit.ly/4dlYmSk– RSVP by 8/21\n\n\n\nAttendees will participate in three 1-hour sessions and conclude the day with some group ringing and a reading session. Light snacks will be provided. Registration will be $10.00 and can be paid in advance or in person on the day of the event. Please register or let us know your intention to attend by Wednesday\, August 21st. \nMembership in Handbell Musicians of America not required. \nPlease reach out to pr.area4@handbellmusicians.org for more information or any questions.
URL:https://area4.handbellmusicians.org/event/area-4-directors-seminar-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:Universidad de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Carolina\, 2100 Av. Sur\,\, Carolina\, 00984\, Puerto Rico
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