Spring Ring 2024
2024-03-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 278 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, 19010, United States
Saturday, March 16, 20249am – 3pmProclamation Presbyterian Church278 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Clinician: Kathy Ebling Shaw

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This massed ringing event is geared for Level 1 and 2 choirs. The repertoire was chosen to allow choirs to use these pieces during the church year out of respect for music budgets and rehearsal time. Pieces should be prepared in advance to get the most from our time with Kathy. Registration is open to choirs as well as individuals. If you are coming as an individual ringer, we will try to assign you to an open spot in a choir. In that case, we will assign your position to you based on open positions.
Choirs and ringers should plan to bring their own bells, tables, pads, mallets, and other needed equipment.
Cost per ringer is $35. Lunch will be provided. (Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions. The planned menu is pizza and sodas.)
Space is limited to 30-35 ringers, so register early to be sure you’re able to get a spot! The deadline to register is February 17, 2024.
Please note, if you are bringing minors to this event, they will require an appropriate chaperone.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Repertoire

Jubilee; Arnold Sherman; Level 1+; 2-5 Octaves; MCGB472 or MCGB473Abide with Me; Jason Krug; Level 2; 2-5 Octaves; MRW8228Gaudio Exsultans; Valerie Stephenson; Level 2; 3-5 Octaves; MAG35208Morning Joy; Karen Lakey Buckwalter; Level 2; 3-5 Octaves; MCGB719

Read & Ring 2024 (Rochester, NY)
2024-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY, 14616, United States
An Area 2 Read & Ring is a 3-hour workshop/sight-reading event designed for individual ringers, a partial choir, or a full choir. Ringers will sight read Level 1-3 music selected and supplied by Jeffers Handbell Supply.
Hosted by ringers and directors in multiple locations throughout Area 2 during the months of March, April, and May, the Read & Ring will allow ringers to ring new music, standard repertoire, and forgotten treasures. Invite your ringing friends to go with you, or go solo.
At the completion of the event, music will be available for purchase (checks only please). Hope you’ll register for a Read & Ring in your neighborhood! Registration is available on paper or online.
Questions? Contact Gail Posey, Area 2 Workshops/Mentoring at workshops.area2@handbellmusicians.org or gsposey@verizon.net or 215.280.5737.
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Read & Ring 2024 (Fairview, PA)
2024-04-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Church of the Cross, 5901 Millfair Rd., Fairview, PA, 16415, United States

Central PA Handbell Festival
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Handbell Festival for choirs interested in spending the day working on music and then providing an “open to the public” performance.

Read & Ring 2024 (Levittown, PA)
2024-04-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Emmaus Road Lutheran Church, 2185 Bristol Oxford Valley Rd., Levittown, PA, 19057, United States

Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Dover, PA)
2024-04-26 19:30 | Calvary Lutheran Church, 9 North Main Street, Dover, PA, 17315, United States
The Hershey Handbell Ensemble is celebrating its 20th year. Formed in 2004, the ensemble is based in south-central Pennsylvania. It was formed to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble comprised of persons able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The fifteen member group, representing 6 south-central PA counties, under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark Handbells, four octaves of Petit and Fritsen Handbells, Silver Melody Bells, Handchimes, and other assorted instruments. In 2015, the ensemble performed at the White House.
To celebrate its 20th year, the ensemble has commissioned a composition by Fred Gramann. Mr. Gramann is the previous organist and music director of the American Church in Paris where he served for 46 years. The concert will also feature the other three original compositions the ensemble has commissioned during its 20 years.
For more information, please visit www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org or call 717-298-7071.

2024 North Hills Handbell Festival
2024-04-27 | St Paul’s UMC, 1965 Ferguson Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States

Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Lancaster, PA)
2024-04-27 19:00 | First United Methodist Church, 64 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States

Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Gettysburg, PA)
2024-04-28 16:00 | Music Gettysburg!, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States

Read & Ring (Bryn Mawr, PA)
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 278 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, 19010, United States

Read & Ring 2024 (Abington, PA)
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Abington Presbyterian Church, 1082 Old York Rd., Abington, PA, 19001, United States

Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Hershey, PA)
2024-05-05 15:00 | First United Methodist Church, 64 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, 17033, United States

Destination Ring 2024
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-05 | Camelback Resort, 193 Resort Dr., Tannersville, PA, 18372, United States
Destination Ring 2024 Paper Registration Form
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The 2024 Destination Ring is upon us. The festivities will be held August 3-5, 2024 at
the Camelback Resort in the Poconos, Pennsylvania. David M. Harris of the Raleigh
Ringers will be our clinician this year!
The event is for Level 3-5 ringers. Music should be purchased and prepared ahead of
time in order to get the most from our time with Dave.
This is a family event and ringers are encouraged to come early or stay after the
event with their families to enjoy the resort. All ringers’ meals are included and family
members can also be included for a nominal price. While you’re enjoying yourself
ringing with Dave, your families can be enjoying all the resort amenities including an
indoor waterpark (free with room registration) and many other activities. Check out
https://www.camelbackresort.com to see all that the resort has to offer!
Registration cost will be $295 per ringer.
Hotel is the responsibility of the ringer.
Reservation instructions from the hotel:
Group members booking and paying on own for their rooms may do so via calling our reservations team. To do so, please instruct guests to contact the hotel directly by or before the Cutoff date of Thursday, July 4, 2024 at: 1-855-515-1283 and tell reservation agent they are booking a room under HMA Area 2 Destination Ring, along with their Booking ID #12617. The booking is now live for group members to begin calling in immediately!
Repertoire: (Music should be purchased and prepared in advance)

“Jubilation Fanfare” Sandra Eithun (GIA G-6774) Level 2+
“In the Shadow of Your WIngs” K Buckwalter (Beckenhorst HB787) Level 3
“Eleanor Rigby” arr. Mallory (Jeffers JHS9528) Level 3
“All-American Hometown Band” arr. Wood (AGEHR AG46018) Level 4

Click Destination Ring Schedule 2024 to see the schedule for this event!

Spring Ring 2025
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Penfield United Methodist Church, 1795 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY, 14526, United States
Join us in Rochester, NY for Spring Ring 2025!
This event is for Level 1 and 2 Ringers who want to advance their ringing skills in a no-pressure, fun event
Saturday April 5, 2025 from 9am – 3pm at Penfield United Methodist Church, Penfield, NY

Festival Ring - 4/5/25
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Emmaus Road Lutheran Church, 2185 Bristol Oxford Valley Rd., Levittown, PA, 19057, United States
This Festival Ring will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Emmaus Road Lutheran Church in Levittown, PA from 10am – 1pm. The pieces that will be played in the Massed Ringing portion of Festival 2025 will be covered during this session. Music is available for purchase if you do not already have copies. Please note on your registration whether you will need music to be provided or is you already have copies that you will bring with you!

Festival Ring - 4/26/25
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Castile United Church of Christ, 4 Washington St, Castile, 14427
This Festival Ring will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Castile United Church of Christ in Castile, NY from 10am – 3pm. The pieces that will be played in the Massed Ringing portion of Festival 2025 will be covered during this session. Music is available for purchase if you do not already have copies. Please note on your registration whether you will need music to be provided or is you already have copies that you will bring with you!

Festival Ring - 5/17/25
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango, 118 Arch Street, Chittenango, NY, 13037, United States
This Festival Ring will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Chittenango in Chittenango, NY from 9am – 1pm. The pieces that will be played in the Massed Ringing portion of Festival 2025 will be covered during this session. Music is available for purchase if you do not already have copies. Please note on your registration whether you will need music to be provided or is you already have copies that you will bring with you!

Area 2 Festival Conference 2025
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-29 | Split Rock Resort, 428 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony, PA, 18624, United States
