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SUMMARY:Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Dover\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nFor more information\, please visit www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org or call 717-298-7071.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/hershey-handbell-ensemble-20th-anniversary-dover-pa/
LOCATION:Calvary Lutheran Church\, 9 North Main Street\, Dover\, PA\, 17315\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Area (Not Endorsed)
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Gingrich - Host%2C Shawn Gingrich - Clinician":MAILTO:info@hersheyhandbellensemble.org
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SUMMARY:2024 North Hills Handbell Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/2024-north-hills-handbell-festival/
LOCATION:St Paul’s UMC\, 1965 Ferguson Rd\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Area (Not Endorsed)
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Cupak":MAILTO:jennifer.cupak@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Lancaster\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nFor more information\, please visit www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org or call 717-298-7071.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/hershey-handbell-ensemble-20th-anniversary-lancaster-pa/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 64 W. Chocolate Ave.\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Area (Not Endorsed)
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Gingrich - Host%2C Shawn Gingrich - Clinician":MAILTO:info@hersheyhandbellensemble.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
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SUMMARY:Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Gettysburg\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nFor more information\, please visit www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org or call 717-298-7071.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/hershey-handbell-ensemble-20th-anniversary-gettysburg-pa/
LOCATION:Music Gettysburg!\, 61 Seminary Ridge\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Area (Not Endorsed)
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Gingrich - Host%2C Shawn Gingrich - Clinician":MAILTO:info@hersheyhandbellensemble.org
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SUMMARY:Read & Ring (Bryn Mawr\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted 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. \nAt 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. \nQuestions?  Contact Gail Posey\, Area 2 Workshops/Mentoring at workshops.area2@handbellmusicians.org or gsposey@verizon.net or 215.280.5737. \nClick here for paper registration option.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/read-ring-bryn-mawr-pa/
LOCATION:Proclamation Presbyterian Church\, 278 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Bryn Mawr\, 19010\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Martin%2C Host%3B Sandy Martin%2C Clinician - AM%2C Sarah Hazel%2C Clinican - PM":MAILTO:sandymartinmusic@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Read & Ring 2024 (Abington\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted 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. \nAt 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. \nQuestions?  Contact Gail Posey\, Area 2 Workshops/Mentoring at workshops.area2@handbellmusicians.org or gsposey@verizon.net or 215.280.5737. \nClick here for paper registration option.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/read-ring-2024-abington-pa/
LOCATION:Abington Presbyterian Church\, 1082 Old York Rd.\, Abington\, PA\, 19001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rise Erickson%2C Host%3B Rise Erickson%2C Clinician":MAILTO:bellkagan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T150000
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SUMMARY:Hershey Handbell Ensemble 20th Anniversary (Hershey\, PA)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \nFor more information\, please visit www.hersheyhandbellensemble.org or call 717-298-7071.
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/hershey-handbell-ensemble-20th-anniversary-hershey-pa/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 64 W. Chocolate Ave.\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Area (Not Endorsed)
ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Gingrich - Host%2C Shawn Gingrich - Clinician":MAILTO:info@hersheyhandbellensemble.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTSTAMP:20260526T191809
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SUMMARY:Destination Ring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Destination Ring 2024 Paper Registration Form \nClick here for Electronic Registration \n  \nThe 2024 Destination Ring is upon us. The festivities will be held August 3-5\, 2024 at\nthe Camelback Resort in the Poconos\, Pennsylvania. David M. Harris of the Raleigh\nRingers will be our clinician this year! \nThe event is for Level 3-5 ringers. Music should be purchased and prepared ahead of\ntime in order to get the most from our time with Dave. \nThis is a family event and ringers are encouraged to come early or stay after the\nevent with their families to enjoy the resort. All ringers’ meals are included and family\nmembers can also be included for a nominal price. While you’re enjoying yourself\nringing with Dave\, your families can be enjoying all the resort amenities including an\nindoor waterpark (free with room registration) and many other activities. Check out\nhttps://www.camelbackresort.com to see all that the resort has to offer! \nRegistration cost will be $295 per ringer.\nHotel is the responsibility of the ringer. \nReservation instructions from the hotel: \nGroup 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! \nRepertoire:  (Music should be purchased and prepared in advance) \n\n“Jubilation Fanfare”   Sandra Eithun  (GIA G-6774)  Level 2+\n“In the Shadow of Your WIngs”    K Buckwalter  (Beckenhorst HB787)    Level 3\n“Eleanor Rigby”   arr. Mallory  (Jeffers JHS9528)     Level 3\n“All-American Hometown Band”   arr. Wood  (AGEHR AG46018)  Level 4\n\nClick Destination Ring Schedule 2024 to see the schedule for this event! \n 
URL:https://area2.handbellmusicians.org/event/destination-ring-2024/
LOCATION:Camelback Resort\, 193 Resort Dr.\, Tannersville\, PA\, 18372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Area 2 Hosted
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