Events in Area 5
As a service to our members, Handbell Musicians of America offers a wide variety of events on a national, regional and local level – festivals, seminars, master classes, etc. National events are planned and presented by the HMA National Office. Regional and local events are planned and presented by Areas & Sub-Areas, or by a member or member organization of Handbell Musicians of America.
For more information and application forms to host your own event please visit the National website.
Be sure to check our Fall Workshops, and take a look at our concert calendar to find other events and performances in your area.
February 2021
HMA Virtual Winter Workshop
Join us for Handbell Musicians of America’s first Virtual Winter Workshop. This is an opportunity to work with a wide range of expert instructors on an assortment of handbell related topics. Instructors include Paul and Stevie Berryman, Marie Clyatt-Larson, Mitchell Eithun, Linda Krantz, Venita MacGorman, Kristen MacGorman Maupin, Derek Nance, Michele Sharik, and Kath Wissinger. The two-day virtual workshop will include twelve sessions with nine different track options. The tracks range from just a single session to four sessions long. Registrants will be able to attend 12 sessions live and then have access to watch the recordings of all sessions for a week following the event.
February 26-27
Virtual event
For more details, including the full schedule and class list, please visit the event page.
July 2021
HMA National Seminar
National Seminar provides a unique opportunity to meet and network with fellow handbell musicians and develop life-long friendships with those that share your enthusiasm and passion for our art. Participate in educational and engaging classes; enjoy performances by some of our best choirs, ensembles, and soloists; browse and shop through exhibit booths from handbell publishers, retailers, manufacturers, and more. Registration opens February 15.
Master Classes July 10-13, 2021
National Seminar July 13-17, 2021
Distinctly Teen July 15-17, 2021
Glendale-Phoenix, AZ
Visit Handbell Musicians of America for more information.
October 2021
Movin’, Groovin’, and Improvin’ Your Technique
Trechniques for treble / battery / bass as well as intentional movement for expression.
October 24, 2021
Portage United Church of Christ
2731 W. Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
Clinicians: Martha Matthews and Kalamazoo Ringers
Visit kalamazooringers.org for more information, or contact info@kalamazooringers.org or silverandbronze@msn.com.
March 2022
Area 5 Spring Festival
March 18-19, 2022
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
Cleveland, Ohio
Guest Conductor: Alex Guebert
Opening Concert: The Raleigh Ringers
Visit the official event page here.
April 2022
Area 5 Spring Festival
April 28-30, 2022
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Guest Conductor: Fred Gramann
Opening Concert: Quadrants
Visit the official event page here.
March 2023
Area 5 Spring Festival
March 17-18, 2023
Century Center South Bend
Sound Bend, Indiana
Guest Conductor: Stephanie Rhoades
Opening Concert: TBA