Area 5 Workshops

Area 5 offers one-day education events for ringers and directors, with opportunities for repertoire reading and improving techniques, rhythm, coordination, musicality, and other aspects of handbell ringing. Use this page to find a worksop near you!

Saturday, June 15 | 9 a.m. – NoonMI

Great Rep Ring: New music + techniques with Brenda Austin

Faith Community Church of West Michigan | 2600 7th St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Registration: $25 per person (HMA membership not required)

Optional music packet: $10 at time of registration, or $12 to purchase onsite

All equipment (bells, chimes, tables, mallets, etc.) needed to participate in this event will be provided. 

This workshop offers the chance to gather and make connections within the handbell community. Brenda brings many new releases from Hope Publishing so attendees can sightread and experience the latest repertoire from many composers. As an added bonus, Brenda will teach and refresh techniques and ringing skills.

Hope Publishing will supply the music for this event at a generously discounted rate that is exclusive to Great Rep Ring events. Music packets can be purchased during registration for $10, or onsite at the event for $12. Packets will be available for pickup on the day of the event and will not be mailed in advance.

Check-in and social time begins at 8:30 a.m.; the event begins at 9 a.m.

Contact: Hannah Wheaton

Great Rep Ring
June 15
Grand Rapids, MI

Saturday, June 29 | 9 a.m. – NoonIN

Great Rep Ring: New music + techniques with Brenda Austin

Aldersgate UMC | 2417 Getz Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Registration: $25 per person (HMA membership not required)

Optional music packet: $10 at time of registration, or $12 to purchase onsite

All equipment (bells, chimes, tables, mallets, etc.) needed to participate in this event will be provided. 

This workshop offers the chance to gather and make connections within the handbell community. Brenda brings many new releases from Hope Publishing so attendees can sightread and experience the latest repertoire from many composers. As an added bonus, Brenda will teach and refresh techniques and ringing skills.

Hope Publishing will supply the music for this event at a generously discounted rate that is exclusive to Great Rep Ring events. Music packets can be purchased during registration for $10, or onsite at the event for $12. Packets will be available for pickup on the day of the event and will not be mailed in advance.

Check-in and social time begins at 8:30 a.m.; the event begins at 9 a.m.

Contact: Shannon Hardiek & Jane Snow

Great Rep Ring
June 29
Fort Wayne, IN

Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9 a.m. – NoonOH

Great Rep Ring: New music + techniques with Brenda Austin

Worthington UMC | 600 High St., Worthington, OH 43085

Registration: $25 per person (HMA membership not required)

Optional music packet: $10 at time of registration, or $12 to purchase onsite

All equipment (bells, chimes, tables, mallets, etc.) needed to participate in this event will be provided. 

This workshop offers the chance to gather and make connections within the handbell community. Brenda brings many new releases from Hope Publishing so attendees can sightread and experience the latest repertoire from many composers. As an added bonus, Brenda will teach and refresh techniques and ringing skills.

Hope Publishing will supply the music for this event at a generously discounted rate that is exclusive to Great Rep Ring events. Music packets can be purchased during registration for $10, or onsite at the event for $12. Packets will be available for pickup on the day of the event and will not be mailed in advance.

Check-in and social time begins at 8:30 a.m.; the event begins at 9 a.m.

Contact: Jarod Ogier

Great Rep Ring
Aug. 3
Worthington, OH

Saturday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. – NoonOH

Great Rep Ring: New music + techniques with Dean Wagner

Church of the Saviour UMC | 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Registration: $25 per person (HMA membership not required)

Music packets: Music used during this reading session will be supplied by Jeffers Handbell Supply and must be returned in unmarked condition. If you wish to purchase music onsite, payment will be accepted via your Jeffers Handbell Supply account number or by check payable to Jeffers Handbell Supply. We will not be able to accept credit cards or cash at this event.

This workshop offers the chance to gather and make connections within the handbell community. Dean will have new releases from Jeffers Handbell Supply so attendees can sightread and experience the latest repertoire from many composers.

Jeffers Handbell Supply will provide the music packets for this event. More details coming soon.

Check-in and social time begins at 8:30 a.m.; the event begins at 9 a.m

Contact: Cheryl Onesky

Great Rep Ring
Aug. 24
Cleveland Heights, OH