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