Area 5 Election Results, 2023

Jun 1, 2023 | News

Results are in! The following members will join or continue on the Area 5 Board on October 1, 2023: Chair-Elect – Shannon HardiekShannon will become our new Chair-Elect as Jarod Ogier moves from Chair-Elect to Chair. Secretary – Jane SnowJane will replace Mary Lou...

Area 5 Emerging Composer: This Joyous Celebration!

Mar 29, 2023 | Article

Patrick Meyer joined Area 5 at our 2023 Spring Festival in South Bend, Indiana as our inaugural Emerging Composer. When asked to reflect on his experience he said, This has been quite a journey for all of us, hasn’t it?…to finally assemble together, to ring, to...

Inspiring Young Ringers in Area 5

Feb 21, 2023 | Events, News

In January 2023, Area 5 launched a new initiative for college students and young professionals called Inspiring College Event. Held at First Presbyterian Theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana, twenty-four ringers came together for rehearsals, social engagement, meals, and...

Letter from the Chair, October 2022

Oct 1, 2022 | Article

With the cooler air and colorful leaves arriving, it’s wonderful to see that this fall most of us are once again playing for Sunday worship, planning concerts and festivals. October 1 is when changes occur on the Area 5 board. Most of the board has served an extra...