Apr 11, 2023 | Article, Events
In March, more than 250 ringers met together in South Bend, IN for Ringin’ the Irish, our Area 5 Spring Festival of 2023. Stephanie Rhoades, guest conductor, led the massed ringers through engaging new selections and old favorites from Patrick Meyer, Sandra Eithun,...
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...
Jan 17, 2022 | Events, News
I read a quote somewhere during the past two weeks that said this: “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” Ooh…let that one sink in for a moment. What will you bring to 2022? The Area 5 board had its annual winter...
Oct 22, 2020 | Events, News
Members of Handbell Musicians of America – we regret to inform you that our festival/conferences scheduled for 2021 have been cancelled or postponed. The Area 5 board feels that the health and safety of our membership should be our first priority in times of COVID-19....
Mar 9, 2020 | Events, News
The Area 5 Board constantly strives to improve our events and we’d like your input. If you were a director or ringer attendee, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and let us know your thoughts on the 2020 Spring Festival in Louisville. Clinicians:...
Jan 10, 2020 | Events, News
We’re excited to announce that Pearl Marshall will be our Associate Conductor at our upcoming Louisville, Kentucky festival, Bluegrass, Bourbon and Bells! Mrs. Marshall will share the podium with our guest conductor, Mr. Michael J. Glasgow. Pearl Marshall has a...
