Area 7 Festival 2024
2024 Festival was a fabulous success
June (20)21-23, 2024 In La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Clinicians were Sandra Eithun, Alex Guebert and Lee Afdahl and 300 ringers.
Follow the link below to view the fun.
Slate of Nominees for Area 7 Board of Directors
Soon all members of Area 7 Handbell Musicians of America will be receiving voting information from the national office.
Every two years Area 7 holds an election for the Area Chair-elect, Area Secretary and Area Treasurer. Below is information about the slate of nominees. When you receive your ballot information, please vote promptly between May 1-May 31 after reviewing the information for each candidate.
Click on the image to view the document.
GIFT CARDS FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
FESTIVAL HANDBELL CONFERENCE
GIVE THE GIFT of helping your favorite ringer attend the Area 7
Handbell Festival Conference June 25-28, 2026 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A full 3-day registration fee is $250,
or a one-day registration (for either Friday-26th or Saturday-27th) is $120.
You choose the amount of the GIFT CARD.
CLICK HERE for Festival Event Details
CLICK HERE to purchase a Festival Gift Card of any amount
ANTHORNIS 2026 with Emily Li
GIVE A GIFT to your favorite ringer to attend Area 7’s
ANTHORNIS event October 30-31, 2026, joining a hundred other
handbell enthusiasts who wish to ring more challenging music.
The registration fee is $70 but you can designate the amount of your GIFT CARD.
CLICK HERE for Anthornis Event Details
CLICK HERE to purchase an Anthornis Gift Card of any amount
QUESTIONS or NEED ASSISTANCE: contact the Events Coordinator events.area7@handbellmusicians.org
Need help with anything Handbells?
The Area 7 board members are committed to assisting you in any way in your handbell ministry.
Let them know how they can help. Here’s just a few topics:
- How to conduct a particular passage or piece
- How to choose repertoire
- How to recruit/retain ringers
- Tips for teaching young ringers how to ring
- Tips on how to ring different techniques
- So many more….
Connect with Fellow Ringers via Social Media
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Sub Area Definition
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Finding Others
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