Happenings
Rochester Area Handbells in Concert April 28th
April 28, 2021 Broadcast on YouTube Spring Concert online. "Through the Dark Days" Rochester Area Handbell Ensemble, under the direction of Paul Kingsbury https://www.facebook.com/events/969461066922808/ CONCERT PROGRAM This is a full-length,...
A Virtual Solo Handbell Concert by Karen Van Wert April 18th
April 18, 20214:30PMKaren Van Wert, accompanied by Mary Ann Neighbor,is presenting a freevirtual solo handbell concert, “Praise to the Lord”. The concert will be streaming live FREE at the following Zoom link:https://qumu.zoom.us/j/3812421843 ...
National Seminar
National SeminarJuly 13-17, 2021Glendale-Phoenix, Arizonahttp://seminar.handbellmusicians.org/ At National Seminar, you will have the chance to participate in educational and engaging classes; enjoy performances by some of our best choirs, ensembles, and...
Welcome to the new Clapper Chatter Editor – Bill Alexander
Bill Alexander is well known as the “player/coach” of Duluth’s Strikepoint ensemble and a popular festival clinician within and beyond Area 7. He has worn many hats for Area 7 throughout the years and it’s great to have him back on the Board.
Opportunities to Serve on the Area Board of Directors
We are looking for a couple new volunteers to serve as Sub-Area Chairs, serving on the Area 7 Board of Directors. The two open positions are: North Dakota and Northern Wisconsin. This is a 2-year volunteer commitment and your primary responsibility is to stay in touch...
Upcoming Area Events
Because of the lingering pandemic, massed ringing events in Area 7 continue to be on hold for everyone’s safety. However, it is the Area’s goal to host at least one 30- to 60-minute virtual workshop each quarter. These workshops will be free to HMA members and their...
Connect with Fellow Ringers via Social Media
Do you have a handbell/handchime idea that you can’t wait to share? Are you looking for inspiration for an upcoming performance? Have you wondered how people meet other handbell enthusiasts across the globe? Your audience is as close as the nearest computer. In...
Sub Area Definition
Who is my Sub-Area Chair and why should I know this? Handbell Musicians of America is divided into 12 geographical areas. Area 7 includes the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Manitoba, Canada is also included in Area 7. Due to the number...
Finding Others
How can I find other choirs around me? This exists and you have access to it as a benefit of being a Handbell Musician of America member. Log-in to the National website and select the Members Only section from the upper right corner. In the left-hand navigation, under...