AdventuRing
March 28, 2026

AdventuRing is a ringing event for handbell ringers from high schools and colleges.

This year’s clinician is
Derek Bromme
from Duluth, Minnesota

 

Sponsored by:
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley, Minnesota

A link to access the Registration process will be posted here when available.

$70 per person.
Bring your own lunch;
Or you may order a catered box lunch.
Check back here for more details.

Registration deadline is October 22, 2023.
Registration will open in August, 2023.
Follow this link or scan the QR code below

Everyone must register as an individual but groups are most welcome.
Some handbell equipment is provided.
You may also bring your own (foam, handbells, handchimes, mallets, etc.)

In order for the Anthornis event to be successful, each ringer must come fully prepared with the event repertoire well rehearsed. The massed rehearsals on Saturday are used for the clinician to put finishing touches on each piece.

Register now. The event Registrar will respond within a week with your ringing assignment.
Purchase the event repertoire (6 pieces) from your favorite handbell music vendor.

There are several ways to prepare for the Anthornis experience:

  1. Play the sound files for each piece while you play your assigned bells.
    The link to the sound files and rehearsal notes is listed in the REPERTOIRE tab.
  2. Find some friends to rehearse with, while playing the sound files.
  3. There are two rehearsal groups in the Area.
    This is a great opportunity for individual ringers to rehearse with a group.
    PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
    Contact Sandy Mullaney asap: [email protected]
    Rehearsals Monday nights 6:30-8:30PM October 9, 16, 23, 30
    Church of the Epiphany: 4900 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN

    MILWAUKEE area, WISCONSIN
    Contact Stacey Nordmeyer asap: [email protected]
    Rehearsals a couple Monday nights  in October – TBA 6:15pm
    Unity Lutheran Church: Christ the King campus, 4600 Pilgrim Road, Brookfield, WI

Schedule of Event
Friday Reading Session. 7:00-9:00PM
Saturday 8:30AM-3:15PM—Massed Rehearsals
Saturday 3:30PM free concert open to the public.
Please bring one or more non-perishable food items for the local food shelf. Thank you!

FOOD;
Saturday mid-morning wrapped snacks and coffee will be provided.
Catering options of a Box Lunch will be available for order starting October 24th.
Bring your own lunch if you choose not to order the Box Lunch.

Water fountains are available for refilling water bottles.

Derek Bromme

Derek Bromme is the new artistic director of Strikepoint, taking over from founder Bill Alexander last fall, although he has been a member of the group since 2014. In addition to Strikepoint, he is the director of two other bell groups at First United Methodist Church in Duluth. Derek’s first published piece of handbell music, The Sparrows of Keshum, is now available from From the Top Music. Derek is the founder and director of Benedictine Bronze, the College of St. Scholastica’s handbell ensemble, where he also serves as the director of bands. Aside from bells, he directs the FUMC choir and the Lake Superior Low Brass Ensemble. In addition to his directing pursuits, Derek enjoys being an active member of the Big Time Jazz Orchestra and Twin Ports Brass quintet. Derek spends the rest of his time at home with his husband Amos and adorable baby daughter Sonja.

REPERTOIRE FOR AdventuRing 2026

TBD

All registrants and concert goers are encouraged to bring some non-perishable food items or monetary donations to help support the local food shelf.

TBD