AdventuRing
March 28, 2026
College of St. Scholastica
Mitchell Auditorium
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55811
AdventuRing is a ringing event for handbell ringers from high schools and colleges, or other ages at the director’s discretion.
This fun event provides the opportunity for high schoolers to experience life as a college handbell ringer, and for college students to ring with multiple choirs in creating magical music to share with an audience.
Join Dr. Derek Bromme at the College of St. Scholastica for a day of massed handbell ringing for youth.
If you are not a full ensemble, no worries. We will place you in a group.
The event will start at 9am with a closing concert at 3:30pm, which is open free to the public.
Groups: ringing tables will be provided. Bring foam, handbells, handchimes, mallets, music, music binders, floor cushions.
Individuals: you will get an email from Derek with your ringing assignment. All equipment will be provided for you. Purchase your music.
CLICK HERE to access the Registration process
$15 per person.
Lunch is included at the college cafeteria; and two snacks.
Registration period:
December 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026
All payments are due March 1, 2026
Full refunds are available after March 1st. Click here to contact the registrar.
Please register as soon as possible. A minimum of 3 participating groups is required to make this a successful event.
Any size group or individual ringers are most welcome.
Some handbell equipment is provided for individual ringers.
GROUPS are encouraged to bring their own: foam, handbells, handchimes, mallets, music, music binders, etc.
In order for the AdventuRing event to be successful, please come prepared with the event repertoire rehearsed.
The massed rehearsals on Saturday are used for the clinician to put finishing touches on each piece.
Register now.
If you are coming as an individual, you will be notified with your ringing assignment within a week after your registration was received.
Purchase the event repertoire (6 pieces) from your favorite handbell music vendor.
Note that the clinician, Derek Bromme, has agreed to provide via email his score (the 7th piece) of Blackbeard’s Flight at no charge.
Purchase* and rehearse the repertoire before arriving at the event.
* See the note in the REPERTOIRE section for purchasing music.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:20-9:00am Arrive at the College. Check in and set up in Mitchell Auditorium
9:00-10:00am Massed Rehearsal
10:00-10:30am Snack, provided
10:30-11:15am Massed Rehearsal
11:15-12:00pm Mallet clinic by professor Jeremy Craycraft
12:00-1:00pm Lunch, provided in the Cafeteria
1:00-2:20pm Massed Rehearsal
2:20-2:35pm Snack
2:35-3:20pm Final Rehearsal
3:30pm Closing Concert. Free and open to the public.
4:30pm Pack up and tidy up the hall. Depart for home.
FOOD
Mid-morning and afternoon snacks will be provided.
Lunch is included, and will be held in the College cafeteria.
Keep hydrated – bring your own refillable water bottle.
Derek Bromme
Derek Bromme is the 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 through 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 daughter Sonja.
REPERTOIRE FOR AdventuRing 2026
Blackbeard’s Flight – Derek Bromme THIS SCORE WILL BE EMAILED FREE TO ALL REGISTRANTS
Easter Rondo – Michael Helman – LC201391L Level 2 3-5oct
Fantasy on Kingsfold – H. Dean Wagner – HP2134 Level 2+ 3-6oct
Jubilant Praise – Jantz A. Black – HP2990 Level 3- 3-6oct
Pirates of the Caribbean – Klaus Badelt – Kevin McChesney – JHS9402 Level 3 3-5oct
Prelude on Thaxted – Michael Helman AG36045 Level 3 3-6oct
Spiritus – Susan T. Nelson – FM202863 3-4oct OR FM202865 5-7oct Level 3 with optional flute
SPECIAL OFFER:
If you need financial assistance in purchasing the music for this event, you may apply for a grant (reimbursement) issued from the Clista Wood Scholarship Fund, which was established to provide encouragement and assistance to eligible individuals/groups to attend an Area 7 ringing event. This grant allows for reimbursement of half the cost of this event’s repertoire, up to a maximum of $125. Indicate your grant desire during the Registration screens. The registrar will contact you with more details.