October 30-31, 2026
Sponsored by
Westwood Lutheran Church
9001 Cedar Lake Road
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Emily Li, clinician.
BIO:
Emily Li is an internationally acclaimed handbell conductor, soloist, composer, and educator whose artistry has influenced ensembles across Asia, Europe, and North America. Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Burlington, Ontario, she brings over 30 years of leadership and performance experience to the global handbell community. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Composition, grounding her work in strong musicianship and creative insight.
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Registration period:
September 1 – October 15, 2026
Registration rate for HMA Members or ringers in an HMA member Organization:
Handbell Musicians of American (HMA)
$70 per person for both Friday and Saturday
$15 per person for Friday night only
$30 CREDIT if selected to perform on Sunday
Registration rate for non-HMA members *
$165* per person for both Friday and Saturday
this includes a one-year membership in Handbell Musicians of America and all member benefits.
$15 per person for Friday night only
$30 CREDIT if selected to perform on Sunday
REPERTOIRE
To be announced in late Spring, 2026
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026
7:00 – 8:45PM
Reading Session. A fun, casual time to sight read a variety of music.
You can sign up just for this session, if desired.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026
8:30AM – 3:30PM
Rehearsals of the Anthornis repertoire, preparing for a free public concert at 3:30PM
Bring your own lunch, or pre-order during the registration process.
3:30PM – Closing concert, free and open to the general public
Concert attire is all black, wearing either the official black Anthornis polo shirt or other black shirt.
Official Anthornis polo shirts are available for sale at the event.
REGISTRANTS PLEASE NOTE:
Watch your email the week of October 23rd for the ordering process for Saturday lunch.
Food orders must be received by midnight Monday October 27th.
You may also wish to bring your own lunch.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Up to 14 ringers will be selected to perform during the worship services at Westwood Lutheran Church. Two of the Anthornis pieces will be performed: TBD
Under the direction of Emily Li.
Service time: 9:00 AM.
Sunday attire is all black, with (preferred) the official Anthornis shirt or other black shirt.
The Anthornis event is for those who want to ring more challenging music.
The event is named “Anthornis” after New Zealand bellbirds. The bellbirds sing loud, rich rambling songs, often in duet or with neighboring birds in concert. They have three distinct songs; one most often sung at dawn, is a series of pure, bell-like tones from which the bird gets its name. Note that a bell shape is formed when the two birds are combined in the logo above.
