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ups were begun by Margaret Shurcliff in Boston, Massachusetts. Handbell Musicians of America began as New England Guild of English Handbell Ringers in 1938 and spread nationally in 1954. Join the Guild Visit National Site HomeCurrent Board MembersBoard Position Descriptions Events Area 1 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Area 1 Calendar Winter Workshop Family Handbell Camp 2024 Festival/Conference 2025 Local District Events (Workshops & Spring Rings) Boston Handbell Festival National Events Connections Fundamental Tone Chime Loan Program SnagASub Handbell Exchange and Job Bank (HMA) Contact Area 1 Handbell-L (mailing list) Links Area 1 Ensembles Scholarships Margaret H. Shurcliff Leadership Award Area 1 Forms and Documents Handbell Exchange and Job Bank (HMA) Select Page Welcome to Area 1 Serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Join Today Festival Conference 2023! Worcester State University June 23-25, 2023 [Area 1’s event was] the best festival I’ve been a part of…it really had a National Seminar feel, but was much more personal and so professionally done! Thanks for making me feel at home and for taking such good care of me while I was there! I’m now an Area 1 fan!! — Brian Childers, F/C2022 Massed & Tins Clinician Tell me More! Consider Sponsoring Area 1 Please consider donating money so that we can have a festival conference this year! Donate Now Donate to Area 1 Quick Links Area 1 Ensembles/Choirs SnagASub Fundamental Tone Chime Loan Program Events + Calendar Jan – Winter Workshop State & Local Events May – Boston Handbell Festival Summer (odd) – Festival Conference Summer (even) – Family Handbell Camp Search for: Follow us on Facebook Recent News ARE YOUR RINGERS READY TO RING? Apr 15, 2024 | News As you stand in front of your ensemble while they are ringing, have you ever noticed facial grimaces, even when the right note has been played? Do members of your ensemble sit down somewhere while you are working with another section at the table? Do you notice that... Workshop for Newer Handbell and Handchime Directors Jul 30, 2023 | Events WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 9 AM-1 PM WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church, 360 S. Main Street, Andover, MA CLINICIAN: Griff Gall, artistic director of the Back Bay Ringers FEE: $25 TOPICS: Introducing new musicians to a handbell ensemble How to set up a standard ensemble:... F/C 2023 Picture Gallery Jul 30, 2023 | Events All pictures courtesy Jeanine Vitale F/C 2023 Survey Results Jul 30, 2023 | Events Many thanks to everyone for coming to Area 1 Festival Conference 23! I had a great time, and according to those of you who completed an evaluation after our event, so did you! What did you think of this year’s Festival? Here’s what the data says: How did you like the... « Older Entries Facebook Twitter RSS © 2017-2024 Handbell Musicians of...