Recent News

Hotel recommendations are now on the Summit page. Reserve now before the hotels fill up. World Cup Soccer is also in the metro area that weekend.

The deadlines for the two scholarships given by Area 9 to the Summit event in Hurst, Tx have been extended. They can now be applied for until May 1, 2026.  Please follow the link below to the scholarship portion of our website for more information and application...

We will be voting on three new board members starting May 15, 2026. The election will be open until June 15, 2026. During that time, HMA members will be notified at least three times with reminders from the national organization to vote. Follow the link below to learn...

Registration is now open for Summit 2026.  Now is the time to get the information to your ringers so they can take advantage of early registration. This is a great year to get your group to attend. $125 per person Early Bird Rate through March 15, 2026 $150 per person...

You can now view and listen to the Spring Ring 2026 and Summit 2026 repertoire on this website. This basically amounts to a virtual reading session to help you in preparation for those festivals. Simply navigate to the festival you desire under the "events" tab on our...

Summit 2026 Repertoire June 19-20, Peace Lutheran Church, Hurst, TX Massed Acclamation in G Minor, Karen Thompson, L 2+ (two compatible versions) 2-3 octaves AG23046 or 4-6 octaves AG46030 All Things Bright and Beautiful, Brenda Austin, L3 3-5 octaves, JMG1333 Peals...

Spring Ring 2026 March 7, 2026 Two Locations Asbury Church, Tulsa, OKHart Morris, clinician University Methodist Church, San Antonio, TXBob Avant, clinician Registration Deadline, February 25th, 2026 [button...

Oklahoma and Texas Area 9 is offering a one day "Fall Fanfare" workshops to help start off your ringing season. Offered in two locations, there will be classes for ringers and directors, reading sessions, and more.  A multi-session "rookie ringer" track will be...

Congratulations to our recently elected Area 9 officers: Amy Epperson, Chair-Elect; Stephen Wurst, Secretary; and Jeanne Christopherson, Treasurer. Their term officially begins on October 1, 2024. Welcome to the Area 9 Board!