Welcome to Area 9

Uniting people in Oklahoma and Texas to create a diverse community in which handbell musicians of all skill levels realize their full potential through a musically respected art form.

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Upcoming Events

  • Fall Fanfare Oklahoma - Norman
  • Central Texas Spring Ring - Austin TX
  • Oklahoma Spring Ring - Oklahoma City

Recent News

New Area Board Officers!

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!

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Board Elections!

Voting is open for your 2024-2026 Area 9 officers!  Meet the candidates and learn more at the 2024 Board Election page.

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Seeking Nominations for Area 9 Board Members

Are you a handbell enthusiast who also wants to promote the art of handbell ringing? Do you have non-musical skills that would benefit a volunteer board? (Planning, organizing, leading, advocating, cajoling, etc.) Are you able to devote a few hours a month to help...

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Spring Ring Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for both 2024 Spring Ring events - Central Texas in Austin with Beth Judd and Oklahoma in Tulsa with Hart Morris. More info and repertiore can be found on our Spring Ring page!

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Rise up and Ring – Summit 2024

Save the date and get started on the music - Area 9 presents Summit 2024 "Rise Up & Ring" with clinician Matthew Compton, June 21 - 22 in Edmond, OK.  Repertiore for the event is: Massed Hashivenu (Rise Up and Sing) arr. Austin Level 2 (3-6 oct bells; opt 3-5 oct...

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