Registration
Full event registration includes the Welcome Reception, Gala Banquet, Farewell Reception, all concerts, classes and tracks, downloadable class notes, access to Handbell Commons, and a registrant packet with all associated materials.
Virtual Event Registration includes live stream access to all concerts, up to 24 virtual classes, and downloadable class notes.
General Registration
General registration is now open
Daily Registration
Wednesday Only | Thursday Only | Friday Only | Saturday Only |
Registration Cost
Before June 1 | After June 1 | |
Full Event Registration* | $395 | $450 |
Virtual Event Registration** | $195 | $250 |
Daily Event Registration*** | $125 | $150 |
*For those who pre-registered last summer, the registration fee is locked in at $350. To take advantage of the special offer, you need to complete your registration by May 1, 2021.
**For those who pre-registered last summer, the virtual registration fee is locked in at $175. To take advantage of the special offer, you need to complete your registration by May 1, 2021.
***Meals not included with daily registrations
If you wish to purchase additional tickets to the Gala Banquet or any of the concerts for family & friends, or if you are a daily registrant on Friday and wish to attend the Gala Banquet, the following options are available during the on-line registration process:
- Gala Banquet – Cost per ticket is $80.00
- Concerts – Cost per concert ticket is $10.00 for most concerts (also available at the door)
Event Cancellation Policy
In-Person Event Registrants: Refunds will be made for registration cancellations received in writing or by email until June 15, 2021, less a $150 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations made after June 15 for any reason (including medical issues, family emergencies, etc.) are not refundable.
Virtual Event Registrants: Refunds will be made for registration cancellations received in writing or by email until June 15, 2021, less a $75 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations made after June 15 for any reason (including medical issues, family emergencies, etc.) are not refundable.
Special Notes
Recording the sounds, or sounds and images, of the musical performances is not permitted. Any such recording is in violation of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §1101).
Handbell Musicians of America makes every effort to check the accuracy of educational training offered for this event; however, no guarantee is extended as to any errors or omissions.
The views expressed by the event clinicians may but do not necessarily reflect the views held by Handbell Musicians of America, its members, Areas, officials, or employees.
Conducting Master Class Registration
An application is required before acceptance to the event. The application requires candidates to provide a link to a video of them conducting. The video should show a full-body view (head to toe) of the applicant facing the camera while conducting two selections of contrasting styles. The application will also request information about each candidate’s music education and handbell experience. Ringer/Observers do not need to apply in advance.
Registration Fees
Conductors – $495
Ringer/Observer – $375
Registration includes all course materials (except sheet music) and lunch on July 10, 11, and 12. Register for National Seminar also, and receive a 10% discount on Master Class registration. You must register for National Seminar before your register for Master Class for the discount to apply. Discounts cannot be applied after registration is completed.
At that time:
- Login to your Handbell Musicians of America Member Account
- Conducting applicants:
- From the login welcome screen, follow the link to the Conducting Application.
- Answer all the questions on the application.
- Include a link to a RECENT (made within the past 6 months) video on YouTube of you conducting two pieces of contrasting styles. The camera taking the video should be placed above and behind the ringing choir so that it captures a full-body view of the conductor facing the camera. Load the video to YouTube as “unlisted” and provide the link in the space indicated on the application form. Videos not following these requirements could result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
- Note: You cannot save and return to the application, so please have the video uploaded and link available BEFORE you begin the application.
- Submit the completed application by 5:00 PM Eastern on April 3, 2021.
- After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed and successful candidates will be selected based on the merit of their application and video submission.
- Those selected will be provided with the link to register for the event as a conductor.
- CONDUCTING CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BEFORE THEY ARE OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED.
- Ringer/Observers — follow the registration link on the login welcome screen to complete and pay for your registration.
Register for both National Seminar and Master Class and receive a 10% discount on your Master Class registration. Complete your National Seminar registration first to receive the discount for Master Class.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made for registration cancellations received in writing or by e-mail until June 15, 2021, less a $150 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations made after June 15 for any reason (including medical issues, family emergencies, etc.) are not refundable.
Composition Master Class Registration
Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Registrants will be asked to provide basic information about their background in composing and arranging and should have at least one composition/arrangement in process when arriving at the event.
Registration Fees
Composers – $495
Registration includes all course materials (except sheet music) and lunch on July 10, 11, and 12. Register for National Seminar also, and receive a 10% discount on Master Class registration. You must register for National Seminar before your register for Master Class for the discount to apply. Discounts cannot be applied after registration is completed.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made for registration cancellations received in writing or by e-mail until June 15, 2021, less a $150 administrative fee per registrant. Cancellations made after June 15 for any reason (including medical issues, family emergencies, etc.) are not refundable.
Distinctly Teen Registration
Registration fee is $125 and includes:
- All scheduled Distinctly Teen event activities
- Event T-Shirt
- Sonos Concert
- Danny Lyons Concert
- Agape Ringers Concert
- Lunch Thursday, Dinner Thursday and Friday