Welcome to Area 8 - Handbell Musicians of America!

The primary objectives of the Area 8 guild are to educate, to promote the exchange of ideas relating to handbell and hand chime ringing, and to sponsor educational and performance activities within the Area that are not exclusively competitive.

Area 8 Guild covers the states of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Each states website can be accessed by clicking their state outline located on every page.

Area 8 is now on Facebook. Click here.

Missouri River Ring
June 20-23, 2012 in St. Charles, MO
Click here for a quick link to the Area 8 Festival information.
Information and application for performing groups now posted.

Missouri River Ring information updated: February 1, 2012 with: HOTEL INFORMATION; Unpublished music reading session information and registration; Faculty list

Missouri River Ring information updated: February 1, 2012 with: Classes offered. Click here.

Missouri River Ring information updated: February 1, 2012 with: Festival Schedule Overview. Click here.

Missouri River Ring information updated: January 19, 2012 with: Pre-conference Director's Track Information and Application. Click here.

Missouri River Ring information updated: December 5, 2011 with: the Show Me Track Application and Information. Click here.

Missouri River Ring information updated: December 30, 2011 with Missouri River Ring Festival Notes in the January 2012 Quavers.

Missouri River Ring information updated: December 31, 2011 with clinicians interviews.

Missouri River Ring information is being posted. Click on the Festival Information link above to find out the latest information.

Registration information and forms are now posted.