WHAT:                Classes and Reading Sessions

WHEN:                Saturday, August 16, 2025

                                8:00 am - 8:40 am  - Registration and Setup  

                                8:40 - 8:50 am  -  Opening Session and Welcome    

                                9:00 am - 2:30 pm  -  Event Time

WHERE:             First Presbyterian Church, Austin

Austin, TX 

There will be classes for ringers and directors, reading sessions, and more.  A multi-session "rookie ringer" track will be offered for ringers just starting out or those wanting to review basic ringing techniques.  The final reading session for everyone will preview the music for  Spring Ring in 2026. Attendees should bring gloves, bag, water in closed container, and, if desired, mallets, stand, and mat to stand on, all clearly labeled with name and phone number.  

See the Area 9 website, Area 9 Handbell Musicians of America - Serving Texas and Oklahoma , for full details of Spring Ring 2026 and Summit 2026.