Sundance Handbell Choir Hosts Regional Sight Reading Event

Choirs from across the region gather for annual musical collaboration.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Sundance Community Handbell Choir hosted a "Read and Ring" sight reading event on Saturday, bringing together ringers from choirs in Sundance, Newcastle, Spearfish, Rapid City, and Custer. Similar events were held across the region in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona, all of which are part of Area 11 of the Handbell Musicians of America, of which the Sundance choir is a member.

Why it matters

These regional sight reading events provide an opportunity for handbell choirs across the area to come together, share their talents, and improve their musical skills through collaborative practice and performance. They help strengthen the regional handbell community and promote the art form.

The details

The Sundance Community Handbell Choir organized the "Read and Ring" event, which featured ringers from several neighboring towns and cities coming together to sight read and perform handbell music. The event allowed the choirs to learn from each other, share techniques, and build relationships within the regional handbell community.

  • The Sundance Community Handbell Choir hosted the "Read and Ring" event on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Sundance Community Handbell Choir

A handbell choir based in Sundance, Wyoming that is a member of the Handbell Musicians of America's Area 11.

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The takeaway

These regional handbell events demonstrate the strong community and collaborative spirit within the handbell music scene, as choirs come together to share their talents and continue developing their craft.