Concert announcement – Lehigh Valley, PA

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Hi all,
I will be presenting a concert in the Music at Faith Concert Series on
Sunday, Sept. 5, 4 PM, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road,
Whitehall, PA. Mary Rita Rossetti will be my accompanist. If any of you
are in the area I would love to have you attend.
Sue Garton

Need venue 9/24 or 9/25 in Connecticut or Rhode Island

Posted on September 3, 2010
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I am on a quick New England States tour with "Legacy" fro 9/20-10/4/10

Check my website(www.kathiefink.com) for tour venues. Would love to see ya'll !

But I am SAD. Have been unable to secure a venue in CT or RI. I want to be able to say Legacy has been presented in 48 of the 50 states(missed Hawaii and Alaska. Sorry) Funny bucket list dream, huh?

This is a low cost commitment I ask for a freewill offering (in keeping true to the roots of Legacy) and bring my own accompanist (Linda Maloney, new resident of GA! ) AND my printed programs.

If you can help out, please contact me at www.kathiefink.com

No venue is too small…no venue will be left behind!

After March 2011 I am retiring from touring, so don't miss this last chance to see Legacy. (My car is insisting on spending more time in her bedroom(garage!)

Thanks for your support.

Kathie Fink

New Bells In Motion CD!

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Hi Everyone!

Bells In Motion has just released our 3rd and latest CD, 'Bronze
Images'. It is available on iTunes as well as on CDBaby.com. Check
it out and leave a comment! There are samples of all the tracks and
you can download individual tracks for $.99 each.

If you are in the area, we are having a CD Release party on Saturday,
September 11 in Springfield, IL at the Hoogland Center for the Arts
upstairs in the Club Room. Free to get in as well as free appetizers
and a cash bar. The group will be performing at various times
throughout the evening. No tickets needed! 7-9pm. For more
information you can check our website at www.bellsinmotion.org.

Looking forward to reading all the back messages and conversations.
I've missed the -L!

Mike Lamb
Bells In Motion

Carolina Bronze Auditions

Posted on September 3, 2010
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The Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble will hold open auditions at its first
rehearsal on Tuesday, September, 7, 2010. The auditions will begin at 6:45
PM in the bell rehearsal room of Bob Jones Academy on the campus of Bob
Jones University in Greenville, SC.

Rehearsals are held each Tuesday evening from 6:45 until 9:00 PM. Carolina
Bronze currently has four December concerts scheduled in and around the
Upstate South Carolina area. Concert dates include:

- Thursday, December 2, Greenville County Art Museum, Greenville, SC
- Monday, December 6, St. Johns United Methodist Church, Anderson, SC
- Tuesday, December 7, St John’s Lutheran Church, Walhalla, SC
- Monday, December 13, Bell's Crossing School, Simpsonville, SC

Carolina Bronze is the premier community handbell ensemble of Upstate South
Carolina. Founded in 2000 by a group of experienced ringers and directors,
this auditioned ensemble gives ringers performing opportunities that exceed
the level afforded to most church ensembles. Carolina Bronze is under the
direction of Alan Lohr. For more information about auditions, visit our web
site at www.carolinabronze.org or contact director Alan Lohr at
864-238-4639.

Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble has two openings for this year; middle bells
and one bass position. The group meets on Monday nights from 6:30-9 pm
at Concordia University Wisconsin. If you are interested in
auditioning, please contact me to set up an audition. Thanks.

John Behnke
Director, MHE
John.behnke@cuw.edu
262-243-4240

Ringers Wanted in Glendale Ca

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Greetings fellow bell musicians! My name is Scott Leggett and I am
the handbell choir director for the First United Methodist Church in
Glendale. The more "advanced" of my two choirs, the Wesleyan's are in
need of a couple more ringers as we had lost a couple of members at
the end of last season. I'm looking for not just experienced ringers,
but anyone with prior music experience who is looking for new fun
outlet for their music passion! The Wesleyan's rehearse on Monday's
from 7:30 to 9:00 pm and play on average one Sunday per month, plus a
concert and various workshops and festivals.

If you know of anyone the So. Cal area who may want to explore bell
ringing with a great group of people send them my way! Rehearsals
begin September 13.

My contact information is:

Scott Leggett, Handbell Director
Glendale First United Methodist Church, Glendale CA
Cell 562 652-6620
firstmethodistringers@yahoo.com

Thank you.

GDHA 2010 Fall Workshop, Saturday, September 25th

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Hello Ringers, Directors and Friends!

The Greater Dallas Handbell Association (GDHA) is having the 2010 Fall
Workshop on Saturday, September 25th, 2010. The event will be hosted by
Whites Chapel UMC, in Southlake, TX. Online registration is available on the
www.dallashandbells.org website. Please make sure your registration payment
is postmarked on or before September 13th, 2010.

*September 25, 2010:*

* 8am – 5pm Workshop. Check-in is at 8am, classes start at 8:30am. You must
register to attend the workshop.

Hosted @ Whites Chapel United Methodist
Church<http://www.whiteschapelumc.com/>,
185 South White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake, TX

For any questions, contact the Workshop Chair, Peggy Sward at 817-481-4147
or e-mail: psward@whiteschapelumc.com

Listed on the website is the workshop flyer and the class descriptions, as
well as the class schedule and spring festival flyers. Please feel free to
forward this information along to your ringers, directors, church
congregation and friends.

Hope to see you there!

Director’s Reading Session in Aurora, IL

Posted on September 3, 2010
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Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 2011

8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Wesley United Methodist Church

14 N. May St.

Aurora, IL 60506

Hosts: Bill Nelson – Wesley United Methodist Church

Sue Hilderbrand – St. Mark's Lutheran Church

This is a free reading session. Music will be provided, directors are also encouraged to bring 1 or 2 pieces from their music library to direct and share rehearsal tips with the group. For information contact Bill Nelson at billnelson@mcleodusa.net

Handbell Development Seminars have returned!

Posted on September 1, 2010
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This year, clinicians are traveling to host sites across the east coast teaching novice, everyday, and advanced level seminars that will not only give ringers an opportunity to challenge their skills, but also a chance to ring with other handbell fanatics! For directors, we are offering seminars that will be an excellent avenue for developing as a leader and learning how to rebuild your handbell teams. Whether you plan to attend only once, or become an HDS regular, our goal is for you to experience a time that is rich in education, ringing oriented, and resourceful!

…to register for a seminar visist: www.handbellseminars.com or call 1-800-547-2355