CONCERT HANDBELLS OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
Posted on February 7, 2010
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| Dear friends of Concordia handbells . . .
We’re headed for Hungary and Austria in May— Come hear us as we prepare! |
| Sunday, February 14, at 4:00 pm . . .
The CONCERT HANDBELLS OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE with Resound! and soloists Presents a “Lovely” Valentine’s Day concert including our Christmas hits! Immanuel Lutheran Church 5545 Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA, 92506; (951) 682-7613 . A free-will donation will be gathered. Call 949-854-8002 ext. 1527 or email Handbells@cui.edu for information See more about the Concordia handbell program at: http://web.mac.com/hgeisler/iWeb/Concordia%20Handbells/Welcome.html _____________________________________________________________________ Saturday, February 20, 2010, 4:30 pm . . . CONCORDIA HANDBELL INVITATIONAL CONCERT SERIES 2010, Concert #1 Concordia University Center for Worship and the Performing Arts 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92630 Tickets: $8 general/$6 students and seniors available at the Music Office, (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1526 |
EIKAS/SCHMEE at LA Metro Spring Ring, Long Beach, CA, March 12-13, 2010
Posted on January 21, 2010
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Come one, come all to “Advancing to Bronze” at the LA Metro Spring Ring! We’ll have the long rehearsal on Friday, March 12 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and the short one on Saturday, March 13 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The pieces will be part of the final concert on Saturday afternoon!
For details, registration forms, etc. see http://www.facebook.com/l/508fd;www.choraegus.com/hamdbells/2010LAMetroSpringRing/ and click on the “Advancing to Bronze” link on the left-hand navigation frame.
We’ll be playing:
“Morning Has Broken”, arranged by Ariel Quintana, and “Festival Sanctus” by Cathy Moklebust
See you there!
Bronzefest 2010
Posted on January 21, 2010
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Sunday, Feb 7, 2010 2:00 PM
Van Singel Fine Arts Center
8500 Burlingame SW
Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Hosted By: Embellish Handbell Ensemble
Bronzefest 2010 is a festival featuring seven Bronze level handbell choirs from Michigan and Ohio performing mass-ring and solo pieces, with internationally renowned composer Fred Gramann, from the American Church in Paris, as guest conductor.
The term “Bronze” is derived from the practice of dividing ringers into different levels of ability for mass ringing events, with beginning and intermediate ringers participating as “Tins” and “Coppers” (elements comprising bronze – the alloy used to cast handbells) and “Bronze” being the top level of performance. Bronzefest 2010 will feature Bronze level handbell ensembles from Michigan and Ohio, including two local choirs, west Michigan’s Embellish Handbell Ensemble and southwest Michigan’s Kalamazoo Ringers.
Embellish is excited to host the 2010 event close to home in the beautiful Van Singel Fine Arts Center. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the thrilling sounds of these upper echelon groups, many of which will be bringing a broad range of instruments, including the very lowest bass bells and chimes manufactured.
Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information visit www.embellishhandbells.com.
Pacific Ringers Community Handbell Ensemble
Posted on January 10, 2010
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I hope this finds you rested and renewed after the New Year.
I wonder if you might share information about Pacific Ringers with ringers you know?
WE ARE a community based “aspiring to bronze” ensemble.
WE ARE about learning and honing handbell skills in a supportive environment where everyone is willing and eager to learn more.
WE ARE about creating community and we are about striving together to create an excellent ensemble experience.
Pacific Ringers came into being because I really love handbells and I am certain there are others in the community who share this enthusiasm. It is my hope that the enthusiasm we engender, the community we build and the skills we hone together will be contagious, and that our excitement in Pacific Ringers will follow each of us home and carry over to the work we do in our own communities.
REHEARSALS BEGIN TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010, 7:30 pm at First Unitarian Church (SW 12th between Main and Salmon Streets).
NEW RINGERS WELCOME.
For more INFORMATION, please go to our web site http://www.pacificringers.org or give me a ring.
Wishing you a most excellent day
Handbell Concert next Saturday
Posted on January 3, 2010
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I am very excited to extend an invitation to all friends and family who can attend.
We will be directed by composer and director Tim Waugh. From what I hear there will be anywhere from ten to thirteen groups playing (Approx. 100 people?), accompanied by various instruments (Flute, Cello, Guitar, Piano…etc.).
So, please COME and ENJOY! Entry is free. They will be accepting cash donations if you would like to donate. Most of all, please come and support me! Months and months of hard work to prepare and I would love to share it with my friends and family.
What is a handbell? Come and find out!
Info:
What: Twelfth Night Handbell Concert
When: Saturday, January 9th at 7:00 PM
Where: SouthPoint Casino and Hotel – Main Ballroom
No RSVP necessary, but I would love to hear if you can make it!
Cruise of the Bells XI Space Filling Up Quickly
Posted on December 15, 2009
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Ship space is filling up quickly for Bells of the Cascades’ Cruise of the
Bells XI to Alaska with Dr. Bill Payn. Join us as we depart Vancouver, BC,
on July 31, 2010, aboard the Holland America ms Zuiderdam and set sail for 7 nights in the beautiful Alaska Inside Passage, returning August 7, 2010. In
addition to ringing bells, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Alaska’s
Glacier Bay, relive the gold rush in Skagway, experience the native culture
in Ketchikan, and much, much more.
Cruise packages start at $1,462 and include *Bells of the Cascades’
activities, a hosted cocktail party, all meals and entertainment aboard the
ship, and all taxes and port charge.
Holland America is continuing to make a reduced a deposit of $425 available
to secure your place aboard the ship. We don’t know how long this promotion
will last.
To register, contact Azumano Travel at *800-888-7025. For questions or
inquires call 800-888-7025, email bells@azumano.com or
cruise-info@bellsofthecascades.org.
*You “Otter” Come Ring With Us!!!
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Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability,
and may change without notice. Rates do not include airfare. Taxes are
subject to change. Additional rules and restrictions apply. Participants
must book their cabin through Azumano Travel to take part in any bell
ringing activities.
Philadelphia Area Handbell Concert
Posted on December 15, 2009
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I would like to invite anyone within driving distance of Philadelphia to a concert by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble. It will take place on Sunday, December 20th in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler. There is no admission charge but a freewill offering will be taken. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Kermit Junkert, the group will play a wide variety of general pieces and holiday favorites. This is a great way to bring some holiday cheer into your hectic schedules. Please e-mail me privately if you need additional information.
Denver Bronze concert
Posted on December 14, 2009
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Denver Bronze, a community supported professional handbell ensemble, presents concerts for the holiday season this weekend
Saturday Dec 19th at 7:00 pm
Parker Auditorium at the Parker Mainstreet Center
19650 E Mainstreet, Parker CO 80134
Sunday Dec 20th at 7:00 pm
Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center
1000 E Englewood Pkwy, Englewood CO 80110
Tickets are available at the door $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-15 yrs old, 5 and under are free
Selections include:
Carol of the Bells - arr. Arnold B Sherman
Christmas Bell Carol -arr. Hart Morris
Christmas Meditation - set. Michael Helman
First Noel - arr. Jason W. Krug
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen – arr. Hart Morris
He Sleeps in Peace - set. Hart Morris
I wonder as I wander – arr. Karen Lakey Buckwalter
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – arr. Paul McKlveen
Oh, Little town of Bethlehem – Lewis H Redner
Oh Come all Ye Faithful – set. Cathy Moklebust
Up on the Housetop - set. Arnold B Sherman
West Indies Carol - arr. Hart Morris
We Three Kings – set. Joel Raney
If you are planning to be in the Denver area, we would love to have you join us for an evening of beautiful music to brighten your holiday season. Please visit our website for additional information about our concerts and our ensemble
TWIN CITIES BRONZE IN CONCERT
Posted on December 14, 2009
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Twin Cities Bronze of Minneapolis-St. Paul will present a Twelfth Night Concert on Jan. 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Peace United Methodist Church, 5050 Hodgson Road, Shoreview, MN.
This concert will wrap up the season with fun and entertaining holiday tunes that will have the audience tapping its toes and swaying in the seats. The ensemble will also feature favorite pieces highlighted throughout the year as it recognizes its 10th anniversary.
Twin Cities Bronze is a performing ensemble specializing in the music and art of English handbells. Through musically sensitive interpretation and technical execution, Twin Cities Bronze showcases a unique diversity in today’s challenging secular, sacred and classical handbell repertoire.
Twin Cities Bronze is concluding a year round performance schedule that included Showcase and Music Series performances throughout the Upper Midwest, offerings of its handbell workshop “Insights Into Artistry” and a summer tour. Noteworthy appearances were holiday concerts with Doc Severinsen at Minnesota Orchestra Hall with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale.
The 12 members of Twin Cities Bronze ring six octaves of Schulmerich handbells and five octaves of handchimes manufactured in Pennsylvania, four octaves of Whitechapel handbells made in England, and a variety of other instruments that are integrated into their performances.
Tickets are available at by calling artistic director Monica McGowan at 952-461-7261, or contacting any member of the ensemble. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under or $15 at the door.
For more information, contact Ms. McGowan at MONICA@HANDBELLS.ORG OR 952.461.7261.
Audition Call – Circle City Ringers (Indianapolis, IN)
Posted on December 14, 2009
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The Circle City Ringers, an advanced-level community handbell ensemble, will be holding auditions for our 2010 season on January 16, 2010. If you are an experienced handbell musician who passionately strives for musical excellence, we encourage you to consider auditioning with us.
Please visit us online at www.circlecityringers.org. If you need more information or would like to schedule an audition, please contact Mike Keller at (317) 250-2126 or email us at info@circlecityringers.org.
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