Bell Peal News

Repost from Handbell-l
The following is a link to an NPR piece I heard today. It is about the
12 bell peal that will happen at Trinity Church in New York, one of
the nation’s oldest, in honor of the presidential inauguration. You
can hear them practicing in the background. Just thought it was a
“practical application” of change ringing [...]

Sonos performances with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

repost from Handbell-l
Sonos Handbell Ensemble has three performances next month with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra. 
 
We will be premiering J.C. Bach’s Concerto in B-flat Major, Op. 13 No.4 (arranged for Handbell Ensemble and Orchestra by James Meredith.)
 
There will also be a premiere performance of Bay Area composer Richard Festinger’s new Clarinet Concerto performed by [...]

Bells of the Sound auditions – Seattle, WA

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Bells of the Sound, a community handbell group based in Seattle, will be holding auditions for new members and substitutes Sunday, March 15, 2009. If you are interested in auditioning for Bells of the Sound, please email auditions@bellsofthesound.org to schedule an audition slot.
 

A roster of substitute ringers is maintained to cover member absences [...]

Down in the Valley may make us smarter

Repost from: Grand Forks Herald
Link to story: http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=102029&section=columnists&columnist=Naomi%20Dunavan
Just the other day, Ginny Bollman read that the more music you have in your life, the smarter you’ll become.
 
“It’s proven,” Ginny said. “There are research studies that show that if you have at least two years of music lessons, the average IQ is increased by several points. [...]

Great handbell concert

Repost from: Watertown Daily Times
Link to Story: http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090118/OPINION02/301189972
What a great concert was presented Jan. 11. It was the River Ringers Community Handbell Choir under the direction of Jennifer M. Whitenack. Asbury United Methodist Church hosted the event. That group of musical professionals is to be highly commended. Those in the group are Myrtie Schilling, Laura [...]