Ring-A-Ling!

Repost from:  The Post and Courier Link to story: http://www.postandcourier.com/weblogs/lowcountry_parent/2009/aug/25/ring-ling/ By Brenda Rindge What is that ringing sound you hear? Well, it could very well be me and my 11-year-old daughter, who as of last night are members of our church handbell choir. I’ve always loved handbells. I think I started playing in 9th grade [...]

Dallas HB Workshop

Greater Dallas HB Association annual Workshop (endorsed by the AGEHR) will be held Sat., September 19, 2009 at First UMC, Richardson, TX. Early registration goes through September 5. See www.dallashandbells.org Clincians include: Maggi Tucker, David Weck, Karen Thompson, Stephanie Rhoades, Tracy DePue, Kathy Lowrie, Chris Nabors and more. Classes for all levels of ringers and [...]

12th International Sacred Music Festival begins today

Repost from: The Baltic Course Link to full story: http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/baltic_news/?doc=3703 Today through September 3, the 12th International Sacred Music Festival takes place in Riga and Jurmala.   At the opening concert at 7 p.m. tonight in Riga St. Peter’s Church, two Latvia premieres of “Also sprach Nietzsche” and “Supreme Silence” by Peeter Vahi (Estonia) will [...]

Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble ready to ring in a new season

Repost from: Estes Park Trail Gazette Link to story: http://www.eptrail.com/ci_13169522 Group open to new bell ringers By Linda Patten Special to the Trail-Gazette Posted: 08/21/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT   The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble will be starting fall rehearsals in September on Thursday evenings. The ensemble has been giving concerts and providing music for special events [...]

Anyone for bell-ringers shuttlecock?

Repost from: channelonline.tv Link to article with video: http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_guernseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=442721 Alderney Week may be over but that doesn’t mean an end to the seasonal celebrations. St Anne’s Church summer fete topped the social calendar in the island this week with around 300 people enjoying the annual occasion in bright sunshine at the Island Hall. In something [...]

A glorious cacophony

Repost from: Bastrop Daily Enterprise Link to story: http://www.bastropenterprise.com/entertainment/x2145963825/A-glorious-cacophony Bastrop, La. – Michele Sharik brings her passion and talent for music to the ancient art of bell ringing. She does so with a unique style that combines tradition with innovation. “My philosophy is, this ain’t your grandma’s handbells,” she said. Michele is the sister of [...]

Visiting Venezuelan Choir Enjoys Its Own Evening

Repost from The New York Times Link to story: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/17/arts/music/17schola.html The Schola Cantorum de Venezuela, from Caracas, has become Lincoln Center’s resident exotic choir, mainly because composers seem so strongly drawn to the group’s robust, flexible sound. Osvaldo Golijov wanted that sound in his “Pasión Según San Marcos,” and after the choir sang the work [...]

Handbell auditions scheduled

Repost from: Argus Leader Link to story: http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090817/NEWS/908170320/1001 Heartland Handbells will hold auditions for new ringers from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at the First Presbyterian Church at 2300 S. West Ave. in Sioux Falls. Ringers must have previous experience with handbells and be able to demonstrate basic musicianship and handbell skills. Heartland Handbells [...]

Members of Art Trading Cards group swap tiny works of art

Repost from: THE VILLAGES DAILY SUN Link to full story: http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/articles/2009/08/14/lifestyles/lifestyles01.txt <snip> Back in 2000, Picard had seen a demonstration featuring the trading cards. “I thought, ‘I’ll never paint anything that small,’” Picard said. “(Then) I got hooked.” Since that time, Picard has created 700 cards, sold 200 and traded the rest. She uses mainly [...]

Come one, Come all

Repost from: The Brazil Times Link to full article: http://www.thebraziltimes.com/story/1561834.html * Theatre sets performance schedule The Community Theatre of Clay County is gearing up for a very busy season as six musicals are planned. <snip> “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” is set for Jan. 29-30, 2010. The musical will feature gospel music in addition [...]

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