Solo Handbell Transcription Now Available – Veni, Veni
A number of years ago, I was given permission to transcribe the Mannheim Steamroller arrangement of “Veni, Veni” (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) for solo handbells and keyboard. There is a video of this music on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSZmbdePDOQ
There have been quite a number of requests to purchase the music of the transcription. I have [...]
Hershey Handbell Ensemble announces upcoming concerts and the release of a NEW Christmas CD
Repost from Temp-Handbell-L (http://groups.google.com/group/temp-handbell-l?hl=en)
If you are in the South-central PA or northern-central MD areas please join us for our upcoming concerts:
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7:00pm
Winterstown United Methodist Church
12184 Winterstown Road
Felton, PA 17322
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 3:00pm
First United Methodist Church
64 West Chocolate Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 12:00noon
Strawberry Square
11 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
ALSO our [...]
CD available – Quintessence Handbell Ensemble (Toronto, ON)
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Santa loves Bells! Everyone on his list will, too!!
Share the magic of bells at Christmas with “A Ring of Bronze”,
the new CD by Quintessence Handbell Ensemble!
One Size Fits All!! Goes with ANY Decor!!! Suitable for ALL Ages!!!
“A Ring of Bronze” features an unparalleled collection of handbell solos,
duets, trios, quartets and quintets by [...]
Sale Price on 3 Publilcations
The Dare Team Press has reduced the price of three publications to $3.00 per copy. We suspect that two of these compositions suffered from titles that do not lend themselves to use in church.
Check our website for details including alternate titles.
www.dareteampress.com
Click on the WHAT’S NEW button for a general announcement plus links to miniature scores [...]
Theme from Amélie with bells
Repost from: haha.nu
Link with Video: http://haha.nu/arts/music-videos/theme-from-amelie-with-bells/
Comptine d’un autre été: l’apres midi (Theme from Amélie) by Yann Tiersen, is inspired by the music of Philip Glass. It is in the Passacaglia style, a reoccurring melody, and this theme is heard throughout the movie Amélie. Mark Andersen has arranged it for handbell and melody chime duet with [...]
Hope U gets NEA grant for biggest performance yet
Repost from: Orange County Register
Link to full article: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/hope-marco-students-2569268-says-shelley
The giant cycloptopus has been crocheted. The papier-mâché hats are dry and ready to wear. The costumes have all been knitted. And the hand bells are polished.
“It’s going to be like nothing you’ve ever seen before, that’s for sure,” says Shelley RuggThorp.
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Besides songs, the show has dancing, [...]
Music and the Master
Rep0st from: The Citizen
Link to full story: http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/38669
Note: Full story titled: “Register for fall programs, SS at COS this weekend”. The segment of the story that relates to handbells, follows.
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“Music and the Master” is the church’s Wednesday afternoon program for elementary-age children, grades 2-5. Children are invited to do group learning activities, sing, and play [...]
NEW HANDBELL EDITOR FOR NATIONAL MUSIC PUBLISHERS
Repost from: handbell-l
We are happy to announce that William Waggener is the new Handbell Editor for National Music Publishers. Bill brings years of experience as a ringer, a clinician, and as a composer/arranger. He is a past Chair of Area XII AGEHR and is currently on the National AGEHR Board.
National Music Publishers and Stained Glass [...]
Area XII Composition Contest
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The AGEHR Area XII Board, with considerable pride and enthusiasm, announces the winning composer in our 2010 Ringers’ Conference Composition Competition. The honor is awarded to Mr. Michael Mazzatenta of Mesa, AZ for his composition, “Renewed Spirit.” With an engaging melodic line, compelling rhythmic interest, and elegant musical expression, this piece is sure [...]
Unpublished Reading Sessions
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1. Deadlines are conveyed below.
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3. The following message posted on 2/7, and will post verbatim once a month in April and May. One update: You do NOT need to bring a music notebook — the [...]