CD available – Quintessence Handbell Ensemble (Toronto, ON)

Repost from Temp-Handbell-L (http://groups.google.com/group/temp-handbell-l?hl=en) 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. <snip> Besides [...]

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. <snip> “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 [...]

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 [...]

Area XII Composition Contest

Repost from Handbell-l 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 [...]

Unpublished Reading Sessions

Repost from Handbell-l Of note: 1. Deadlines are conveyed below. 2. If you wish to receive a PDF of this message with proper formatting, please e-mail me off-list. 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 [...]

New MP3 on Fan Page

Repost from Facebook Check out the newly posted mp3 of The Raleigh Ringers’ performance of Good King Joy (Trans-Siberian Orchestra arr Hart Morris) and Stille Nachte (Betty Garee) live at the 2008 holiday concerts at Meymandi Concert Hall.

CD Release

repost from handbell-l The Capital City Ringers, from Lansing, MI, and under the direction of Jane C. Wright, are proud to announce the release of their 5th recording:   “Aurora Bronzealis” – Live!   This LIVE recording is a compilation of our 2006 and 2007 Holiday Concerts and features favorite hits, ‘Christmas Eve Sarajevo’ and [...]

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