Advanced Handbell Choir auditions

Posted on August 26, 2010
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Bel' VOCI, in Canton, OH, is looking for a couple good ringers.  We are auditioning for bass bell ringers.  We are an advanced community bell choir that meets on Monday evenings starting September 13th at the Canton Cultural Center.   For more information, visit www.voicesofcanton.org or email  the director, Christine, at canotes@neo.rr.com

Items in the News – August 26, 2010

Posted on August 26, 2010
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Queen City Bronze Audition 2010-2011

Posted on August 4, 2010
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Auditions for the Queen City Bronze of Cincinnati, Ohio are scheduled for Saturday, August 28, 2010, 10:00 AM, at Greenhills Community Presbyterian Church (map).

The audition process will include:
1. A short written test on basic handbell notation and techniques. This will be based on the AGEHR Handbell and Handchime Notation Guide.
2. Individual skills audition using exercises from Michael Keller’s Developing Coordination Skills
3. Sightreading with the full group. Ringers will be moved to various positions.
4. An interview with the QCB President.

Please see www.queencitybronze.org for application materials and more information.

Free Handbell Music

Posted on August 3, 2010
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Matt has composed & arranged for many mediums. Below, please find
some of his music for Handbells which you may download. Matt feels
his time & creative energy is rewarded by your enjoyment of his music.
These works are free, but there's a Tip Jar below if you feel led to contribute.
 

http://www.mattjohnsonmusic.com/pages/Handbell_Music.html

eHow and Handbells

Posted on August 3, 2010
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 I found these links in my RSS Reader.  Thought  you might find them interesting.

How to read Handbell Notation:

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6725956_read-handbell-notation.html

Handbell Gifts:

http://www.ehow.com/list_6732817_handbell-gifts.html

How to read Bell Choir Music:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6770417_read-bell-choir-music.html

Handbell Choir Rules:

http://www.ehow.co.uk/list_6804788_handbell-choir-rules.html

New group forming

Posted on August 2, 2010
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Repost from Handbell-L (google version)

We are starting a new Community Handbell Choir for experienced ringers
in the Longview, Washington area. For more information please contact
rlloyd@clear-lake.com. We are currently in the informal stage with
no commitment needed at this point. Our next rehearsal will be
Thursday, August 5, in Longview.

Granite State Ringers – Video – WMUR Manchester

Posted on August 2, 2010
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This is a feature that aired the end of May

http://www.wmur.com/video/23765521/?taf=man

Handbell Podcast for Week of July 19.

Posted on July 20, 2010
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Hey everyone,
 
Only one show this week.  With all the announcements from Pinnacle, Paul and I talk about the official announcements from National.  Here is a short rundown of the announcements:
 
National Seminar next year in Minneapolis (YEAH)
Composers and Directors Master Classes in January
Flash Mob at Pinnacle
National Change of Direction
   Overhaul of Technology
   Refocus of Memberships – Faith Based, Education, Community
   Rebranding of the National Organization
 
and the big news:
 
AGEHR changes its name to Handbell Muscians of America
 
Tune in to hear our comments about these announcements.
 
We will have Jenny Cauhorn on next week's show to talk about these changes and any more announcements from Pinnacle.
 
Keep on Ringing,
Dean


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A Variety of New Titles

Posted on July 11, 2010
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SEVERAL NEW ITEMS

The Dare Team Press is excited to announce the release of a variety of new titles.

ROOM FOR ONE MORE – Scored for a specified minimum number of ringers, these four new titles offer the option of adding several more ringers. This flexibility should be helpful for small groups whose sizes tend to vary.

Two new suites with teaching guidelines

Either of these 3-octave, level 1 suites would be good follow-up material after completing the Up and Ringing! method book.  Every octave gets melodic material somewhere in each suite.

New titles for the Christmas season

Check our website for two new selections from the Dare Team Press plus a new release from Composers Music Company entitled The Best Christmas Medley Ever, a medley of carols arranged by John C. Dare.

www.dareteampress.com

Click on the WHAT’S NEW button for a general announcement and links to the all the new releases. Miniature scores are posted; playback files will be put on the site as soon as I can get them ready.

Thank you for your continued interest in our music.

If you want to be removed from my electronic mailing list, please notify me at: dareteampress@verizon.net

Cordially,

Carol R. Dare, Editor

Dare Team Press

CONCORDIA SUMMER RING July 14-16

Posted on June 28, 2010
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Dear handbell friend,

If you are looking for an exciting, intense, 3-day summer handbell workshop and ringing experience or know someone who might be, please consider or pass along the following message.  

We’d love to see you and your fellow ringers:

Herbert G. Geisler, Ph.D.

Concordia University
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
949-854-8002, ext. 1527

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CONCORDIA SUMMER RING 2010
July 14-16

at         Concordia University Irvine
            1530 Concordia West
            Irvine, CA 92612

With guest Michael Glasgow
            joining Dr. Herb Geisler, Nancy Jessup, Nick Hanson, and Mel Tully

* Reading Sessions 
* Workshop Choirs
* Classes on technique, repertoire, rhythm, change ringing, directing, small ensembles
* West Coast Handbell Supply display and sales
* social activities

Register on line at www.cui.edu (Click on the Summer Ring icon)

or call 949-854-8002 x1525

For more information and a brochure click the Summer Ring 2010 link at
http://web.mac.com/hgeisler/Concordia_Handbells/

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