River City Radical Ring

Posted on March 22, 2011
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The River City Ringers in Omaha, NE will be hosting the first Intense
Ringing event of its kind this summer, July 8-9. Our clinician for this
event will be Larry Sue. For all of the information, including registration
form and repertoire, check out Larry's website www.choraegus.com

The Bells of Sunriver in Concert in Oregon

Posted on March 22, 2011
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BELLS OF SUNRIVER IN CONCERT

 
The Bells of Sunriver presents B is for Bells, Beethoven, Bach, and the
Beatles. This public concert is Sunday, May 1, 2:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity
Church on Cottonwood Road in Sunriver, Oregon. The concert is brought to
you by the letter "B" and includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Bizet and
titles such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B, Bingo, and Beauty & the
Beast.

The Bells of Sunriver, an ecumenical group of handbell ringers created by
Sunriver Christian Fellowship, was created out of its music ministry. The
Bells of Sunriver, very active in the community, present programs at
schools, retirement homes and community events. 
 
This free event features solos, duets, quartets and full choir pieces and
includes not just handbells but also vocals and flutes and some surprises.
The concert is free and suitable for all ages. For more information contact
Jan Tuckerman: 541 593-1635 or jtuckerman@chamberscable.com.

Bells of the Sound announces “All That Jazz” Composition Contest

Posted on March 22, 2011
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Bells of the Sound, a community handbell ensemble from the greater
Seattle area, announces its fifth composition contest – “All That
Jazz.” Published winning compositions from prior contests include
Andromeda by Nancy Hascall, Space Suite by Brian Childers, Dante’s
View by Ron Mallory, The Journey Home by Paul McKlveen, Comrades,
Haste – Faster the Steel Press! by Matthew Prins and Bumping Noses by
Michael Glasgow.
 
Contest entries should be original compositions or new arrangements
with a jazz flavor, including any and all jazz genres. We are looking
for music inspired by passion, filled with great rhythm and unique in
its expression. Winning compositions will be premiered at the Bells of
the Sound annual spring concert series in 2012.
 
Awards will be given for:
First Place – $1000
Second Place – $500
 
Please mail your entries to:
Darla Hunt
29624 58th Place S
Auburn, WA 98001
 
Or e-mail to hunt.darla@comcast.net
 
Submissions must include:
 
* Cover letter with name, address, e-mail, phone
* Manuscript – with no personal identification
* Bells/chimes used chart
* Audio file – with no personal identification
* Permissions from copyright holder for arrangements
 
 
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES – AUGUST 15, 2011
 
For additional information and complete rules, please visit
http://www.bellsofthesound.org/All%20That%20Jazz.html or email
info@bellsofthesound.org.

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Concert Announcement

Posted on February 22, 2011
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Ring Sarasota, Southwest Florida's newest community handbell ensemble will
be having its first performance on Sunday, February 27th at 4:00 p.m. at
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Sarasota. Our repertoire will include:
 

 
Handbell Change Ring Opener
 
Celebrate – Hart Morris
 
Festivo – Arnold Sherman
 
From Sea to Shining Sea – Douglas E. Wagner
 
Let All Things Now Living – Kathy Moklebust
 
Fiesta con Campanillas – Carol Lynn Mizell
 
Meditation on Beautiful Savior – Kathy Moklebust
 
Festive Dance – Kevin McChesney
 
Eternal Father Strong to Save – Valerie Stephenson
 
Variations on Happy Birthday – Valerie Stephenson

Director Position Open

Posted on February 22, 2011
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A local church is looking for a handbell director. The church is
located in West Linn, Oregon, a community just south of Portland. Here
are the particulars:
 
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, West Linn, OR seeks handbell choir
director. Resumes can be sent to Judy and Jim Long at
sister328@gmail.com.
 

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