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What's New?
Let me tell you! After Thanksgiving comes Christmas! The Christmas Season is just about upon us and there's a lot of new information about Concert events throughout Area 10.
We have a new advertiser: Susan Berry. Please check out her website,
www.handbellservices.com. And please continue to support all of our advertisers and say, "Thank You" when you meet up with them at events.
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Practicing for your Christmas Concerts? Send me your concert schedule and we'll publish them in the December newsletter.
Joann Wallenburn, editor
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6th Annual Snake River Handbell Conference
6th Annual
Snake River Handbell Conference
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8, 2020
Central Gym
1415 6th Street South
Nampa, Idaho
Clinician: David Harris
David M. Harris has been the director of The Raleigh Ringers since January 1990, when he was instrumental in the formation of the group. David is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and has studied conducting privately with Dr. William A. Payn at Bucknell University. David was the director of the handbell program at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, and has served Handbell Musicians of America as North Carolina State Chairman and as Area III Treasurer. He chaired the national committee that planned the very first Community/Professional Handbell Choir event, Pinnacle 2000, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. David is in increasing demand as a clinician and guest conductor, and has led several national Handbell Musicians of America events as well as serving as the primary handbell clinician for denominational music events, such as those held at Montreat, Lake Junaluska and Lutheridge. After growing up in the Northeast, David moved to Raleigh with his wife, Kristina. Dave and Kris have three grown children and one granddaughter.
This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.
www.handbellmusicians.org.
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Inland NW Handbell Workshop
Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop
March 27 & 28, 2020
Central Church
1124 Stevens Drive
Richland, WA 99354
Clinician: Shirley Lindberg
Come join ringers from around the Inland Northwest ringing for a weekend of fun, learning, and beautiful music under the direction of Shirley Lindberg. Ringers of all levels are welcome to this event: there is a Tins track for beginning and less experienced choirs/ringers and a Coppers track for those who are more advanced. The weekend begins with late afternoon set-up Friday, March 27th. The workshop will start at 6pm with classes, followed by a massed ringing rehearsal. The Saturday program will include separate morning and afternoon rehearsals for Tins and Coppers choirs as well as an additional rehearsal for the combined massed choirs, all with Shirley Lindberg. While each track is rehearsing, the other will be able to take classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The workshop will conclude on Saturday night with a concert for the community that begins at 7pm.
Registration is $50.00 per person before January 31, 2020 and $60.00 after that. Registration includes all workshop activities plus morning and afternoon coffee, tea and snacks, and lunch on Saturday.
This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
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2020 Big Sky Handbell Festival
The 2020 Big Sky Handbell Festival will be held in Missoula, MT on April 24th and 25th at Sentinel High School. The clinician is Michael J. Glasgow. Stay tuned for registration information and more details.
On Friday, April 24 at 1:30 pm, Michael Glasgow will present a seminar
"How Am I Supposed to Ring THAT?" for directors and others.
This class will address creative "outside the box" solutions to common ringing challenges in beginning-level to mid-level choirs.
This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America.
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Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference
May 1-2, 2020
Fascinatin' Rhythms
Join us in Ashland, OR for a weekend of ringing and workshops focusing in on rhythms. Ring arrangements and original compositions with fascinatin' and fun rhythms and participate in workshops that help you master the secrets to learning rhythms beyond a straight 4. Ellie Hodder will be conducting the Bronze Conference Choir offering ringing opportunities to those who can never get enough ringing. Participating in BCC is by application.
Our guest conductor for this year is Tim Waugh, an internationally acclaimed conductor, composer, and performance arts educator. He is well known in many performance mediums, including handbell, choral, church music and musical theatre. Early in his career he became noted for his work in conducting and teaching children and youth, and he is excited to continue those pursuits while working with children of all ages! He is a tireless champion for performance arts in the church, classroom and community. Now retired from the classroom, Tim currently is the Artistic Director and Founding Conductor of Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble, a professional community choir, based in uptown Charlotte, NC.
Event Registration is $70/person by March 1
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, after March 1
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$80/person. Registration materials coming soon. If you would like me to send registration materials to you electronically let me know;
dkbarnes@jeffnet.org
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Rogue Ringers International
19th International Handbell Symposium-Aug 6-10
Be part of the Rogue Ringers International (an AD HOC choir) and experience the magic that is the International Handbell Symposium. If you have reservations about attending because of the protests that are happening around Hong Kong the committee has posted the following on its website
www.internationalhandbells.org
. For more details visit the International Symposium Website.
At present, most tourist activities continue as usual. Tourist facilities such as convention centers, hotels and attractions are not the target in any protests. Flights to and from Hong Kong International Airport are operating as normal, and access control measures are being implemented at the terminal buildings to ensure smooth operations of the airport.
The Symposium will be held at the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Center just across the bay from Hong Kong Island. Early Bird is $745/ringer (deposit of $350 due by Dec 31, 2019 to hold your spot). You also need to be a member of Handbell Musicians of America, contact me for more details. Registration fee includes: Opening and Closing Ceremony, Massed Ringing, ALL concerts and workshops, 1/2 day excursion, Event T-shirt and meals plan (opening banquet Aug 6, Lunches and Dinners Aug 7-9, light dinner on Aug 10).
INTERESTED? Contact Diane Barnes
and put your name on the list to be kept in the loop about IHS 2020.
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Chimes and Music For Sale
Lacey Presbyterian Church in Lacey, WA has a 3 octave set of Malmark Chimes for sale for $1000 and a
selection of music.
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Idaho Events
Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8, 2020 -
6th Annual Snake River Handbell Conference.
Central Gym,
1415 6th Street South,
Nampa, ID Clinician: David Harris.
Repertoire
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Registration
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Montana Events
Friday & Saturday, April 24 & 25, 2020 -
Big Sky Handbell Festival, Missoula, MT Clinician: Michael J. Glasgow Repertoire
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Oregon Events
Sunday, December 8 at 3:00,
Sing and Ring Noel!
The Bells of Sunriver and the SCF vocal choir present
an afternoon of ringing and singing! Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18160 Cottonwood Rd., Bend, OR 97707
Cost: non-perishable food items to stock the Care&Share Pantry
Saturday, December 14, 7:00pm, "A Winter Holiday" / Sit back and relax with Christmas music and cheer presented by Bells of the Cascades! Enjoy a concert full of traditional carols and holiday favorites arranged in nontraditional ways. You'll be thrilled by the musical surprises we have in store! Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 1726 Cedar St, Forest Grove, OR. Admission $15 adults, $5 students / cash, check, or card at the door. Ages 6 and under free.
Friday-Saturday, May 1-2, 2020,
Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference, Ashland, OR
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Washington Events
Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Bells of the Desert hope you can join us for "Oh What Fun!" featuring music by Jason Krug and Joel Raney. Richland Baptist Church 1632 George Washington Way, Richland, WA
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Bells of the Sound's Holiday Concert - "Christmas Past and Present"
Join
Bells of the Sound, the Puget Sound's premier handbell ensemble, as we sweep you away with the songs you know and love and new soon-to-be favorites!
Tickets - $15/adults & $10/youth & seniors, under 8 are free
info@bellsofthesound.org
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Rainier Ringers Christmas Concert - "Joyful Angels"
The
Rainier Ringers Christmas concert, Joyful Angels, focuses on the Christmas story from an angel's perspective. Through the musical selection, we celebrate the message from the angels, bringing us "good news of a great joy which will come to all the people".
Our Christmas concert starts off on a joyful note with the song Joy of Christmas and ends on a high note with Angels Sing. Follow the angels in a musical journey as they share the news with Mary, to the shepherds and to all the world.
Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 pm:
Lacey Presbyterian Church,
3045 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey WA 98503;
Free admission; donations appreciated
**Admission to all concerts is free; donations appreciated**
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Sunday, December 15, 4:00pm, "A Winter Holiday" / Sit back and relax with Christmas music and cheer presented by
Bells of the Cascades! Enjoy a concert full of traditional carols and holiday favorites arranged in nontraditional ways. You'll be thrilled by the musical surprises we have in store! Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, WA. Admission $15 adults, $5 students / cash, check, or card at the door. Ages 6 and under free.
Saturday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. Bells of the Desert hope you can join us for "Oh What Fun!" featuring music by Jason Krug and Joel Raney. Kennewick First United Methodist Church 2 S. Dayton St. Kennewick, WA.
Friday-Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2020 Inland NorthWest Handbell Conference,
Central Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland, WA
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Area 10 Facebook Page
Did you know Area 10 has a Facebook page? Please search for "Handbell Musicians of America - Area 10" and like the page. If you want an event added, please send the information to Joann Wallenburn at campanologist.area10@handbellmusicians.org. A picture for the event can also be added.
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National Office contact information
The national office is a virtual operation!
To contact by phone: 937-438-0085. Please note the 1-800 number is no longer in service.
All check payments for membership renewal and other services should be sent to:
HANDBELL MUSICIANS OF AMERICA
PO BOX 221047
LOUISVILLE, KY 40252
All other correspondence should be sent to:
Handbell Musicians of America
201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1900-1025,
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Please remember to send information for the December 2019 issue to me by November 22.
Please forward this newsletter to your choir members and to anyone else who would be interested in all the concerts and events. Encourage them to subscribe to the newsletter. Click "Join our mailing list" at the bottom of the left column. With permission, I can also add names and addresses.
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