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I love this time of year! The sun is starting to shine more and people are starting to engage in more outside activities. As a teacher, I find it difficult sometimes to hold my students’ attention. When we are working on music for upcoming concerts and events, I definitely feel the spring fever. How do we encourage our ringers to stay focused in rehearsals? I think the first step is to plan more to accomplish in the rehearsal than you actually will. You can always be flexible and move things around in your plan, but the point is that you will have plenty to work on to stay focused. Second, start with something light, then move to something new, then a challenge in something old, then review something learned, and end with something they are ready to present or have already presented. Third, it is important to have fun. If your group struggles with being too serious, break up rehearsal with a fun quick activity like a rhythm competition. My groups are knee deep in their preparations for Easter, festivals, and concerts. We need to stay focused and work hard, while at the same time really enjoy playing and working with each other. I hope you are learning a lot of great music, and are able to have fun even when the stress of “crunch time” is upon you. If you need help with resources for engaging rehearsals, please feel free to reach out to your board members. They are here to help you.
Happy Ringing!
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Last month we had a very productive board meeting (see photo below), focusing on two conferences we are planning for 2024. You'll be seeing more information in the coming months as we confirm dates with our chosen locations. The board welcomed Cathy Griggs as our Membership Director. Thank you Cathy for joining our organization! The board also decided to have a composition contest in 2024. Please look for more information in the Area 12 section of Overtones.
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Did you know you can submit your Area 12 handbell concert and workshops to appear on the Area 12 website calendar for free?
Let's fill up the calendar so we can find fun handbell things to enjoy!
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Next Area 12 Board Meeting: June 3, 2023 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm PDT (Virtual)
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to submit YOUR event!
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The National Guild has changed the way they do renewals, so be sure to check out all the membership options and benefits HERE.
Current Area 12
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Bay Area Spring Ring | April 22 | It's NOT Too Late! |
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For information on Bay Area concerts, events, and other opportunities, click here.
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The Bay Area Spring Ring is endorsed 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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2023 Bay Area Spring Ring Repertoire
New Day Fanfare | Sandra Eithun
Level 3 | Jubilate Music Group
2-3 Octave Version | JMG1144
3-6 Octave Version | JMG1143
Brass parts | JMG1145
I Will Arise and Go to Jesus | Cathy Moklebust
Level 2 | Choristers Guild
2-3 Octave Version | CGB747
3-6 Octave Version | CGB748
Full Score w/ Percussion | CGB746
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | Arnold B. Sherman
Level 2+ | Red River Music.
2-3 Octave Version | RRHB0010A
4-5 Octave Version | RRHB0010B
Free Fall | Jason W. Krug
Level 2+ | From the Top.
2-3 Octave Version | FM206253
3-6 Octave Version | FM206255
Full Score | FM20625M
Percussion | FM20625P
Thaxted | Philip Roberts
Level 3- | GIA Publications
3-5 Octave Version | GIG8980
SATB/Organ/Assembly | GIG5321
Brass Quintet/Timpani | GIG5321INST
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The Bay Area Spring Ring is right around the corner, and if you’re a seasoned ringer, it’s not too late to join in the fun. There are several reasons to just GO!
- The music is only Level 2 and 3.
- The cost is only $35.
- Classes have been eliminated this year, so you will get to ring, ring, and ring!
- If you don’t have bells, I bet we can find a spot for you to ring.
- Four of the five songs are available via digital download (so you can start practicing right away).
- There’s a mini-solo concert during lunch.
- We’re ringing in a huge gym (with very high ceilings), which greatly lessens Covid issues.
- But you can also wear a mask if you’d like.
- The Messiah Brass is coming back again!
- Jim Meredith is conducting!!!!
If all that isn’t enough, don’t forget that we perform a concert at the end of the day. So even if it turns out you can’t attend for the day’s festivities, come on out at 6:30 p.m. and see the results of our rehearsals. We’d love to have a fabulous audience. A freewill offering will be taken to help with costs.
The Bay Area Spring Ring is Saturday, April 22, and the evening concert begins at 6:30 p.m. We’d love to see you there.
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For information on Northern Nevada concerts, events, and other opportunities, click here.
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Even though it doesn't look or feel much like Spring around here, it's time to start thinking about Sierra Spring Ring! Join us for more classes, more ringing, and more fun. Catch up with old friends and new while ringing old music (and new!). Here are some of the details: |
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TINTABULATIONS
presents the
21st ANNUAL SIERRA SPRING RING
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Elmcrest Elementary School, 855 McDonald Dr., Reno, NV
9:00-3:30 with optional unpublished reading session at 4:00-5:30
$20 until May 1, $40 after May 1
Massed Pieces:
Jubilo by Matthew Prins, pub. From the Top (20329)
Despite the Storm arr. Cathy Moklebust, pub. Choristers Guild (CGB932 for 2-3 oct., CGB933 for 3-6 oct.)
We’ll also learn a short processional during the event.
Session I Classes:
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4-in-Hand Learn the basics of the 4-in-hand technique, which truly means just two bells per hand (its inventor wanted to sound really impressive!)
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Study Hall Need help with something tricky? Come to this class for extra practice, collaborative problem solving, or some one-on-one help.
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Rhythm: Making connections Everyone is born with an innate ability to feel the beat. This class will give you tools and techniques to build upon this natural ability and apply it to movements, especially ringing. You’ll learn how and why making those rhythm connections will help to avoid getting lost when ringing, make you a more self-reliant ringer, and boost your confidence as a musician.
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Bell Changes and Weaving Learn the weaving dance! We’ll teach you how to ring more than two bells without becoming a pretzel.
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Intro to Bell Trees Learn how to string together bells to hang on a bell tree stand and then play basic melodies.
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Circuit Training for Handbells This class will focus on exercises that specifically help with strength and mobility for bell ringing. Included will be ways to modify exercises for folks with mobility, arthritis and other issues.
NEW! Unpublished Music Reading Session Ringers are invited to participate in this fun, new addition to SSR. Stick around after the public sharing concert for a short reading session of UNPUBLISHED music. Be the first to ring these new works while you practice your sight reading skills in a fun, low pressure setting.
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The Sierra Spring Ring is endorsed 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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For information on Southern California concerts, events, and other opportunities, click here.
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The SoCal Spring Ring 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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Just a reminder: we still need someone (other than me) to be the SoCal Regional Coordinator. If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the position, please let me know. I'm not moving away, and I do plan to continue coordinating and running this year's Spring Ring, so I will be here to help the new RC get settled in.
Also, please don't forget to register for the 2023 Southern California Spring Ring!
When: Friday, May 26 - Saturday, May 27, 2023
Where: St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1450 South Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
Who: Douglas Lynn, conductor
How: much fun!
Have a great March!
My best,
-Michèle
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2023 Southern California Spring Ring | May 27 |
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Repertoire List
Massed pieces:
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Three Processionals for Handbells and Handchimes, No. 2: Joyful Noise — Gail Downey, National Handbell Music NM HB416 (3-5 octaves handbells, 2 octaves handchimes), Level 2.
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Fantasy on 'Hyfrydol' — Hal H. Hopson, Agape Code No. 1048 (2 octave handbells); OR Code No. 2078 (3-5 octaves handbells) Level 2+.
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Laudamus — Arnold B. Sherman, Lorenz 20/1309L (3-5 octaves handbells), Level 3.
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Gaudio Exsultans — Valerie W. Stephenson, AGEHR AG35208 (3-5 octaves handbells, 2 octaves handchimes), Level 2.
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Free Fall — Jason W. Krug, From the Top Music FM20625-3 (2-3 octaves with optional percussion), Level 2; OR FM20625-5 (3-6 octaves with optional percussion), Level 3.
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Publisher's note: Both the 2-3 oct & 3-6 oct versions are fully stand-alone and may be performed separately or together in a massed ringing setting.
- Also available: full score (FM20625-M), percussion score (FM20625-P). Please note that the percussion part is NOT included in the handbell score. (It is included in the full score.)
Bronze Vision:
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Tapestry — Robert Scott Riker, From the Top Music FM20660 (5-7 octaves handbells), Level 3+.
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Contemplation on 'Ubi Caritas' — Catherine McMichael, AGEHR AG36036 (3-6 octaves handbells, 3 octaves chimes), Level 3+
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Let Freedom Ring — Dan R. Edwards, From the Top Music FM20456 (3-5 octaves handbells, with optional snare drum), Level 3.
- Also available: snare drum part (FM20456-P).
My best,
-Michèle
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Teachers: Would you like the use of a three octave set of handbells or handchimes to add interest and a new dimension to your music class?
Area 12 encourages schools and other educational institutions, both public and private, to develop educational programs using handbells and handchimes.
To support the development of such programs, Area 12 has six 3-octave sets of handbells and three 3-octave sets of handchimes for loan.
To learn more about the responsibilities and procedures for participating in this program, click here.
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