Area 10 logo

Alaska * Alberta * British Columbia * Idaho * Montana * Oregon * Saskatchewan * Washington

Vol. 8, No. 8                                                                                   August 2017

In This Issue
Join!
Advertisers
Board of Directors
From the Chair
Events Survey
Coppers Classic
Pacific NW Directors' Forum
Director Wanted
Ringer Wanted
Bells for Sale
Facebook
National Office Contacts
Alaska Events
Idaho Events
Montana Events
Oregon Events
Washington Events
Canada Events
GuildLogoSm
Thank you to
 our advertisers!
You may simply click a picture or an underlined link to go directly to their websites or email.
Marlene Wes Anderson

                                 

For All Reasons -

For All Seasons -

Call Us!

 

Marlene M. Anderson

 Consultant - Clinician- Conductor.

Cell 206-390-0931

 

Wes Anderson - Maintenance Guru - Sales Representative

Cell 206-390-8789

 

Serving

ALASKA - IDAHO- MONTANA - WASHINGTON


 

 hookedonhandbells.com 

grandy-a@comcast.net

 

22515 6th Ave. S. Unit 504

Des Moines, WA 98198

 





Click gloves 
to go
shopping!

The Raleigh Ringers
8516 Sleepy Creek Dr
Raleigh, NC  27613
919-847-7574

 

Heitz logo

 

A full service handbell store with music and accessories:

gloves, gifts,

maintenance items, binders, mallets, bell tree items, Malmark products

 

Visit us at 

www.heitzhandbells.com

 

612-208-1741

1-877-426-3235

heitzhandbells@yahoo.com

 

6603 Queen Ave S, Suite S

Richfield, MN  55423


Bell Buggy Express
 
1414 W Garland Ave,
Ste 109
Spokane, WA  99205

Support your local music dealer
and
Hug a musician -
they never get to dance!


  800-482-3772

Board of Directors

Chair - Diane Hould
   142  3rd St S
   Shelby, MT  59474
   406-434-5317
  
Chair Elect - Glen Hascall
   5 Westridge Dr
   Lake Oswego, OR  97034
   503-351-8765
    chairelect.area10@
  
Secretary - Wendy Goodheart
   1422 Lynn Avenue #8
   Billings, MT 59102
   406-670-5471
  
Treasurer - Brian Parrott
   PO Box 80933
   Portland, OR  97280
   503-277-8784
    treasurer.area10@ 
 
Past Chair -Brian Tervo
   15504 NE 52nd St
   Redmond, WA  98052
   206-713-6103
 
Alaska Chair - Sheri Roach
   403 Henderson Rd S
   Fairbanks, AK  99709
   907-458-7501
    ak.area10@
  
Idaho Chair - Shelly Siemer
   12 N 3167 E
   Idaho Falls, ID  83402
   208-521-1288
    id.area10@
Montana Chair -Tomi Kent
   6120 Skyview Dr
   Missoula, MT  59803
   406-251-4482
   mt.area10@
Oregon Chair - Cyndy Patterson
   4080 Carlton Ave
  Central Point, OR  97502
   541-944-6841
   or.area10@ 
  
Washington Chair - open
    wa.area10@
  
Event Coordinator - 
   Diane Barnes
   479 Drager
   Ashland, OR  97520
   541-324-0404
 
Education/Youth Coordinator
   Ellie Hodder

Membership Chair - open
  
Communications Chair -
   Phyllis Tincher
   3301 Seminole Dr
   Nampa, ID  83686
   208-989-2811
Webmaster - Rod Lloyd
   74430 Laurel Wood Rd
   Rainier, OR 97048
   503-556-2524
Quick Links...
Advertising Rates
  
All ads are $5 per issue 

   

There  are two options:
  
1. An ad designed and formatted by you that is 150 pixels x 450 pixels and sent in a jpeg or gif file. It will be enlarged to fill the space. The ad will be hyperlinked to your website.
  
2. An ad approximately 1.5 X 3.5 inches which can contain a picture or logo sent as a jpeg or gif file and will be hyperlinked to your website. You provide the text that will be formatted by the editor.
  
Send ad or text with picture to
 Phyllis Tincher
with how many issues you would like. An invoice will be sent to you.

 

 

deadline

Deadline for articles and events to be included in the September issue of the Campanologist is
August 22. Information can be sent to Phyllis Tincher, 
or
3301 Seminole Dr
Nampa, ID  83686.
Please update your profile/email address following the link at the bottom of the newsletter. This will give you the opportunity to select various regions of our area so we can send you information about events and concerts close to home. You may change this information at any time.
Join Our Mailing List
The Northwest Campanologist
Area 10 vert logo
 
What types of events would you like to see in our area? Please check out the article,  Area 10 Ringing and Educational Events, and click the link to the survey. 

Have an idea for an event? Contact a board member and help organize one. An event doesn't have to be huge to have a huge impact on handbell musicians. Sometimes small and local works best. 
 
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 or click the newsletter link on our website, area10.handbellmusicians.org . With permission, I can also add names and addresses. 
 Phyllis Tincher, Communications Chair
Notes from the Chair ...
  
I returned a couple of weeks ago from National Seminar in Anaheim.  What a wonderful time it was!  A week's worth of classes on all things handbell, wonderful concerts by top choirs from around the western US, and connecting with friends - new and old.  My daughter went with me as part of the Distinctly Teen choir and we both got to ring in Disneyland - such fun!  AND - it was actually cooler in southern California than in Montana!  If you at all can swing going to National Seminar in the future, do it.  You will see our instrument at its very best.  You will see and learn things that you have never thought possible, expanding your view of what our instrument is capable of.

I want to highlight one of the classes I took at Seminar.  It was a class promoting a new program from Malmark Handbells called ChimeWorks.  As is stated on their website, ChimeWorks is " a vibrant resource community supporting musicians who educate and perform using handchimes."  The ChimeWorks community gives access to a wealth of information needed to teach ringing.  While geared toward the use of handchimes in school settings, I find it to be equally applicable to use in churches or community handchime groups.  Here are some offerings found through ChimeWorks:
  • A complete text on the use of handchimes.
  • Pertinent articles regarding teaching music to age groups from kindergarten through 6th grade.  (Many applicable to teachings seniors as well)
  • A list of suggested handbell literature suitable for handchimes, with ability to order directly from the website.
  • Downloadable, reproducible lesson plans that include compliancy points, objectives and teaching processes.
  • A community forum for sharing ideas, successes and struggles.
Membership to ChimeWorks is extremely reasonable at $1.99/month, or $19.99/year.  For those of you with chimes in your classrooms or in your churches, or who would like to start a chime choir in your senior center, it is an excellent resource.  You can find all the information on the program at https://www.chimeworks.com/.   It is worth checking out. 

That's all for this month - enjoy the tail end of summer!!
  Diane Hould
Area 10 Ringing and Educational Events
 
These events are for you-the Area 10 Membership.  The board is here to serve you the membership by organizing these events.  Our Mission and Vision area:
 
Mission:
Handbell Musicians of America is dedicated to advancing the musical art of Handbell and/or Handchime ringing through education, community and communication.
 
Vision:
Uniting people to create a diverse community in which handbell musicians of every skill level can realize their full potential through a musically-respected form.
 
In an effort to serve the Area membership better by providing ringing and learning experiences that fulfill our Mission, we would like to learn from you what you would like to see in a ringing or educational event, how long an event should last and how far you are willing to travel.  Please take the time to complete a short survey (click here). If you have any questions or additional comments, please email Diane Barnes at eventschair.area10@handbellmusician.org .
Coppers Classic 2017
 
Love to ring? Love a ringing challenge? Need a place to ring with other handbell musicians as passionate as you are about our wonderful instrument? Then Coppers Classic is for you!
 
Coppers Classic is an all-ringing event designed for intermediate, coppers level handbell musicians whose goal is to inspire these musicians to challenge themselves to higher levels of accomplishment technically and musically. We provide a safe, supportive and enthusiastic environment for you to spread your wings and discover your inner amazing handbell musician with repertoire designed to teach towards that goal, to refine skills and develop a finer sense of overall musicianship.
 
When: Friday-Sunday, October 13-15
Where: University Place Hotel and Conference Center, Portland, Oregon
Who: Registration still open for adults and full-time students
 
" When the Coppers Classic event started three years ago, I jumped at the chance to play. The reasons why - the variety in the music, the difficulty in the rhythms, the camaraderie  with the other ringers, the musicality of each piece, and understanding the story behind the piece. I love playing at the Coppers Classic." Linda Massey, Coppers Classic alum
 

 

This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
Pacific NW Handbell Directors' & Musicians' Forum
 
One of our best workshops to-date, this Saturday event will get all directors and handbell musicians off to a great start on their ringing season.  How about a review of what's new, ergonomic and correct in handbell technique? Weaving without worry and marts without messes. Or, is sight reading a challenge for you or your ensemble? There are ways to make this all fall in place and become easier. AND, spend the afternoon checking out some of the newest handbell compositions with great directors. A fabulous annual event.
 
When: Saturday, September 9, 8:30-3:30
Where: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 10390 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton, OR
Cost: $20 ($25 day of)
 
Questions? Contact Ellie Hodder  nwwalk@spiritone.com


Director wanted 
 
director
Bells of the Desert is actively searching for a new music director beginning in August, 2017. We are an advanced com
munity handbell group located in Tri-Cities, WA (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco). We rehearse weekly and give 2-4 concerts per year. We are  seeking candidates who have knowledge of handbell technique and experience directing. If you are interested in working with us or wo uld like more information, please email bellsofthedesert2@gmail.com .

Ringer wanted 
 
Rainier Ringers is looking for an additional ringer for the Fall 2017 season. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings. Contact Kim O'Neal at kimoneal1970@comcast.net or www.rainierringers.org

Bells for sale
 
Professionally refurbished third octave (C4-F#4 &G#6-C7, 12) of Schulmerich bells, Malmark bells and a third octave of Malmark chimes for sale. They are in great condition! Email, call or text Neil Gertner for more details: njgertner@frontiernet.net , 530 355 8220.

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 Phyllis Tincher at campanologist.area10@handbellmusicians.org. A picture for the event can also be added.

National Office contact information
 
GuildLogoSm
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
 
Staff emails are in Overtones and at http://handbellmusicians.org. 
Alaska Events 
 
Your event or concert could be listed here!

Idaho Events 

Sunday, December 17 - 4:00 pm, Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist, and Sean Rogers, pianist/organist, present the 12th annual "Bells of Christmas" Kettle Koncert at Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Ave, Caldwell. An offering will be taken for the Nampa and Caldwell Salvation Army.
Montana Events 

 

Your event or concert could be listed here!

Oregon Events 

Saturday, August 19 - Bells of the Cascades will host a Read and Ring. It's a fun opportunity for directors and ringers to play through selections, decide what you like, and purchase it for your choir to use during the year  Selections will include pieces appropriate for Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter and ordinary time. Registration is $15 per person, $100 for a choir of 7 or more if you provide your own bells (tables/pads will be provided.) Time: 8:30-3:15. Lunch and snacks provided. Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Dr, West Linn, OR 97068 .

Washington Events 

Your concert or event could be listed here!
Canada Events 
 
Your concert or event could be listed here!
     Please remember to send information for the September issue to me by August 22.
Happy Ringing,
Phyllis Tincher
Area 10, Handbell Musicians of America