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Vol. 8, No. 1                                                                                 January 2017

In This Issue
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Board of Directors
From the Chair
Snake River Conference
Siskiyou Summit Conference
Greater Puget Sound
Area 10 Conference
Youth Festival
Big Sky Conference
Ad-Hoc Choirs
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Alaska Events
Idaho Events
Montana Events
Oregon Events
Washington Events
Canada Events
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July 11-15
Anaheim, California

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 -Diane Barnes
   479 Drager
   Ashland, OR  97520
   541-324-0404
 
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 - Ann Pomazal
   7848 SE Cypress Ave
   Milwaukie, OR  97267
   503-534-1336 (home)
   503-539-4546 (cell)
   or.area10@ 
  
Washington Chair - open
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Event Coordinator - 
   Diane Barnes
   479 Drager
   Ashland, OR  97520
   541-324-0404
 
Education Coordinator - open
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Youth Coordinator - open
  
Membership Chair -
   Betty Harter
   1030 SW Jefferson St  #743
   Portland, OR  97201
   925-265-8496
  
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
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Deadline for articles and events to be included in the February issue of the Campanologist is
January 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.
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The Northwest Campanologist

     

  I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas filled with lots of ringing and are looking forward to sharing handbells with our churches and communities in 2017. There are many events planned this year; please try to attend at least one. It is always fun and a learning experience to ring with many others under different directors. What tidbits can you gather at each event?

 

  If your choir gives a spring concert, please let me know the information so I can add it to our list of events. This is a great source for getting the word out about concerts.


   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

[email protected] 

Notes from the Chair ...
  
   I've never been much for New Year's resolutions.  I guess I know myself too well and know that I probably won't keep them.  I also figure if it's something I need to be doing, I should just do it. 
 
   However, I saw something on Facebook this morning that I just might do.  On the Handbell Musicians of America page they asked what ringing resolutions we might have.  Caleb Onstead from Area 2 commented with his "Handbell Bucket List".  Wow, this guy is ambitious - and organized.  He has his festival attendance plans listed out for the next four years.  Then he has his general, composing, and other goals listed in detail.  I loved it!  Everything from what level or specific event he wants to attend, to what he wants to conduct or arrange, to what people he wants to meet or ring under.  He has a lot of things on his list that I would put on mine!
 
   So what's on your ringing bucket list for 2017?  Maybe it's something as simple as making every rehearsal.  (Your director will love that!)  Maybe you want to make sure your membership to HMA is current - great idea!
 
   Maybe you want to attend that nearby festival, or branch out and attend the Area 10 festival.  Or maybe even the national seminar.  So many great things happen for your ringing when you broaden your horizons.  Maybe you want to learn a new technique.  Or, heaven forbid, ring in a different position!   Maybe you want to fill in for your director once or twice to get your feet wet in front of the tables.  Or how about trying your hand at arranging?  
 
   Directors, we have things on our list too.  How about improving our repertoire selection?  Or improving our beat pattern so our ringers can actually follow us?  Maybe we should be getting to those festivals so we have new ideas to bring home.   I know I would love to be able to ring more - I am so energized after a stint with bells in my hands again.
 
   So think a little bit about a ringing bucket list for 2017.  The more we push ourselves the better.  Email me your list - I'd love to hear what's on it.  Thanks to Caleb for the inspiration!
Diane Hould
Snake River Handbell Conference
 
Friday & Saturday,
February 3-4
Central Gym, Nampa, ID

Clinician: Timothy Waugh


$65 after December 1

     There is still some room to come and ring under the direction of Tim Waugh. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.


This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop
 
Brian Tervo
Friday & Saturday,
March 24 - 25
United Methodist Church
Lewiston, Idaho

Clinician: Brian Tervo
$50


This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
 
Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference

Friday & Saturday, 
May 5-6, 2017
Ashland, Oregon

Clinician: Ellie Hodder

   Our Guest conductor this year is Ellie Hodder. She has directed the Bronze Conference Choir for the past six years and we are thrilled Ellie will be sharing her musical talents with the whole conference.  

     Stepping into the position of Bronze Conference Choir Conductor is Barb Walsh, artistic director and conductor of Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble of Reno, Nevada.  The theme for 2017 is "Ringing Out Loud" reflected in a fun and energized list of repertoire.  As always the Bronze Conference Choir is by application, with rehearsals beginning on Friday afternoon at 4pm.

     Registration for the event will be $70/person if registered by March 1st, after March 1st registration will be $75/person.  Registration materials will be available beginning January 1st; space is limited. Orphans welcome.  If you wish to receive your registration materials electronically please contact Diane Barnes at [email protected] with your e-mail contact information.


This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
 
Greater Puget Sound Handbell Conference
 
Ron Mallory
Saturday,  May 20
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA

Clinician: Ron Mallory


Additional information and registration will be coming soon.
 
This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
Area 10 Handbell Conference

Friday - Sunday,  July 7 - 9
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

HELP WANTED

  Details are falling in place.  Registration Forms and information/registration for the Student Housing and meal plans will be ready soon.  HOWEVER, we need your help! The conference is for you  -the ringer, the director - we plan and organize the event hoping to cover topics that are of interest to you or your choirs. These are typically topics those of us planning the event find interesting and think you might find useful.  So, to help make sure we cover topics you DO find interesting and useful I am sending out a request asking you to bend our ears with topics for workshops you would like to see offered. Send your suggestions to [email protected] .  Thanks for your help, Diane Barnes-Events Chair.

 
This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America.
Pacific Northwest Youth Handbell Festival

Saturday, April 1
Grace Lutheran Church
22975 24th Ave S
Des Moines, WA

Clinician: Jason Krug

     Emerald City Ringers is hosting the 2017 Pacific Northwest Youth Handbell Festival in the Seattle area on Saturday, April 1. Register now for an exciting day with clinician Jason Krug. The festival repertoire and registration form are below. Contact Colin Walker, [email protected] , for more information.

This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America.

Big Sky Handbell Conference

Friday & Saturday,
April 28 & 29
Clinician: Jason Krug

Belgrade Special Events Center
Belgrade, Montana


This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America.
Portland area Siskiyou and Area 10 ad-hoc choirs

   Interested in going to the Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference in May and/or the Area 10 Conference in July but your entire choir isn't planning on attending? Consider joining the Portland area ad-hoc choirs that are forming for both of these events. Everyone should 1) expect to purchase their own music, 2) practice and 3) be willing to help with set up and take down.

   To join one of the choirs, you may download the appropriate form (Siskiyou, Area 10 Conference), fill it out, then scan and email it to Ellie Hodder at [email protected]. Or simply email the following information to Ellie Hodder:
Choir (Siskiyou or Area 10)
Name
Email
Phone
Preferred Position (or range)

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 [email protected]. A picture for the event can also be added.

National Office contact information
 
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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 

Friday & Saturday, February 3 & 4  - 3rd Annual Snake River Handbell Conference, Tim Waugh, clinician. Central Elementary Gym, Nampa. See article above. Information, Repertoire, Registration.

Friday & Saturday, March 24 & 25  - Annual Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop with Brian Tervo, clinician. Lewiston First United Methodist Church, Lewiston. Brian is the Past Chair of Handbell Musicians of America, Area 10. Repertoire, Information, Registration, Lodging.
Montana Events 

 

Friday & Saturday, April 28-29 - "Sweet Peals" - 36th Annual Big Sky Handbell Festival with Jason Krug, clinician. Belgrade Special Events Center, Belgrade. Click for repertoire.

Oregon Events 

Friday & Saturday, May 5 - 6  - Siskiyou Summit Handbell Conference, Ashland, with Ellie Hodder, clinician, and Barb Walsh, Bronze Conference Choir Director. See article above. Repertoire .

Friday - Sunday, July 7-9 - Area 10 Handbell Conference at Oregon State University, Corvallis. Repertoire; Basic Information
 
Washington Events 

Friday & Saturday, March 24 & 25  - Annual Inland Northwest Handbell Workshop with Brian Tervo, clinician. Lewiston First United Methodist Church, Lewiston, ID. Brian is the Past Chair of Handbell Musicians of America, Area 10. Repertoire , Information , Registration , Lodging .

Saturday, April 1 - Pacific Northwest Youth Handbell Festival with Jason Krug, clinician. Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave S, Des Moines. See article above. Repertoire; Registration Form

Saturday, May 20 - Greater Puget Sound Handbell Conference, Green River Community College, Auburn; Ron Mallory, clinician.  Repertoire.
Canada Events 
 

Your event or concert could be listed here!

     Please remember to send information for the February issue to me by January 22.
Happy Ringing,
Phyllis Tincher
Area 10, Handbell Musicians of America