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We've made it through the Easter season and are now turning our thoughts to summer! I'm sure many of us are counting the days until the end of the school year. Spring concerts are imminent, and we are making our summer vacation plans. Unfortunately, I must announce that we have had to cancel the Las Vegas Red, White, & Bells Conference due to low registration numbers. The Conference Committee and ExCom also felt it would be irresponsible to host an event that would result in a significant financial loss if we were to move forward with it.
But all is not lost! There is also a plan in place to pivot, much as we did in 2020 with the virtual event Handbell Encounters of the Area 12 Kind, and offer alternative smaller events to any interested parties. One such event is Bells on the Beach, which is described in the featured article spot below.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to the Vegas conference committee for the hundreds of volunteer hours that went into the planning of this conference over the last four plus years. Our decision to cancel the Vegas Conference was not made lightly and we want to honor the work that has been done to plan the best conference we could. As we look ahead, the board will continue to think outside the box and look tirelessly for effective ways to meet the ever changing needs and desires of our guild.
May we continue to find renewal and inspiration in our lives and music-making.
~Kendra
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Just a quick word about Red, White & Bells. We would like to thank the Clinicians, Instructors, and Vendors that were supporting this event, as well as our UNLV contact Carrissa Wilcox. We would also like to give a shout out to the Vegas committee that worked so hard on this event for more than 5 years. They include: Alison Pruett, Tess Houston, Sharon Guilliams, Marquise Usher, Sandy Haynes, Sandi Walker-Tansley, Marci Nuoffer, Scott Leggett, and Kendra Symonds.
Some logistics: if you registered for the event you will be receiving a full refund from UNLV. This includes the $20 non-refundable registration fee. If you ordered conference shirts but have not received them, Third Bell on the Right will refund your money. If you have any questions or comments about Red, White & Bells you can contact Allison Pruett at vegas.area12@handbellmusicians.org or Sharon Guilliams at registrar.Area12@handbellmusicians.org.
One word that certainly has come to prominence in the last two years is the word “pivot.” Area 12 did this when we had to cancel the 2020 Red, White & Bells Conference and pivoted to providing Handbell Encounters of the Area 12 Kind. Well once again Area 12 is pivoting. While we can’t meet in Las Vegas, we would like to introduce you to our pivot.
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July 1-3, 2022 | Friday-Sunday
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, San Clemente, CA
Stevie Berryman and Barb Walsh, Clinicians
There are a limited number of ringer positions available. Information about the event and the link to the registration form can be found at Bells on the Beach. Preference will be given to those previously registered for Red, White & Bells until May 14, but even if you did not register for Red, White & Bells you can register for Bells on the Beach now!
This event will still include the following conference elements:
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Performances by outstanding groups/soloists (The concert Friday night will be open to the public.)
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Massed and divisional ringing
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Quality classes with fabulous instructors (Several of the Vegas instructors have agreed to teach at the beach.)
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Final Concert (will be open to the public)
- Annual Area 12 meeting
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Specific time to get to know people over food. Lunch on Saturday, dinner on Saturday, and snacks throughout the conference will be provided. In addition, we will have s'mores overlooking the ocean after the Friday night concert.
Repertoire has been chosen from the repertoire of Red, White & Bells and is listed on the website.
While there will not be a specific youth conference, there will be a youth track of classes tailored to preparation of one piece for the final concert. Come and enjoy the hospitality of the beach town of San Clemente. We have even scheduled “beach time!”
Prices
- $125/Ringer HMA member
- $145/Ringer Non-HMA member (If a group registers the Non-HMA surcharge would be no more than $100.)
- $75/Director/Observer
- Under 18 receives a $25 discount
We know this is a quick turn of events, so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon Guilliams at LAMetro.Area12@handbellmusicians.org or 949 842-6391. Please check the Area 12 Facebook page often for updates.
A second pivot event is being considered, based on interest from those that were registered for the conference choir. We will keep you apprised about this event.
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Bells on the Beach is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.
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Next Area 12 Board Meeting (virtual): June 2022
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If you are having an event or concert in Area 12, you can have your event/concert posted on the Area 12 Website, even if you are not a member of Handbell Musicians of America (HMA). Simply provide the information via our website link and we will get it posted to the Area 12 webpage. In addition, we periodically post on Facebook a What’s Up Area 12 posting listing the events.
As we come out of the pandemic let’s share what we are doing with each other and be inspired!
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Gail Berg, Barbara Walsh. Not pictured: Marci Nuoffer |
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On April 7 and 8, 2022, Gail Berg (Membership), Marci Nuoffer (Chair Elect) and Barb Walsh (North Nevada RC) attended the Nevada Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-State Conference at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The table we were assigned was in the new Church Fine Arts building, bottom level. |
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Hundreds of students attending the event passed our table between rehearsals or on their way to meals. Many stopped by and rang a bell or chime. A few stopped by every time they walked by, enjoying playing the bells and chimes (many for the first time) or playing out a section of a piece they were working on with their main instrument. |
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The Redding Handbell Festival is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.
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Redding Handbell Festival
October 15, 2022
CrossPointe Community Church
Redding, California
This endorsed fall festival will feature massed ringing; classes ( bell trees, weaving, small ensemble ringing, basics of handchime ringing, drumming, games and dancing, reaching for the Red Zone Bronze Choir, and a reading session with music available to purchase on site); plus a final concert of the massed choirs, Red Zone Bronze Choir, soloists, solo choirs, duets, and much more which will be open to the public.
Registration is $35.00 per person. Registration forms are available on the Northern California part of the Area 12 calendar of events or by clicking the button below.
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We still have some space available for the Sierra Spring Ring, mostly for individual and small groups of ringers. Even though it's past the early bird deadline, you are more than welcome to attend for the full price - it's still a deal at $40!
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TINTABULATIONS
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20th ANNUAL SIERRA SPRING RING
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:00-3:30
Sparks United Methodist Church
1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, Nevada
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Massed pieces:
Into Your Kingdom by Joe Galyon, pub. Ringing Word (RW8271)
A Simple Dance arr. Michael Glasgow, pub. Choristers Guild
(CGB637 for 2-3 oct., CGB638 for 4-6 oct.)
We’ll also learn a short processional during the event.
Classes:
Bell Changes and Weaving, Bell Articulations and Chimes,
4-in-Hand, Healthy Ringing
Cost: $20/person due May 1st
We hope to see you there!
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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 LA Metro's concerts, events,
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Hello LA Metro,
By the time you read this, my group’s spring concert will be in the books. It was a great concert. Being an engineer who spent most of my career in regulatory compliance, it is easy to concentrate on those things that we can improve. Continuous improvement was the mantra, and it spills over into my everyday life. I have to consciously take time to account for the great things that we accomplished and there were many. When writing the concert commentary, I came to the point where I say “Come see us at x, y and z on a, b and c. But I don’t have dates nailed down for the holiday season quite yet like I would pre-pandemic, but that is ok! I tell you this to remind you to be kind to yourself, it may take a little while to get to where we are going post-pandemic.
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In an effort to define what you want post – pandemic, I invite you to complete the LA Metro event survey. Without your input, it will be a crap-shoot, if events you want to attend are scheduled. |
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Bells on the Beach is in the south end of our backyard. I hope you will consider attending. For those near San Clemente, there will be pickup rehearsals on Mondays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in June. If interested in attending the pickup rehearsals, please contact me. We may need people to fill positions, so if you want to ring even though you may not be attending the event, let me know. Also please let me know if you would like to host a pickup rehearsal in your area.
A second request, regarding Bells on the Beach. If you are in mid-to-south Orange County and would be willing to lend equipment for those 4 days, please let me know.
Keep Ringing
Sharon
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For information on Southern California concerts, events, and other opportunities, click here.
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Can you believe it's May already? I feel like it was January just yesterday! I guess time flies whether you're having fun or not.
My church group usually takes the summer off, but because we had nearly two years without regular rehearsals, I've decided to offer skill-building sessions every other week in June, July, and August, working on things like bell handling, multi-bell techniques, articulation, rhythm, etc.
Speaking of summertime skill-building, I know we are all disappointed by the cancelation of not only the SoCal Spring Ring, but also the Area 12 conference in Vegas. However, please do take a look at our "pivot" event "Bells on the Beach" in San Clemente. There will be massed ringing and skill-building classes as well as Beach Time! I know that it's going to be a great event, especially because both Barb Walsh and Stevie Berryman have agreed to still be our clinicians. Go check out the event and registration information here. Bells on the Beach
I hope to see you there!
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.
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