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The Northwest Campanologist
Vol 14. No.5 May 2023
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It has been nice to see so many Spring events return to the Area 10 event calendar. We are slowly but surely reaching the end. The Rainier Ringers are holding their Spring concerts this month. Bells of the Cascades are in concert late May and early June. And, of course, the biennial Area 10 Conference is coming up in mid-June. Please take advantage of these wonderful opportunities. |
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Registration is still open!
Bring yourself or bring a choir
“Rendezvous on the Spokane”
Area 10 Conference June 16-18, 2023
CenterPlace Regional Event Center,
Spokane Valley WA
Full Details & Registration forms are Available HERE
The Opening Ceremony will be on Friday Night with a Welcome and Concert featuring BellCristo of Spokane AND Area 10’s Showcase Soloists, Ensembles AND Choirs. If you or your choir would like to participate in the Showcase Concert contact Diane Barnes at eventschair.area10@handbellmusicians.org with your information and piece you would like to play.
Conference Classes are set—full descriptions are HERE
FRIDAY CLASSES ARE 90 min.
Conducting; It’s more that Flapping Your Arms—Ellie Hodder
Bell Tree Basics—Julie Hunziker
Marking Your Score for Success—Ellie Hodder
Handbell Maintenance— TBD
So Many Bells-Not Enough Hands HELP!—Phyllis Tincher
All About that BASS—Corbin Rasmussen
Best Practices Ringing Part I; Basic Stroke—Diane Barnes
Best Practices Ringing Part II; Stopped Sounds—Diane Barnes
SATURDAY CLASSES AREA 75 min.
De-mystifying Meters/Rhythms—Phyllis Tincher
Christmas on the Bell Tree—Julie Hunziker
Decoding the Score-Not just for Directors—Diane Barnes
Brain, Body and Bells—Shelley Giaier
Count Me In!—Robin Ethridge
Read & Ring L2 to L3+--Diane Hould
Round Table: Starting up a Bell Choir
Round Table: Dealing with the fluctuating size of a bell choir
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This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing. |
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Distinguished Service Award |
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The Area 10 Board of Directors developed an award program to honor those who have
given an extra effort to the advancement and promotion of handbell and handchime ringing in
Area 10. Nominations for this award will be accepted until June 1, 2023 and the award will be presented at the June 16-18 Area 10 Conference in Spokane, WA.
Past recipients include Marcy Winters, Bobbie Benjamin, Marlene Anderson, Blanche Kangas and Nancy Hascall.
Nominees (living or deceased) should:
- have made outstanding contributions to the art of ringing in Area 10. This should include
an extended time commitment in activities that greatly exceed normal expectations or
are generally perceived as significant.
- be an active member of Handbell Musicians of America or if deceased, have been a
member in good standing.
- have performed leadership roles at local, state and/or Area 10 levels.
- not be currently serving on the Area 10 Board of Directors.
To submit a nomination, click here. |
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Rainier Ringers - Movements of Love |
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This spring, love is in the air! Join the Rainier Ringers for our spring concert series: Movements of Love! Featuring the musical movements - Dreaming of You, Seeking Perfection, and Believe.
Enjoy the love lyrics of Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, and One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful”.
If love is a dance, then come waltz with us!
Friday, May 12 at 7pm
Puyallup United Methodist Church
1919 West Pioneer Ave
Puyallup, WA 98371
Saturday, May 13 at 3pm
Lacey Presbyterian Church
3045 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Friday, May 19 at 7pm
Spirit of Life Lutheran Church
8730 Phillips Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
Sunday, May 21 at 3pm
First Lutheran Church of Tacoma
524 S I St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Bells of the Cascades - From Sea to Skye |
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Bells of the Cascades is excited to offer FOUR concert dates for Spring, 2023! Featuring a wide range of music including sea shanties, music from the critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli, folk songs, dances, and more, this concert will have something for everyone to love.
Get the details from the link below and mark your calendar for a location near you!
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Saturday, May 20, 7:00 pm in Portland, OR
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Sunday, May 21, 4:00 pm in Forest Grove, OR
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Saturday, June 3, 7:00 pm in Vancouver, WA
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Sunday, June 4, 2:00 pm in Tualatin, OR
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Into the Forest Registration |
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exploring among the trees |
June 22-24, 2023
Messiah Lutheran Church
16725 Highview Ave.
Lakeville, MN
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We are excited to gather bell tree enthusiasts together to explore ideas, techniques, and music. This is also an opportunity for composers to learn various approaches and best practices and engage their audience. All skill levels are welcome, we can all learn something from one another, and we each have something to share.
This is your event so be prepared to influence the schedule with your interests and thoughts. The following topics are included in the registration form: Class ideas, Performance Opportunities, Coaching Sessions, etc.
We look forward to seeing you in June 2023
Into the Forest committee:
Barbara Brocker, Kathleen Wissinger, Karen Van Wert
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The Classic Bronze Handbell Ringing Society invites you to our upcoming ringing event!
Wednesday July 5 to Saturday July 8, 2023
St. Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
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Clinician: Ellie Hodder
Ringers capable of sight reading level 3 and performing level 4 and 5 music.
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Clinician: Tammy-Jo Mortensen
Ringers capable of sight reading level 2
and performing level 3 and 4 music.
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It will be challenging, rewarding, exciting and fun!
Classic Bronze Handbell Ringing Association is delighted to acknowledge support from Handbells etc and the Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers and is soliciting further support from other agencies and organizations. For more information, please see our website at www.classicbronze.org or contact us at: classicbronze.org@gmail.com
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For All Reasons -For All Seasons
Call Us!
Malmark Ambassadors
Marlene M. Anderson
Consultant - Clinician- Conductor.
Cell 206-390-0931
Wes Anderson
Maintenance Guru
Cell 206-390-8789
Serving
ALASKA - IDAHO- MONTANA - WASHINGTON
22515 6th Ave. S. Unit 504
Des Moines, WA 98198
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Tie-dyed gloves, T-shirts, CDs, and DVDs available for purchase on-line.
Click on the gloves to go shopping.
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The Raleigh Ringers
8516 Sleepy Creek Dr
Raleigh, NC 27613
919-847-7574
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Featuring music for:
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Handbell solo, 8-bell Ensemble,
Handbell choir, 12-bell Ensemble,
Piano and more!
Our small-ensemble music is fully reproducible and available for immediate download!
All titles come with permission to live-stream and broadcast!
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A full service handbell store with music and accessories:
gloves, gifts, binders, mallets,
maintenance items,mallets, bell tree items, Malmark products
Visit us at
612-208-1741
1-877-426-3235
7209 Morgan Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
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