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Message from the Chair -
Tessique Houston
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Hello Area 12!
I thought summer was supposed to be relaxing! I have been as busy as always! I got to go to National Seminar, even if it was only for a few days. What wonderful learning, concerts, and fellowship. I just love getting to events like that. And then it was up to Zephyr Point for the handbell conference there (my 16th year teaching), always a blast! And now I'm at home starting to plan the liturgical year for my two churches and the Spring Concert! Whew!
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Area 12 contingent at National Seminar, Grand Rapids, MI
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But you know what? All that
is relaxing! I love it all! The learning, the listening, the teaching, the people. It's what I really love about music and handbells; it is fulfilling!
Now, we have the fall to look forward to. Starting up our programs, getting ready to share our wonderful music. And don't forget, we have a few workshops that occur in the fall
- check out the
calendar on the Area 12 website to find them all.
I hope that you all are well-rested and ready to make beautiful music!
Until next time,
Tessique Houston
Chair
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Communiqué - Barbara Meinke
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Southern Nevada - Alison Pruett
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Many of us love going to various regional, area, and national festivals and events. However, there are also a large number of us who find them intimidating or have never tried them. And, let's face it, some events can be a little pricey for something you're not even sure you're going to enjoy. In an effort to expose more people to these events in a very low-pressure and cost-effective setting, there's an event coming up in Las Vegas called "Intro to Massed Ringing Workshop". This event is going to have two massed ringing pieces that are both Level 1 and will be under the direction of Bradley Hendricks (director of Harmony Handbells). There will also be classes offered that will focus on proper ringing techniques and other helpful topics, such as how to find the melody. This workshop is being jointly hosted by Harmony Handbells and Grace Presbyterian Church
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this will be an opportunity for directors and ringers to branch out of their choir and meet other ringers in the area. If you can't make it to this event, try to find other such events in your area. Who knows? You just might find that you like it. Click on the blue link for all the details!
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Grace Presbyterian Church
Las Vegas, NV
This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America
Alison Pruett
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Northern California - Sandi Walker-Tansley
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(click title to register!)
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Simpson University
Redding, CA
Massed director: Mary Balkow
Red Zone Bronze director: Barb Walsh
Registration fee per person: $35.00
Classes Offered: Beginning Bell Trees, Bell Maintenance,
Basic Techniques and More, Reading Session (purchase that music the same day), Tips for a More Productive Rehearsal, Percussion Instruments Used with Handbells
This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America
Sandi Walker-Tansley
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Southern California - Michèle Sharik
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Hi there, SoCal!
I hope you had a great summer break!
Since the last newsletter, I was lucky enough to go on a great road trip to perform and teach for over 200 handbell musicians in Area 8, then teach and conduct at National Seminar in Grand Rapids. I gotta tell you, handbell people are the BEST people in the world and they prove it each and every day in multiple ways.
There are great events happening right here in SoCal, too!
There's a
half-day workshop for ringers and directors in Escondido coming up in August, and then LA-based ensemble
Timbré is performing and teaching this fall in Victorville (August), Westchester, Los Angeles (September), Oceanside (October), and Temecula (November). Attending workshops and concerts is a great way for you and your ringers to meet handbell people, learn new handbell techniques, and hear great handbell music, so I hope you'll consider attending one or more of these events. Just click on the blue links for all the information and registration forms.
Are you hosting or planning an event in SoCal? Please be sure to let me know about it. Part of my job is to be a resource for you, to help you publicize, or even help plan your event if needed, so please don't hesitate to contact me.
Michèle Sharik
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Los Angeles Metro - F. Thomas Simpson
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Hello everyone! I hope you're enjoying your summer.
The Agape Ringers recently performed in our region and here is what LA Metro member Carol Pickford has to say about it.
"LA Metro was excited to welcome the Agape Ringers to our area for two concerts, July 10 in Glendale and July 11 in Long Beach.
Fortunately our heatwave those days didn't scare them off and audiences were able to enjoy pieces especially picked for the 30th anniversary of the group and the final summer tour for David Weck who will retire at the end of this year. The concert was a mix of handbell classic favorites, wonderful new releases, and pieces written especially for the group. The audience had wonderful reviews for the choir and a great time catching up with our friends from Area 8."
Upcoming event
in Los Angeles:
Saturday, September 22
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Westchester UMC
8065 Emerson Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90045
This event is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America
And then
in Santa Clarita:
Bellfest 2018
20
th Year!
Concert at 4:00 p.m. - $8
The Master's University, Santa Clarita, CA
featuring Christine Anderson
clinician and performer in a solo mini-concert!
For more information about the festival or the concert, contact
Claire Blackwell,
The Master's University School of
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Saying Goodbye to an Honorary Life Member
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Central California - Christine Anderson
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On Father's Day I had the joy of ringing for the dedication of First Baptist Church of Tehachapi's brand-new, sparkling Malmark handbells. They raised most of their funds very quickly by offering handle dedications (Schulmerich customers can place a plaque on their cased or engrave a silent bell to achieve the same result).
I was so impressed with how they dedicated their bells I want to share with you what they did. As each bell was dedicated in honor or in memory of someone, that bell was rung. The most moving one was C7 for the "little angel," the Pastor and his wife's granddaughter. Here are the words of dedication:
"Corban: an offering to God made by the ancient Hebrew people: Mark 7:6-13
Here, Lord, are the bells You permit us to ring. They are an offering to you. We lift them up to you in dedication. We offer to you the music they will make. We give ourselves to be faithful in ringing them to the best of what we are and what we will grow to be. They are set aside as holy unto You, Lord. They are an offering to You. We commit ourselves to ring them to Your Glory, Lord. We are an offering to you. Amen"
I know most of us already have handbells, but you never know when you'll be in a position to buy new ones, or handchimes, or know a church who is purchasing these instruments.
Happy Ringing!
Christine Anderson
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San Fransisco Bay Area - Kendra Scott
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Hi Bay Area,
I hope you're all having a relaxing summer. Maybe you're taking some much-needed down-time to refresh yourself. Maybe you can't get enough handbells and you went to National Seminar in Grand Rapids or to Zephyr Point in Tahoe. Maybe you're even right now in Australia for the International Handbell Symposium! I'd love to hear how any of those events went and feature your stories in next month's
The Twelfth Tone!
I have spent the summer finishing up a Master's Degree in Music Education from San Jose State University, so I am looking forward to this mysterious thing called "life" starting up again. My culminating project was writing a handbell curriculum that I look forward to incorporating into my teaching.
As we head into autumn, there are some great events prepared for you.
As always, happy ringing!
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Northern Nevada - Barb Walsh
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Howdy!
It was great visiting with other bell people in Northern California while Tintab was on tour! Many thanks to Lake Almanor Community Church, St. James Lutheran in Redding, Eureka First UMC, Napa UMC, Northminster Presbyterian in Sacramento, and Peace Lutheran Church in Grass
Valley.
The fellowship and sharing of ideas with our special community is always so rewarding! Even if you don't travel out of town, plan to travel to at least the church up the road and share ideas and maybe even play a piece or two.
Expanding our horizons and sharing our love of handbells is so important for the continuation of our art form!
Let me know if you're planning any concerts or sharings - let's get the word out and help support each other!
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