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Vol. 3, No. 9                                                                                 September 2012

In This Issue
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Board of Directors
Directors' Forum
Ringers Wanted
Greater Puget Sound Conference
Washington on Facebook
Nancy Hascall in Sunriver
Alaska Events
Idaho Events
Montana Events
Oregon Events
Washington Events
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Chair Elect - Brian Tervo
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Alaska Chair - Paula Johnson
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Montana Chair -Diane Hould
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Oregon Chair - Diane Barnes
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   3301 Seminole Dr
   Nampa, ID  83686
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     School is back in session, it is a little cooler outside, and it's time to begin BELL REHEARSALS!!! As you begin, remember to warm up the bodies by stretching and work on basics.

      By now I hope everyone has mailed in the ballot for the Area 10 Chair Elect and Treasurer.

     Please send information about any handbell concerts or events you are planning so it can be publicized here. We also want to reach as many people as possible who are involved with handbells in Area 10, so please forward this newsletter to other directors and ringers  you know, encouraging them to subscribe.

     Has your email address changed? It is very easy to update it for our newsletter. At the very bottom, there is a link to "update profile/email address." Simply click it and make the changes.    

 Phyllis Tincher

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Pacific Northwest Handbell Directors' Forum

 

 Outside the Box

Saturday, September 15

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

First Unitarian Church, Portland

$15 (includes snacks and lunch)

  • What to Do with Bell Trees besides String Them Up & Play a Solo - with Barbara Brocker
  • How to be a Spark Plug and Not Lose Your Sparkle - with Marlene Anderson
  • Read 'n Ring - It's New to Me - with Ellie Hodder

Additional Information and Registration Form 

Emerald City RIngers Wants You!

Emerald City Ringers Logo      Are you an intermediate or advanced handbell ringer in the Seattle area? Are you a director either with a desire to actually have a chance to ring, or with ringers in your group who are ready to take their skills to the next level? Emerald City Ringers, a non-auditioned community handbell ensemble, has space for its 2012-2013 ringing season and invites you to a new ringer open house on Sunday, September 16 from 2:30-5pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 411 156th Ave NE, Bellevue. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Colin Walker - [email protected] or 425-269-8182.

 

2013 Greater Puget Sound Handbell ConferenceKath Wissinger  
 

     Save the date! The 2013 Greater Puget Sound Handbell Conference will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington. This event is open to all ringers - not just those in Washington! Our clinician for the massed ringing will be Kath Wissinger, and for the first time we will be having a bronze conference choir. (The bronze conference choir requires a separate application from the regular conference registration, and selected members will be assigned a position and prepare the repertoire prior to the conference on their own.)

 

     Registration will open soon - we hope to see you all in May!

 

2013 GPS Repertoire:

OLYMPICS (Tins)

  • "Enter With Joy" by Kathleen Wissinger, 3-5 octaves, Level 2,  Alfred Publishing Inc.; Handbell Part AP25342
  • "Scherzetto" by Jill Fedon, 3-5 octaves, Level 2, AGEHR; Handbell Part AG35309

CASCADES (Coppers)

  • "Simple Gifts" arr. Kathleen Wissinger, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, SoundForth Publications; Handbell Part SF279133
  • "My Song in the Night" arr. Anna Laura Page, 3-5 octaves, Level 3 (with flute),  Choristers Guild; Handbell Part CGB724

MASSED

  • "A Mighty Fortress" arr. Kathleen Wissinger, 3 or 5 octaves, Level 3, From the Top; 3 Octave Handbell Part 20299-3; 5 Octave Handbell Part 20299-5
  • "Just a Closer Walk" arr. Valerie Stephenson, 3-6 octaves, Level 3, Choristers Guild; Handbell Part CBG753
  • "Te Deum Laudamus" by Cathy Moklebust, 3-5 octaves, Level 3+ (with percussion), Choristers Guild; Handbell Part CGB729; Full Score with Instruments CGB728

RAINIER CHOIR (Bronze)

  • "Nocturnal Fantasy" by Emily Li, 3-6 octaves, Level 4+, Choristers Guild; CGB731
  • "Capriccio" by Kevin McChesney, 3-5 octaves, Level 5, AGEHR; AG35131

For additional information, please contact Jennifer Vangolen, Washington State Chair, at [email protected]

Washington Ringers - Keep informed through Facebook!
 
     Attention ringers in Washington state! Check out the new Facebook page for the Washington chapter of Area 10 (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska) of the Handbell Musicians of America - be sure to "Like" us and learn about ringing opportunities and upcoming events in Washington! Go to http://facebook.com/HandbellMusiciansOfAmericaArea10Washington today!
Nancy Hascall in Sunriver, Oregon on February 23Nancy Hascall

       Nancy Hascall will lead a workshop on Musicality for the Handbell Choir, focusing on what musicality is and how you achieve it for your choir. The workshop will also include weaving, four-in-hand, and other techniques that can help you in your choir ringing. Husband Glen will teach bass bell ringing. Time will also be given for your choir, ensemble or soloist to have a private coaching session with Nancy. Homestays with ringers are available on a first-come basis. Sunriver is a great place to bring the family and friends and enjoy the outdoors as well. For further information, contact Barbara Brocker at [email protected] or 541-593-7396.

 

Alaska Events 

 

Spring 2013 - Isle Bells, a community handbell group on Kodiak Island, will be hosting David Harris of the Raleigh Ringers next spring for a weekend seminar and massed ringing. The probable dates are either the end of April or beginning of May. Isle Bells anticipates musicians from around the state will be interested in learning from Mr. Harris and ringing under his baton. Please contact Ella Saltonstall, Artistic Director of Isle Bells, at [email protected] for more information.

Idaho Events 

Saturday, December 8 - 7:00 pm, Southminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Overland Road, Boise. The church's handbell choir presents their 2nd annual Christmas concert with guests Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist, and Sean Rogers, pianist/organist. An offering will be taken for the handbell ministry at the church and Ring Praise Music Ministry

 

 Sunday, December 9 - 4:00 pm, First Baptist Church, 221 E Linden Street, Caldwell. Carols of the Bells concert featuring Treasure Valley Bronze, homeschool choirs under the direction of Ruth Whitley, plus others.

 

Sunday, December 16 - 4:00 pm, Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street S, Nampa. Bells of Christmas, 7th Annual "Kettle Koncert" for the Nampa Salvation Army. Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist, and Sean Rogers, pianist, with special guests Treasure Valley Bronze. Free admission, offering will be taken for the Nampa Salvation Army. 

Montana Events 
 
Your concert/event could be listed here!
Oregon Events 

 

 Saturday, December 22 - 1:00 pm, Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist, and Sean Rogers, pianist/organist, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Parish, Baker City. Freewill offering. www.RingPraiseMinistry.org.

 

Saturday, February 23, 2013 - Workshop on Musicality for the Handbell Choir with Nancy Hascall, Sunriver. See article above. Contact Barbara Brocker at [email protected] or 541-593-7396. 

Washington Events 

 

Sunday, September 16 - 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Emerald City RIngers new ringer open house. See article above. Questions? Contact Colin Walker at [email protected].

 

Thursday, September 27 - 12:15-1:00 pm. Concert by Nancy Kirkner, solo handbells, with Janet Anderson, piano. Music of British composers. Sherman Clay, 1624 Fourth Avenue, Seattle. Free. www.solobells.com.

 

Saturday, September 29 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Read and Ring! at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S Blake Ave, Sequim. Cost: $25.00 includes lunch. Bring your own: bells, chimes, pads, music stands, gloves and mallets. Music is provided by Bell Buggy Express and can be purchased at the event. Guest Director is George Roper from Othello, WA. Ringers of all levels are invited. Registration forms can be found online at http://www.bellsangels.info/ or contact Phyllis Carey at [email protected].

 

Thursday, October 4 - noon - 1:00 pm. Concert by Nancy Kirkner, solo handbells, with Janet Anderson, piano. Music of British composers, including Purcell, Howells, Elgar, and Vaughan Williams. Seattle Art Museum Plestcheeff Auditorium, 1300 First Avenue, Seattle. In conjunction with the exhibit "Going for Gold."  Free admission to museum and concert. www.solobells.com.

 

Saturday, October 13 - Introduction to Handbells taught by Nancy Kirkner. St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Shoreline.  In the morning (9:30 am-noon), learn about handbells as an instrument, ringing, and damping. In the afternoon (1:00-4:00 pm), learn about handbell-specific techniques and notation. The hands-on workshop is open to all adults; no prior experience is required. Teens may attend with permission of the instructor. Cost for the workshop is $20 for a half day or $35 for the full day. Pre-registration is required by October 8th. Email Nancy for a registration form or more information: [email protected].

 

Friday and Saturday, October 19-20 - Alliance of Christian Musicians 6th Annual Church Musician Symposium, Faith Presbyterian Church, 620 S Shirley Street, Tacoma. Includes a handbell track with Martha Alford from Pennsylvania. http://allianceofchristianmusicians.org. Questions? Contact Ron Bechtel, [email protected] or (253) 278-7595.

 

Friday, October 19 - 7:30 pm, Hymn Festival at Faith Presbyterian Church, 620 S Shirley Street, Tacoma. Free.

 

Saturday, October 20 - 4:00 pm, Handbell Recital at Faith Presbyterian Church, 620 S Shirley Street, Tacoma. Free.


Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Greater Puget Sound Handbell Conference with Kath Wissinger, guest clinician. See article above. For additional information, contact Jennifer Vangolen, Washington State Chair, at [email protected].

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