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Accompanying group singing (AKA playing along with the organ and/or praise band)
It is really easy to play along with group singing in worship or other settings! Just play block or broken chords along with the other instruments and singers. Not good at determining what chords to use? Want to be sure to match the other instruments? Use the same lead sheet, fake book, or guitar accompaniment book (many hymnals have them!) the other instruments use! |
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Over 100 minutes of music!
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Area 12 Board
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Treasurer
Secretary
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Schulmerich Bass Bell Cases
Need a Loving Home!
Do your bass bells need new cases? Area 12 has a set of nearly new Schulmerich bass bell cases available for a donation.
Case D3 holds G3-B3
(value new $420)
Case E holds D#3-F#3
(value new $480)
Case F holds C3-D3
(value new $480)
for more information!
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"Ring Out, Wild Bells...Ring, happy bells, across the snow (Alfred, Lord Tennyson). Well, maybe there won't be much ringing across the snow in Area 12 this December, but this poem tells the story of bells ringing out the bad and ringing in the good, a feeling we all have when sharing our love of handbells with others. See below what Area 12 has to share with you!
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Message from the Chair - Mich�le Sharik
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Happy Holidays, Area 12!
If you are anything like me, you are probably buried up to your ears in preparations for the upcoming winter holidays (as well as recovering from Thanksgiving)! Handbell musicians in churches, temples, synagogues, schools, and community groups will be presenting concerts and participating in services, charity work, caroling, and many other things. Whew! I'm exhausted just *thinking* about it all! I hope you will take some time during this crazy-busy season to sit back, relax, and go see some *other* handbell musicians play holiday music. Check our calendar for events near you. See you in the New Year. Happy Holidays! Mich�le Sharik
Chair
chair.area12@handbellmusicians.org
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2015 Bay Area Spring Ring
Saturday April 11, 2015
(Intense Ring begins Friday, April 10)
Valley Church
10885 North Stelling Road
Cupertino, California
Lee Afdahl, conductor
immediate past president of the
Handbell Musicians of America
Early Bird Registration is only $35
Intense Ring is only $25
Regular registration price goes up after February 15, and Intense Ring price goes up after April 1st, so don't delay!
Spring Ring Repertoire
- Fanfare for a Celebration by Lee Afdahl
Choir 1, Level 3 / Choir 2, Level 2*
National Music Publications, NMHB609 - Grazioso by Arnold Sherman
Level 2+
Red River Music, RRHB0042 - Bwana Asifiwe by Cathy Moklebust
Level 3+
Choristers Guild, CGB367 - Joy and Celebration by Lee Afdahl
Level 2
AGEHR, AG35297
Intense Ring Repertoire
- And All Shall Clap Their Hands by Lee Afdahl
Level 3+
From the Top Music, FM20227 - Veritas by Kathleen Wissinger
Level 4
Choristers Guild, CGB587 - Rockin' Jerusalem arr. Lee Afdahl
Level 3
Shawnee Press, SPHP5407
Watch for updates at handbellventures.org/springring or sign up for email updates with the Spring Ring Registrar by contacting
treasurer@handbellventures.org
This is a Handbell Ventures event
and is endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America.
We are now seeking a new
San Francisco Bay Area
Regional Coordinator!
If you are interested,
please contact Mich�le Sharik.
For information on San Francisco Bay Area's concerts, events,
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So. California - Kari Jacobs, Regional Coordinator
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 I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As I was deciding what to write about this month, it just seemed natural to talk about a few things I am thankful for in my life. First and foremost, I am thankful for my wonderful family and for God who continually blesses my life. Second, I am thankful for music which has always been an important part of my life. I am so grateful that I not only enjoy playing music but have been given the opportunity to enrich the lives of students and show them how music is truly a gift from God. One final thing, although I could go on and on, I am thankful for the struggles in my life. I know that sounds odd, but I know that most of the great lessons I have learned in life have been the result of some kind of trial or time of turmoil in my life. I hope you have all had a wonderful start to your bell season. We are now entering the "go until you drop" time for bell choirs and anyone involved in music. It seems that every Christmas we get busier and busier and by the time the end of December comes around, we are so tired we can't remember what happened! I hope as we move forward into the season, you can all remember to take a moment and enjoy what you have worked so hard to accomplish. Be proud of your efforts, acknowledge your hard work and dedication, and thank those around you that have helped make it possible. Have a wonderful, safe Christmas! Don't forget to send in your event dates, and I hope to see you in Murrieta, CA at our April 24-25, 2015 featuring Margi Zearley
See last month's issue of The Twelfth Tone for a repertoire list and watch for registration information by postcard and on our website! Blessings and happy ringing, |
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LA Metro - Scott Leggett, Regional Coordinator
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LA Metro
I think "Seasons Greetings" to everyone fits the bill for this Thanksgiving, Christmas and other sacred and not so sacred celebrations this time of year. I am always excited about all the bell ringing this time of year, and how so many people want to hear handbells for the next few weeks, but then not always so much. Our true fans are with us year round and I feel it's our calling to share our talents and offerings of superb handbell ringing during this season to grab the attention of new fans. When you're out there at concerts, services, parties, or bell caroling, make personal contacts for future audiences and potential new ringers for your groups.
There are people outside our organization who read this newsletter and the websites and do reach out looking for places to ring, for concert information, community groups to join, teachers to hire etc. So please use the opportunity to place your upcoming concert information and ringing opportunities on the website. Also, if you are willing to teach for a day, let me know so I can use you as a resource.
Lastly, the details of our Spring Ring on May 2 are still being finalized, but we are planning a full day, 2-track, event, one track a bronze level ringing experience and the second an education day for newer handbell directors. It promises to be a great day!
Joyous Holidays to everyone!
Scott Leggett
Los Angeles Metro Regional Coordinator
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Hawaii - Karen Carlisle, Regional Coordinator
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Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka!
Our annual Aloha Ring was FANTASTIC! It was great to meet new people and see some from two years ago return. Our original clinician, Tim Waugh, was unable to come due to last minute health issues (he is fine but was unable to travel), so six days before the event I had to find another conductor! We were blessed to have Barbara Meinke available to be with us!
Our event started off with a workshop for the Seventh Day Adventists from Kawaihau Church Thursday (because they could not attend on a Saturday). We were happy to accommodate them and had a great time!
The main event on Saturday hosted 27 attendees, including eight who flew in from Maui from Ala Lani UMC. We all learned new skills and made great music! I look forward to doing it all again next year!
As December is upon us and our schedules are getting busier, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Karen Carlisle
Hawaii Regional Coordinator
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No. California - Nancy Schmitt, Regional Coordinator
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Dear Handbell Musicians,
The holiday season is here and the sound of bells ringing will be most everywhere! When people think of Christmas, they immediately think of bells. It surprises a lot of people to discover bell ensembles ring all year long - not just at Easter and Christmas! This is a perfect time to expose the public to the art of handbell ringing by playing at retirement homes, community events, on TV, in Christmas parades, schools, Rotary Clubs, the mall, and the list goes on.
Remember to involve the children! Even the little ones can ring the colored bells and the older youth can ring bells by playing from a chart. Christmas caroling for the shut-ins is easy with ring and sing type books. Be sure to check the calendar for a holiday concert near you. I wish you all a merry ringing season!
Northern California Regional Coordinator
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No. Nevada - Barb Walsh, Regional Coordinator
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Howdy!
Take advantage of our great calendar for each region by sending your concert and other handbell related event information to me (address below!) or to our 12th Tone editor, Barbara Meinke.
It's a busy time of year, especially for us handbell musicians, but one of the best ways we can help and encourage each other is by attending and supporting each other's events. I hope to see you at an event in the near future!
Barbara Walsh Northern Nevada Regional Coordinator nv.area12@handbellmusicians.org For information on Northern Nevada's concerts, events, and other opportunities, click here. |
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Central California - Lori Smith, Regional Coordinator
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Hello CenCal,
Wishing you all wonderful holidays!
Lori Smith
Central California Regional Coordinator
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So. Nevada - Alison Pruett, Regional Coordinator
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Plans are in the works for a new handbell event in the Las Vegas area! Stay tuned!
Hope everyone's busy ringing during this Advent and Christmas season.
Merry Christmas!
Alison Pruett
Southern Nevada Regional Coordinator
vegas.area12@handbellmusicians.org
For information on Southern Nevada's concerts, events,
and other opportunities, click here.
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