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The AGEHR National Seminar in Dallas
4 full days of learning, ringing, fellowship, concerts, shopping and
inspiration!!
Twenty Area III members attended the 2007 National Seminar in Dallas for
directors and ringers. The Wednesday through Saturday event offered
non-stop
classes in an abundance of topics, ringing and directing tracks, concerts,
banquets, networking, reading sessions, shopping with vendors, publishers
and bell
manufacturers.….and, in this case, a free work-out evacuating the 20 floor
hotel for a fire alarm at 1:30 in the morning. About 400 registrants and
faculty enjoyed 4 dynamically different handbell concerts throughout the
event,
each which reflected the particular personality of the director and mission of the group. Kath Wissinger, Area III Board member, was on the faculty and also directed one of the Pinnacle Event pieces. Debbie Rice, Area III Member and President of AGEHR also was on the faculty.
Plan to attend in 2008!! Next year's AGEHR National Seminar (Aug. 8-12,
2008) will overlap with the International Symposium (Aug. 4-8, 2008) and
AGEHR
Distinctly Teen (Aug. 6-8, 2008) at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort Orlando,
Florida U.S.A. The Seminar will open with the closing concert of the
Symposium -
with a reception afterwards for all!!
Report on SEE at Villanova, PA
Villanova was host to the first East-coast SEE event (Solo and Ensemble
Extravaganza) July 22-29.
Lead by Michael Kastner and Kevin McChesney, nearly 1/4 of the registrants
were from Area III! Everyone had outstanding opportunities to work with
leading solo and ensemble instructors, have individual and group master
classes, and attend many class selections and ensemble experiences. Each
day we were treated to outstanding concerts with an amazing mix of solo and
ensemble presentations, to include an amazing concert by the "Dream Team" -a quartet of exceptional ringers from the US and Canada who came
together at this event and rang an entire concert from memory (as did almost
all of the performers)! Soloists were Christine Anderson, Michele Sharik, PL
Grove, Michael Kastner, Sue Garton and Danny Lyons, and duet teams Heather
and David Keith from Canada, Michele Sharik and Joel Gingrich from CA, and
Ron Bellamy and Bobbi Schmid from PA filled out the compliment of
performers/instructors. This exceptional solo/ensemble event is part of
S.T.E.P, based in Colorado.
Upcoming Area III Events
Plan ahead now to attend an event or two this coming year. Attend alone to refresh your ringing or directing, attend with a choir to enhance the group’s fellowship and skills. Festivals offer “Ringing only” or “Classes only” options. Contact the Coordinator for more information.
Area III Fall 2007 Directors' Seminar
September 14 & 15, 2007
Clinicians: Tim Waugh and Ann Y. Schmidt
Centreville UMC, Centreville, VA
POC: Fran Underwood funderwood@messiahumc.org
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Area III 2007 Youth Handbell Festival Conference
David Harris, Guest Conductor
November 16 & 17, 2007
Greater Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Va.
Contact: Laura Shelton (handbellhog@hotmail.com)
Festival information is posted on the website: Area III.org
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Area III 2007 Youth Festival Repertoire
MASSED:
Level 3 Come Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing
Arr. Cathy Moklebust
3-5 oct handbells; opt. 2 oct handchimes
Concordia 97-6925
Level 2 In the Bleak Midwinter
Holst / Arr. Susan Geschke
AGAPE 2363
3-5 oct handbells; optional 3-4 oct handchimes
Level 2+ Rondo Maestoso
Harmon (Area III Composer!)
3-5 oct handbells; 3-4 oct handchimes
Lorenz 20/1300
TINS:
Level 2 Go, Tell It On the Mountain
Arr. Susan Geschke
2-3 oct handbells
AGAPE 2294
Level 2 Do Lord
Arr. Valerie Stephenson
3,4,5 oct handbells; opt. 3 oct. handchimes
Choristers Guild CGB382
COPPERS:
Level 3 Wake Awake
arr. Honore
3-5 oct handbells; opt. 3-4 oct handchimes: percussion (FC, Triangle)
Concordia 977060
Level 3+ Festivo in G Minor
Kent
3-5 oct handbells; opt. 2 oct handchimes
AGEHR AG35233
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Area III 2008 Spring Festivals
Coordinator: Lisa Woerner
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
March 7-8, 2008
Sue Berry , Guest Conductor
Kath Wissinger, Genesis Track
Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
April 11-12, 2008
Jason Wells , Guest Conductor
Kath Wissinger, Genesis Track
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Area III 2008 Spring Festival Repertoire
Bronze/Ocean City |
Arise Shine Thy Light Has Come
JHS9108, arr. McChesney
3-5 octaves, Level 4 |
Bronze/Hampton
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Cappriccio
AGEHR AG35131, arr. McChesney
3-5 octaves, Level 4
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Massed/Hampton and Ocean City
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Alleluia
Morning Star MSM-30920, Manuel/arr. Tucker
3-5 octaves, Level 3
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Christmas Carillon
Lorenz 20/1335L, arr. Lowenberg
3-5 octaves, Level 3
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Festive Dance
Choristers Guild CGB520, arr. Tim Waugh
3-5 octaves with flute, tabor, windchimes, FC, Level 3
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My Lord, What a Morning
Concordia 97-7188, arr. Hart Morris
3-5 octaves, Level 3
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Siyahamba
AGEHR AG46014, arr. Ward
Adaptations for 3-octave choirs will be provided Level 3
Percussion parts will be available at a later date from AGEHR
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Genesis Track Repertoire
for Ocean City and Hampton |
Accolade
Hope HP2391, Wissinger
3 oct. L2- |
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I'm Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Hope HP2343, arr. Tammy Waldrop
3-5 oct. L2-
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Ring Praise, O My Soul
M. Tucker
CGB400 (2-3 oct L1+)
or CGB401 (3-5 oct. L1+ ) |
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Savior of the Nations, Come
Arr. Moklebust
CGB173 (2-3 oct. L2)
or CGB300 (3-5 oct. L2)
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Area III Local Event Offerings
Attend nearby events to support your ringing friends!!
Arsis Youth Handbell Ensemble
Monday, Aug. 13th at 7:30 PM
Resurrection Lutheran Church
100 Lochmere Drive W.
Cary, NC
Offering will be taken at the door to offset costs of the tour--suggested donation is $10 per person.
Contact: Barbara Kuekes
Member Resurrection Lutheran
Heavenly Handbells Ensemble and Choir
h- 919-362-0724
c- 919-522-3061
bkuekes@nc.rr.com
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The James River Ringers Annual Ringer Workshop
September 29th, 2007
St. Mary's Catholic Church - Richmond, Virginia
The day will be divided into two sessions with Session I for new &
beginning ringers in the morning, and Session II for seasoned to advanced
ringers in the afternoon. Details and registration forms are available
from our website www.jamesriverringers.org. You can also register
on-line.
Registration is limited, so sign up now!
For more info, call (804) 357-9810
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Shenandoah Valley "
Read and Ring"
October 6, 2007
Massanutten Presbyterian Church
Penn Laird, VA
(just east of I81 in Harrisonburg on Rt. 33)
For more information - contact Ramona Evans 540-879-2360 or R777777@peoplepc.com
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Raleigh Ringers in concert:
August 25, 2007
7:00 pm Concert
Dunwoody United Methodist Church
1548 Mt Vernon Rd
Dunwoody, Georgia
Suggested donation: $10
For information, call 770-394-0675
August 26, 2007
4:00 pm Concert
Keppel Auditorium at Catawba College
2300 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC
Hosted by Faith Lutheran Church, Faith, North Carolina
Tickets: $20
Available beginning May 1st
For information, contact Randall Barger at 704-279-4714
Saturday, September 8, 2007
3:00 PM Concert
The National Presbyterian Church
4101 Nebraska Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
Tickets: Adults $18; Children 12 and under $12
For further information and to order tickets online, visit:
http://www.nationalpres.org/2007-raleigh_ringers.php
Sunday, September 9, 2007
3:00 pm Concert
Agri-Civic Center
Albemarle, North Carolina
Tickets: Adults $20, Students $10
For information or tickets, contact Pam Medlin at 704-983-1684
Sponsored by the Stanly County Concert Association
Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:00 pm Concert
Faith Presbyterian Church
Cape Coral, Florida
For information, call 239-542-2858
Friday, November 9, 2007
7:00 pm Concert
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
Sarasota, Florida
Concert is Free but tickets are required.
For information, contact Rick Holdsworth or call
941-922-1597x224
Saturday, November 10, 2007
7:00 pm Concert
First Baptist Church
Melbourne, Florida
For information, call 321-723-0561
Sunday, November 11, 2007
2:30 pm Concert
The Lakeland Center
Lakeland, Florida
Tickets go on sale May 17th
Orchestra Pit: $30
Adults: $18 , Groups of 10 or more: $15
Tickets available through Ticketmaster online or phone: 863-682-5300
For Group tickets, call 863-834-8137
Friday, November 30, 2007
8:00 pm Concert
Sunoco Theater at The Whitaker Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Saturday, December 1, 2007
7:30 pm Concert
Soldiers & Sailors Hall
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sponsored by John Daniel Associates
Saturday, December 15th - 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 16th - 3:00pm
With Dean Shostak and his Glass Armonica
Meymandi Concert Hall
Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Tickets available at the Progress Energy Center Box Office and all
Ticketmaster outlets beginning September 1st.
May 3, 2008
Time TBD
West Jefferson, North Carolina
May 4, 2008
Time TBD
Lincoln Theater
Marion, Virginia
June 14, 2008
Time TBD
Western Carolina University
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Ringing at the Springs - a Mid-winter Retreat weekend of ringing and fellowship
February 29-March 2, 2008
At Massanetta Springs Conference Center in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Lee Afdahl will direct the Advanced Track and Kath Wissinger will direct the Intermediate Track. Repertoire lists will be published soon.
For more information go to massanettasprings.org and click on Conferences/Handbells workshop.
New Area III Members
Please welcome these new members to Area III - Invite them to your rehearsals, out for lunch or to accompany you to an event!!
Sally Waugaman, Lewes, DE
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Donald Paul Richardson, Bethesda, MD
Barbara Scheffter, Mt. Airy, MD
Crabtree United Methodist Church, Ashley Cooper, Clyde, NC
White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Karl Zinsmeister, Raleigh, NC
Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist School, Emma Mahn, Wilmington, NC
Leeds Episcopal Church and School, Lori Langford, Markham, VA
Jacquetta Owen, Stephens City, VA
Kari Jacobs, Virginia Beach, VA
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