San Francisco eNewsletter
Regional
Coordinator
Carol Smith
December 1, 2006
AGEHR AREA XII San Francisco Bay Area
Carol M. Smith, Regional Coordinator
E-mail:
BayArea@AreaXII.org
AGEHR Area XII web site: http://www.areaxii.org
The Turkey is long gone--except for maybe the last of the turkey soup- and
Thanksgiving is now happy memories. Now it's only a matter of weeks before
Christmas and New Year's Day! Handbell choirs throughout the Bay Area are
getting into the mood as they prepare to spread smiles to everyone with their
ringing. Many choirs will be bringing the joy of their music to convalescent
homes. Sonos will
once again be delighting audiences in Japan from Dec. 12 through 24th as they
make their fourth tour to that country. As you share your gifts of music, may
the
spirit of love and peace be in your hearts during this special time or year.
Ring Joyfully!
Carol
SONOS IN CONCERT
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at 2 p.m. 12th Night Concert with Sonos Handbell Ensemble
at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, 1801 Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Creek. Sounds
of the Season, a program of classical and holiday favorites (for those who
didn't get enough at Christmas time) plus exotic sounds in new arrangements of
classic Japanese songs from their new CD. Free will offering.
Sunday, Dec 24 - 10:30pm -- The Choir of Bells of Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church (728 W Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale) under the direction of Michele Sharik, will present their annual "Prelude of Bells" before the Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Joining the bells will be Valerie Sterk on organ, Kevin Holsinger on harp, and Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone and glockenspiel.
TAPESTRY CONCERTS
FEATURING CANTO BELLO HANDBELL ENSEMBLE AND HEARTSONG
This year Canto Bello Handbell Ensemble and Heartsong, a women's chamber chorus,
both under the direction of Cindy Krausgrill, have woven their talents together
to form Tapestry, a new community ensemble. Through their combined talents of
ringing and singing they strive to share their love of music and are dedicated
to helping those in need around the world. Their current project is raising
funds to support Isubilo, a UK-registered charity in Zambia serving those
affected with HIV/AIDS. To aid in their fund-raising efforts for Isubilo,
Tapestry is giving good-will performances locally through out the 2006- 2007
season and also in England, July 2007.
During the holiday season Tapestry will be presenting three concerts in the East
Bay.
Dec. 3, 2006 4 p.m. Tapestry in concert at the Clayton Valley Presbyterian
Church, 1578 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton. Free will offering.
Dec. 8, 2006 7:30 p.m. Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive,
Pleasant Hill. Free will offering
Jan. 6, 2007 8 p.m. 12th Night by Candlelight with gourmet desserts at
the Walnut Creek UMC, 1543 Sunnyvale, Walnut Creek. Tickets $20 or $30 per
couple. Contact Cindy
Krausgrill at
ckrausgrill@earthlink.net
Mark your calendars now to come hear this exciting, entertaining and
enlightening ensemble and help support their charitable efforts through your
free will donations.
For more information contact Carol Smith at
BayArea@AreaXII.org
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BELL APPEAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
"Bell Appeal Christmas Concert - Bells, Choirs, Organ & Charlie Brown!
December 15, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
Bethany United Methodist Church
1268 Sanchez
San Francisco, CA
Christmas is not just for handbells anymore! Come join us for a mostly handbell
concert -- but with just enough seasonal variations to spice things up. Free
will offering. For more information contact Susan Griffin 415.397.2600
BAY BELLS HOLIDAY CONCERT
A Bay Bells Christmas
featuring "The Ornament Box"
Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
3149 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA
$15/$10 students & seniors
***SEASON PASS NOW AVAILABLE!
Ask us about Preferred Seating and Group Discounts
For more information http://www.baybells.org
GOLDEN GATE BOYS CHOIR AND BELLRINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers
Christmas Concert Program
Sunday, December 10th, 2006
Cristo Rey Carmelite Monastery Chapel
Fulton and Parker Streets, San Francisco
2:00 p.m. in the afternoon
freewill offering accepted at the door
Choral music, bell and chime selections for Advent and Christmas in the
lovely acoustic and sacred space of the Carmelite Chapel (diagonally opposite
USF/St. Ignatius Church).
Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers
Wells Fargo Bank Museum
420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco 94163
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Arrive by11:55 a.m. to claim a seat, as the
concert is always standing room only, and the direct access doors to the Museum
are locked when the concert begins to safeguard the integrity of the concert -
and keep the icy wind out. Late admission availble through the Wells Fargo
Bank around the corner from the Museum.
RIVERBELLS HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Sat., December 2, 2006 12:30-3 p.m. Winter Wine Wander, Lucas Winery,
18196 Davis Rd., Lodi Admission free.
Fri., December 8, 2006 7:30- 9 p.m. RiverBells 3rd Annual Holiday
Concert, Trinity
Episcopal Cathedral, 2520 Capitol Av., Sacramento. Free will offering
Sat., December 16, 2006 12 p.m-1:30 p.m. Capitol Rotunda Christmas Concert,
California State Capitol, 10th and L St., Sacramento. Free admission
Sun., December 17, 2006 3p.m- 5:30p.m. Victorian Christmas, Downtown Nevada
City, 210 Broad St., Nevada City. Free admission.
For more information visit RiverBells website at
www.riverbells.org
OPUS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Opus Handbell Ensemble willl be joined by their Junior division, Fusion, in a
Christmas Concert Saturday December 16, 2006 7:30 p.m. at the Modesto Church
of the Brethren, 2301 Woodland Avenue, Modesto.
Adults $7/ Students $5 at the door. Contact Lisa Traughber 209-427-2214 or
www.opushandbell.org
Sunday December 17, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. Opus Handbell Ensemble will be featured in
the Manteca Kindred Arts Council 20th Anniversary Season Concert Series at St.
Paul's United Methodist Church, North Street and Powers Avenue in Manteca. For
more information 209-823-2570 or 209-239-2194.
RINGING WITH ONE ACCORD
Join Shepherd's Bells as they host Michele Sharik for an afternoon
workshop focusing on brushing up your ringing skills and taking them to
the next level. This workshop is for all levels of ringers and/or
directors. Ringing ergonomically with expression and control will be the
emphasis of the afternoon. Join us Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sacramento, 1615 Morse Avenue. Workshop
will be held from 12:30-3:00. Cost is $20 per participant. Workshop will
be preceded by a "bring your own lunch and meet Michele". Contact Tammy
Sigl at t.sigl@comcast.net
for more information.
BRONZEWOOD PAEDEIA in CONCERT
Saturday, Jan 20, 2007. 6:30pm -- Sacramento, CA - Bronzewood Paedeia
in concert. Harpist Kevin Holsinger and Handbell Solo Artist Michèle
Sharik will be joined by guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone for
an evening concert at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1615
Morse Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95864. For more information, please
contact: Tami Sigl at tammy.sigl@comcast.net.
Sunday, Jan 21, 2007. 3:00pm -- Modesto, CA - Bronzewood Paedeia in
concert. Harpist Kevin Holsinger and Handbell Solo Artist Michèle
Sharik will be joined by guest artist Gretchen Rauch on vibraphone for
an afternoon concert at the First United Methodist Church of Modesto,
850 16th Street, Modesto, CA. FWO ($10 suggested donation). For more
information, please contact Larry Moore: larrymoore@2plus2moore.net.
AGEHR AREA XII COMPOSITION CONTEST 2008
JOIN THE FUN --$1000 -- TO THE WINNER-- HAVE YOUR MUSIC PLAYED IN 2008 AT THE
AREA XII CONFERENCE AT RIVERSIDE, CA.
Composition Contest applicants must be:
Resident of Area XII
Member or associated with an organizational member of AGEHR in good standing.
Only one composition will be chosen. Any of these categories may be used:
Tins/Division A piece: 2 - 3 octaves, Difficulty Level of 2 or 3
Coppers/Division B piece: 3 - 5 octaves, Difficulty Level of 3 or 4
Bronze/Division C piece: 4 - 5 octaves, Difficulty Level of 4 or 5
Massed piece: 2 octaves with significant optional notes for 3,4,5 or more
octaves or for 3 octaves with significant optional notes for 4, 5 or more
octaves Difficulty Level of 2, 3 or 4
All compositions may or may not add additional secondary instruments.
The winning Composition Contest entry shall be considered for publication.
If the Area XII Composition Contest Committee deems no piece acceptable, no
prize shall be awarded.
All compositions must be received by the Composition Contest Chair on or before
June 1, 2007.
For Composition Contest rules and how to enter contact: David Ruder,
Composition Contest Chair, at
daveruder@comcast.net or 423 Palo Verde Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA
94086. In addition more information is available on the Area XII web site:
www.areaxii.org
VELOCITY TOFFEE-IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT!
For the past three years, Velocity's annual fundraiser has been mouth watering
toffee made from the Reatz family secret recipe. This perfect Christmas gift is
once again available from Velocity. This is traditional English toffee, made
from butter, sugar, walnuts and Guittard semisweet chocolate. It's $20 for a
1lb. gift can plus shipping. You can place an order on their
website http://www.velocitybells.org
ATTENTION RINGERS WHO WANT TO BE CHALLENGED!
INTENSE RINGING with Jason Wells. A number of S.F. Bay Area advanced ringers have already jumped into the opportunity to ring some high
level music with other skilled performers. It should be a fun four hours of intense ringing April 20-21, 2007 with Jason. He is a fun director and knows how to work advanced groups hard, fast and
furiously. Of course, ringing with other bell fanatics is half the fun. Currently our first group of ringers is filling out. Contact:
Dave Ruder, Spring Ring Host, for more information and application
form.
www.choraegus.com/handbells/2007SpringRing or DaveRuder@comcast.net
The $25 feel includes
one piece of music.
SPRING RING 07, APRIL 21
The annual Spring Ring at Valley Church features Jason Wells or Ring
of Fire fame as the director. The day-long event includes workshops
and interest sessions for all levels of ringers. Jason will share in
two of these classes some of his ROF experiences and how you can move
your group to the next level. Class descriptions for all workshops
are on the SR website:
www.choraegus.com/handbells/2007SpringRing
Here you can also find pictures and descriptions of past Rings. Our
thanks to Larry Sue for providing this service. You can also go to
the Area XII website for information and links or directly to Dave
Ruder for information and answers to questions. There is also a
handbell store with all kinds of goodies for ringers and directors,
plus some other surprise material.
TIM FOOLERY WORKSHOP - SPONSORED BY RIVERBELLS
RiverBells will host a daylong, AGEHR-endorsed workshop, with Tim Waugh Saturday
April 14, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd, 1615 Morse Avenue, Sacramento. Well known to handbell ringers all
over America, Tim is a popular conductor, composer and clinician for many
handbell conferences for ringers and directors. He is also well known for his
work in musicality and rhythmic acuity. The workshop is designed for all
ringers, directors and assistant directors. The cost for the day is $65. There
will be two Read and Learn Sessions with Tim. A packet of music will be
provided for all registrants. As you read through the music Tim will teach you
tips and techniques to make your performance the best it can be. There will
also be two class sessions taught by RiverBell members with the following four
class offerings: Bass Bell Ballet, Go Ahead! Be a Bell Hog!, Charging the
Battery, There's No Director Like the Director. After lunch, TimFoolery!
Tim will lead you through special experiences to learn about Time, Space,
Energy and other principles as you follow Tim's special approach to ringing,
including creativity, inventiveness, insight and fun. This will be followed by
a Coaching Session with RiverBells as the subject. Tim will lead the discussion
on how this choir approaches polishing a work they have never seen. Mark your
calendars now so you can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Registration forms are available on line at
http://www.riverbells.org
April 26, 2007, SCHOOL BELL FESTIVAL
Dave Ruder will direct the School Bell Festival at All-Saints School
in Hayward this year. The various school ensembles are divided into
two divisions to accommodate early ringers and those with more
moderate skills. The divisions perform separately and as a massed
group. Individual school groups are invited to play a number for the
other ringers as well as for the general audience at the final
concert. The cost is very reasonable. Directors may receive further
information by contacting:
DianRuder@comcast.net or Steve Meyer,
host, at GGBCBR@aol.com This is a great
motivator and learning
experience for young musicians through 8th grade.
KID'S FEST March 24, 2007
A Kid's Fest for church bell ensembles is being planned for the East
Bay next year. Joe Saba will be the host director. More information
will be coming, but please contact
DianRuder@comcast.net, if you are
interested in this great activity for your church kids choir.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS- Opportunities to meet your fellow handbell ringers. Local events are *.
*Dec, 2, 2006 11 a.m. SFSU Handbell Choir at San Mateo History Museum, Redwood
City. Admission $4 adults, $2 Seniors(65 +) and youth (6-12). Children under 5
free. Contact Carolyn Harnly at
charnly@sfsu.edu
Dec. 2, 2006 12:30-3:00 p.m. Riverbells Winter Wine Wander, Lucas Winery, 18196
Davis Rd., Lodi. For more information
www.riverbells.org
*Dec. 3, 2006 4 p.m. Canto Bello in concert with Heartsong Women's chorale as
special guests. Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church, 1578 Kirker Pass Road.
Free will offering.
More information contact
carolsmith2@comcast.net
*Dec. 8, 2006 7:30 p.m. Canto Bello in concert with Heartsong Women's chorale
at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA Free
will offering. More information contact
carolsmith2@comcast.net
*Dec. 8, 2006 7:30 p.m. Bay Bells- "The Ornament Box". Grace Lutheran Church,
3149 Waverly St. Palo Alto, CA $15/$10 Seniors. Season Pass Available. For
more information www.baybells.org
Dec. 8, 2006 7:30- 9 p.m. Riverbells 3rd Annual Holiday Concert, Trinity
episcopal Cathedral, 2520 Capital Ave, Sacramento. Free will offering. For
more information www.riverbells.org
*Dec. 10, 2006 2 p.m. Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers in concert.
Cristo Rey carmelite Monastery Chapel, Fulton and Parker St., San Francisco.
Free will offering. Contact Steve Meyer
GGBCBR@aol.com
*Dec. 12, 2006 11:10 a.m. SFSU Handbell choir at August Coppola Theatre, Fine
Arts Bldg. SFSU, SF Intersection of Holloway and Tapia Dr. Free admission.
Contact Carolyn Harnly at charnly@sfsu.edu
*Dec. 14, 2006 7:00 p.m and 8 p.m. SFSU Handbell Choir at Temple Hill, 4770
Lincoln Ave, Oakland. Free admission. Conctact Carolyn Harnly at
charnly@sfsu.edu
*Dec. 15, 2006 7:00 p.m. Bell Appeal Christmas Concert. Bethany United
Methodist Church, 1268 Sanchez, San Francisco. Free will offering. Contact
Susan Griffin 415.397.2600
Dec. 16, 2006 12-1:30 p.m. Riverbells Capitol Rotunda Concert, CA State
Capitol, 10th and L Street, Sacramento. Free admission. For more information
www.riverbells.org
Dec. 16, 2006 7:30 p.m. Opus Handbell Ensemble in concert. Modesto Church of the
Brethren, 2301 Woodland Avenue, Modesto. Adults $7/Students $5. Contact:
http://www.opushandbell.org
Dec. 17, 2006 3:00 p.m. Opus Handbell Ensemble, St. Paul's United Methodist
Church, North Street and Powers Avenue, Manteca. Information: 209-823-2570 or
209-239-2194.
Dec. 17, 2006 3-5:30 p.m. Riverbells- Victorian Christmas, downtown Nevada City,
210 Broad St. For more information
www.riverbells.org
*Dec. 21, 2006 12noon, Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers in concert. Wells
Fargo Bank Museum, 420 Montgomery St., San Francisco. For more information
contact GGBCBR@aol.com
*Jan. 6, 2007 8:00 p.m. Tapestry- (Canto Bello and Heartsong) 12th Night by
Candlelight with gourmet desserts. Walnut Creek UMC, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave,
Walnut Creek. Tickets $20 or $30 per couple. Contact Cindy Krausgrill at
ckrausgrill@earthlink.net
*Jan. 7, 2007 - 2p.m. Sonos Handbell Ensemble 12th Night Concert at Walnut Creek
Presbyterian church, 1801 Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Creek. Contact
www.sonos.org
Jan. 20, 2007 Sacramento- Michele Sharik workshop on Basics Revisited and
Ringing in One Accord followed by a concert by Bronzewood Paedeia (the harp and
handbell duo of Kevin Holsinger and Michele Sharik) Location and time TBD.
Jan. 21, 2007 Modesto, CA 3:00 p.m. Bronzewood Paedeia (the harp and handbell
duo of Kevin Holsinger and Michele Sharik) in concert at the First United
Methodist Church of Modesto, 850 16th Street. Free will offering ($10 suggested
donation) Contact Larry Moore at
larrymoore@2plus2moore.net
*March 10, 2007 7 p.m. Bay Bells and Peninsula Girl's Chorus, Grace Lutheran
Church, 3149 Waverly St. Palo Alto, CA $15/$10 Senior Season Pass Available.
For more information www.baybells.org
*March 11, 2007 3 p.m. Bay Bells at the Burlingame UMC, 1443 Howard Ave,
Burlingame. $15/$10 Senior. For more information
www.baybells.org
*March 24, 2007 Kid's Fest with Joe Saba conductor. Contact
DianRuder@comcast.net if interested.
April 14, 2007 A Day with Tim Waugh, sponsored by RiverBells. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1615 Morse Ave, Sacramento. $65 per
ringer. More information
check the following web site:
http://www.riverbells.org
*April 20, 2007 Jason Wells "Extreme Ring" workshop from 7 - 10 p.m. at Valley
Church, Cupertino. Cost $25 Contact Dave Ruder at
daveruder@comcast.net
*April 21, 2007 Bay Area Spring Ring, Cupertino. Jason Wells, clinician.
Contact Dave Ruder@comcast.net
*April 26, 2007 Bay Area School Handbell Festival, All Saints Catholic Church,
Hayward. Dave Ruder conductor. Contact Steve Meyer at
GGBCBR@aol.com
*May 19, 2007 Bay Bells goes to the Movies- Matinee 3 p.m. Evening 7 p.m. The
Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose. $15/$10 Senior. For more
information www.baybells.org
*May 20, 2007 3 p.m. Bay Bells in Concert. Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301
McKee Rd. San Jose, CA Suggested donation $10. For more information
www.baybells.org
June 23-24, 2007 Ringer's Feast Pomona College, Claremont, CA Monica McGowan,
clinician. For more information
http://www.areaxii.org
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