Los Angeles Metropolitan
eNewsletter
Regional Coordinator
Shirley Heckman
February 2006
AGEHR Area XII, LA Metro Area eNewsletter
From Shirley Heckman, Regional Coordinator
2717 Park Ave, La Verne CA 91750-4345
Email: lametro@areaxii.org
Area XII Website:
www.areaxii.org
**SCROLL DOWN FOR THE HANDBELL EVENTS CALENDAR**
The LA METRO SPRING RING is just 6 weeks away! Now is the time to be learning
the music so that your choir is prepared on March 18. Remember the registration
deadline of March 1 for the reduced price.
Those of you who are planning to attend the INLAND EMPIRE SPRING RING, you have
12 weeks to go. But it is not too early to begin working on the music. The
registration deadline is April 1 for the reduced price for this event. However,
it would be good to register early as the space is limited.
The information and registration form can be found on the LA Metro home page of
the Area XII Website:
www.areaxii.org.
The clinicians, Lee and Bill Waggener, have prepared reheasal notes for the
repertoire, which will be used at both Spring Rings. Send me an email,
lametro@areaxii.org, and I will send the
notes to you. This will help you to prepare your ringers, which will save us
some rehearsal time on the day of the Spring Ring.
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Other 2006 SPRING RINGS in Area XII (details in Calendar of Events):
March 11, 2006 –CENTRAL COAST SPRING RING
March 18, 2006 – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRING RING
March 25, 2006 – BAY AREA SPRING RING
March 25, 2006 – BAKERSFIELD SPRING RING
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ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP
The format for the ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP has been changed somewhat, but will still
happen on February 11 with Lee Waggener as clinician. The Workshop will take
place from 9 am to 12 noon at the United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison,
Claremont, with a cost of $20.00 per ringer. There is space and more ringers are
welcome. If you would like to participate, please send me an email ASAP.
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BELMONT UPDATE
The AREA XII RINGERS’ CONFERENCE in Belmont, CA (Bay Area) June 23-25 now has
285 ringers registered, but still no youth choirs registered. If you know of a
youth choir, please encourage them to participate in this fun event. There is
space for about 100 more ringers. So, if your choir is planning to attend, send
your registrations in soon so that you are not disappointed.
If you are going to the Conference, think about donating one or more items to
the Silent Auction. In the past, the funds raised from the Auction have
purchased sets of bells and chimes for the school loan program. The money raised
this year will be designated to a similarly worthwhile project. Anything that
might appeal to attendees at this event would be welcome. Because AREA XII is a
501(c)3 non-profit organization, donations are deductible for IRS purposes. If
you have any questions, please contact Norma Rose, Silent Auction Coordinator,
at (408) 356-6156 Ext. 54 or norrose@verizon.net.
OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT BELMONT CONFERENCE
Q) Is the campus wheelchair accessible?
A) Yes
Q) Can guests come to the BBQ on Sat. night and what is the price of the ticket?
A) Guests are welcome and tickets for the BBQ can be purchased at registration
for $15. We need some advance notice that guests are planning to attend the BBQ
so tickets should be purchased at registration.
Q) Can guests purchase tickets for the Sonos concert on Sat. night?
A) Yes, there will be a limited number of Sonos concert tickets available for
guests and they too can be purchased at registration for $15. If there are still
tickets available on Sat. night they will be sold at the door.
Q) Can I attend as an individual if my choir is not coming?
A) Yes! Please indicate on your registration form you need a group to ring with
and the registrar will place you with a choir that has an opening.
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POMONA VALLEY HANDBELL DIRECTORS’ NETWORK
A Beginning Handbell Workshop is planned for Saturday, March 4, 9 am – 12 noon,
at the United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison, Claremont. This Workshop is to
introduce handbell ringing to potential ringers. All directors in the Pomona
Valley are invited to come and ring along with their beginners. Please RSVP to
Joan Hamm,
vibrato2001@yahoo.com.
The final event for this Directors’ Network will be a Reading Session on Sunday
afternoon, May 21. Directors are invited to bring multiple copies of their
favorite handbell music for all to ring.
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VELOCITY COMES SOUTH!
The fabulous VELOCITY HANDBELL QUARTET will be giving concerts in our area on
the weekend of March 31 to April 2. Their entire weekend schedule will be in the
March eNewsletter. However, I can report that on Sunday afternoon, April 2 at
3:00 pm, Velocity will give a concert at the Church of the Brethren, 2425 E
Street, La Verne, CA 91750. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us for this
innovative concert.
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Tim Waugh, handbell clinician and the creator of the infamous cup game, has
suffered from PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) for many years. On Jan. 12th both
of his kidneys were removed and on Jan. 30th the actual transplant took place.
Tim's surgery was successful and he is now recovering in ICU at Duke University
Hospital. Tim appreciates your thoughts and prayers on his behalf. For updates
regarding Tim’s recovery progress, check his blog: http://kidneykronikles.blogspot.com.
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On a sad note, the handbell world is mourning the loss of
Marilyn Kielniarz, president elect of AGEHR, who passed away Monday Jan. 30,
2006 from cancer. Marilyn taught Music Theory and Dalcroze Eurhythmics at many
of the National Seminars and wrote many articles for Overtones on these
subjects. In addition to her work with the Guild, she was active as an organist,
conductor and ethnomusicologist (Indonesian gamelan). The handbell community
will certainly feel the loss of her leadership and musical talents. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to Marilyn's family.
CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
(New listings marked with a
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February 11, 2006, 9 am – 12 noon
ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP
Clinician: Lee Waggener
United Church of Christ
233 W. Harrison
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Shirley Heckman,
lametro@areaxii.org
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Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, 4:00 pm - Irvine
CONCORDIA HANDBELL INVITATIONAL CONCERT
Concordia University Center, Irvine
Concordia’s own ensembles are joined by ringers from
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Orange
Faith Lutheran High School, Las Vegas
Rosary High School, Fullerton
Cornelia Connelly High School, Anaheim
Mass performance: “A Time to Rejoice,” by Cathy Moklebust
Directed by Dr. Herbert Geisler
$8 general/$6 students and seniors
Tickets: Music office, (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1525
Information: (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1522 or <handbells@cui.edu>
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March 5, 2006, 4:00 pm
BRONZEWOOD PAEDEIA CONCERT
Michele Sharik, Handbells
Kevin Holsinger, Harp
First Congregational United Church of Christ
3041 N. Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Suggested donation: $10/adult, $5/seniors, $25/family
Contact: Jerry Ripley, (909) 886-4911
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March 11, 2006
CENTRAL COAST SPRING RING
Clinicians: Dave & Dian Ruder
United Methodist Church
Arroyo Grande, CA.
Cost TBA.
Contact Shirley Werner,
shipley712@charter.net.
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March 18, 2006
LA METRO SPRING RING
Clinicians: Lee and Bill Waggener
Grace Church of Glendora
1515 S. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
Cost (includes lunch): $15.00 per ringer in choir with AGEHR membership; $20.00
per ringer in non-member choir; after March 1 add $5.00 per ringer
Contact: Shirley Heckman,
lametro@areaxii.org
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March 18, 2006
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRING RING
Clinician: William Kyle
Emmanuel Faith Community Church
Escondido, CA.
Cost: $85.00 per AGEHR member choir; $105.00 per non-member choir; $20.00 per
individual AGEHR member and $30.00 per individual non-member.
Contact: Micki Mennet-Martin,
socal@areaxii.org
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Saturday, Mar. 18, 2006, 1:00 pm - Irvine
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOLS HANDBELL FESTIVAL CONCERT
Concordia University Center
The concert includes performances of ringers from nine area Lutheran
Schools and three levels of mass ringing
After a morning of adjudication and mass ringing rehearsals
Free concert open to the public at 1 pm
Contact: Handbell office, (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1522
Information:
handbells@cui.edu
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Sunday, Mar. 19, 2006, 7:00 pm – Glendale
CONCORDIA CONCERT HANDBELLS, Resound! And soloists IN CONCERT
Variety of classics, entertainment, sacred music
For full ensemble, quartet, and solo bells and change ringing
With Concordia’s own audience-participation hands-on demonstration
Salem Lutheran Church
1211 N Brand Blvd, Glendale
(818) 243-3193
Free Admission; Free-will Offering
Concordia information: (949) 854-8002 Ext.1522 or handbells@cui.edu
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March 25, 2006
BAY AREA SPRING RING
Clinicians: Dave & Dian Ruder
Valley Church
10885 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA.
Contact: Dave Ruder,
DaveRuder@comcast.net.
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March 25, 2006
BAKERSFIELD SPRING RING
Clinicians: Lee and Bill Waggener
St. John’s Lutheran Church
4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA.
Contact:
bellsofpraise@yahoo.com
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March 25, 2006, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY HANDBELL FESTIVAL
Arnold Sherman, Clinician
Cost: $150.00 per choir
4:30 pm Concert is open to the public
Positions open for choirs
Contact: Dr. Donavon Gray
dgray@apu.edu
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April 2, 2006, 3:00 pm
VELOCITY HANDBELL QUARTET CONCERT
La Verne Church of the Brethren
2425 E Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Free will offering
Contact: Shirley Heckman,
lametro@areaxii.org
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April 2, 2006, 4:00 pm
CATHEDRAL BELLS IN CONCERT
St. John’s Lutheran Church
185 S. Center Street
Orange, CA
Free will offering
Contact: Ramona Miller, (714) 633-3034 or
brmiller2@cox.net
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Saturday, Apr. 22, 2006, 4:30 pm - Irvine
CONCORDIA HANDBELL INVITATIONAL CONCERT
Concordia University Center, Irvine
Concordia’s own ensembles are joined by ringers from
Pt. Loma Nazarene University
The Master’s College, Santa Clarita
Glendale High School
Lutheran High School of Orange County
Mass performance: Nocturne No. 2, by Michael Helman
Directed by Nancy Jessup
$8 general/$6 students and seniors
Tickets: Music office, (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1522
Information: (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1525 or <handbells@cui.edu>
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April 22, 2006, 10:00 am – 12 noon
BASS BELL WORKSHOP
Clinician: Jennifer Fry
Contact: Susan Hungerford, <susanintoknow.com>
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April 29, 2006
INLAND EMPIRE SPRING RING
Clinicians: Lee and Bill Waggener
All Saints Episcopal Church
3847 Terracina Dr.
Riverside, CA 92506
Cost (includes lunch): $15.00 per ringer in choir with AGEHR membership; $20.00
per ringer in non-member choir; after April 1 add $5.00 per ringer
Contact: Jean Will,
rsandjt@juno.com
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May 16, 3:30-9:00 pm, Concert at 7:00 pm
4TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL HANDBELL FESTIVAL
St. Matthias High School
7851 E. Gardendale Street (near intersection of 710 and 105 Freeways)
Downey, CA 90242
Cost: $5.00 per student (includes meal)
Contact: Karen Curry,
education@areaxii.org, or Fran Johnston,
fjohnston@stmatthiashs.org, (562) 861-2271,
Ext. 1135
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May 16-26, 2006
CONCORDIA HANDBELL EAST COAST TOUR
Concert Handbells, Resound! and Spirit Bells present concerts and workshops
between Williamsburg, VA and New York City
Directors: Dr. Herbert Geisler, Nancy Jessup and Nick Hanson
Information: (949) 854-8002 Ext. 1522 or <handbells@cui.edu>
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June 22-25, 2006
AREA XII RINGERS’ and YOUNG RINGERS’ 2006 CONFERENCES
Clinicians: Fred Gramann and Shosh Meyer
Notre Dame de Namur University
Belmont, CA
Information: www.areaxii.org
Contact: David Ruder,
chair@areaxii.org
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July 26-28, 2006
CONCORDIA SUMMER RING
Concordia University, Irvine
classes in technique, repertoire, leadership, maintenance, etc.
reading sessions and workshop choirs for directors, adults, and youth
Clinicians: Dr. Herbert Geisler, Nancy Jessup, Nick Hanson and Debbie Rice
Contact: Concordia handbell office, (949) 854-8002, Ext. 1522
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August 1-5, 2006
INTERNATIONAL HANDBELL SYMPOSIUM
Brisbane, Australia
Contact:
www.agehr.org
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October 14, 2006
RINGERS’ WORKSHOP
United Church of Christ
3041 N. Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Contact: Shirley Heckman
lametro@areaxii.org
Remember to send in your change of email address, or I will not know where to
find you. Of course, if you would rather not be found, you could let me know
that as well.
Do take advantage of the many conferences, Spring Rings, and workshops being
offered. We can all learn something new and useful when we attend these events.
I hope to see you somewhere in 2006.
Shirley Heckman
LA Metro Regional Coordinator