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Hot Topics – A conversation with Jennifer Cauhorn

• Pinnacle Announcements – Why is there not more chatter online?
• Questions from Fred
  • What will be the preferred shorthand for the new Organization (handbell Musicans of america)? 
  • How will resources be dedicated to each of the three membership branches
• Questions from Carlene
  • How was the new name chosen?
  • What was the reason/rational for the new name
  • How are the dues being restructured
  • What happens if you are invoved in all three aspects of the memberhsip levels?
  • Will Membership numbers stay the same?
  • Will Pinnacle be a regular event?
  • What specifically will the capital campaign go towards funding?
  • Will HIC members be asked to step up more and contribute?

Video of the Week

• Flashmob at Pinnacle

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This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations – Entrust the care of your bells to the very best! Contact Monica McGowan at BellsInMinnesota@integraonline.com

Hot Topics – Handbell Buzz

• Thank's to Matt Compton for a great show last week
• Pinnacle is happening now in Nashville
• Paul is at Green Lake

From National – News from National

• Jenny's inital email
• Next Year's National Seminar
• Handbell Flash Mob
• Blog post re: Change of direction – handbellmusicians.org
• AGEHR National Name Change – Handbell Musicians of America
• Jenny Cauhorn will be joining us next week to discuss all the news

Highlights from the Community

• 1,190 members…so close to 1,200. 

Video of the Week

• Alchemy Handbell Ensemble

Question of the week

• After the MAJOR announcements out of Nashville this week, what questions do you have for Jenny Cauhorn about the future of the Organization. 

Concert and Event Announcements

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This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations – Entrust the care of your bells to the very best! Contact Monica McGowan at BellsInMinnesota@integraonline.com

Main Show Topic – Matt Compton

• How did you get into handbells
• As a young composer, what inspires you?
• How long have you been composing?
• How many pieces do you have published?
• Forum Post: Young Handbell People Needed?
• What are your goals in the handbell world?
• What do you think is lacking in the handbell world right now?
• Do you have any ideas on how to fix/improve the handbell world?

Music Review

Question of the Week

• What are some lesser known composers that you enjoy (composers with 5 or fewer pieces published)? 

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Hot Topics – Handbell Buzz

• Meetup with Fred Snyder
• Next week's show is a DO NOT MISS – Paul and I have news but we are under embargo until next Tuesday.
• New Contest – Concert Reviews
• VocalEssence Carol Contest Reminder
• Will Derek Hakes make it to Green Lake, WI?

Handbell News – from www.handbellnews.com

• Press release from AGEHR re Pinnicle
• Updates will start happening again…Site Update put things behind a little.

From our Listeners – Emails and Voice Mails

• Megan Reishus – Area VII Festival Review
• Sandy Eithun
• Sharon Baker – Transferring Piano Music

Highlights from the Community

• Photos from Area VII festival – thanks Megan
• International Handbell Symposium in Japan – Ali

Video of the Week

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Concert and Event Announcements

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This show brought to you by Michele, Maryann, Tim, Linda – Thank You for your continued support.

Hot Topics – Handbell Buzz

• Paul's Back from Montreat
• GIA portfolio
• Podcast with Phillip
• Area Handbell festivals around the country (VII, VIII, XII)
• Answer to Weekly Question: Topics for future Podcasts

From our Listeners – Emails and Voice Mails

• Fred – Itunes Followup
• Matt – idea for podcast
• Carlene – Table covers
• Fred – ringing wet

Highlights from the Community

• VocalEssence Carol Contest – Elissa
  
• Photos from Area XII and Area VII festivals
• Refurbishing – Fred
  
• Solo & Ensemble Extraveganza – Heather
  

Video of the Week

• Velocity Plays Gwertzy

Music Review

Concert and Event Announcements

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Main Show Topic – A Conversation with Philip Roberts

• Philip’s recent visit (this past weekend) to the Area XII representing the AGEHR National Board
• What does the National Board do?
• What do I do at GIA?
• Am I published with other publishers?
• What irritates you the most dealing with handbell composers/arrangers? Or, another way to put it: what can composers of handbell music do to improve their relationship with publishers?
• What handbell piece from another composer/arranger stands out as your all-time favorite and why? Who’s it by?
• My recent departure from Chicago Bronze (it will be positive for all parties)

Music Review

Question of the Week

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Main Show Topic – Music Publishing with David Weck

• How does a new composer/arranger submit a song?
• How has the music publishing industry changed in the last 20 years?
• Where do you see the greatest growth for the Handbell Publishing Industry?
• What do you look for in a submitted piece?
• How does the future look for handbell publishing? is it getting harder, easier, more exciting?
• www.hopepublishing.com
• www.agaperingers.org

Music Review

Question of the Week:

• give us your ideas for topics for the next 6 months of the podcast.

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Hot Topics – Handbell Buzz

• Special Guest today – David Weck
• Topics for the next 6 months – Please email us your suggestions
• Paul’s writing an Overtones Article – beginning of the school year
• Paul’s Off to Montreat Next week and is having trouble getting organized.

Handbell News – from www.handbellnews.com

• Handbell Director Position Available
• Handbell Director Opening
• Rezound! Concerts
• Tinnio Ergo Sum – New Music source
• Bells brochure – Slide 1 – I wish I was this organized
• VIDEOS: Graduations, hand bells and more – The ReporterNews … – Audiance?
• About Handbells | eHow.co.uk – Excellent introduction to handbells
• Hand Bell Girl Coasters – CafePress United Kingdom – “I love guys with Handbells”

From our Listeners – Emails and Voice Mails

• Fred – Way to go

Video of the Week

• MIchele & Kevin – SOOOOO FUN

Concert and Event Announcements

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Main Show Topic – Composing Music with Sandy Eithun

• Special Guests this month include David Weck on June 15th and Philip Roberts on June 22nd.

• Question 1: what irritates you the most dealing with handbell music publishers? Or, another way to put it: what can publishers of handbell music do to improve their relationship and business conduct with composers and arrangers?
• Question 2: you do both so beautifully, but do you prefer to arrange music for handbells or compose original scores?
• Question 3: what piece of yours are you most proud of?
• Question 4: what handbell piece from another composer/arranger stands out as your all-time favorite and why? Who’s it by?
• Question 5: what inspires you when you write for the handbell art form? Or, how do you do it?
• Question 6: Tell us more about the piece you wrote for the Raleigh Ringers

Music Review

Question of the Week

How to get involved with our podcast:

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Hot Topics – Handbell Buzz

• Package shipped to Indonesia
• Larry Sue on this week’s edition of RingER Notes
• Special Guests this month
• Michele’s New Website…ooooh pretty!

From our Listeners – Emails and Voice Mails

• Tom – A question about festivals

Highlights from the Community

• Good Thing it’s Summer – Pavlov’s Dog
• I love the smell of printer’s ink in the morning – Fred
• Columbia Handbell Ensemble – Sherry

Video of the Week

• Vivace en Navidad
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Concert and Event Announcements

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How to get involved with our podcast:

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