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May Giveaway Contest

We are giving away the book, Bass Bell Techniques by Thomas E Parsons

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Topics for discussion

• New design on web site. What do you think?
• Drawing for Prizes.
  • March Winner - Donna Pensinger
  • April Winner - David (North of Boston)?
• Paul’s kids played in church on Sunday for Mother’s Day
• Dean Also Played in church for Pentacost

Movie - Winscombe Ringers

• What sort of bells are these guys using?

Music Review

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Voice Mails and EMails

• Answers to last week’s question: Suggestions for a challenging solo piece for Andy.
• Michele Sharik - 113 Review
• Sarah Cook - Boston Handbell Festival

Area Newsletters Updates

• Area X - The Northwest Campanologist
• Area III Youth Handbell Festival
• Back Bay Ringers via Email

May Giveaway Contest

In May, we are giving away a copy of Bass Bell Techniques by Tomas E. Parsons

To enter in the drawing for this fabulous prize, answer our facebook question of the week.

Shout out to the Chat Room

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Community Blog Posts

• Spoken Notes - Michele

Membership News

• 6 new members this week - 682 Members on the Community Site!
• Stop by and say hello to Linda

Concert and Event Announcements

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Facebook Question of the Week

• Facebook Question this week: During our time at the International Symposium, who do you want to hear us interview on the Podcast and what questions do you have for that person?

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This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations

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May Giveaway Contest

We are giving away a copy of

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Topics for discussion

• Review of Michele Sharik’s Concert in Minnesota

Movie -Tim Waugh Conducts Blue Ridge Festival

• Find Movie on YouTube Here

Music Review

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Voice Mails and EMails

• Answers to last week’s question: Suggestions for a challenging solo piece for Andy.
• Email:
  • Ring of Fire DVD - Tom
  • A Bunch from Michele “on the Road”

Area Newsletters Updates

• Fundamental Tones May Issue - Area I
• The Bell-o-Gram May Issue - Area III
• Clapper Chatter - Area VII

May Giveaway Contest

In May, we are giving away a copy of …

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Community Blog Posts

• Vote on Low Ding Zone T-shirt Design - Larry Sue

Membership News

• 3 new members this week - 676 Members on the Community Site!
• Stop by and say hello to Erica

Concert and Event Announcements

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Facebook Question of the Week

• Facebook Question this week:

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This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations

LifeWay’s Handbells Quarterly - seven to nine new arrangements, four times a year. Call 800.458.2772 or visit lifeway.com/ for more information.

April Giveaway Contest

We are giving away our review copy of Sherry Graham’s - “The Silent Bell”

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Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
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Topics for discussion

• Dean knows why he will not become an events promoter
• Another cool video from TED - http://www.ted.com/speakers/view/id/216
• Paul’s report on Kid’s Ring 2008

Movie -Seek Ye First - Belleplates

Music Review

Music Education Segment

• Form - How important is it to see patterns in the music

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Voice Mails and EMails

• Andy Schultz - Looking for Solo Suggestions
• Great email exchange with Tom Parsons
  • Comment on Recording Delays causing problems
  • Comment on Openness Policy
• Answers to last week’s question:
  • Pennydutch - Memorable Concerts
  • Larry Sue - Memorable Teacher
  • Tom Parsons - Memorable Teacher

Community News

• The Musicmom Challenge!

April Giveaway Contest

We are giving away our review copy of Sherry Graham’s - “The Silent Bell”
To enter this contest, reply to our Facebook Question of the Week

Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
• Creamy Caramel, Righteous Fudge, or Creamy Peanut Butter.
• Order yours today at http://www.osweetjesus.com

Shout out to the Chat Room

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Community Blog Posts

• It’s Official - Tom
  
• Vivaldi Violin Concerto by Sonos - Tom
• What? - Ringing Wanda
• Music for SCHMEE - Larry
• O Bach, How do I Love Thee? - Tom

Membership News

• 8 new members this week - 673 Members on the Community Site!
• Stop by and say hello to Liz

Concert and Event Announcements

All events can be found on the Handbell Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

Facebook Question of the Week

• Facebook Question this week: Suggestions for a challenging solo piece for Andy.

How to get involved with our podcast:

• Email us or send us Audio Clips: handbellpodcast@gmail.com
• the NEW Handbell Community: http://handbellcommunity.com
• Shownotes/Website: http://www.handbellpodcast.com
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• Frappr Map: http://www.frappr.com/handbellpodcast
• Phone/VoiceMail: (651) 204-6612

This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations

LifeWay’s Handbells Quarterly - seven to nine new arrangements, four times a year. Call 800.458.2772 or visit lifeway.com/ for more information.

April Giveaway Contest

We are giving away our review copy of Sherry Graham’s - “The Silent Bell”

To enter this contest, reply to our Facebook Question of the Week

Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
• Creamy Caramel, Righteous Fudge, or Creamy Peanut Butter.
• Order yours today at http://www.osweetjesus.com

Topics for discussion

• Michele Sharik’s Concert
• Paul becomes enlightened about the Festival Teachers
• New AGEHR Website!!!!
• Katie Schlegal - New Director of Membership and Administration
• Dean’s Love/Hate realationship with Handbells
• Change in plans for Podcast Release Schedule
• Handbell UnConference
• What are we going to do at the Area VII Festival - hmmm, lots of ideas
• MySong computer software - now no one needs to be musically literate

Community Discussions

• 2008 Area XII Ringers Conference - Riverside, CA. - Will
  • What’s going on with Debbie Rice?

Movie - Ring of Fire Promo for new DVD

Music Review

Music Education Segment

• My rant about “simple processionals”

How to get involved with our podcast:

• Email us or send us Audio Clips: handbellpodcast@gmail.com
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This show brought to you by Michele and Larry - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar

Big Thank You to Michele for becoming the first person to make a continued commitment to support this podcast.

Voice Mails and EMails

• Ruben - Music Reviews
• Answers to last weeks question

Community Blog Posts

• Theremin - Larry Sue
• Cupertino Spring Ring Prelude - Larry
• Spring Ring 2008 - Tom
• Bay Area Spring Ring 2008 - Ringwithme

April Giveaway Contest

• Sherry Graham’s book “The Silent Bell”
• To enter this contest, reply to our Facebook Question of the Week
  

  

Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
• Creamy Caramel, Righteous Fudge, or Creamy Peanut Butter.
• Order yours today at http://www.osweetjesus.com

Shout out to the Chat Room

Join these people in the chatroom: If you are in the chat room, you can discuss what is happening on the podcast

Membership News

• 4 new members this week - 667 Members on the Community Site!
• Stop by and say hello to Himie - our first member in Africa

Concert and Event Announcements

All events can be found on the Handbell Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

Facebook Question of the Week

• Facebook Question this week: “who has been your most memorable handbell teacher (either techniques or director)”

How to get involved with our podcast:

• Email us or send us Audio Clips: handbellpodcast@gmail.com
• the NEW Handbell Community: http://handbellcommunity.com
• Shownotes/Website: http://www.handbellpodcast.com
• Handbell Podcast Store: http://www.cafepress.com/handbellpodcast
• Frappr Map: http://www.frappr.com/handbellpodcast
• Phone/VoiceMail: (651) 204-6612

This show brought to you by Ringing Restorations

LifeWay’s Handbells Quarterly - seven to nine new arrangements, four times a year. Call 800.458.2772 or visit lifeway.com/ for more information.

April Giveaway Contest

We are giving away our review copy of Sherry Graham’s - “The Silent Bell”

To enter this contest, reply to our Facebook Question of the Week

Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
• Creamy Caramel, Righteous Fudge, or Creamy Peanut Butter.
• Order yours today at http://www.osweetjesus.com

Topics for discussion

• Michele Sharik’s Concert
• Dean’s Group played on Sunday with Two Subs and No Rehearsa
• Paul’s discovery at Orchestra Hall - Is Sacred Music holding the choral world back?

Community Discussions

• Composing from Piano Music - Linda
• Bay bells present “The Big Country” - will
• Silver Melody Bells - Sue

Movie - “Stricken Smitten, and Afflicted”

here’s an example of the new handbell technique we talked about last week. Thanks to the St. Olaf College Handbell Choir

Find more videos like this on The Handbell Community

Music Education Segment

• I will be walking people through the song “Praise the Lord Ye Heavens Adore Him!” and giving insight into how to rehearse it and what is important when looking at a new piece of music.

Music Review

Title: “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him”
Composer/Arranger: Fred Gramann
AGEHR Level: 3
Octaves: 4-7
Publisher: Beckenhorst
Catalog: Beckenhorst Winter/Spring 2008

How to get involved with our podcast:

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This show brought to you by Michele and Larry - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar

Big Thank You to Michele for becoming the first person to make a continued commitment to support this podcast.

Voice Mails and EMails

• voicemail!! - musicmom
• Tactily vs. Tactfully - Tom
• Answers to last week’s question: “Have you ever created your own Handbell Technique”
  • Tom - Bowing & Water Bells
  • Larry - Chime Falsetto
  • Connie - The Head mart! (ouch)
  • Lloyd - Body Mart
  • Organist37 - The Boob Mart vs Ring Touch
  • Dean and Paul’s Answers - The alluminum sound, Body Gyro,

Community News

• Calendar Application is now up and running
• we also have a welcome center
• Deagan Handbells? - a picture by Sue
  • More information on the RR Website

April Giveaway Contest

We are giving away our review copy of Sherry Graham’s - “The Silent Bell”

To enter this contest, reply to our Facebook Question of the Week

Paid Sponsor - O Sweet Jesus

• O Sweet Jesus is offering Traditional Chocolate Easter Eggs in three flavors.
• Creamy Caramel, Righteous Fudge, or Creamy Peanut Butter.
• Order yours today at http://www.osweetjesus.com

Shout out to the Chat Room

Join these people in the chatroom: If you are in the chat room, you can discuss what is happening on the podcast

Membership News

• 4 new members this week - 662 Members on the Community Site!
• Stop by and say hello to Hilary!

Concert and Event Announcements

All events can be found on the Handbell Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

Facebook Question of the Week

• Facebook Question this week: “What is the most memorable handbell concert that you attended (not participated in)?

How to get involved with our podcast:

• Email us or send us Audio Clips: handbellpodcast@gmail.com
• the NEW Handbell Community: http://handbellcommunity.com
• Shownotes/Website: http://www.handbellpodcast.com
• Handbell Podcast Store: http://www.cafepress.com/handbellpodcast
• Frappr Map: http://www.frappr.com/handbellpodcast
• Phone/VoiceMail: (651) 204-6612