Schedule
- 9:00 - Early arrival
- 9:30 - Registration
- 10:00 - Opening bell, announcements, stretches (All choirs set up and prepared to ring)
- 10:15 - Rehearsal I
- 11:15 - Break / BYO snacks
- 11:30 - Rehearsal II / Director’s meeting
- 12:30 - Lunch - BYO / Solo Rehearsals
- 1:15 - Rehearsal III
- 2:15 - Dress Rehearsal
- 3:00 - Concert - Open to the public. Invite everyone you know!!
- 4:15 - Pack up and depart for a safe trip home
Repertoire
- Resound by Karen Thompson, MCGB934 Listen
- He’s Got the Whole World by Valerie Stephenson, CGB739 Listen
- Firework by Michael Glasgow, MHP2654 Watch & Listen
All music must be original purchased copies.
NO PHOTOCOPIES WILL BE ALLOWED
Contact
Tomi Salzmann, Event Chair
Handbell Musicians of America, Area 1
tomiringem@gmail.com
603-774-7259
Susan Schultz, Event Registrar
Handbell Musicians of America, Area 1
registrar.area1@handbellmusicians.org
978-273-2226
This event is sponsored by Handbell Musicians of America, Inc. dedicated to uniting people through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing. See more at handbellmusicians.org
Handbell Musicians of America Area 1
High School Ring Out 2016
Area 1 is proud to announce its 17th annual High School Ring Out, to be held at the Dunbarton Elementary School in Dunbarton, NH on November 12, 2016. We invite all youth ringers and choirs to participate in this exciting and growing event. The day will include instructional rehearsals of three massed-rung pieces with Area 1 clinician and conductor Andy Wallace. The day will conclude with a closing concert and an opportunity for individual choirs to present solo pieces. During the day there will be breaks for snacks and a BYO lunch, with plenty of time to get to know other ringers. Multi-generational, adult and partial choirs are welcome to attend.
About Our Guest Clinician
Andy Wallace, of North Stonington, CT, is the Music and Worship Arts Director at the Dunn’s Corners Community Church, Presbyterian, in Westerly, RI where he has spent twenty years directing the choral and handbell programs. Andy has been ringing handbells in choirs and ensembles since 1991, and is active as a solo ringer and as a clinician throughout Area 1. He is a middle school history teacher in West Greenwich, RI, and has received several outstanding teaching awards including the prestigious Milken National Educator Award, the “Oscars” of education.
More Event Details
Partial Choirs:
If you are planning to ring just the massed selections, you are encouraged to attend with a partial choir of any size. Even if you only have one or two high school aged ringers, you should bring them so they can experience this event. Massed ringing does not require full choirs. You are also welcome to fill out your choir with chaperons or other adult ringers — especially if you would like to offer a solo selection — but remember that all ringers must pay the $20.00 registration fee.
Sharing:
We invite your choir to share a “solo” selection during the concert. Please fill out the appropriate information on the registration form. This must be done in advance for planning and programming. We reserve the right to limit the number of solo selections. You will be assigned a short time during lunch to run through your piece once in the performance area. Please be prompt and courteous to other groups.
What to Bring:
Each Ringer should bring gloves and comfortable shoes. If your choir has a uniform or concert dress you are encouraged to wear it for the day or the performance. Each choir should bring bells, mallets, foam, table covers, music stands and tables. Unfortunately, rental tables are not available at this location.
Lunch:
Lunch is not provided with registration. Choirs coming for the day may wish to have each ringer bring their own bag lunch. A list of local fast food / take-out establishments will be provided for choirs that need to purchase lunches. Some snacks and water will be available for purchase on-site.