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WITER 2009 RINGING NEWS AGEHR AREA IX *SERVING TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA* HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET FOR THE 2010 FESTIVAL / COFERECE? ORDER YOUR MUSIC NOW! REGISTER OW! CENTRAL TEXAS SPRING RING 2010 Featuring clinician Brad Morris Interested in going to “The Thrill of the Ring” Festival, but are afraid you can’t afford it? Two scholarships are available -- see inside!
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WI�TER 2009
RINGING NEWS
AGEHR AREA IX *SERVING TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA*
HAVE YOU
REGISTERED YET
FOR THE 2010
FESTIVAL /
CO�FERE�CE?
ORDER YOUR MUSIC NOW!
REGISTER �OW! CENTRAL TEXAS SPRING RING 2010
Featuring clinician Brad Morris
Interested in going to “The Thrill of the Ring”
Festival, but are afraid you can’t afford it?
Two scholarships are available -- see inside!
Area IX 2006-2008
Administrative Board
Chair
Sheryl Cory
(918) 455-4202
Chair-Elect
Karen Thompson
(817) 335-1231
Secretary
Cathy Taylor
(325) 671-4729
Treasurer
Wilson Van Tine
(918) 331-2112
Past-Chair
Stephanie Rhoades
(972) 596-6233 ext. 6808
Membership Coordinator
Ruth Seiwell
(979) 297-4232
Education Coordinator
Michelle Tejada
(830) 393-7436
Publications Chair
Pam Adams
(214) 938-5412
Oklahoma Representative
Mark Usrey
(918)906-1705
Texas Rep 1
Russell Miller
(830) 249-2565
Texas Rep 2
Susan Finnigan
(512) 329-9446
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc.
Area IX — Texas/Oklahoma
RINGING NEWS Winter 2009
“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat!” That song always runs through my
head at this time of year, not because I care how much the goose is eating, or
because I’m a huge fan of Miss Piggy, but because I have so much to do before
Christmas actually gets here. So I have a melodic mantra accompanying my
mental list of: Hanging of the Green service, children’s pageant, choir cantata,
handbell concerts, caroling dates, performances here and there, Christmas Eve
services…I’m sure you have your own list. Ever wish you weren’t a musician at this
time of year? Instead of “the most wonderful time of the year” it often seems, for
musicians especially, to be “the most busiest time of the year”. My mom always asks
me why I can’t visit them at Christmas, and my answer is always, “because I’m a
church musician.” I’m not heading into any great wisdom, here. Sorry! I’m
commiserating with you. But my prayer for all of us this season is that we can find a
way to sit back and take stock and say, “It is good.” Remember why we do what we
do, and who we do it for. Have fun and enjoy those around you and make that time
together as much of a gift as your music is a gift to others.
I’m sure my church is not alone in its struggle to figure out the best way to handle
finances in this economic climate. The good news is that (I’m told) the country is
turning a corner and things are looking up. Even thought the future is uncertain and
we’re all being cautious, my handbell choir is determined to come to the 2010 Area
IX Festival next summer. We’re starting plans now, doing fundraisers, talking it up,
getting excited: I have a couple of ringers that practically jump up and down every
time we talk about it! I hope you are doing the same with your ringers and other
people you know. We picked Arlington because of its centrality, in the hopes that
travel costs would be lower. We’ve got a great hotel in the Crowne Plaza Suites, and
my information is that the Texas Rangers are playing at home that weekend…against
the Houston Astros! Plus Six Flags, both amusement and water parks; you could
make it a whole family vacation. How can you beat a weekend like this…bells and
baseball and Batman! And a lot of fun and camaraderie thrown in. Get with your
group and start making plans today. Talk to other groups and get them to come with
you. And if you can’t get a whole group together, come anyway! Our orphan ringer
choirs have become quite popular. We’ve got something for everyone and all ability
levels. You won’t want to miss it! Start now!
“Christmas is coming, the
goose is getting fat!” Yep,
still running through my
head. I wonder where my
copy of “A Muppet
Christmas Carol” is?
Ringingly Yours,
Sheryl ’Bob’ Cory
Chair, Area IX
www.areaix.org
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Date Event Site Clinician Contact
January 29-30, 2010
Handbells are for Everyone! The Brookwood Community
Brookshire, TX
Linda McKechnie Cathy Taylor Sue Graves Joyce Klinck
www.agehr.org
January 30, 2010
GDHA Youth Festival (IX-E) FUMC Plano
3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074
Arnold Sherman www.dallashandbells.org
February 25-28, 2010
Distinctly Bronze EAST (N) Bremerton, WA Jason Wells www.agehr.org
February 26-27, 2010
FebFest 2009 (IX-E)
FRIDAY LOCATION:
Memorial Drive Christian Church 11750 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77024
SATURDAY LOCATION:
The Stafford Centre 10515 Cash Road Stafford, TX
Tim Waugh www.houstonhandbells.org
March 5-6, 2010
Ponca City Area Handbell Festival (IX-E)
Tonkawa, OK Sondra Tucker
Marta Sullivan [email protected]
March 27, 2010
GDHA Spring Festival I (Intermediate) (IX-E) *Formerly Brookhaven Festival*
FUMC Richardson 503 N. Central Expwy Richardson, TX 75080
David Weck www.dallashandbells.org
March 27, 2010
Central Texas Spring Ring (IX-S)
Central Presbyterian Church Waco, TX
Brad Morris Wilson Van Tine (918) 331-2112
April 10, 2010
GDHA Spring Festival II (Advanced) (IX-E)
*Formerly Brookhaven Festival*
FUMC Richardson 503 N. Central Expwy Richardson, TX 75080
David Weck www.dallashandbells.org
June 25-27, 2010
(S)
Arlington, TX Michael Joy
Anna Laura Page
Wilson Van Tine (918) 331-2112
July 18-21, 2010
Pinnacle 2010 (N) Nashville, TN Various www.agehr.org
February 27, 2010
TulsaFest Tulsa Convention Center Debbie Rice Sheryl Cory
[email protected] (918) 455-4202
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Want to see your event listed here? Interested in wider publicity for your event?
Contact [email protected] for information on having your event endorsed by Area IX, and we’ll help you get your message out to TX and OK!
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Area IX was deeply saddened this September by the loss of our friend, David
Davidson. There are hardly words to describe the contribution he has made to the
art of handbell ringing, or the level to which he has inspired, encouraged, and
driven us all as ringers and musicians, or the amount of light he brought into a
room, just with that extraordinary smile of his.
We encourage you all to visit AGEHR’s tribute website to Maestro Davidson, and
share the sentiments and stories of members across the nation.
www.agehr.org/davidsonwww.agehr.org/davidsonwww.agehr.org/davidsonwww.agehr.org/davidson
“The mission statement of ‘Uniting people through a
musical art’ has always seemed noble to me. The term ‘art’
is elevating of the idiom, and the cause of bringing people
together under this unique umbrella is not only a concept
of fellowship, but also a uniting of human spirit of
performer and listener.” -- from “Crossroads”, David Davidson’s Keynote Address at the 2008 AGEHR National Seminar
In memory of David, Area IX is contributing a
percentage of money made on our 2010
Festival “Thrill of the Ring” Silent Auction to
the AGEHR Past Presidents Fund.
We hope you’ll consider supporting this
fundraiser for Area IX and the AGEHR fund
in David’s name.
Graphics used with permission of AGEHR
May our musicianship and giving to the art forever honor the legacy of David Davidson.
Thank you for ALL, Maestro.
The Children's Chorus of San Antonio was the summer 2009 recipient of the Area IX chime loan program. The chimes were used for the summer day camp (ages 7 - 13) as well as the Youth Chorale/
Chamber Choir retreat (ages 11-17). Chorus member Teresa Hotard shares a note about the use of the chimes in this program:
Given�the�opportunity�to�play�
the�handchimes�this��summer�
was�an�amazing�experience�
for�me.�Putting�them�������������
together�with�the�music�that�
we�as�a�choir�were�singing�
made�the�music�really�pop�
and�stand�out.�I�look�forward�
to�having�many�more������
amazing�experiences�with�
this�instrument.�I�want�to�
thank�you�with�all�of�my�heart�
for�giving�me�the�chance�to�
play�these�amazing�����������
handchimes!��Thanks�again!��
Contact Michelle Tejada, Education Chair, for more information: [email protected]
(830) 393-7436 Find the application on our website, www.areaix.org.
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REGISTRATION FORM DEADLINE Friday, March 13, 2010
Director’s Name _______________________________________ AGEHR Membership # ________________________
Organization/Church/School ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ______________________________________________________State ________ Zip ____________
Contact Phone # ___________________________ Email _________________________________________________
Choir Name _____________________________________________________________________________________
FEES:
$20 per participant (ringer or director) if an AGEHR member x _____ = $___________
(As long as either the organization or a member of the organization
Is a regular member of AGEHR, then all attendees from that
organization receive the member rate)
IF NOT A MEMBER, join the AGEHR now for $65 = $___________
(MEMBER NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION;
Area IX will facilitate application of membership)
Table rental ($1.25/linear foot *) x _______= $___________
Lunch $5 per participant x _______= $___________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (Please make check payable to AGEHR Area IX) $___________
• Please indicate the number of linear feet of floor space you will need, WHETHER OR NOT you are renting tables or bringing your own: _______________ ft.
If your registration form will not be received prior to March 13, 2010, please fax your registration form to 918-662-6841. You may then follow up with the payment to the address indicated below:
Send registration form & payment to:
Wilson Van Tine, Area IX Treasurer 617 N. Spruce Ave., Bartlesville, OK 74006
Featuring
Brad Morris, clinician
Central Presbyterian Church
Waco, TX
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
Arr. Arnold Sherman, Level 3, RRHB0060
Rock-a My Soul
Arr. Valerie Stephenson, Level 3, MCGB612
Fanfare of Triumph
Michael Joy, Level 3, Red River Music SM7003
Fantasy on Kingsfold
H. Dean Wagner, level 2+, Hope MHP2134
Featuring
Brad Morris, clinician
Central Presbyterian Church
Waco, TX
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2009 EVENTS WERE A GREAT 2009 EVENTS WERE A GREAT 2009 EVENTS WERE A GREAT 2009 EVENTS WERE A GREAT
SUCCESS!SUCCESS!SUCCESS!SUCCESS!
A big thank you to our host locations and instructors,
who helped make this years’ events more successful than
previous years!
YOU SPOKE, A�D WE LISTE�ED!
The new tiers of these events were very well attended!
We’ll continue Beyond the Basics and
Leading the Troops in 2010!
WATCH FOR 2010 RR EVE�TS I� AUSTI�,
DALLAS, TULSA, SA� A�TO�IO, A�D HOUSTO�!
- Anna Laura Page Anna Laura Page received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education with a concentration in
piano and Master of Music in Music Theory with a concentration in organ from the University of
Kentucky. Active as a composer, clinician, and organist, she served on the Music Committee of the
Southern Baptist 1991 Hymnal Committee and has received the ASCAP Standards Award for the past
several years. She has taught organ as an adjunct faculty member at Mercer University in Macon,
Georgia, and theory/organ as an adjunct faculty member at Lander University in Greenwood, South
Carolina. She served as director of the Austin Peay Community Children's Chorus in Clarksville,
Tennessee for three years and later served as Handbell Music Editor for Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Her publications include choral works for children, youth, and adults, and compositions for handbells,
organ, and piano. She is married to Dr. Oscar C. Page, president emeritus of Austin College in
Sherman, Texas.
Michael Joy - Michael Joy lives in Philadelphia, PA. He has been directing handbell choirs in churches since 1978
and in schools since 1983. He studied handbells with Donald Allured and handbell composition with
Arnold Sherman. Michael is currently the middle school music teacher at The Shipley School in
Bryn Mawr, PA where he conducts 14 different handbell groups. For the last 33 years he has also
been the Music Director at First Presbyterian Church in Ambler, PA. Michael is a published
composer and has taught at AGEHR Area festivals, PMEA district and state conferences, Handbell
Exploration, AGEHR National Seminars and the 2008 International Handbell Symposium. He was
named Composer of the Year for 2004 by Jeffers Publishing Company for his composition Dorian
Dance. From 2003-2007 Michael was a ringer and Composer-in-Residence for the Philadelphia
Handbell Ensemble. Michael also served two terms as the Secretary for AGEHR Area II.
Area IX is proud to introduce you to our 2010 Festival Clinicians:
Anna Laura Page and Michael Joy!
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (L2)
arr. by Moklebust (CGB569)
Down to the River to Pray (L2)
arr. by Anna Laura Page (Alfred 23165)
Arioso (L2)
by Judy Phillips (AG36038)
How Can I Keep From Singing (L3-)
arr. by Arnold Sherman (RRHB0060)
Fantasy on King’s Weston (L5)
arr. by Fred Gramann (Hope 1671)
Rhapsody (L3+)
by Judy Phillips (RRBL5048)
ALL INVITED! OPTIONAL MASSED PIECE FOR SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP!
All Nature Sings (L2+)
arr. by Childers (Alfred 27063)
Fanfare of Triumph (L3) by Michael Joy
(Red River Music SM7003)
Foundation of Grace (L3)
arr. by Anna Laura Page (CG 563)
Creation’s Dawn: A Prairie Hymn
(L2+) by Sondra Tucker (unpublished) **this piece is being offered to paid
registrants only and will be sent free of charge upon registration via email in PDF form**
AREA IX THA�KS SO�DRA TUCKER
FOR PROVIDI�G “CREATIO�’S DAW�: A
PRAIRIE HYM�,” YET U�PUBLISHED, AS
A GIFT TO AREA IX MEMBERS FOR THIS
EVE�T!
AREA IX IS PROUD TO BRI�G THE
2010 FESTIVAL/CO�FERE�CE TO
ARLI�GTO�, TEXAS!
Located near the heart of our two great states, Arlington is
home to many thrills and entertainment venues in North
Texas, including Six Flags over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, as
well as the Texas Rangers Ballpark and soon to be Dallas
Cowboys Stadium! Come June 25, 2010, we’ll be adding
more thrill to the city bringing with us the art of handbells!
We’re proud to be under the batons of Anna Laura Page and
Michael Joy for this event. In addition to massed ringing,
we’ll be offering classes for all levels of ringing and
directing (we’ve committed to bringing back the ever-
popular “Cup Game!”), and will host some of our favorite
vendors in the handbell world for your shopping pleasure!
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!
To learn more about the city of Arlington and its opportunities, visit
http://www.arlingtontx.gov/index_visitors.html
or www.arlington.org
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AREA IX IS PROUD TO
ANNOUNCE A RINGING TRACK FOR A FESTIVAL CHOIR IN
ADDITION TO MASSED AND
DIVISIONAL RINGING!
Open to 39 qualified ringers, this track will be led by MICHAEL JOY and will feature challenging
music to more advanced ringers!
Repertoire is available upon acceptance to the Festival Choir. Music should be
prepared beforehand, and will be rehearsed during the course of the
festival (offered during class times) for a closing concert performance!
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A
CLOSER EXPERIENCE UNDER THE BATON OF MICHAEL JOY!
FESTIVAL CHOIR APPLICATIO�
Festival Choir Track for Advanced Ringers
Name ___________________________
Email ___________________________
Phone ___________________________
Preferences of Ringing Position:
Comments ________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Bass C4/D4 D5/E5 C6/D6, 7
E4/F4 F5/G5 E6,7/F6, 7
G4/A4 A5/B5 G6,7/A6,7
B4/C5 B6,7/C7,8
REPERTOIRE FOR THIS TRACK WILL BE ANNOUNCED UPON CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE FESTIVAL CHOIR, AND IS TO BE PURCHASED AND PREPARED PRIOR TO FESTIVAL BY THE PARTICIPANT.
APPLY NOW FOR THE FESTIVAL CHOIR! ACCEPTANCE AND BELL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE MADE
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE!
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ROOKIE RINGER “EXPRESS” AVAILABLE AT
THE THRILL OF THE RI&G!
Festival is a big experience for those who don’t frequent massed-ringing events. This
class is offered Friday afternoon to help guide ringers to a
successful ringing event for you as an individual ringer or your ensemble!
SEE THE EVENT REGISTRATION FORM -- THIS IS OPEN FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
TO 33 REGISTRANTS! (class will be held for minimum of 10 ringers)
Mary kay parrish SchoLarship For the 2010 Area IX Festival Conference in Arlington, Texas
AGEHR Area IX is pleased to offer a scholarship to the Area Festival Conference in Arlington, Texas, June
25-27, 2010. The scholarship covers the cost of one full-time registration fee. All other expenses (lodging,
meals, transportation to and from the festival site, sightseeing, etc.) are the responsibility of the recipient.
Eligibility Requirements
• College/University student in Area IX (Oklahoma or Texas) currently enrolled in a handbell choir or handbell
methods class
• Recommended by collegiate handbell director
• Preference will be given to applicants for whom the 2010 Area IX Festival Conference
will be their first Festival Conference, however, any college/university student may apply;
• Recipient is to write a short summary of his/her experience at the Festival to be published in the Area IX
newsletter
Application Deadline is April 1, 2010 Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (day) _________________ (evening) _________________ E-mail _________________________________
Include a brief summary of your handbell experience and describe your goals for how attending this Festival
Conference will benefit you. (Use a separate piece of paper and enclose with this application form.)
Collegiate Director:
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
University _______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (day) _________________ (evening) _________________ E-mail _________________________________
Recommendation: Write a brief paragraph describing your relationship with the applicant and explain why you recom-
mend this person (use a separate piece of paper and enclose with this application form).
Send this application, postmarked no later than April 1, 2010, to:
Karen Thompson
7901 Kandy Lane
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Questions? Call Karen Thompson at 817-239-6974 or e-mail [email protected]
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AGEHR Area IX is pleased to offer a scholarship to the Area Festival Conference in Arlington, Texas,
June 25-27, 2010. The scholarship pays only the full-time registration fee. All other expenses (lodging, meals,
transportation to and from the festival site, sightseeing, etc.) are the responsibility of the recipient.
Eligibility Requirements
• AGEHR member in good standing;
• Director of at least one handbell choir at time of application, and also following the festival;
• Area IX resident (Oklahoma or Texas);
• Preference will be given to applicants for whom the 2010 Area IX Festival Conference
will be their first Festival Conference, however, anyone may apply;
• Recipient is to write a short summary of his/her experience at the Festival.
Application Deadline is April 1, 2010
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone: (home) _________________ (work) _________________ E-mail _________________________
Church/School ___________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
AGEHR member for ___________ years AGEHR membership # _____________________
(Your six-digit membership number is on your Ringing �ews or Overtones mailing label)
If this is not your personal AGEHR membership, list sponsoring church or organization ________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Choir(s) you currently direct (include age/grade level) ___________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Is your Festival attendance dependent upon scholarship? Y N
Is your church/school able to help you with expenses? Y N
Please write a brief summary of your handbell program and describe your goals for how Festival attendance
will benefit your work. Use a separate sheet of paper and enclose with this application form.
Send this application, postmarked no later than April 1, 2010, to:
Karen Thompson
7901 Kandy Lane
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Questions? Call Karen Thompson at 817-239-6974 or e-mail [email protected]
Marvin E. Reecher MemoriaL SchoLarship
For the 2010 Area IX Festival Conference in Arlington, Texas
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Area IX will have a Silent Auction benefitting the Area and the Past Presidents Fund of AGEHR in loving
memory of David Davidson at the 2010 “The Thrill of the Ring” Festival/Conference!
* Autographed handbell music * Gift Basket assortments * Barse jewelry
* Mini-clinics taught by Area IX board members at your church/location *
• Mary Kay products * Sports Memorabilia from Dallas Cowboys/Texas Rangers *
We’d love your help!
Area IX will take donations from our membership to the Silent Auction also! Our very popular auction in
Austin at the 2008 Festival sold such items as quilted wall-hangings and cross-stitch pieces.
Donations don’t have to be music or handbell related --
please contact Ruth Seiwell at [email protected]
for questions and donations!
JOI� US FOR “THE THRILL OF THE RI�G” AREA IX 2010 FESTIVAL!
We hope you’ll consider supporting this fundraiser for Area IX and the
AGEHR Past Presidents Fund!
AGEHR AREA IX FINANCIAL STATEMENT
2008-2009
Beginning Balance (10/1/2008) 14,238
Expenses for 2008-2009 Paid in 2007-2008 914
Newsletters 638
Website (227) Fall 2008 Board Meeting (2,376)
Spring 2009 Board Meeting (105)
Area Related Travel (1,064)
Central Texas Spring Ring 1,570
Rookie Ringer 1,526
Endorsed Events 2,286
Chime Loan Program (402)
Festival 2010 (5,413)
Miscellaneous (122)
Balance as of September 30, 2009 11,462
Net Change for 2008-2009 (2,776)
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Area IX Seed Money Grants for Start-Up Projects Seed-money grants to encourage development of local handbell events are offered by Area IX in the amount of $200. These grants are available to any AGEHR Area IX member church, school or other organization sponsoring a first-time handbell event within the area. To qualify, the event sponsor must submit in writing:
1. Type of event (festival, conference, training workshop, etc.) and its purpose
2. Projected budget, including how the seed money will be spent (seed money is often used for publicity and other “up front” expenses, but is not limited to that use)
3. Name of clinician((s)
4. How event will be advertised, including “target area” for publicity (seed money cannot be awarded to an event that will conflict with another Area IX endorsed event).
Applications for seed-money grants should be submitted four to six months prior to event and must be approved by the Area IX Board. The event coordinator is expected to send a post-event report to the Ringing News editor for publication. These grants are awarded to first-time events only. The event must abide by the same guidelines as any other Guild-endorsed event. To obtain a copy of AGEHR event guidelines, please call the National Office at (800) 878-5459.
For more information, contact Karen Thompson at [email protected]
I’M YOURS. ADVERTISE WITH
AREA IX!
1/2-pg ads $50 1/4-pg ads $25
business card ads $12.50
For more info,
contact Pam Adams, Publications
Chair
Date Event Site Admission Contact
November 27-29, 2009
The Dorothy Shaw Handbell Choir presents:
“Home for the Holidays”
Nancy Lee and Perry R. Performance Hall 525 Commerce St Ft Worth, TX 76102
Tickets may be purchased online www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org
December 1, 2009 5:00pm
East Texas Handbell Ensemble
East Texas Medical City Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tyler, TX FREE www.easttexashandbellensemble.com
December 2, 2009 12:00pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble Presents:
Music on Main St
FUMC Houston 1320 Main St
Houston, TX 77002 FREE
www.houstonbronze.com
December 3, 2009 12:00pm
Austin Handbell Ensemble Presents:
“Christmas Bells Are Ringing”
Central Presbyterian Church 200 E 8th St
Austin, TX 78701 FREE
www.austinhandbells.org
December 4, 2009 7:30pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble Presents “Shine”
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
166550 Longenbaugh Dr Houston, TX 77095
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults/ $5 Children
www.houstonbronze.com
December 5, 2009 7:00pm
Austin Handbell Ensemble Presents:
“Christmas Bells Are Ringing”
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church
5404 Williams Drive Georgetown, TX 78633
FREE
www.austinhandbells.org
December 5, 2009 7:30pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble Presents “Shine”
Faith Community Church 2402 East Broadway Pearland, TX 77581
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults/ $5 Children
www.houstonbronze.com
December 5, 2009 7:30pm
East Texas Handbell Ensemble Presents
Annual Christmas Magic Program
Caldwell Auditorium 300 S. College Tyler, TX
FREE www.easttexashandbellensemble.com
December 5-11, 2009
The Dorothy Shaw Handbell Choir
“The Littlest Wiseman”
William Edrington Scott Theatre
1300 Gendy St Ft Worth, TX 76107
Tickets may be purchased online www.thelittlestwiseman.org
December 11, 2009 7:30pm
River City Ringers Presents
“Ringing in the Holidays”
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 308 Mt. Calvary Dr. San Antonio, TX
FREE
www.rivercityringers.org
December 11, 2009 7:30pm
Austin Handbell Ensemble Presents:
“Christmas Bells Are Ringing”
Covenant Presbyterian Church
3003 Northland Dr Austin, TX 78757
FREE www.austinhandbells.org
December 12, 2009 7:00pm
River City Ringers Presents
“Ringing in the Holidays”
First Presbyterian Church 800 Jefferson St Kerrvile, TX
FREE www.rivercityringers.org
December 14, 2009 7:30pm
Concert Bells of Fort Worth Presents:
“Kneeling in Bethlehem”
Arlington Heights UMC 4200 Camp Bowie Rd Fort Worth, TX
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults/ $5 Children
www.concertbells.com
December 17, 2009 7:30pm
Concert Bells of Fort Worth Presents:
“Kneeling in Bethlehem”
King of Glory Lutheran Church
6411 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX
FREE www.concertbells.com
December 20, 2009 6:00pm
Concert Bells of Fort Worth Presents:
“Kneeling in Bethlehem”
Grace Presbyterian Church 4300 W. Park Rd Plano, TX
FREE www.concertbells.com
November 17, 2009 1:00pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble
The Conservatory of Champion Forest
8215 Cypresswood Dr Spring, TX
FREE www.houstonbronze.com
November 29, 2009
Houston Bronze Ensemble
Spring Creek Growers (Christmas Tree Farm)
23803 Decker Prairie-Rosehill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
FREE www.houstonbronze.com
AGEHR Mission Statement:
The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers is dedicated to advancing the musical art or handbell/
handchime ringing through education, community and communication.
The AGEHR Needs YOU!
For Membership information, contact an area representative listed on page two, call the National Office (866)
878-5459, or visit their website: www.agehr.org, and click on “How to Join”.
If you are an AGEHR member, please share this newsletter with new handbell directors you encounter or
contact the area representatives so we can get information to them. Also, encourage your ringers to check out
AGEHR. Ringer memberships area also available.
EACH ONE REACH ONE!
Don’t forget to check us out on the web at: www.areaix.org
