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S PRIG 2010 RINGING NEWS AGEHR AREA IX *SERVING TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA* Class List available soon! REGISTER NOW! Central Texas Spring Ring March 27, 2010 2010 Board Election coming in April! Vote for the future of Area IX! Get to know our host city, Arlington, TX! Scholarship opportunities! Are you a fan of Area IX on Facebook yet?
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RINGING NEWS
AGEHR AREA IX *SERVING TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA*
Class List available soon!
REGISTER NOW!
Central Texas Spring Ring
March 27, 2010
2010 Board Election coming in April! Vote for the future of Area IX!
Get to know our host city,
Arlington, TX!
Scholarship opportunities!
Are you a fan of Area IX
on Facebook yet?
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) 914-3908
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 Spring 2010
So, how are you coming on those New Year’s resolutions? Still doing less or
more of that thing you promised yourself? Did you start or stop that habit?
Here’s my horrible confession to you: I don’t make resolutions, because then I
don’t have to feel guilty about not following through, because I know I
probably won’t. Isn’t that awful?
Here’s what I DO know, though. Whatever your resolution, doing something
different, making a change, can be a very positive experience. Diversity is a
good thing. To be single-minded to the exclusion of ALL else is probably not
very healthy. When I was little, I thought a well-rounded person was someone
who needed to exercise. Turns out it’s a compliment! No matter how much
you love your job, devoting 100% of your time to it is not the best thing. If
your friends are your life, how will you earn a living? A hobby that engulfs
you may leave you alone all the time. Each one of these things is a good thing,
but to miss out on LIFE because of them is not. I realized I don’t spend
enough time at home a few weeks ago when my neighbor was taken to the
hospital in an ambulance in the middle of the night. I wanted to go visit her in
the hospital the next day, until I realized I had no idea what her last name was.
And then I realized that I only know the first name of her and my next door
neighbors. I leave early and get home late at night and have weird days off
and haven’t gotten to know anyone on the street since I moved in. A little less
work and a little more neighborliness…a little less TV and a little more
exercise…a little less computer and a little more friends…THAT makes a
diversified, well-rounded person. That’s what I want to be!
Why am I telling you this? I’d be willing to bet that a majority of you reading
this have never rung bells outside the four walls of your church or school, with
marked-up music. Am I right? How about becoming a better-rounded
musician…helping your ringers become well-rounded? Leave a page without
markings. Memorize a piece. Play at a nursing home, or on a street corner.
Come to a Festival event! Stretch your choir to do something different, and
they will become bonded together and more excited about bells. Central Texas
Spring Ring is right around the corner, and it’s time to start registering for the
Area IX Festival in Arlington this summer. Why not make THIS your New
Year’s resolution?
Ringingly Yours,
Sheryl ‘Bob’ Cory
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www.areaix.org
Date Event Site Clinician Contact
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
Wilson Van Tine
(918) 914-3908 [email protected]
February 27, 2010
TulsaFest (IX-E) Tulsa Convention Center Debbie Rice
Sharon Yenzer
918-481-9898
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) 914-3908 [email protected]
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
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Arlington, TX Michael Joy
Anna Laura Page
Wilson Van Tine
(918) 914-3908 [email protected]
July 18-21, 2010
Pinnacle 2010 (N) Nashville, TN Various www.agehr.org
August 3-7, 2010
14th International Handbell Symposium (N)
Osaka, Japan Various www.agehr.org
October 7-10, 2010
Distinctly Bronze WEST (N) New Bern, NC Jason Wells www.agehr.org
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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!
There are too many ringers in Area IX that don’t know what kind of
resources they have available to them as members of AGEHR!
Discounts on festival registrations at Area and National levels, an
Overtones subscription, Mentor programs, Chime Loan programs,…
JOI� US!
Find out more info at www.agehr.org/member/join.asp
?
Did you know there are
11 levels of membership in
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ECHOES FOR PEACE...
We believe that through handbells, each individual's
hopes for peace combine to become one meaningful
message that can be delivered to many around the
world. The 14th International Handbell Symposium
will be held in Japan in the summer of 2010. Let us
join our hearts together with ringers from around the
world in Osaka to ring the song of peace.
14th Annual
International
Handbell
Symposium
Join handbell guilds from around the world -- the HRJ
(Handbell Ringers of Japan), the HRGB (Handbell
Ringers of Great Britain), the HGC (Handbell Guilds
of Canada), the KHA (Korea Handbell Association),
and the HSA (Handbell Association of Astralasia)!
August 3-7, 2010
ARLINGTON Texas
Our 2010 Festival/Conference “Thrill of the Ring” site is at the center of the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex, and is home to
some of the biggest attractions of North Texas -- Six Flags over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and
the Palace of Wax, the Ballpark at Arlington (home of the Texas Rangers), and the famed new Cowboys Stadium.
Arlington also offers great shopping and dining -- not far from the Arlington Convention Center is the Parks Mall at
Arlington and the new outdoor shopping mecca, The Arlington Highlands. The Highlands plays host to a brand new
Improv, the innovative and playful Splitsville bowling alley/bar, and the Studio Movie Grill.
Interested in the big city nightlife? Arlington is a short drive from downtown Ft Worth and Dallas. From Sundance
Square in “Cow Town” to West Village and the Arts District in Big D, the metroplex offers plenty for all tastes and
interests.
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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)
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
8:00am Registration
Set-up
9:00am Rehearsal
10:30am Break
10:45 Rehearsal
�oon Lunch
1:00pm Rehearsal
2:15pm Break
2:30pm Concert
(Open to the public!)
3:30pm Load out
ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule
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In even numbered years, Area IX
elects officers to help guide our
organization for the next two
years. In April, all voting
members of Area IX will
receive a ballot and
biographical information about
the nominees for the offices of
Chair-Elect, Secretary, and
Treasurer. I urge you to take
the time to consider the
candidates, select your
choices, and return the ballot.
The future of Area
IX is in your hands!
AGEHR Area IX
Officer
2010 Election Ballot
Please mark and
return the enclosed
voting card
Pinnacle is an event focused on helping each attendee reach their personal best and teaching all of us about reaching the apex, the pinnacle of the art
of handbell ringing. Regardless of the venue or the audience, we all strive to present the best and most artistic music possible. Numerous opportuni-
ties for doing just that will be available at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee. Classes, concerts, coaching sessions, networking, HIC
exhibits, All-Star Choirs and much more will greet you in Music City - the perfect place for an unmatched musical experience. Activities will
begin Sunday, July 18, 2010, with morning classes, reading sessions, and auditions for the All-Star Choirs. We conclude Wednesday, July 21, with
a mid-afternoon cruise on the General Jackson Showboat featuring a concert by the Raleigh Ringers.
AMO)G THE FACULTY ARE:
WILLIAM GRIFFI� HART MORRIS WILLIAM PAY�E AR�OLD SHERMA� JASO� WELLS
Are you on Facebook? SO ARE WE! :)
Become a fan of Area IX! Network with other members, get event info, and check
out photos of past festivals and clinics!
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When I was in elementary school, I would go to my mother’s handbell rehearsals
each week, and listen to magic being made in such a unique sound. She coaxed me into the art
at age 10 -- and I became completely hooked. During junior high and early high school, it
hadn’t occurred to me how my “career” in bells would progress, other than eventually joining
the same ensemble my mother had always played in. I simply didn’t know other opportunities
existed! When I began looking at colleges when the time came, though, I was insistent that
my decision be based on a school having a handbell program. I was accepted to Baylor
University, and rang with them for 9 semesters. That was certainly a turning point for me, in
terms of the growth of my musicianship -- but what I truly consider the biggest turning point
in my handbell journey was attending my first Area IX festival (in 1998, in Ft Worth). I rang
with my mom and with the same group I’d known since I was probably a foot tall, and by then
had done so many times. But even so, attending that festival made a huge difference in the
camaraderie of the ensemble. And I remember feeling like I was in the company of celebrity
with the festival clinicians that were there! I’d been to many local festivals in Dallas, and had
experienced mass ringing, but admittedly had not been truly moved by the music until the Area
IX Conference in Ft Worth that year. I remember between classes walking by the vendor area and seeing the registration table and hearing for the
first time about AGEHR membership. It was a “been there, done that, got the tshirt” kind of moment for me -- but I had just gotten there, hadn’t
done that yet, and wanted the tshirt! I found out that there are THOUSANDS of ringers like me that have passion for their art, and I was
awe-struck to meet some that had been ringing as long as I had been ALIVE! I admit, I didn’t join AGEHR at that festival (though I DID buy the
shirt…). I’m not even sure I attended any classes between rehearsals that year, but I had an amazing time, and it was certainly educational
regardless. I felt like an entirely new world had opened up to me!
That festival occurred the summer after my freshman year of college. When I graduated, I returned to my home church and began
ringing with the advanced ensemble there, and also subbed with other church groups around the Dallas area. The next Area festival I attended
was the 2006 event in Oklahoma. I subbed in a local church group that was attending the conference, and met people that are now very good
friends of mine that I continue to ring with. Fred Gramann and Jason Wells were the 2006 clinicians -- and from the two of them, I adopted
lessons and techniques I don’t know how I lived without before. I could listen to Fred Gramann tell stories for hours, and his advice and
experiences he shared really brought the music to life. And Jason Wells, as some of you know, has a great amount of energy that is really
inspiring. Though we often tease about the difficulty of this as ringers, it’s hard not to smile when you’re ringing under Jason’s baton! I
attended every class I could fit into my schedule, and just had an absolute blast! I couldn’t believe I had waited so long to attend another Area
festival!
When I was approached with the idea of serving on the Area IX Board 2 years ago, I was absolutely floored. It was a great opportunity
to support the art I’ve loved so long! Now I’m surrounded by fellow ringers that are true leaders of the instrument -- and of the movement -- the
movement to advance the art of handbell ringing, to educate and inspire ringers all over the Area. Working behind the scenes and helping
organize the same events that changed my musical life is quite an experience. Learning firsthand about everything that goes into organizing these
festivals and clinics makes me appreciate them even more than I had before! Attending the 2008 festival in Austin, this time as an Area IX board
member, was still a powerful event, but on an entirely new level. I paid attention to everyone else’s experience -- I watched people’s smiles, and
loved seeing them get excited about meeting clinicians, mastering the music, learning new techniques, seeing friends from across states that they
may only see every 2 years at these events. I talked to more people about where they
were from, and what their own handbell journey had been like. And after the final
concert (which was amazing, by the way), my fellow Board members and I were already
thinking about ways to make it an even better experience for everyone in 2010! So when
I say I strongly encourage you and everyone you know to attend the 2010 “Thrill of the
Ring” in Arlington this June, I don’t do it foremost as an Area IX Board member -- I do it
as a ringer. I encourage you because as a ringer myself, I had NO idea what opportunities
were available to me as a musician before I began attending this biennial event. And it
doesn’t matter why you attend, or where you ring -- as an individual ringer, as a pickup
group, as a church ensemble -- we all gather at this event for fellowship, and to learn
more about our craft and our art, and to continuously become a better musician and
handbell ringer (because despite my now 21 years experience, I admittedly still have
much to learn, and am always an anxious sponge). If you’re a first-time attendee, I say a
hearty welcome -- welcome to the continuously expanding world of handbells, and
welcome to the large family that Area IX ringers become. I invite you to soak up every
opportunity you can while you’re there at the festival, and learn about all the exciting
things AGEHR and Area IX have to offer!
Come ring with us in Arlington, June 25-27 at the “Thrill of the
Ring” Area IX Biennial Festival/Conference!
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by Pam Adams
Publications
Chair
- 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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REGISTER )OW AT WWW.AREAIX.ORG!
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!
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 of-
fered 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)
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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
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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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!
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
Email:
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Date Event Site Admission Contact
Friday, April 23 7:00pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble University UMC
3611 University Blvd Houston, TX 77005
www.houstonbronze.com
Sunday, April 25 6:30pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble Trinity Lutheran Church 5201 Spring-Cypress Rd
Spring, TX 77379
www.houstonbronze.com
Friday, April 30 7:30pm
Houston Bronze Ensemble Friendswood UMC
110 N. Friendswood Dr Friendswood, TX 77546
www.houstonbronze.com
Sunday, May 9 3:00pm
Dorothy Shaw Handbell Choir
Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Fine Arts Center
Ft Worth Academy of Fine Arts
3901 South Hulen St Ft Worth, TX 76109
FREE www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org
Friday, June 18 7:30pm
Cast of Bronze TBA TBA www.castofbronze.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
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