Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "The First Noel” (arr. Cathy Moklebust) performed by Ring Sarasota. One of our favorite Christmas pieces. This recording from the group's Christmas concert at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church. Now entering its 11th season, Ring Sarasota, the area’s premier handbell ensemble, is making music throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida. Check them out! Website: www.RingSarasota.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RingSarasota Be sure to check out the secon
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "The First Noel” (arr. Cathy Moklebust) performed by Ring Sarasota. One of our favorite Christmas pieces. This recording from the group's Christmas concert at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church. Now entering its 11th season, Ring Sarasota, the area’s premier handbell ensemble, is making music throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida. Check them out! Website: www.RingSarasota.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RingSarasota Be sure to check out the secon
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Sing we Now of Christmas" arranged and directed by Kevin McChesney and performed by The Atlanta Concert Ringers. This piece is a standard in so many handbell libraries - the 'go-to' piece for directors looking for the right burst of excitement at Christmas and/or Easter. How many have added vocals to that excitement? The Atlanta Concert Ringers were grateful for the opportunity to partner with Janice Folsom and The Southern Crescent Chorale. They h
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Sing we Now of Christmas" arranged and directed by Kevin McChesney and performed by The Atlanta Concert Ringers. This piece is a standard in so many handbell libraries - the 'go-to' piece for directors looking for the right burst of excitement at Christmas and/or Easter. How many have added vocals to that excitement? The Atlanta Concert Ringers were grateful for the opportunity to partner with Janice Folsom and The Southern Crescent Chorale. They h
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "A Holly Jolly Christmas” (arr. Joel Raney) performed by Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Palmetto Bronze, under the direction of Marcia J. Brantley, is an auditioned community handbell ensemble in Summerville, South Carolina, that seeks to encourage others to explore the unique musical medium of handbells. They ring challenging and exciting music of many genres and styles: classical, original compositions, pop, jazz, patriotic, Broadway show tune
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "A Holly Jolly Christmas” (arr. Joel Raney) performed by Palmetto Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Palmetto Bronze, under the direction of Marcia J. Brantley, is an auditioned community handbell ensemble in Summerville, South Carolina, that seeks to encourage others to explore the unique musical medium of handbells. They ring challenging and exciting music of many genres and styles: classical, original compositions, pop, jazz, patriotic, Broadway show tune
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Twelve Days of Christmas” (arr. Arnold B. Sherman) performed by Denver Bronze. The earliest known version of the song first appeared in a 1780 children's book called Mirth Without Mischief. This was designed to be a “memory-and-forfeits” game, in which the singers tested their recall of the lyrics and if they forgot, they would have to “forfeit” a kiss or a favor to their opponent. This version of the favorite "Twelve Days of Christmas” begins quit
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Twelve Days of Christmas” (arr. Arnold B. Sherman) performed by Denver Bronze. The earliest known version of the song first appeared in a 1780 children's book called Mirth Without Mischief. This was designed to be a “memory-and-forfeits” game, in which the singers tested their recall of the lyrics and if they forgot, they would have to “forfeit” a kiss or a favor to their opponent. This version of the favorite "Twelve Days of Christmas” begins quit
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "A Christmas Festival” (arr. Al Reese) performed by the VHC - Virginia Handbell Consort. The classic band carol medley transcribed for bells! The Virginia Handbell Consort is a community handbell choir based in Tidewater, Virginia. Since 1996, their mission has been to present handbell music of the highest quality to our audiences and to help educate our community in proper handbell techniques and ringing styles. Website: www.vhcbells.org Facebook:
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "A Christmas Festival” (arr. Al Reese) performed by the VHC - Virginia Handbell Consort. The classic band carol medley transcribed for bells! The Virginia Handbell Consort is a community handbell choir based in Tidewater, Virginia. Since 1996, their mission has been to present handbell music of the highest quality to our audiences and to help educate our community in proper handbell techniques and ringing styles. Website: www.vhcbells.org Facebook:
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For the final #HandbellAdventCalendar video, we present "O Holy Night" (arr. Sandra Eithun) commissioned and performed by The Raleigh Ringers. This is an ethereal and magical arrangement of the holiday favorite, and one that never fails to touch the crowd. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! | The Raleigh Ringers
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For the final #HandbellAdventCalendar video, we present "O Holy Night" (arr. Sandra Eithun) commissioned and performed by The Raleigh Ringers. This is an ethereal and magical arrangement of the holiday favorite, and one that never fails to touch the crowd. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! | The Raleigh Ringers
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For the final day of the #HandbellAdventCalendar, The Raleigh Ringers continues its 30-year tradition of ending holiday concerts in candlelight. This is Cathy Moklebust's lovely arrangement of “The First Noel” followed by Betty Garee's classic, “Stille Nacht.” We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! | The Raleigh Ringers
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Winter Wonderland" (Felix Bernard/arr. Joel Raney) performed by Suncoast Bronze Ringers. We hope you enjoy this fun and light-hearted rendition of this popular contemporary Christmas piece. Suncoast Bronze Ringers, a community handbell ensemble based in Tampa, Florida, was formed in June 2012 to offer an opportunity for advanced handbell ringers to play repertoire that promotes the art of handbell ringing. Directed by Michael Lamb, the group plays
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Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers runs the gamut of song selections from old yuletide favorites to Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas score and other sounds of the season. Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers, Wednesday, December 10th @ 8 PM. #PBSClt #PBS #RaleighRingers #HandbellChoir #HolidayMusic #ChristmasConcert #YuletideFavorites #CharlieBrownChristmas #CommunityArts #LivePerformance #SeasonalSounds | WTVI
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Today's second #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Wizards in Winter" (arr. Brian Tervo) performed by the @Seattle Handbell Orchestra. The Christmas Rock Classic (if that's not such a thing, we hereby proclaim that it is!) comes to life as the Seattle Handbell Ensemble performs Wizards in Winter at its concert in November 2015. Set against a backdrop of a wreath, garland, and flying aluminum handbells, this original arrangement served as the group's concert closer. The Seattle Handbell Orchestra i
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The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina, present the sequel to their critically acclaimed holiday special, One Winter Evening at Meymandi, featuring song selections from old yuletide favorites. Don't miss Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers, Monday, December 21, at 10 PM, on UNC-TV. | PBS North Carolina
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The Always Crazy, Hazy but not Lazy, Bell Daze of Christmas. Traditional English tune arranged by Hart Morris. Performed by The Raleigh Ringers at Meymandi Concert Hall. December 2018. | The Raleigh Ringers
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Angels We Have Heard on High" a traditional carol arranged by Larry Sue and performed by members of the Penobscot Bay Ringers. With all the changes in 2020, the members of the group have met as ensembles to continue to be able to ring. Founded in 2008, Penobscot Bay Ringers is Midcoast Maine's first community handbell choir. The group is a collection of individuals interested in sharing their love of handbells, handchimes, and musical performance.
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Carol of the Bells” (trans. Roxanne Golden) performed by the Golden Bells of Atlanta. This classic is one of their most-requested songs! Golden Bells of Atlanta is in their 26th year of exceptional music in the Atlanta Area. Under the direction of Roxanne Golden, their concerts includes a variety of musical styles including classical, traditional, sacred, and secular using a five-octave handbell choir, small ensemble and soloists. Website: www.gold
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Today's #HandbellAdventCalendar video is from The Agape Ringers, Chicago's premiere handbell ensemble. For over 25 years, they have been thrilled to share their music with audiences throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and England. Under the baton of KC Congdon, their 15 musicians come together to play this unique instrument comprised of over 150 bells and chimes. "Good King Wenceslas," arranged by Jason Krug, follows the text of the song as it moves from the warmth and jollity of
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Unique Christmas music with the Raleigh Ringers, this bass bells player is so epic! Rare and Strange Instruments is also on Instagram www.instagram.com/rareandstrangeinstruments | Rare And Strange Instruments
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Here's a fun take on the traditional holiday tune, The Holly and the Ivy. This version is arranged by Kris Anthony. Performed by The Raleigh Ringers at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh, NC. December, 2016. Check out our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/raleighringers. | The Raleigh Ringers
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Today's #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Gaudete!” (arr. Michael Glasgow) performed by Rezound! Handbell Ensemble. It was their distinct pleasure to have a working rehearsal with Michael last year that included this piece, gaining the composer's insights into the work. The title means “Rejoice!” Rezound! has been creating and performing exceptional music in the Kansas City area since 2001. Under the artistic direction of Lauran Delancy, the ensemble has also captivated audiences around the coun
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Dona Nobis Pacem" (arr. Douglas E. Wagner) performed by Music Made in Heaven - Handbell Choir (MMIH). MMIH, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has chosen to remain virtual for the foreseeable future, but folks were clamoring to get their hands on bells, so they embarked on this virtual ensemble journey a few months ago. Dona Nobis Pacem represents MMIH's first foray into creating a virtual ensemble. While they'd much rather be ringing together in pe
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Today's first #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came" (arr. Joel Raney) performed by the Westminster Ringers. This song beautifully tells the story of the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary to inform her that she would soon been the mother of the ‘Son of Man’. As Mary experiences the many emotions with her journey into motherhood so does the music as it tells the story. The Westminster Ringers, Inc. from Westminster, Maryland, was formed in September of 1997 to provide gif
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Don't be a Grinch! Now's the time to get your tickets to The Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concerts in downtown Raleigh. December 21 & 22 at 4pm. Tickets and more information available online: http://rr.org/Events/Holiday-Concerts Performance of Hart Morris' arrangement of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." | The Raleigh Ringers
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Today's #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "The Skaters Waltz" (arr. Sondra K. Tucker) performed by Embellish Handbells from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sondra arranged and dedicated this to Embellish in honor of their cold Michigan winters. Their treble players even do some "skating" at the end. Embellish was founded in 1995. Currently the group has 18 members and rings on 7 octaves of Malmark handbells, 6 1/2 octaves of Malmark ChoirChimes, 3 octaves of Schulmerich Silver Melody Bells, and 3 octaves
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Join The Raleigh Ringers for their annual holiday concerts. This Raleigh tradition will feature the group’s unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including famous rock ‘n’ roll tunes arranged just for handbells. | The Raleigh Ringers
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Today's second #HandbellAdventCalendar video is "Fantasy on Shchedrick” (arr. Christopher S. Kinzel) performed by Virginia Bronze Handbell Ensemble (VAB). This arrangement, commonly known as the Ukranian Bell Carol, is from Virginia Bronze's 12 Meters of Christmas Concert in December of 2019. Virginia Bronze (Fairfax County, Virginia) began with a few ringers who wanted the challenge of ringing at a higher level. Since their first performance in October 2006, VAB has gained local and national re
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We're taking a short break this summer, but we hope you enjoy a little taste of Christmas in July. This is "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" arranged by Sandra Eithun. | The Raleigh Ringers
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The final verse of Stille Nacht (Silent Night) arranged by the great Betty Garee from tonight’s concert. You can still see us this holiday season next Sunday and Monday in Downtown Raleigh. http://www.rr.org/holidayconcerts | The Raleigh Ringers
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While Meghan and Jim tried their best with the handbells, they've decided to leave it to the professionals... The Raleigh Ringers! Make sure you get your tickets to their Christmas performance at Meymandi Concert Hall on December 14th and 15th! Get your tickets at https://rr.org | MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM
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Today’s Capital Area Handbell Festival included such great musicianship we had one more we wanted to share! Here’s a clip of Kevin McChesney’s arrangement of “Now the Green Blade Riseth.” Thank you all for a wonderful Capital Area Handbell Festival! We can’t wait to see you all in 2022! | The Raleigh Ringers
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