Greetings from your Area 2 Board!
When was the last time you challenged yourself? When was the last time you really pushed yourself or your choir to improve as handbell musicians? To learn a new handbell skill or technique? To ring that next level of music? To ring beyond the notes on the page? To move, create and share beautiful music on handbells?
Our 2016 summer event, Challeng(R)ing will provide you with an opportunity to do just that…Challenge Yourself! Whether you are a full choir, individual ringer or director looking to help your choir advance, Challeng(R)ing is for you. One day, two locations, three songs, Intermediate or Advanced ringing tracks, and fellowship with other handbell musicians from Area 2. What a wonderful way to spend a summer day! Registration materials are available in this issue. Please share with your choirs and fellow handbell musicians and join in the fun.
How will you challenge yourself this summer?
Spring workshops are also taking shape around the area. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. Interested in hosting a workshop? Contact Bea Mooney at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at an Area 2 workshop and/or Challeng(R)ing in 2016!
Happy Ringing!
Jill Fedon
Jill Fedon
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Attention Directors – don’t forget to forward all Area 2 emails and Twice Tolled Tale issues to your ringers. As members of your choir, they are also members of Area 2. Help keep them in the Area 2 loop and encourage them to be active participants in their handbell community.
National Seminar 2016 being held in Area 2!
Dear Members of Area 2,
Handbell Musicians of America is coming to Rochester! From July 12-16, 2016, approximately 500 handbell directors, ringers, composers, educators, and industry representatives will be at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Rochester Convention Center. Registrants will participate in numerous classes and workshops, hear concert performances by some of the best handbell ensembles in the U.S., and enjoy opportunities for networking and fellowship.
To make this event a success we need your help. We strive to provide an active, hands-on experience in our classes and workshops. This requires numerous sets of handbells and additional sets of handchimes, as well as foam padding and other miscellaneous equipment. We are asking you to help us by loaning your handbells or handchimes to the Guild for the event.
All equipment is covered for loss or damage under the Handbell Musicians of America Inland Marine Insurance policy while it is in the care, custody, and control of a Guild representative or volunteer. In addition, any organization or individual that loans a full set of handbells or handchimes to Seminar will receive a one-year membership (or extension of their current membership) in Handbell Musicians of America. Also, each organization or individual will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the one of the event’s evening feature concerts (you may choose which.) To learn more about the event and to see a list of concerts, visit http://seminar.handbellmusicians.org/about-seminar/concerts/
If you are able to assist us by loaning equipment, please contact our Area 2 Local Liaison and Equipment Manager for the event, Jackie Anderson at [email protected] or 585-703-2381.
We deeply appreciate your support of Handbell Musicians of America and Seminar 2016 and hope to see you in Rochester in July!
Warm regards, Jennifer Cauhorn Executive Director
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National Seminar Needs from Jackie Anderson, Area 2 Liason
We are coming along nicely with bell sets and chime sets for use at our National Event, but still need: one seven octave set of handbells 2 seven octave sets of handchimes. more 5 octave sets of handchimes one 5 octave set of Schulmerich Chimes.
Here is a list of other things needed: LCD projectors keyboards, various percussion instruments Agogo Bells Buffalo Drum Conga drums Cymbals Singing bell sticks Shekere Talking drum Tubano Drum
If you are coming to National seminar and have any of these to loan us, please contact Jackie Anderson at 585-703-2381 or email [email protected]. Remember, national helps with a year’s membership or concert tickets in Rochester.
Thank you for your help Area 2!
Page 3 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 4 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Handbell Musicians of America AREA 2 will begin accepting applications for the Handchime Lending Program beginning March 1, 2016
Applications will be accepted until all sets have been allocated for Summer 2016 and the school year 2016-2017. Contact the HMA Area 2 Education Chair about set availability.
Application and supporting documents may be emailed to the Education Chair or sent by regular mail.
Handchime Lending Program:
The purpose of HMA Area 2's Handchime Lending Program is to promote the ringing of handchimes in Public or Private Elementary or Secondary schools, Churches, or Community Groups within our area of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Ontario. This program is a valuable introduction to the art of ringing instruments and often becomes a focal point in expanding such programs in the local community.
About the Loan Program:
HMA Area 2 has 5 sets of three-octave handchimes to loan.
The loan periods are: One school year, September 1 through June with the return of handchimes to Area 2 by June 15, 2017.
-OR-
One summer session (July 1 – August 15) with return of handchimes to Area 2 by August 22, 2016.
Eligibility Requirements: Public or Private Elementary or Secondary school, Church, or Community Group within Area 2 of HMA.
1. Handchimes will be loaned only once to a particular school, church or group. 2. Preference will be given to a new school district before another school within the same district. 3. Preference will be given to organizations with existing music programs. 4. Must be a member of HMA, or be willing to become a member of HMA if loan is approved.
For further information visit the Area 2 website: http://area2.handbellmusicians.org/handchime-lending/
Page 5 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 6 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 7 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 8 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 9 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES Page 10 AREA 2 TWICE TOLLED TALES New Jersey New York Bryan Holten Wayne Presbyterian Church Patricia Bohrs Marjorie Fahrenholz Wayne, PA 19087 Cranbury, NJ 08512 First Presbyterian Church Celia Trayes Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Shalanda Jackson Hawley Methodist Church North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Marguerite Manning Hawley, PA 18428
Immanuel Lutheran Church Janet Filchner Robert Lamb Webster, NY 14580 Princeton, NJ 08540 Hope Lutheran Church Beatrice Hack Cherryville, PA 18035 Patricia Dedert St. Louis Catholic Church First. UM Church of Summerville Pittsford, NY 14534 Sue Graves Hillsborough, NJ 08844 West Chester, PA 19380 Jim York Joanne Williams First Presbyterian Church Kathleen Ebling-Shaw Whippany, NJ 07981 Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Westminster Choir College/Ryder Pipersville, PA 18947
Madeline Rooney Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Bruce Rickert Peak Performance Tours Annette Finkbeiner Jamison, PA 18929
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Fairport, NY 14450 Louise Borneman Wellsboro, PA 16901 Linda Collett Michelle Kardos Orchard Park, NY 14127 Caritas Christi Bruce Smith Greensburg, PA 15601 Grace Church Utica, NY 13501 Patti Godsen Fombell, PA 16123 Carol Brzozowski
Syracuse, NY 13214 David Long ONTARIO Great Commission Schools Altoona, PA 16601 Marjorie Slinn Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4J2 Caleb Britton
Quarryville, PA 17566 Ian & Arlene Kochberg Kochberg Graphics, Inc. John Cramer Richmond Hill, ON L4C 7Z1 Schulmerich Bells LLC Souderton, PA 18964
Catie Parker Philadelphia, PA 19129 Pennsylvania
Betsy Miller St. Johns Presbyterian Church
Devon, PA 19333
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TWICE TOLLED TALES is published four times per year for the membership of HMA Area 2. Publication dates for 2016 are February, June, September and November. The deadline for articles and photos is the fifteenth day of the month prior to the publication date; these will be included as space permits. It is preferred that articles be sent in the format of Microsoft Office 2003 (or later) Publisher as an email attachment. Articles may also be sent in MS Word format (2003 or later) or in hard copy form, typewritten. Photos are always welcome. All information for publication and advertisements should be sent to the editor with TTT newsletter in the subject area:
Kathie Bittenbender [email protected] 292 Founders Way 717-697-6257 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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EXECUTIVE BOARD APPOINTED POSITIONS
Chairman Membership Special Group Liaison Jill Fedon Nancy Maier Joyce Klinck [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 908-835-1491 429 Bowmansville Road 380 Selby Place 199 Broad Street Mohnton, PA 19540 Blue Bell, PA 19422 Washington, NJ 07882 717-445-5729 908-835-1491 Romania Liaison Education Chair Richard Pinkerton Chair-Elect Bob Ward [email protected] Jeffrey Clouser [email protected] 799 Washington Road [email protected] 99 Sunny Brook Circle Pittsburgh, PA 15228 5133 Field View Drive Highland, NY 12528 412-841-3937 Mt. Joy, PA 17552 845-691-2124 717-314-5606 Webmaster Workshops and Mentoring Bob Reineke Treasurer Bea Mooney [email protected] Chris Braden 4537 County Route #14 75 Old Red Mill Road [email protected] Treadwell, NY 13846 Rensselaer, NY 12144 328 Queens Court [email protected] 518-256-8944 Ridgewood, NJ 07450 607-829-5507 201-447-2751 Newsletter Editor Historian Kathie Bittenbender Secretary Cynthia Reineke [email protected] [email protected] Gail Posey 292 Founders Way 75 Old Red Mill Road [email protected] Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Rensselaer, NY 12144 120 S. Main Street 717-697-6257 Yardley, PA 19067 518-368-6514 215-280-5737 Communications Coordinator Past Chair Diane Dick Susan Guse [email protected] [email protected] 9433 Johnson Road 53 Marges Way Middleport, NY 14105 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 716-628-0548 845-227-7696
www.area2.handbellmusicians.org
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April 9, 2016
WPA Handbell Festival Fred Gramann, Director
Moon Township, PA
Contact: Lisa FalcioneApril 724 2,- 7192011-2236 April 9, 2011 [email protected] Valley Handbell Festival Western PA Handbell Festival Website: www.threeriversringers.org State College, PA Wilson ChristianApril 30, 2016 Academy
David Harris, Director West Mifflin, PA
North Hills Handbell Festival Contact: Gail Ritchey H.Howard Dean Wagner, Moser, Director Director
814-234-1655 Contact:Allison Park,Kathy PA Hayes 734-235 -0202 Contact: Jennifer Cupak 724-738-8891 April 30, 2011 [email protected] May 14, 2011 Hudson Valley Handbell Festival Challenge Ring July 12Nyack,-16, 2016 NY Webster Presbyterian Church HandbellDeborah Musicians Rice, of America Director Webster, NY National Seminar 2016 Contact: Rex Holden Ron Bellamy, Director Rochester, New York 631 -567-8913 Contact: Betsy Barr 315-524-3816 Website: www.handbellmusicians.org
July 5-7, 2011 July 7-10, 2011 August 5 & 6, 2016 Area II Young Ringers Festival Area II Festival Conference Kutztown University Kutztown University Area 2’s Challenge(R)ing Kutztown, PA Kutztown, PA July 26-30, 2016 Ron Bellamy, Director DebbieAllison Rice, Park, Director PA or Arnold Hackettstown,Sherman, Masterclass NJ 17th International Handbell Symposium Vancouver, Canada
Website: www.ihs2016vancouver Check updates at the area website: www.area2agehr.org
Check updates at the area website: www.area2.handbellmusicians.org/Events/