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Bringing Music To... Continued from Page 27 Place Close to Their Implants and Hearing Aids God is in the details. The quote is attributed to the architect, Mies van der Rohe, but it’s a belief we live by. After 40 plus years of handcrafting bells, we understand that the signature Malmark tonal quality can all come down to 1/64 of an inch. So while we may craft the largest range of handbells in the world, we put just as much emphasis on the smallest of details. Because we know that can make all the difference between a performance that’s just ok and one that’s, well, heavenly. malmark.com what’s INSIDE July/August 2016 • Vol. 62, No. 4 THE OFFICIAL BIMONTHLY JOURNAL OF THE DEPARTMENTS and HANDBELL MUSICIANS OF AMERICA COLUMNS Uniting People Through a Musical Art The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc., is a nonprofit organization established in 1954 to promote the art of English handbell ringing. As of October 1, 2011, the organization is known as the Handbell Chiming In ...............................2 Musicians of America. The Guild strives for musical excellence through national and area events; publications; the exchange of ideas related to techniques of ringing, composing, and arranging music; conducting; and other timely information. National events are held to bring together ringers, From the President’s directors, educators, composers and handbell related businesses from all Pen ..............................................4 over the world, while area events allow for regional participation. These events are a prime source of new ideas for ringers, directors, educators, composers and handbell related businesses, thereby “uniting people through a musical art.” Messages from the All members residing in the United States and its possessions are “resident” Board ..........................................5 members. All other members are considered “international” members and may participate in Guild events, sharing the benefits of membership. In addition, a subscription-only category is available to individuals and organizations residing outside the U.S. and its possessions. Executive Notes ......................6 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Handbell Musicians of America is dedicated to advancing the musical art of handbell/handchime ringing through education, community, and Membership Matters ............8 communication. OUR VISION STATEMENT Uniting people to create a diverse community in which handbell musicians of What’s Happening ...............12 all skill levels realize their full potential through a musically-respected art form. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ed Rollins, President P.L. Grove, President-Elect My Story ..................................13 Derek Nance Stephanie Rhoades Steve Shorney Jennifer Vangolen Jessica Westgard NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF Handbells in Worship Bringing Music to Those Executive Director • Jennifer A. Cauhorn 26 [email protected] Handbells and the Who Can’t Hear It Business Manager • Shelly Horn drama of the [email protected] worship service ......................16 Area 5 Chime Grant aids school for Publications Director • J.R. Smith hearing impaired 808 W. Melrose Ave. #802 • Findlay, OH 45840 [email protected] Music Editor • Dr. John A. Behnke Tips & Tools ............................17 P.O. Box 160 • Belgium, WI 53004-0160 [email protected] National Event Registrar • Vickie Iverson Community Connections [email protected] Administrative Coordinator • Mary Willadsen Recruiting younger [email protected] ringers ......................................22 Webmaster • Kim Westendorf [email protected] Regional Membership Coordinators Handbells in Education Mya Dundzila - East - [email protected] Mary Willadsen - Central - [email protected] Designing a handbell In this Issue: Ellie Hodder - West - [email protected] event for a school-based 17 Overtones Advertising Manager • KC Congdon 309.365.2910 • [email protected] ensemble .................................24 Start getting ready for the new Office Assistant • Carol Twiggs school year with complimentary [email protected] Handbell Musicians selections from Kirtsy Mitchell’s OVERTONES COLUMN COORDINATORS J.R. Smith, Editor Sharon Schmidt Sondra Tucker Roundtable ............................29 Beginning Busy Ringers Stephanie Wiltse Kathleen Wissinger OVERTONES IS PUBLISHED BY Handbell Musicians of America Classifieds ...............................31 201 E. Fifth St. • Suite 1900-1025 • Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 937-438-0085 Web: www.HandbellMusicians.org Events Calendar ...................32 © 2016 AGEHR, Inc. d.b.a. Handbell Musicians of America Handbell Musicians of America (the Guild) supports the efforts of music publishers to enforce the copyright laws of the United States of America. Leadership Directory ..........36 Compliance with these laws is a condition of participation by clinicians and performing groups at all Guild events. The Guild makes every effort to check the accuracy of materials contained herein; however, no guarantee is extended as to any errors or omissions. The views expressed herein may but do not necessarily reflect the views held by Handbell Musicians of America, its members, areas, officials or employees. chiming IN Thoughts from the Editor by J.R. Smith We Owe It to Each Other usic and entertainment have been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the time when I was still in school and I played Chris- topher Columbus and received “fan mail” from an elementary school girl, I knew the special feeling of speaking to someone with your art. I also realized how good it felt having someone inexpensive ticket and make the short drive to see really take an interest in your work and let you the local theater’s production of “Our Town,” for know. We all know how good it feels to have not instance. When is the last time we’ve ventured only a full audience but to have people we know out to see an awesome traveling exhibit in an art in the audience. As kids in our class programs and museum but did not take a half hour or so to plays, we always loved spotting mom and dad in enjoy the entries in a local art club’s photography the audience. And even as adults, we all like seeing contest? Or how often have we stood in line for not only relatives but our peers as well. tickets to the hottest concert on a national touring Of course this does not apply only to the per- circuit but never gave a thought to attending a forming arts. It applies to all the arts. And it goes local band concert or recital unless a relative or both ways. Not only do local artists provide the personal friend of our own was performing? means for everyone to enjoy a bit of culture, but As musicians—and especially players of an those who take the time to appreciate their work instrument that is many times overlooked by the provide for them even more of a reason to express mainstream music world—we have an obliga- themselves in the first place. tion to attend other local musicians’ concerts and As handbell musicians we are excited to select a to take the time to personally let them know we set of music that speaks to us, to learn that music, enjoy and appreciate what they do. We especially to rehearse it, and to polish it. We are thrilled when need to attend young artists’ concerts, recitals, we finally tackle difficult passages and overjoyed the performances, and exhibits, as they are the future first time we hear ourselves play with all the techni- of art and culture. cal expertise and emotion we imagined when first Take a look at your local newspaper’s arts and selecting the piece. And the real payoff comes when lifestyle section, and you will find all sorts of events we get to share our work with a live audience. to attend, from local productions of a classic musi- But how many times have you put your all cal to a recital by a senior music student. Make it a into perfecting a dozen or so pieces only to have a point to find one performance to attend per month, mere handful of people attend your concert? I’m something you would not normally have bothered sure it has happened to most of us at some point. with. You might be surprised at the talent you find Of course we always say that we will play with right in your own back yard. Then make an effort the same enthusiasm for an audience of 5 or 500. to speak to the artist or, better yet, send them a note But when it comes right down to it, we feed off of letting them know what you thought. the audience’s response to our work and thrive on It’s a matter of give and take. Local artists are sharing it with as many as possible. providing an avenue for people to enjoy the arts When we get to our next rehearsal and com- who otherwise may never be able to. But even if miserate about how we worked so hard to have we have the means to enjoy all the biggest profes- so few come and listen, do we ask ourselves how sional shows, we as amateur musicians owe it to many other local artists have given performances our fellow amateur artists to enjoy and appreciate which we ourselves did not attend? what they do as well. If we live in a smaller town especially, how many times do we find ourselves purchasing tick- J.R. Smith ets and taking the time to drive to a nearby city [email protected] to see a touring production of the latest Broadway hit but did not bother to purchase the relatively OVERTONES 2 JUL/AUG 2016 '10 7.5x10 Handbell Full Page Ad:Layout 1 6/2/10 10:30 AM Page 1 Are Your Handbells feeling a bit under the Weather? Now is the best time to have them worked on! Call me if it has been more than 5 years since they have been Serviced / Adjusted? If you live anywhere in the United States we come to you and perform the work on site in one working day! All work is guaranteed to your complete satisfaction! Nationwide Services! No shipping! Testimonials “Thank you very much for your work and your tips.
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