Member of the Blubrry network at http://www.blubrry.com
This show brought to you by Rima - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar and Ringing Restorations
TalkShoe - http://www.talkshoe.com      

If you would like to join us for our recordings, visit http://www.talkshoe.com on Tuesday evenings.  We are on the Virtual Air starting at 8:30 p.m. Central Time for our preshow prep time, we start recording at 9:00 p.m. and we hang around for a little while after for the post show.  If you have any problems connecting please email us at handbellpodcast@gmail.com, we would be happy to help you.To listen online or join in the chat room, do a search for Handbell Podcast and join us.
To talk with us and join us in the conversation, we are show number: 11443
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It was really great to talk with Jenny Cauhorn last week.
Paul is almost done with teaching for the Year
Dean's Group played in Church - Hope Eternal, handbells with Flute
Apologies to Paul's Mom

Lloyd #1 - Paul's Masters Thesis, Pronunciation of Names,  AGEHR and OGEHR, Beginning Ringers Workshop Ideas
Lloyd #2 - Apologies for previous email
Steven - Distinctly Bronze European Tour, Blogging and the Community Site

Join these people in the chatroom: UnicornBelle, Organist37,  Victor
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New Segment: Community Member Highlight - Monika - http://www.mobobells.com/

 Interview on a Podcast - "A Career in Music" - Career Opportunities Podcast by Douglas E Welch. -  Join John Braheny, author of The Craft and Business of Songwriting*, for a discussion of A Career in Music. We'll discuss many of the lesser know musical careers and dispel some of the sex, drugs and rock and roll myths of the music business.  http://welchwrite.com/dewelch/ce/2007/05/career-in-music-interview-with-author.asp

ePaper - A technology that will change music
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_paper
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/First_141_Inch_Color_ePaper_Display/551-81083-581.html

The SPAM Attack on the Community Site - What happened and what is being done to prevent this from happening

Mailing CD's for a subscription fee. - Would you want it?

Sponsorship for the Community Site.  If you would like to sponsor the community site, we are looking for sponsors for the next few months.   Please email us at handbellpodcast@gmail.com and we will get you a media kit with information about the sponsorship.

Improv on Handbells. -  Nick Hanson doing a solo of Dave Brubeck's Take Five

"Sherekea Usafari! (Celebrate the Journey!)"  By Kathy Moklebust
Octaves: 3-5 Octaves
AGEHR Level:  4
Direct Link to the Music: Handbell Score  Full Score
Choristers Guild can be found on the web at: http://www.choristersguild.org/
Code: CGB514, CGB513   Price:  $4.95, $12.95

Paul talks about beginning ringing.  Looking for beginning music and music in larger print.

A Birthday Wish from the Handbell Podcast goes out to P.L. Grove on May 24

All events can be found on the Handbell Podcast Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

May 26, 2007 - OGEHR East Area's Spring Ring - Oshawa, ON, 7:30 pm Over 150 ringers from across Ontario will perform a massed concert with selections by individual choirs, and solo and ensemble ringers. Tickets - Adult - $10, Child - $5. This concert will be held at Durham College Athletic Centre, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario. Contact heather keith for information - h.keith@sympatico.ca

June 16, 2007 - Heavy Metal Handbell Concert - Wauwatosa, Wi - Free-Will offering at the door. “Heavy Metal” Handbell Concert  St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Bells and Brass ring out in jubilation. With 140 Bells ringing, 3196 Organ Pipes playing, a Brass and Percussion ensemble St. Matthew’s is very excited about showcasing this exciting and festive “Heavy Metal” Handbell Concert.  Join the musicians of Bronze and Brass and Tin and Lead as they combine in a majestic concert for Handbells, Brass, Organ & Percussion presented by the Handbell Choirs and Instrumental Ensembles of St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church. John R. Paradowski, Minister of Music St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 1615 Wauwatosa Ave - Wauwatosa, WI 53213  414-774-0441

June 16, 2007 - Michele Sharik Concert - Saratoga, CA - Time: 7:00 PM Place: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

June 16, 2007 - Quintessense Concert - Scarborough, Ontario - 7:30 pm Quintessence is a quintet of handbell ringers who enjoy the challenge and thrill of small ensemble ringing. Solo/duet performers heather & David Keith are members of the ensemble. The concert will be held at Melville Presbyterian Church, 70 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough. Tickets - Adult - $10, Child - $5. Contact heather keith for more information - h.keith@sympatico.ca.

June 23-24, 2007 - Ringer's Feast - Pomona, CA - Pomona College - Claremont, CA. Designed for the individual in mind. Monica McGowen of Twin Cities Bronze will lend her expertise to helping you develop your ringing skills. More info: http://www.areaxii.org/Conf/07conf/RingersFestConferences%202007.htm

June 28 - July1, 2007 - Area I Festival - Kingston, RI - AREA I Festival/Conference 2007 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881

June 29, 2007 - Anacrusis Concert - Oswego, NY -  @ Area II Festival Conference SUNY Oswego College

June 30, 2007 - Michele Sharik concert - Pleasant Hill, CA - Date/Time: 6:30 PM, Saturday, June 30, 2007
Place: Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Tickets: Admission is FREE - donations accepted - suggested donation is $10 per person  Bring canned or dry goods to be donated to the Food Room at Hillcrest Church. For more information about this event, please contact Patti TenBrook at ptenbroo@pacbell.net  

Member of the Blubrry network at http://www.blubrry.com
This show brought to you by Carolyn - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar and Ringing Restorations
TalkShoe - http://www.talkshoe.com      

If you would like to join us for our recordings, visit http://www.talkshoe.com on Tuesday evenings.  We are on the Virtual Air starting at 8:30 p.m. Central Time for our preshow prep time, we start recording at 9:00 p.m. and we hang around for a little while after for the post show.  If you have any problems connecting please email us at handbellpodcast@gmail.com, we would be happy to help you.

We talk to Jenny about her history in handbells, the future of AGEHR, the International Symposium and other AGEHR events.
Listen to the Interview for a discount on the National Seminar.  This is a limited time offer.
If you have more questions for Jenny you can email her at executive@agehr.org

All events can be found on the Handbell Podcast Community Site at http://handbellpodcastcommunity.ning.com

May 19, 2007 - Bay Bells "Goes to the Movies" - The Historic Hoover Theater - San Jose, CA. Bay Bells will be putting on 2 concerts this day featuring music from the big screen. Tickets and info are available online at - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 19, 2007 - Anacrusis Concert - Springfield, VA, Springfield United Methodist Church - 6:30 PM

May 20, 2007 - BellFest concert - Gulf Breeze, Florida BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 6:00 pm at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church (main campus sanctuary) in Gulf Breeze, Florida -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information and a map to the concert venue.

May 20, 2007 - Concert Bells of Fort Worth Concert - Acton United Methodist Church, Granbury TX The Stephanie Scott and the Concert Bells of Fort Worth are proud to present their spring concert on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 pm. The repertoire includes classic original handbell pieces by our favorite composers such as McChesney, Sherman, Payn, Gramann, Morris, Moklebust, Buckwalter, Dobrinski and Allured. Location: Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, Texas 76049

May 20, 2007 - Bay Bells in Concert - Foothill Presbyterian Church - San Jose, CA. As part of the Foothill Presbyterian Music Series, Bay Bells will put on a 3:00pm concert. $10 Suggested Donation More information - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 20, 2007 - Anacrusis Quintet - Community United Methodist Church, Crofton, MD - 4:00 PM The Anacrusis TV Network is a contemporary show of popular music featuring movie and TV themes. More proof that handbells are a versatile musical instruments!

5/20/2007 - Detroit Handbell Ensemble in Concert - Ring into Spring! If you like vibrant, exciting music, don't miss the latest performance by one of Detroit's leading handbell choirs. A freewill offering will be collected. For more info, visit: http://www.handbellservices.com/dhe/dhe.html

May 26, 2007 - OGEHR East Area's Spring Ring - Oshawa, ON, 7:30 pm Over 150 ringers from across Ontario will perform a massed concert with selections by individual choirs, and solo and ensemble ringers. Tickets - Adult - $10, Child - $5. This concert will be held at Durham College Athletic Centre, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario. Contact heather keith for information - h.keith@sympatico.ca

Member of the Blubrry network at http://www.blubrry.com
This show brought to you by Carolyn - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar and Ringing Restorations
TalkShoe - http://www.talkshoe.com      

If you would like to join us for our recordings, visit http://www.talkshoe.com on Tuesday evenings.  We are on the Virtual Air starting at 8:30 p.m. Central Time for our preshow prep time, we start recording at 9:00 p.m. and we hang around for a little while after for the post show.  If you have any problems connecting please email us at handbellpodcast@gmail.com, we would be happy to help you.To listen online or join in the chat room, do a search for Handbell Podcast and join us.
To talk with us and join us in the conversation, we are show number: 11443
and the phone number is: 724-444-7444
or you can use a VOIP program like Gizmo or Skype to call for free

Pauil will be doing a workshop

No Voice Mails or Emails

Join these people in the chatroom: UnicornBelle, Organist37, RTrain, PennyDutch, Skinner1958, FredO
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The new CD from Michele Sharik - http://www.thegoldendance.com
Dean recieved a box from Cafe Press - One Year Celebration Prizes

Special Shows in May

Interview with Jennifer Cauhorn - May 15

All Listener suggested Music Show - May 29 Send suggestion to handbellpodcast@gmail.com

Comments on the NEW Community Site - http://www.handbellcommunity.com
Paul is doing a workshop
Paul is looking for information on an organ piece for his upcoming wedding
Update on the Roving Reporters
Rima playing Handbells on a  Folk Rock CD - http://www.ringem.org/mailist/Handbell-L/Apr.2007/msg00356.html
Video of Bjork playing handbells?

Rima stirs up a little trouble - FEAR!

Music from Michele Sharik's new CD - Chimera
"Relentless"  By James Meredith
Octaves: Solo Handbell Piece
AGEHR Level: 
Direct Link to the Music: http://www.thegoldendance.com
Michele Sharik can be found on the web at http://www.thegoldendance.com
Code:    Price: 

All events can be found on the Handbell Podcast Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

May 11, 2007 - BellFest concert - Pensacola, Florida BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 7:30 pm at the University of West Florida, Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Music Hall -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information.

May 11, 2007 - Solo Concert - Michele Sharik - Willoughby Hills, OH Time: 7:00 PM, Place: St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094 Tickets: Admission is FREE - a collection will be taken to benefit St. Colman Church, an inner-city parish that is raising funds to begin a handbell program - $10 suggested donation

May 12, 2007 - BellFest concert - Gulf Shores, Alabama - BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 5:00 pm at St. Andrew by The Sea Community Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information and a map to the concert venue.

May 12, 2007 - Solo Concert - Michele Sharik - Upper Sandusky, OH Time: 7:30 PM Place: John Stewart United Methodist Church, 130 West Johnson St., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

May 12, 2007 - Workshops - Michele Sharik - Willoughby Hills, OH Location: St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094  8:30-9:30 = workshop 1 = "Basics Revisited" 9:30-10:30 = workshop 2 = "Ringing in One Accord" 10:30-11:00 = break 11:00-12:00 = workshop 3 = "4iH" 12:00-1:00 = workshop 4 = "Bass bells" or more information about the topics, please visit Michèle's teaching page: http://www.thegoldendance.com/teaching.htm To register for these workshops, please contact Elke White at emwhite@jcu.edu

May 13, 2007 - Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir's Annual Spring Concert - Walsh Fine Arts Center @ Ft. Worth Academy of Fine Arts For more information this event, please visit www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org. For more information about other great Area IX events, please visit http://www.areaix.org

May 19, 2007 - Bay Bells "Goes to the Movies" - The Historic Hoover Theater - San Jose, CA. Bay Bells will be putting on 2 concerts this day featuring music from the big screen. Tickets and info are available online at - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 19, 2007 - Anacrusis Concert - Springfield, VA, Springfield United Methodist Church - 6:30 PM

May 20, 2007 - BellFest concert - Gulf Breeze, Florida BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 6:00 pm at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church (main campus sanctuary) in Gulf Breeze, Florida -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information and a map to the concert venue.

May 20, 2007 - Concert Bells of Fort Worth Concert - Acton United Methodist Church, Granbury TX The Stephanie Scott and the Concert Bells of Fort Worth are proud to present their spring concert on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 pm. The repertoire includes classic original handbell pieces by our favorite composers such as McChesney, Sherman, Payn, Gramann, Morris, Moklebust, Buckwalter, Dobrinski and Allured. Location: Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, Texas 76049

May 20, 2007 - Bay Bells in Concert - Foothill Presbyterian Church - San Jose, CA. As part of the Foothill Presbyterian Music Series, Bay Bells will put on a 3:00pm concert. $10 Suggested Donation More information - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 20, 2007 - Anacrusis Quintet - Community United Methodist Church, Crofton, MD - 4:00 PM The Anacrusis TV Network is a contemporary show of popular music featuring movie and TV themes. More proof that handbells are a versatile musical instruments!

May 26, 2007 - OGEHR East Area's Spring Ring - Oshawa, ON, 7:30 pm Over 150 ringers from across Ontario will perform a massed concert with selections by individual choirs, and solo and ensemble ringers. Tickets - Adult - $10, Child - $5. This concert will be held at Durham College Athletic Centre, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario. Contact heather keith for information - h.keith@sympatico.ca

Member of the Blubrry network at http://www.blubrry.com
This show brought to you by Carolyn - Thanks for the tip in the tip jar and Ringing Restorations
TalkShoe - http://www.talkshoe.com      

If you would like to join us for our recordings, visit http://www.talkshoe.com on Tuesday evenings.  We are on the Virtual Air starting at 8:30 p.m. Central Time for our preshow prep time, we start recording at 9:00 p.m. and we hang around for a little while after for the post show.  If you have any problems connecting please email us at handbellpodcast@gmail.com, we would be happy to help you.To listen online or join in the chat room, do a search for Handbell Podcast and join us.
To talk with us and join us in the conversation, we are show number: 11443
and the phone number is: 724-444-7444
or you can use a VOIP program like Gizmo or Skype to call for free

Paul has a lot of choir concerts for his day job.
Dean is directing for a few weeks

Edward - Cake and Grazioso - Check out the picture at http://www.handbellcommunity.com
Ali - Clifton Village Ringers and New Malmark Bells

Join these people in the chatroom: UnicornBelle, Organist37, RTrain, Handbell, Heath, Douglas, BiggieT, SharkDrive
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Ad on the Community Site - Please check out the ad from Above the Line at http://www.abovetheline.cc
Washington Post Article - Click Here
Pi on the Piano - Click Here
Da Vinci/Music - Click Here  and Wikipedia Article Here

From our Podcast Meeting

Podcast Promotional Flyer - If you have a festival or event, please let us know.

Podcast Roving Reporters - If you are interested, please email us
Marketing Advisor

Special Shows in May

Interview with Jennifer Cauhorn - May 15

All Listener suggested Music Show - May 29 Send suggestion to handbellpodcast@gmail.com

Comments on the NEW Community Site - http://www.handbellcommunity.com
Michele Sharik in Japan! 2006...why didn't we know about this?
Got my claper chatter today (area newsletter)

-how can we get on your area's mailing list?

AGEHR eNotes Newsletter - Certifications and Westminster Chior College

Clifton Valley Ringers - You will find a link to the Video Site from our Community Site at
http://handbellcommunity.com

"Blessed be Your Name"  By Peggy Bettcher
Octaves: 3-5 Octaves Handbells
AGEHR Level: 3
Direct Link to the Music: Click Here
Hope Publishing can be found on the web at http://www.hopepublishing.com
Code: 2405   Price: $4.95

Forum Topic about Handbells in Schools - Look for more ideas on the Handbell Community Site

John Paradowski and Dean's Mom on May 3 - Happy Birthday!

All events can be found on the Handbell Podcast Community Site at http://handbellcommunity.com

May 4-5, 2007 - Rogue Valley Handbell Festival - North Medford High School - Medford, OR. This will be final RVHF as Marcy Winter will be retiring. A huge lineup of clinicians/directors will be on hand for this Area X event: Arnold Sherman, Jim Smith, Kevin McChesney, David Weck, David & Dian Ruder, Doug Benton, Shosh Meyer, Larry Sue, Monica McGowan, Barbara Brocker, & Beth Klein. More info: (541) 479-6179

May 6, 2007 - Raleigh Ringers Concert - Covenant Presbyterian, Augusta, GA - Sunday, May 6, 4pm 3131 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909 http://www.covenantaugusta.org The internationally-renowned handbell ensemble from Raleigh, NC will be presenting an afternoon concert for Covenant and the Augusta community. The Raleigh Ringers is a dynamic ensemble, famous for their spectacular musical presentations and the execution of amazing technical feats using handbells. You might have caught a glimpse of them on GPBTV this past Christmas Day, performing the selections from the second act of Tchaikovksy's Nutcracker Suite on handbells. For more information about Raleigh Ringers, please visit: www.rr.org

May 11, 2007 - BellFest concert - Pensacola, Florida BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 7:30 pm at the University of West Florida, Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Music Hall -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information.

May 11, 2007 - Solo Concert - Michele Sharik - Willoughby Hills, OH Time: 7:00 PM, Place: St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094 Tickets: Admission is FREE - a collection will be taken to benefit St. Colman Church, an inner-city parish that is raising funds to begin a handbell program - $10 suggested donation

May 12, 2007 - BellFest concert - Gulf Shores, Alabama - BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 5:00 pm at St. Andrew by The Sea Community Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information and a map to the concert venue.

May 12, 2007 - Solo Concert - Michele Sharik - Upper Sandusky, OH Time: 7:30 PM Place: John Stewart United Methodist Church, 130 West Johnson St., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

May 12, 2007 - Workshops - Michele Sharik - Willoughby Hills, OH Location: St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094  8:30-9:30 = workshop 1 = "Basics Revisited" 9:30-10:30 = workshop 2 = "Ringing in One Accord" 10:30-11:00 = break 11:00-12:00 = workshop 3 = "4iH" 12:00-1:00 = workshop 4 = "Bass bells" or more information about the topics, please visit Michèle's teaching page: http://www.thegoldendance.com/teaching.htm To register for these workshops, please contact Elke White at emwhite@jcu.edu

May 13, 2007 - Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir's Annual Spring Concert - Walsh Fine Arts Center @ Ft. Worth Academy of Fine Arts For more information this event, please visit www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org. For more information about other great Area IX events, please visit http://www.areaix.org

May 19, 2007 - Bay Bells "Goes to the Movies" - The Historic Hoover Theater - San Jose, CA. Bay Bells will be putting on 2 concerts this day featuring music from the big screen. Tickets and info are available online at - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 19, 2007 - Anacrusis Concert - Springfield, VA, Springfield United Methodist Church - 6:30 PM

May 20, 2007 - BellFest concert - Gulf Breeze, Florida BellFest presents its 2007 spring program! 6:00 pm at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church (main campus sanctuary) in Gulf Breeze, Florida -- free admission BellFest is an auditioned community handbell choir under the direction of Donald Allured and Danny Lyons. Visit the BellFest website(http://www.bellfest.com/) for more information and a map to the concert venue.

May 20, 2007 - Concert Bells of Fort Worth Concert - Acton United Methodist Church, Granbury TX The Stephanie Scott and the Concert Bells of Fort Worth are proud to present their spring concert on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 pm. The repertoire includes classic original handbell pieces by our favorite composers such as McChesney, Sherman, Payn, Gramann, Morris, Moklebust, Buckwalter, Dobrinski and Allured. Location: Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury, Texas 76049

May 20, 2007 - Bay Bells in Concert - Foothill Presbyterian Church - San Jose, CA. As part of the Foothill Presbyterian Music Series, Bay Bells will put on a 3:00pm concert. $10 Suggested Donation More information - http://www.baybells.org/upcoming.html

May 26, 2007 - OGEHR East Area's Spring Ring - Oshawa, ON, 7:30 pm Over 150 ringers from across Ontario will perform a massed concert with selections by individual choirs, and solo and ensemble ringers. Tickets - Adult - $10, Child - $5. This concert will be held at Durham College Athletic Centre, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario. Contact heather keith for information - h.keith@sympatico.ca