Phyllis Tincher
Campanologist Editor

I didn't even know what a handchime was when I opened the email from Ethos Music Center entitled "Great Opportunity for an Ethos Teacher." It didn't take me long, though, to catch on to the idea that the Chime Loan Program is truly a great way to make and teach music in a community setting. I was lucky enough to ring hand bells in elementary school, and armed with this lovely memory, a background in education that includes three years as a piano teacher at Ethos (a nonprofit community music center), and a firm belief that handchimes are a simple way to introduce basic music skills to a group who will be happily rewarded with the ability to make sweet music together, I inquired as to whether another teacher had already snapped up this wonderful opportunity.
Thus began my mentorship with Ellie Hodder, the amazing Hand bell Director at the First Unitarian Church here in Portland, Oregon. Her insight and connections allowed me to attend a conference and receive additional training from Diane Collins and Christine Weber-Kearney. All of these women are enthusiastic, talented teachers, with a wealth of accumulated knowledge and a love of sharing music.
With their help and guidance, we began the first Ethos hand chime ensemble, which performed at Ethos' 10th Anniversary event with the intergenerational women's choir and more recently at Ethos' student recitals. This spring, three very focused and dedicated chimers helped arrange Coldplay's Viva la Vida for chimes, after being inspired by the YouTube video of a children's choir that sings this song. You can see the chimers' performance at http://blip.tv/file/3369066.
We are currently raising funds to purchase a set of chimes so that we can maintain our program at Ethos. The students themselves are extremely motivated to help raise this money!
I can't stress enough that this is a wonderful way to bring kids together and give them a chance to express themselves through music. We are all very grateful to AGEHR Area 10 for the hand chime loan. For anyone considering taking this on for next year, I say, "Do it!"

Tins
Laudare (Wissinger) - CGB599
Hosanna Chimes (Holl�nder) - RO3230

Coppers
Fantasy On Kingsfold (arr. Wagner) - HP2134
Exodus Dance (Hakes) - MNHB604

Massed
Toccata (Helman) - CGB335 (2-3 octaves); CGB336 (4-5 octaves)
Enter With Joy (Wissinger) - AP25342

Watch the area website for registration information.

Debbie Rice is the Director of the Handbell Ministry for Becks Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. This ministry includes multicultural and intergenerational choir groups for all ages utilizing the largest set of handbells and handchimes commercially available. Her bronze ensemble, Rejoice Ringers, has released two CD recordings and been featured in concerts for handbell events across the United States. Rejoice Ringers was the first handbell group selected by Kindermusic International for their world-wide distribution of music on CD for early childhood education. She is in demand as a conductor and clinician throughout the US and has also worked in Canada, Australia, Great Britain and Japan.
Her degrees are in music education, opera and musical theatre. She has been a frequent contributor to Overtones, served on and chaired numerous committees at the area and national level as well as held elected offices as an Area Chair (1997-99), National Secretary (1999-2003) and the National Presidential cycle (2003-2008). Debbie currently serves as the Executive Director for the International Handbell Committee.

Tins:
Fanfare Festiva - Werner, CGB526, 2-3oct., LV 2+;
CGB527, 3, 4 or 5 oct.
Psalm of Gladness - McChesney, CGB394, 3-5 Oct., LV 1

Coppers:
Light of Peace -Bigham & Hakes, FM20178, 3-6 Oct. LV 3
Laudamus - Sherman, 201309L, 3-5 Oct., LV 3

Massed:
Celebrate with Joy - Dobrinski, 20/1245L, 3-6 Oct., LV 3-
Festive Bell Flourish - Barrow, AG35268, 3-5 Oct. LV 2+
America the Beautiful - Sherman, Handbell pt. RRHB0002,
Full Score RRFS002, Brass RRBP002, 3-6 Oct. LV4

For more information, contact Wendy McPhetres at wkmcp@aol.com and watch the area website.

Friday & Saturday, September 17-18 - Glacier Ring with Cathy Moklebust, hosted by Resurrection Lutheran Church and Chapel by the Lake, Juneau. Registration fee is $55; $75 after August 30. For more information, contact Lucy Merrell at lmerrell@gci.net or 907-586-1741.

Friday, December 17 - 7:00 pm, Bells of Christmas Concert (5th annual Kettle Koncert), Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd St S, with Phyllis Tincher, handbell soloist and Sean Rogers, pianist. Treasure Valley Bronze Handbell Choir will also perform. Offering will be taken for the Nampa Savation Army. www.RingPraiseMinistry.org

Saturday, September 18 - Pacific Northwest Handbell Directors' Forum, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, First Unitarian Church, SW 12th between Main & Salmon, Portland. Cost: $12. Explore strategies for teaching and reviewing basic ringing techniques. Peek inside the covers of the latest notation manual. Read 'n Ring - Music for Quiet Moments. For more information, contact Ellie Hodder, 503-730-9311 or ehodder@firstunitarianportland.org.

Saturday, October 2 - 7:30 pm at Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 Southshore Blvd, Lake Oswego. Concert with Nancy Hascall, handbell soloist; Barbara Brocker, bell tree soloist and Ruben Mendoza, handbell soloist. This is a benefit for "Hard Times Suppers, a program serving Wednesday night meals for homeless and low income people in SE Portland. For additional information, contact Nancy Hascall at Hascall.nancy@gmail.com or Barb Brocker at bbrocker@cmc.net.

Sunday, October 3 - 3:00 pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, 805 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver. Concert with Nancy Hascall, handbell soloist; Barbara Brocker, bell tree soloist and Ruben Mendoza, handbell soloist. This is a benefit for Sharehouse in Vancouver which assists displaced families. For additional information, contact Nancy Hascall at Hascall.nancy@gmail.com or Barb Brocker at bbrocker@cmc.net.

Saturday, December 11 - 7:00 pm, Bells of the Desert Holiday Concert, "Ringing the Stories of Christmas," Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Dr, Richland. Designated charity - The Reading Foundation. Please bring a new or gently used children's book to the concert.

Friday & Saturday, March 25-26, 2011 - Youth Festival at Pine Lake Covenant Church in Sammamish, WA (near Issaquah) with guest clinician Kath Wissinger. Click here for a flyer.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 - Greater Puget Sound Handbell Festival, Green River Community College, Auburn, WA. Clinician: Debbie Rice. $40, includes lunch. Contact Wendy McPhetres, wkmcp@aol.com.