RainShadow Ringers

Internal Information for Ringers

 

Rehearsals:

     Tuesdays 12:00pm – 2:00pm  (If you are able, please arrive 15 minutes early to help set up.)

     Eastern Hills Community Church – Youth Building  91 Savannah Lane, Carlsborg, WA

Emails:

     To email the director: director@rainshadowringers.org

Copyright Compliance: 

     RainShadow Ringers observe federal law regarding the use of copyright protected materials.

Finances:

     Pam Bedford and Christine Hill control the bank account and manage the finances.

Current Repertoire

Mister Sandman – Ron Mallory

Sunrise, Sunset – Andrea Handly

Jazz Pizzicato – Martha Lynn Thompson

The River – Anna Laura Page

‘Tis a Gift to be Simple – Anna Laura Page

All Night, All Day – Arranged by Sondra Tucker

Colors of the Wind – Arranged by Paul and Sue McKlveen

Shenandoah – Arranged by Jason W. Krug

Knick Knack Paddy Whack – Dan Edwards

Hallelujah – Joel Raney

 

Ringer Resources

Handbell Notations Symbols and Definitions

Handbell Musicians of America  is “the principal voice of the handbell/handchime art form and is dedicated to advancing the art through education, community and communication.” 

Area 10 Handbell Musicians of America – includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and part of Canada.

Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. has a great website called Handbellworld.com  They sell music, instruments, equipment, supplies, gifts and more, but they also have some educational materials posted as well.

Handbell music and educational material from jwPepper.com

Schulmerich Handbells

Malmark  Handbells

The Great Handbell War

Handbellls.com  – Nancy Kirkner of Seattle shares techniques for mallets, multiple bells in hand, bell trees and her specialty solo ringing.

Change Ringing – Peals, and change ringing resources.

Eastern Hills Community Church – Alleluia Ringers

2025
This is My Father’s World – Anna Laura Page
And He Never Said a Word – Michael Ryan
 
2024
Bound for Glory – Tammy Waldrop
Alleluia Amen – Karen Buckwalter
I Wonder as I Wander – Dave Howland
Silent Night – Jason Krug