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This page updated: 18 August 2010
Coming Handbell Events
AGEHR – IA 2010 Fall Ringers’
Workshop with John Behnke!
Saturday, October 9, 2010
You and your ringers are invited to the 2010 AGEHR - IA Fall Ringers' Workshop
on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, IA, with
John Behnke! Come one, come all to this important skill-building event, and
enjoy one of the most important benefits of being a member of AGEHR! The
American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and the Iowa Chapter hope to provide
you with events that allow you to grow in your handbell artistry. We hope that
you will Perform, that we will Organize excellent events, that you will be
Educated, that you will find Mentors, and that you will have time to Socialize
with handbell colleagues! AGEHR - IA is all about POEMS!
A registration form is attached. Please print out the (form) and mail it with
your payment to:
Patrick Gagnon, AGEHR - IA
211 South Victor, P.O. Box 314
Hubbard, IA 50122
Any questions can be addressed to me at this email, or by calling 641-373-2972
(cell) or 641-864-3298 (home).
Schedule (tentative)
Saturday, October 9
Grace Lutheran Church
3010 52nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Directions:
http://www.gracedm.org/welcome/directions/
9:00 - registration/load-in
9:15 - welcome and stretching
9:30 - 10:30 - class #1 - Basic ringing techniques - Level 1 and 2, using the
new AGEHR Notation Booklet; breakout sessions with local master teachers
10:30 - break - visit the VENDORS!
10:45 - 12:00 - class #2 - Reading session of AGEHR music and rehearsal methods,
"maximizing your time"
12:00 - 1:00 - lunch - provided by our hosts at Grace Lutheran Church
1:00 - 2:30 - class #3 - Advanced techniques and Musicianship - Level 2+ and up,
more with the AGEHR Notation Booklet; breakout sessions with local master
teachers
2:30 - 3:00 - mini concert by Grace Bells, Rich Dewein, director
But wait! There's more!!!
John Behnke and the Grace Bells will present an organ recital and hymn festival
on FRIDAY, October 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy this event and whet your
appetite for Saturday's workshop! This would be a wonderful opportunity for
fellowship with your choir! Enjoy a dinner out, and perhaps stay over in one of
Des Moines' many hotels!
February, 2011
Children’s Handbell/Handchime Festival
April, 2011
Iowa Directors’ Seminar
Handchimes for loan by AGEHR Iowa chapter. No charge. Contact Aaron Hansen at aaron.hansen@wsr.k12.ia.us if you wish to schedule use of these bells!