The Raleigh Ringers Explained

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The Raleigh Ringers
Years Active:––present)

The Raleigh Ringers is a concert handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1] The Raleigh Ringers perform interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including rock 'n' roll tunes, arranged for handbells. The Raleigh Ringers has performed in 39 states and the District of Columbia, in several cities in France and England, and in Canada.[2]

The group plays on the largest set of handbell or handbell-like instruments in the world – 36½ octaves composed of 494 individual pieces of equipment.[3] [4] [5]

History

The Raleigh Ringers was founded by director David M. Harris in 1990.[6] The nonprofit organization consists of auditioned members and is not affiliated with a church or religious institution.[7]

Awards and nominations

In 2014 the group was nominated for a Midsouth Emmy in the "Entertainment" category.[8] This was the first time any handbell group received an Emmy nomination.

The Raleigh Ringers Series

The Raleigh Ringers Series is a collection of advanced handbell music that highlights original compositions and arrangements suitable for performance. There are currently 35 pieces in this series.[9]

PBS Specials

The Raleigh Ringers have two hour-long programs in syndication with American Public Television.[10]

Recordings

The Raleigh Ringers have released 8 CDs and 2 videos.[11]

CDs

Videos

Additional works

The Raleigh Ringers perform on the Grand Larsen-y CD[14] along with Terry Rhodes, soprano, Ellen Williams, mezzo-soprano, Benton Hess, piano, Steven Reis, cello.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Regan, Michael. The 2010 Raleigh North Carolina Area Real Estate Guide: Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and the Triangle Area Including Chapel Hill and Durham. Wexford House Books. Dec 15, 2009. 978-0-615-31852-3. 345.
  2. Web site: The Raleigh Ringers | Events . Rr.org . 1970-01-01 . 2018-05-10.
  3. Web site: Featured Group: The Raleigh Ringers Vibrations. www.handbell.com. 2016-12-29.
  4. Web site: The Raleigh Ringers Equipment.
  5. Book: Haskel, Marilyn L.. What Would Jesus Sing? Experimentation and Tradition in Church Music. Church Publishing Incorporated. 2007. 978-0-89869-563-2. 41.
  6. Web site: About The Raleigh Ringers.
  7. Book: Titchener, Campbell B.. Reviewing the Arts. Routledge. April 21, 2006. 978-0-805-85173-1.
  8. Web site: Mid South Emmy Nominations Announced — Tennessee Association of Broadcasters . 2016-09-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160324224727/http://tabtn.org/news/industry-news/mid-south-emmy-nominations-announced/ . 2016-03-24 .
  9. Web site: Handbell World Handbell World Music Series. www.handbellworld.com. 2016-12-28.
  10. Web site: HOLIDAY HANDBELLS: THE RALEIGH RINGERS. APTonline.org. en. 2020-05-02.
  11. News: Raleigh Ringers holiday concerts at Meymandi are a beloved tradition. newsobserver. 2016-12-28.
  12. Web site: RALEIGH RINGERS, THE: ONE WINTER EVENING AT MEYMANDI - A HOLIDAY SPECIAL American Public Television. www.aptonline.org. 2016-12-28.
  13. Web site: HOLIDAY HANDBELLS: THE RALEIGH RINGERS American Public Television. www.aptonline.org. 2016-12-28.
  14. Web site: Larsen: Grand Larsen-y / Terry Rhodes - Albany Records: TROY634 Buy from ArkivMusic. www.arkivmusic.com. 2016-12-29.
  15. Web site: Classical Voice of North Carolina. cvnc.org. 2016-12-29.

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