Fall/Winter 2012 - Concert Bells of Fort Worth

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Conductor and Artistic Director, Stephanie Rhoades, Dallas
Ringers
Pam Adams, Grand Prairie
Kari Daelke*, Mesquite
Elizabeth Garvin, Lewisville
Shari Gibson, Fort Worth
Jean Harden*, Denton
Quinda Hatfield, Forney
Cathy Herring, Richardson
Alys Lindholm, Dallas
Carol Lynn Mizell, Denton
Valerie Martin*, Grapevine
Kathleen Parsons, Richardson
Brenda Swindle, Garland
Lynn Tedford, N. Richland Hills
Alice Thompson, N. Richland Hills
Karen Thompson*, N. Richland Hills
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*Executive Committee Member
© Concert Bells of Fort Worth
Editor: Brenda Swindle
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Contents:
Holiday season is approaching
2
News from the Prez
2
New CBFW ringers
3
CBFW Friends
4
Be a Friend of CBFW
5
Holiday concert series
6
Yes, we have a wish list
7
You are invited
7
In this issue:
• Check us out on the
Web and Facebook
• Get all the details about
our 2012 Holiday
Concert Series
• Read about the new
members of CBFW
• Learn all you need to
know about being a
Friend of CBFW
The holiday season is fast approaching!
Stephanie Rhoades,
Conductor & Artistic Director
Here it comes again—the
holiday season. As soon as
summer ends and auditions
are over we begin preparing
pieces for our performances
in December. While it
seems a little jarring to ring
“Christmas” music before
the autumnal equinox, in
reality, it is usually fun. I
love selecting music that I
think will delight our audiences. The challenge is often editing—there are so
many choices these days that
I sometimes have to make
several playlists and then
whittle them down. The
handbell community is
blessed to have so many talented composers and arrangers that use a variety of techniques, incorporate additional instruments, or weave
together several tunes imaginatively, that I often feel like
I am playing a game of musical “Sudoku” to get the
pieces to flow into a cohesive
and satisfying program. This
year, we will celebrate this
cornucopia of holiday music
with a “Feast of Carols.”
You will hear some of your
favorite carols prepared with
some special seasoning.
Among the selections are, “A
Celtic Silent Night,” “Hark!
The Herald Angels” in 7/8,
and a lovely setting of
“Greensleeves” with oboe
and flute. There will be
something for herbivores
and omnivores during this
musical feast! We look forward to seeing you in December!
News from the Prez . . . .
As we celebrate our 15th year we
realize that we have acquired
some interesting numerical trivia
over the past 15 years.
1 – the number of auditions we
have each year.
2 – the number of CDs we have
for sale. (Hurry – we have very
limited supply left of our first
CD Holiday Favorites.)
13 – the number of Board
Members that are not performers.
15 – the number of ringers
currently in Concert Bells (plus 1
conductor).
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46 – the total number of ring-
1998 – the year that
ers that have been in CBFW including the current members.
Concert Bells was formed.
76 – the number of concerts
performed since our inception in
1998.
410 – the number of total
501c3 – the type of
organization we are under the
tax code. This means that any
donations you make are tax
deductible.
Karen Thompson,
President
years of ringing experience in our
ensemble. (Kathleen has the most
experience at 35 years and Alys
the least with 15.)
790 – the number of miles
that we drive to and from rehearsal each week. That averages
49 miles round trip with Valerie
being the closest at 10 miles and
Quinda having the longest drive
at 106 miles round trip.
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CBFW welcomes four new ringers this fall
Alys Lindholm is a Japanese-English translator
who specializes in visual media and works of fiction,
but makes the occasional foray into death certificates, chemical safety, World War II enlistment papers, and other fun things. She’s been playing handbells since sometime in junior high when she
crashed her church choir in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
She rang with the Ringers of Bryn Mawr in Pennsylvania and with the Houston Bronze Ensemble down
in Houston, Texas before coming to ring with
CBFW. Her motto is, “Make it more awesome.”
Alys Lindholm
Shari Gibson played her first handbell when she was in second grade. Twenty-five years later she is
still ringing bells. She played in the Junior High, Senior High and Adult Jubilate bell choirs at Roseville
Lutheran Church in Minnesota. Shari played in the handbell choir during her four years at Gustavus
Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom with her son Tyler,
Shari spent 10 years teaching first and second grade elementary students. Shari, her husband Matt, and
their son Tyler moved to Texas in 2011. Ask her about her passion for photography. She has a collection of alphabet photographs to create framed first names, last names, college names, etc.
Shari Gibson
Lynn Tedford has been ringing handbells for over 20 years, having started when a church handbell
director asked her to fill a gap to “finish out the season.” It was a trick to add another permanent bell
ringer but she discovered a love for playing handbells. Music has always been her artistic outlet, singing
and ringing in local community and church choirs, attending handbell clinics and festivals, and even a
two year stint playing acoustic guitar and singing backup vocals in a Texas country band! Since she
couldn’t figure out a way to “pay the rent” as a professional musician, her 28 year career as a public
servant within the federal judicial system has been the next best thing. She and her husband Kirk enjoy
traveling, sailing, and gardening.
Lynn Tedford
Alice Thompson has been ringing handbells since she was born. Some babies are given rattles but
Alice was given bells. Alice grew up ringing in church under the direction of her mom, Karen Thompson, and is quite excited to be ringing alongside her handbell mentor in Concert Bells of Fort Worth.
Growing up, Alice was an all-around gymnast, an accomplished flautist, and graduated from Richland
High School in the top of her class. Alice is currently a Pre-Nursing student at the University of Texas
at Arlington while working part-time as a skating carhop at Sonic. When not working, studying, or
ringing, Alice enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Alice Thompson
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Friends of Concert Bells of Fort Worth
(as of October 1, 2012)
If you are a Friend and your name has been omitted or your listing is
inaccurate, please let us know so we can correct our records.
Director’s Circle
President’s Circle
Jean Harden
George P. & Nesha J. Morey
Online Insurance Services
Dan & Elizabeth Garvin
William Smythe
Rick & Karen Thompson
Premiere Circle
Grand Circle
Contributor’s Circle
David & Linda Anderson
Kari Daelke
Bill & Pat Gordon
Zella Gordon
Bettie W. Harden
Lynette Hendricks
Bill & Cathy Herring
Patricia M. Morey
Stephanie Rhoades
Richard Sperry
Anonymous
Mary E. & David T. Bell
Nancy Gillis
George and Margaret Kloepfer
Cora & Scot Latta
Carol & David Rowley
Linda Strem
Gayle & Virgil Strange
Brenda Swindle
James & Barbara Thompson
Ann Treleven
Jan & Maurine Wilson
Anonymous
Jo Blount
Corbin Bullock
Joan & Charles Duke
John Gregg
Quinda Hatfield
Carol Haynes
Kate & Hank Lattimore
Stephanie & John Lee
Dorothy Parks
Judy Townley
Charlene Watson
In Honor of Kari Daelke
Anonymous
Pam Adams & Chris Herrada
Phillis & Chuck Beck
Bette Campbell
Kay Champagne
Sharon Chapman
Lynn & Charles Duhon
Jan & John Fisher
Bill & Cathy Herring
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Stefani & Jon Lee
Dalene MacWilliam
Bob & Carol Lynn Mizell
Joan Muser
Brenda Swindle
Lori Talbott
Karen Thompson
Jeanne White
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Friends of Concert Bells of Fort Worth
Membership/Contribution Form
Date
Name
.
(As it should appear in our programs and newsletters)
I wish my gift to be anonymous. Please do not list my name in programs or newsletters.
Mailing Address
City
State
Phone Number (
)
Membership
Zip Code
.
E-mail Address
(Check New or Renewal and desired level and payment)
New
Renewal
ANNUAL AMOUNT
Friend Level
MONTHLY AMOUNT
$360 or more
Director’s Circle
$30 or more
$240—$359
President’s Circle
$20—$29.99
$120—$239
Premiere Circle
$10—$19.99
$60—$119
Grand Circle
$5—$9.99
up to $59
Contributor
up to $4.99
Benefits of Being a Friend to CBFW
♦ Direct mailing of newsletter
♦ Your name listed in CBFW programs and newsletter
♦ Advance notice of public concerts
Please allocate as follows:
Membership
$
Wish-List Fund $
TOTAL $
*A 501(c)3 Corporation—All donations to
Concert Bells of Fort Worth are tax deductible*
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Please give this form and your
check to any CBFW ringer or mail to:
Concert Bells of Fort Worth
c/o Jean Harden
1717 Broadway
Denton, Texas 76201
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St. Peter Lutheran Church, Roanoke—Tuesday
December 4 - 7:30 pm
$10 Adults / $5 Seniors & Students
15701 Cleveland Gibbs Road, Roanoke, TX 76262
First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth—Sunday
December 9 - 6:00 pm
FREE CONCERT— sponsored by FPC Concert Series
1000 Penn Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Northaven United Methodist Church, Dallas—Thursday
December 20 - 7:30 pm
Free Will Offering
11211 Preston Road, Dallas, TX
Additional concerts may be added to the above schedule
Check www.ConcertBells.com
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for up to date information
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Yes, we have a wish list
Lower 7th octave chimes
From the beginning, CBFW has wanted to own our
equipment instead of borrowing it. Of late, however,
we have come to think it better to buy supplements to
what we can borrow from Emmanuel Presbyterian
Church, rather than purchasing equipment that
duplicates what is available there.
Over the next few years, we hope to be able to get
several items: the upper 6th-octave bells (the set we
borrow goes to the top of the 5th octave), a bell-tree
stand, and some more bass chimes. Exactly what we get
and in what order depends on your generosity.
Priced individually:
7 chimes (C2 to F#2): $760 each
3 cases: $230 each
Rack for lower 7th octave chimes: $500
Case for chime rack: $235
2 lambswool mallets: $76 each
Shipping: $366
TOTAL: $7,263
Package price: $6,260
Shipping: $366
TOTAL: $6,626
Chimes cannot be labeled individually, but an
engraved plate for the set would cost $35.
These are our current desires, with prices:
Upper 6th octave bells
7 bells (C#8 through G8): $246 each
1 case: $115
Personalized handle inscriptions (naming the donor,
for instance): Free
Shipping: $25
TOTAL: $1,902
In all cases, shipping charges are approximate, and
equipment prices are current but can be expected to
rise over time.
Can you help us obtain any of this equipment?
Donations to the Wish List Fund would be greatly
appreciated!
Jean Harden,
Treasurer
Bell tree stand
$299 + Shipping: $16
TOTAL: $315
One wish granted!
The D8 from the wish list above was recently purchased by the
Rick Thompson family (Rick, Karen, Alice, and Helen) in
memory of their dear friend, Cora Latta. CBFW gratefully
accepts this gift from the Thompson family. Thank you!
The Concert Bells of Fort Worth
cordially invites you to a musical feast with all the
trimmings. This year we’re spicing up the menu for a
banquet everyone can sit down at: a flavorful spread of
traditional staples and reinvented delights, arranged for
handbells and seasoned with violin, flute, oboe, and a few
surprises. Features classics like the Ukrainian Bell Carol as
well as a Celtic twist on Silent Night, a Jingle Bells that’s
jangled well off the rails, and more.
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