Want Some Chimes? Give It a Shot!<strong>Area</strong> 3 offers two 3-octave chime sets – complete withinstructional material, beginning scores and a mentor if youwish – for loan to groups wishing to introduce ringing.Places of worship, schools, Scout troops, after-schoolprograms and “at-risk” centers have all recently benefitedfrom the use of these chimes. If you know someone whowould like to experience the joys of ringing, please referthem to the CHIME loan program link at areaiii.org forapplication materials. Application deadline is May 1(applications received after May 1 will be given secondconsideration).If you have quesitons, please contact Kath Wissinger, <strong>Area</strong> 3CHIME Chair at longwalk3@aol.com.by Al Reese, BRAVISSIMO! Event CoordinatorIn June, BRAVISSIMO!, the <strong>Area</strong> 3 event for communityand professional ensembles, will return to its “workshop”format: full or partial choirs, as well as individuals, areinvited to come together on June 8 and 9 and be ledthrough repertoire by <strong>Area</strong> 3’s own Michael J. Glasgow.BRAVISSIMO! will be held at Floris UMC in Herndon, VA.Since this event is geared towards the needs of communityand professional groups, we will focus our classes onadvanced ringing techniques and problem-solving. We’llalso hold some facilitated discussions and sharing relatedto concert programming, publicity and all the non-ringingthings that go into concert preparation: venues, fees,logistics, and stuff you may not have even thought about!I’m not just the event coordinator. I’m a two-timeattendee of the event, and I can tell you from experiencewhat a great opportunity it is to ask questions of othercommunity/professional groups and to share your ownexperiences with others.Register now to be a part of BRAVISSIMO! on June 8 and9, 2012. For more information, please contact me ataloreese@cox.net or 757-416-2478. 10
Who’s The New Guy?by Paul Brill, Virginia Chairpaul@oxhillbaptist.orgI’m sure you are familiar with thechildren’s book Where’s Waldo? Today,glancing at this article, you may bewondering, “Where’s Laura and who iswriting her article?” Let me get you caught up.vaChurch more than 22 years ago. I have enjoyed manyFirst, my name is Paul Brill and I am the new Virginia StateChair for <strong>Area</strong> 3. Laura Shelton, who so capably filled thisrole, is now the Chair-Elect for <strong>Area</strong> 3. When Laura movedon to fill her new position, the Board appointed me to takeher place as State Chair. This has all been rather sudden,and some of you may not be aware of these changes.However, everything has now fallen into place and I amdelighted to have this opportunity to serve.To let you know a little bit more about me, I have been amember of AGEHR/Handbell Musicians of America for manyyears and I have been in <strong>Area</strong> 3 since I came to Chantilly,Virginia to serve as Minister of Music at Ox Hill Baptistdifferent workshops and festivals over the years. I servedon the repertoire selection committee for one of the recentfestivals in Ocean City and I now look forward to serving asthe State Chair to continue the good work here in Virginia.I am just beginning to meet everyone in the <strong>Area</strong> 3leadership (at least electronically, and I am anxious to meetthem in person). I am also anxious to meet you and discusshow I and the other leaders in <strong>Area</strong> 3 can help you. Ourcorner of the handbell world has many talented individualsincluding gifted composers, outstanding conductors andmany, many talented and dedicated musicians who ring inbells choirs across the region. In my role as State Chair, Ihope to strengthen our region by working to facilitate anexchange of ideas that will help encourage and support bothexperienced ringers and those new to handbells.So, how can I help you? What questions or challenges areyou facing? What new insights can you share with others?Please let me know and I will do what I can to answer yourquestions and share your wisdom with others so we can allwork together to strengthen the work of Handbell Musiciansof America here in <strong>Area</strong> 3.North Carolina United MethodistHandbell FestivalMarch 8th & 9th, 2013Methodist University Fayetteville, NC<strong>Area</strong> 3 Offers Theory CertificationTrack at 2012 Directors’ Seminarby David Engle, Directors’ Seminar Event Chairdengle912@comcast.netPlan now to attend the <strong>Area</strong> 3 Director Seminar: September7-8, 2012 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House andConference Center in Fredericksburg, VA. Deborah Carr willbe the guest clinician and offers great insight and perspectivein her class offerings. <strong>Area</strong> 3’s own Ann Y. Schmidt will alsooffer classes to develop skills for new directors.In addition, <strong>Area</strong> 3 has a unique opportunity for attendeesat this event: we will offer the Basic Theory Certificationtrack (3 classes), taught by Michael Glasgow. This track isopen to all attendees but is specifically targeted to thoseseeking Level 1 Certification by the Handbell Musiciansof America certification program. The program kicked-offat the National Seminar in Minneapolis last July and waswell received. Michael’s theory class was one of severalcourses presented. If you have not previously reviewed theinformation on the Certification program, you should do soas soon as you can at www.handbellmusicians.org/musicresources/handbell-musician-certification.You must beenrolled in the certification program to obtain credit for theclasses. You do not have to be from <strong>Area</strong> 3 to attend thesesessions (although we hope to fill many of the seats with<strong>Area</strong> 3 directors). A minimum of 6 participants must beregistered for this class by August 3 for this track to beoffered. There will be an additional charge of $100 perregistrant for this track above the cost of the Seminar.The Certification track will begin at 10:00 a.m. on September7 (prior to the official event opening), so attendees need toarrive in time to sign in for the first class. Attendance at allthree of the sessions is required to receive the certificationcredit, unless you choose to try to “test out” of this track byattending only the last (testing) session. Cost for the “testonly” option is $50. You still must preregister for the theoryclass so that we can provide a suitable classroom facility atthe venue. Watch www.areaiii.org for the event brochure,which will contain the registration information.We will also offer classes for new directors, techniquesessions, a reading session, and roundtable discussions toshare ideas and solutions. Be sure to join us in historicFredericksburg for this informative and educational event.Repertoire, Brochure & Registration form will beavailable early Summer, 2012http://www.fummwa.nccumc.netContact Person: Mark Gourley 919-920-3305markgourley1984@gmail.com11
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