The Raleigh Ringers
The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed concert handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1] The Raleigh Ringers are known for playing unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including rock 'n' roll tunes arranged just 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[3] – 29½ octaves composed of 361 individual pieces of equipment.[4] The group is well-known and is recognized as a community handbell ensemble that tours and produces high-quality recordings.[5]
History
The Raleigh Ringers was founded by director David M. Harris in 1990.[6] The nonprofit organization[7] consists of auditioned members and is not affiliated with a church or religious institution.
Awards and Nominations
2006. City of Raleigh’s “Medal of Arts” award winner.[8]
2014. Midsouth Emmy nomination, "Entertainment" category.[9] This was a groundbreaking event for handbells as this was the first time any handbell group had received an Emmy nomination.
The Raleigh Ringers Series
Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply, The Raleigh Ringers Series is a collection of advanced handbell music that highlights original compositions and arrangements suitable for performance.[10] To date there are 34 pieces in this series.[11]
PBS Specials
The Raleigh Ringers currently have two hour-long programs in syndication with American Public Television.
One Winter Evening At Meymandi[12]
Lauded by critics as "a rare combination of technical perfection, musical maturity and expression from the heart" and "exceptional by any standard," The Raleigh Ringers bring a delightful reverence to the holiday season.[12]
Holiday Handbells[13]
The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina, present the sequel to their critically acclaimed holiday special, One Winter Evening at Meymandi.[13]
Recordings
The Raleigh Ringers currently have 6 CDs and 2 videos.[14]
CDs
The Raleigh Ringers
Impressions of the Season
More
Going to Extremes
A Wintry Mix
Passages
Videos
One Winter Evening at Meymandi (DVD and VHS) - Selections from this were included in the PBS special "One Winter Evening at Meymandi."[12]
A December Tradition (DVD and Blu-Ray) - Selections from this were included in the PBS special "Holiday Handbells."[13]
Additional works
The Raleigh Ringers perform on the Grand Larsen-y CD[15] along with Terry Rhodes, soprano, Ellen Williams, mezzo-soprano, Benton Hess, piano, Steven Reis, cello.[16]
References
- ^ Regan, Michael (Dec 15, 2009). 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. p. 345. ISBN 978-0-615-31852-3.
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- ^ "Featured Group: The Raleigh Ringers | Vibrations". www.handbell.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ "The Raleigh Ringers Equipment".
- ^ Haskel, Marilyn L. (2007). What Would Jesus Sing? Experimentation and Tradition in Church Music. Church Publishing Incorporated. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-89869-563-2.
- ^ "About The Raleigh Ringers".
- ^ Titchener, Campbell B. (April 21, 2006). Reviewing the Arts. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-805-85173-1.
- ^ "List" (PDF). www.raleighnc.gov.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-24. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
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- ^ "Handbell World | Handbell World | Music Series". www.handbellworld.com. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
- ^ a b c "RALEIGH RINGERS, THE: ONE WINTER EVENING AT MEYMANDI - A HOLIDAY SPECIAL | American Public Television". www.aptonline.org. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
- ^ a b c "HOLIDAY HANDBELLS: THE RALEIGH RINGERS | American Public Television". www.aptonline.org. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
- ^ "Raleigh Ringers holiday concerts at Meymandi are a beloved tradition". newsobserver. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
- ^ "Larsen: Grand Larsen-y / Terry Rhodes - Albany Records: TROY634 | Buy from ArkivMusic". www.arkivmusic.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- ^ "Classical Voice of North Carolina". cvnc.org. Retrieved 2016-12-29.