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Michèle Sharik – Regional CoordinatorMichèle rings professionally with Sonos Handbell Ensemble, is the founding Artistic Director of Timbré, and is an internationally-renowned handbell soloist, conductor, and teacher. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts in 2012 from Cal State San Marcos and a Graduate Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine in 2017 from Shenandoah University. Michèle is Master Teacher of Handbell Techniques for the Certification program of the Handbell Musicians of America, and Past Chair of Area 12. Contact Michèle for more information about handbells in the Southern California area.
Download information for the 2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRONZE VISION AND SPRING RING with ELIZABETH MAYS LOEBIG
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- May 3, 2024
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2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRONZE VISION AND SPRING RING with ELIZABETH MAYS LOEBIG
May 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1450 S Melrose Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USAAre you a handbell addict? Do you like to be challenged? If
you answered YES to either of these questions, then Bronze Vision is for YOU! This option features four hours
of intense ringing – something all you handbell addicts will love! Beth will work to bring out all the music
that's in these "meaty" pieces and in YOU, all the while keeping it lively and fun for everyone. The Bronze
Vision group will present two pieces at the Saturday afternoon concert. Expect to work hard, but expect to
go home with a BIG SMILE on your face!Repertoire for Bronze Vision:
• The Banana Boat Song* arr. by Sondra K. Tucker (Level 3) — From the Top, 3-6
octaves handbells, 3-4 octaves handchimes, with optional percussion (bongos, maracas, claves, rainstick, windchimes, and bamboo chimes)
• FM20521-HB: Handbell score (Please note that the percussion parts are NOT included in the handbell score.)
• FM20521-P: Percussion parts
• FM20521-M: Full score
• The Bells in My Heart, by Kazuko Okamoto (No level given, but probably a Level 3) — Seibunsha International, MSI100: 3-5 octaves handbells, 2 octaves handchimesFor more information and registration information:
https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/02/2024-SoCalSR.pdf
This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored Event.
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- May 4, 2024
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2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRONZE VISION AND SPRING RING with ELIZABETH MAYS LOEBIG
May 4, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1450 S Melrose Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USABronze Vision rehearsal 8-10am. Massed rehearsal starts at 11am. 30 minute lunch break. Public concert 5:30pm.
Come as a choir or an individual ringer bringing your own bells and music. If any groups or individual ringers cannot bring their own bells, please contact Michele at [email protected] and she will see what she can do to help. If desired, individual ringers may be added to incomplete groups.
Our hosts will again have a sandwich lunch available for Spring Ring attendees for a small fee added to registration. If you choose not to take advantage of this opportunity, there is plenty of space on campus to eat if you bring your own lunch, or there are a few restaurants not far from the church.
Massed pieces:
• Oh, Happy Morning* by Cathy Moklebust (Level 1+) — Choristers Guild, CGB1310: 2-3
octaves handbells or handchimes with optional percussion, OR CGB1311: 3-5 octaves
handbells or handchimes with optional percussion.
• Also available: CGB1309: full score with reproducible percussion parts
(gankokwe, caxixi, shekere, and djembe). Please note that the percussion parts
are NOT included in the handbell score.
• Ton Moulin (Your Windmill) arr. by Valerie Stephenson (Level 2) — From the Top,
20141: 3-5 octaves handbells, 3-5 octaves handchimes
• For the Beauty of the Earth arr. by Brenda E. Austin (Level 2+) — GIA Publications,
G9123: 3-5 octaves handbells, with optional 2 octave handchimes
• Towers by Cathy Moklebust (Level 3+, but don’t let that scare you! There are only 6
measures in the middle that may require special attention in rehearsal.) — AGEHR
Publishing AG35178: 3-5 octaves handbellsFor more information and registration information:
https://area12.handbellmusicians.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/02/2024-SoCalSR.pdf
This is a Handbell Musicians of America Sponsored Event.
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2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRONZE VISION AND SPRING RING Concert
May 4, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1450 S Melrose Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056, USAThis is the public concert for the Bronze Vision and Spring Ring event.
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- September 27, 2024
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Bellz! The Next Generation (Area 12 Youth Conference)
September 27, 2024 - September 28, 2024 @
Concordia University, Irvine, CAThis is a two day event for youth ringers (middle and high school aged) featuring massed ringing, classes, challenge pieces, and social interaction through music. Ringers will work with clinician Tim Waugh for 2 days and then give a public concert. The purpose of the event is to improve musicianship for young ringers and help connect them with the handbell community.
Registration opens in March.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America sponsored event.
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- September 28, 2024
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Bellz! The Next Generation (Area 12 Youth Conference)
September 27, 2024 - September 28, 2024 @
Concordia University, Irvine, CAThis is a two day event for youth ringers (middle and high school aged) featuring massed ringing, classes, challenge pieces, and social interaction through music. Ringers will work with clinician Tim Waugh for 2 days and then give a public concert. The purpose of the event is to improve musicianship for young ringers and help connect them with the handbell community.
Registration opens in March.
This is a Handbell Musicians of America sponsored event.
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