Open Ring Details
Ever wonder what it’s like to ring with Bells of the Lakes? Come try us out during a regular rehearsal night!
We are planning an evening of fun sight-reading, food, and handbell camaraderie where ringers of diverse ages and backgrounds meet for a common goal: to create great music and share their enthusiasms for handbells.
No commitment to audition necessary. Just come have fun!
WHEN:
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm
WHERE:
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Art Gallery (upstairs)
511 Groveland, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Audition Details
WHO:
Bells of the Lakes is always seeking individuals with experience and interest in promoting the art, skill, performance and educational aspects of handbell ringing. Membership in Bells of the Lakes is by audition. In addition to active members, Bells of the Lakes maintains a list of substitute ringers, who are called on for rehearsals, performances, or recordings as needed. Getting to know someone over a long time is a great way to have a “gradual audition.” With an ensemble like this, it’s helpful to know that someone fits into our community personally, as well as musically.
Members of Bells of the Lakes are expected to attend rehearsals and concerts, arrange for substitutes when necessary, learn individual parts outside of rehearsal, participate in workshops and festivals, load or unload equipment for each event, provide their own formal and informal dress, and help with other organizational chores as specified by the group’s officers.
Bells of the Lakes auditions are held annually during the summer months and are scheduled by the music director. Notices about audition dates are posted in the Handbell Musicians of America Area VII newsletter, Clapper Chatter.
WHEN:
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Following your participation in Open Ring.
WHAT:
Forms to review will be available in May 2012 below for more information about Bells of the Lakes, our audition process, and our ringer expectation. We will also included a preliminary calendar for you. Please print out and complete the Audition form and bring it with you to auditions.
Invitation to Audition
Audition Application Form
Ringer Responsibilities & Expectations
Tentative 2012-2013 Season Calendar
WHERE:
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
Art Gallery (upstairs)
511 Groveland, Minneapolis, MN 55403
To express interest in subbing or auditioning, please send an e-mail to:
info @ bellsofthelakes.org
