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Joy in Bronze



Join New England’s premier community handbell ensemble in its 12th year.
Under the direction of Edward G. Henderson, Jr., fourteen highly energetic
performers showcase their talents in a uniquely varied program playing with
sensitivity, discipline and skill to achieve their signature artistry on a
handbell instrument comprised of six and one half octaves of Schulmerich
handbells and seven octaves of Malmark handchimes and other instruments, the
largest set in the area.



The 2013 winter program will delight audiences with a
selection of pieces which showcase the wide range of music this unique
instrument produces. Each ringer uses bells, chimes, mallets and methods which
combine to form a symphony of music, where mysterious and ethereal sections
give way to  majestic chords and lively
portrayals of familiar carols and tunes. The program opens with the pulsing
tempo and insistent rhythmic figures of the traditional Bohemian carol “Come,
All Ye Shepherds”.  Excitement and
anticipation build to the enchanting “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”.
Listeners will be drawn into the mystery and drama of this arrangement as the
haunting melody and unusual chords build to a fiery and joyful climax, followed
by the gentle and ethereal finale. The audience will be spellbound at its
close. Many familiar Christmas pieces are included in this prelude to the
holidays. An energetic and sparkling “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” a
shimmering “Silent Night” and a joyful “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” add to the
variety of program offerings. Fittingly, the Joy in Bronze concert closes with
a joyous and rousing arrangement titled “The Joy of Christmas.”  These exhilarating pieces will inspire
audiences to a greater appreciation for the handbell instrument and will
inevitably elicit the listener comment, “I didn’t know bells could sound and
perform like that!”



With its commitment to musical excellence, focus on eclectic
programming to appeal to a variety of musical tastes, and a healthy dash of
showmanship, NER has been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New
England, New York and Pennsylvania. The artistry of the New England Ringers’
programming showcases the skill of an ensemble with great discipline.

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$13/$15 in advance; $18/$20 at the door



978 851 3024

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