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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

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

CDs

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

1. ^{{Cite book|title=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|last=Regan|first=Michael|publisher=Wexford House Books|year=Dec 15, 2009|isbn=978-0-615-31852-3|location=|page=345|quote=}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://rr.org/Events/Past-Events/Map-of-Performances |title=The Raleigh Ringers | Events |publisher=Rr.org |date=1970-01-01 |accessdate=2018-05-10}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.handbell.com/theraleighringers|title=Featured Group: The Raleigh Ringers {{!}} Vibrations|website=www.handbell.com|access-date=2016-12-29}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://rr.org/About/Equipment|title=The Raleigh Ringers Equipment|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}
5. ^{{Cite book|title=What Would Jesus Sing? Experimentation and Tradition in Church Music|last=Haskel|first=Marilyn L.|publisher=Church Publishing Incorporated|year=2007|isbn=978-0-89869-563-2|location=|page=41|quote=}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://rr.org/About|title=About The Raleigh Ringers|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}
7. ^{{Cite book|title=Reviewing the Arts|last=Titchener|first=Campbell B.|publisher=Routledge|date=April 21, 2006|isbn=978-0-805-85173-1|location=|pages=|quote=}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.raleighnc.gov/content/Arts/Documents/MOAAwardees19842014.pdf |title=List |website=www.raleighnc.gov |format=PDF}}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://tabtn.org/news/industry-news/mid-south-emmy-nominations-announced/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-09-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324224727/http://tabtn.org/news/industry-news/mid-south-emmy-nominations-announced/ |archivedate=2016-03-24 |df= }}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://rr.org/About/Commissions/The-Raleigh-Ringers-Series|title=The Raleigh Ringers Series|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.handbellworld.com/music/MusicSeriesList.cfm?SID=5|title=Handbell World {{!}} Handbell World {{!}} Music Series|website=www.handbellworld.com|access-date=2016-12-28}}
12. ^¹²{{cite web|url=https://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/vLinkTitle/RALEIGH%20RINGERS%20THE%20ONE%20WINTER%20EVENING%20AT%20MEYMANDI%20-%20A%20HOLIDAY%20SPECIAL?OpenDocument&SearchText=meymandi|title=RALEIGH RINGERS, THE: ONE WINTER EVENING AT MEYMANDI - A HOLIDAY SPECIAL {{!}} American Public Television|website=www.aptonline.org|access-date=2016-12-28}}
13. ^¹²{{cite web|url=https://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/vLinkTitle/HOLIDAY%20HANDBELLS%20THE%20RALEIGH%20RINGERS?OpenDocument&SearchText=holiday+handbells|title=HOLIDAY HANDBELLS: THE RALEIGH RINGERS {{!}} American Public Television|website=www.aptonline.org|access-date=2016-12-28}}
14. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article120570928.html|title=Raleigh Ringers holiday concerts at Meymandi are a beloved tradition|newspaper=newsobserver|access-date=2016-12-28}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=82815|title=Larsen: Grand Larsen-y / Terry Rhodes - Albany Records: TROY634 {{!}} Buy from ArkivMusic|website=www.arkivmusic.com|access-date=2016-12-29}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://cvnc.org/reviews/cd_dvd_book/cd/GrandLarseny.html|title=Classical Voice of North Carolina|website=cvnc.org|access-date=2016-12-29}}