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Stow Heritage Ringers, Inc. 

Thank you for visiting! We hope you find the information within to be helpful and informative. See what we are up to, share with your friends and come back often! 

You are welcome to contact us through our contact page or e-mail us directly at info@stowheritageringers.com with any questions about performance opportunities or the ensemble itself.

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Fan quotes:

"I can’t adequately tell you how much our group appreciated your performance.  We were truly spellbound by it all.  What an art.  What beauty you create.  

 And the icing on the cake was your willingness to allow some of us at the tables to take your bells for a “test drive” to see what it’s all about! 

  It was perfection in every way. I mean this sincerely.  You created an event I will never forget."

~ Red Hat Society member



"I was thinking of all the things that made this Christmas so special. One thing that stood out to me was the SHR concert. I had never seen the group in concert before.  With all my years  ringing with you,  I had  wondered if it sounded as good as I thought it did from behind the table. I wondered if the group's excitement about presenting new pieces came across & if the audience was as entranced by the music as I was while ringing it. The answers are all a heartfelt YES!! It was great to "experience" the performance. The music was wonderful!  All the hard work really does pay off. Listening to the recordings doesn't do it justice. To watch and listen was magical! Even the songs I had previously played with the group took my breath away experiencing them from a listener's perspective. The talent and dedication of everyone shows!  Kudos for a wonderful concert!

~ a former SHR member

Donation Thank You!

And the instrument keeps growing! Through many generous donations in memory of Elizabeth Helen Petersen, we have recently purchased a set of Silver Melody Bells.  



We hope that Elizabeth's laughter will be remembered when hearing the sparking sound of these bells.  We know she would have loved them!  We extend our sincere gratitude to all who contributed to this wonderful addition!!

Thank   

The Ensemble

78 bells,  72 ChoirChimes, 28 hands and 14 accomplished musicians make up this dynamic ensemble, specializing in the artistry and teamwork of English Handbell ringing. Stow Heritage Ringers has been entertaining audiences since its inception in 1996. This advanced handbell ensemble  draws musicians from the greater  Northeast Ohio area and is dedicated to presenting programs that share the diversity of this unique instrument.  We welcome the opportunity to share our love and knowledge of handbells with you! 

SHR has been honored to present three world premieres.  Commissioned and premiered by SHR were "INTREPID" by Jason W. Krug (2015) and  "Five, Six, Seven, Eight!" by Michael J Glasgow (2010). We hope to see these wonderful composition in print very soon.  We were also honored to present the premiere of "King of Kings" (AG36046), arranged by Robert Ward.  (see more details and notes on premier works on our repertoire page)

SHR regularly performs in Ohio and western Pennsylvania, sharing a variety of musical styles. Performance repertoire includes  original compositions, arrangements and transcriptions from classical to contemporary music, both secular and sacred. 

Affiliations

Stow Heritage Ringers, Inc. is a proud member of the Handbell Musicians of America.  

www.handbellmusicians.org

http://area5.handbellmusicians.org/ 



SHR rings on six octaves of Malmark handbells and seven octaves of Malmark ChoirChimes. 

http://www.malmark.com

Stow Presbyterian Church has graciously served as our host since 1996. Their support and generousity have been invaluable to our success. Thank you SPC!

Stow Presbyterian Church

4150 Fishcreek Road  

Stow, Ohio 44224

 http://www.stowpres.org

We are honored to have members of the EKCO Ringers duet team within our membership. This outstanding duet team actively performs in Northeast Ohio. For more information visit:

http://www.ekcoringers.com

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 FRIDAY | DECEMBER 11, 2020

7:00 pm (EST)

VIRTUAL CONCERT

2020 has been a remarkable year.  As it draws to a close, we are still unable to bring you a live performace, but we can't stop the music! Please enjoy this compilation of some of our favorite holiday music.  We hope that it will help inspire holiday cheer and bring you a measure of peace and joy!  We understand that we cannot be with you in person, but we are thrilled that technology allows us to share our music with a wider audience.  Please enjoy this holiday tradition! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, take advantage of the chat feature and enjoy!

Merry Christmas and prayers for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

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(Stream will start at 7:00 pm EST on Friday, Dec 11, 2020)

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Program:

GO TELL IT THE MOUNTAIN..........................arr. D L McKechnie

Keyboard ~ Andrea Alexander

ON THIS DAY EARTH SHALL RING....L Shackley, arr. A Sherman

CHRISTMAS MEDIATION...................................Michael Helman

SLEIGH RIDE.............................L. Anderson / arr. ML Thompson

Percussion ~ Andrea Alexander

 HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING..................arr. C Mocklebust

A NIGHT AT THE MANGER.............................Matthew Compton

BELL CAROL FANTASY..............................setting by A Sherman

I WONDER  AS I WANDER.....................................arr. S Tucker

GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE...........D Goeller, arr K Strepka

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM.....................arr. C Mocklebust

WIZARDS OF WINTER.......................O'Neil/Hinkel, arr. H Morris                         

WHAT CHILD IS THIS? (Greensleeves)....................arr. H Morris

Flute ~ Jennifer Cupak | Oboe ~ Sherri Stoffer

GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN.................arr. K McChesney

SILENT NIGHT......................arr. D Andrews, trans. D Angerman