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April 2024
Bell Changes – Sewickley
This spring, Three Rivers Ringers presents a series of concerts showing the evolution of handbell music. In Bell Changes, you will hear arrangements of sacred music to modern compositions showcasing handbells as a musical instrument in their own right. The repertoire ranges from the dramatic Toccata on King’s Weston, to Pirates of the Caribbean to an exciting original handbell composition, Exultate. Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Find out more »May 2024
Bell Changes – Butler
This spring, Three Rivers Ringers presents a series of concerts showing the evolution of handbell music. In Bell Changes, you will hear arrangements of sacred music to modern compositions showcasing handbells as a musical instrument in their own right. The repertoire ranges from the dramatic Toccata on King’s Weston, to Pirates of the Caribbean to an exciting original handbell composition, Exultate. Concerts are FREE, donations encouraged.
Find out more »June 2024
June Ring!
Join Three Rivers Ringers for a morning of handbell classes and massed ringing! This event is geared toward ensembles and individuals ringing mostly levels 1 and 2 music. The morning will include your choice of a variety of classes, including Techniques, Bell Changes, and Four-in-Hand/Shelley, as well as some massed ringing with TRR and workshop participants. For more information and to register, please email managingdirector@threeriversringers.org.
Find out more »July 2024
TRR Auditions
Photo by Sally Bozzuto Three Rivers Ringers auditions musicians for all positions every 2 years. The next audition date is Saturday, July 27, 2024. See below for an application form that must be completed if you wish to audition. Audition Structure Technical exercises intended to gauge rhythmic accuracy and technical proficiency An informational interview with the directors of the ensemble Prepared group piece: Auditionees are asked to prepare in advance for 2 separate positions for Thundersnow (click to purchase from Jeffers),…
Find out more »November 2024
Noel! – Johnstown
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4:00 PM First Presbyterian Church 309 Lincoln St Johnstown, PA 15901
Find out more »December 2024
Noel! – Mt. Lebanon
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. FREE, donations encouraged. Friday, Dec. 6 at 8:00 PM Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church 3319 West Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Find out more »Noel! – Elizabeth
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. FREE, donations encouraged. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 PM Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church 100 Timothy Dr Elizabeth, PA 15037
Find out more »Noel! – North Versailles
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. FREE, donations encouraged. Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:00 PM St. John’s Lutheran Church 715 Lincoln Highway North Versailles, PA 15137
Find out more »Noel! – Allison Park
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. FREE, donations encouraged. Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:00 PM St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1965 Ferguson Dr Allison Park, PA 15101
Find out more »Noel! – Washington
Join Three Rivers Ringers, Pittsburgh’s premier handbell ensemble, to celebrate the season with Noel! These live concerts will feature a variety of styles, from African Noel to the magnificent The First Noel. You will also hear favorites such as Fum, Fum, Fum, We Need A Little Christmas, Gaudete and more. FREE, donations encouraged. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 PM First Presbyterian Church, 1793 100 East Wheeling St Washington, PA 15301
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