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Celebrating 31 Years of Ringing!

 

 


 

Coming Events

  

April 27-29 Kalamazoo Ringers Spring Tour

The Kalamazoo Ringers will present two concerts and a worship service in Indiana
April 28 - 7 PM Concert
April 29 - 10 AM Worship Service
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
2305 Goshen Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46808

April 29 - 4 PM Concert
Hazelwood Christian Church
1400 W, University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47303

 

 

May 20, 2012 Annual Spring Concert

Portage United Church of Christ
2731 West Milham, Portage
4:00 p.m.

 

Auditions Will Be Held
Tuesday, May 22 6:00pm

Click Here for the Auditions Form

For more information contact director@kalamazooringers.org

 

For More Information On Any Of These Events See Our Schedule Page

 


 

Why Should I Come To A KR Concert?

The music is so unique and beautiful!

The ringers have a passion for handbells and it shows in their ringing.

You can tell all your friends what handbells look and sound like.

No tickets are needed for KR's concerts - just come and enjoy!

You'll hear original compositions as well as old-time favorites.

Do handbells really sound like the pedals of an organ?

You will see the Ringers work magic with their hands.

It's the up-and-coming musical phenomenon of the century!

YOU'LL HAVE A BLAST! 
 

For more information contact
KalamazooRingers.org 

 

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The Kalamazoo Ringers is the oldest continuously operating community choir in the country.  Founded in 1981, the choir has played extensively throughout Southwest Michigan, as well as touring throughout the Midwest, Ontario, England, and Japan.  The choir is directed by its founder, Janet L. Van Valey and hosted by the Westwood Church of God in Kalamazoo.

The fifteen ringers play a six octave set of Malmark handbells along with a seven octave set of Malmark Choirchimes.  The choir is a member and strong supporter of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, and The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers.  They have attended and served as featured artists at numerous workshops and festivals sponsored by the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc.  


Our Newest Release

The Kalamazoo Ringers are celebrating their 30th season by releasing a new CD! Simply Sacred, our newest production is a collection of songs of our faith, including classics, traditional, and contemporary hymns.

Click here for more information
on our newest offering!

 

More Recordings Available

The Kalamazoo Ringers offer three recordings for your listening enjoyment. 

Simply Sacred, a collection of songs of our faith, including classics, traditional, and contemporary hymns.

Sounds of the Season, featuring both sacred and secular holiday favorites.

Musically Yours featuring the combined sounds of handbells and Choirchimes playing hymn tunes, light classics, and original compositions for bells. 

Our recordings will be available at our concerts, or for more information, please contact us.

 


 

Kalamazoo Ringers Featured In Kalamazoo Gazette

An article in the Kalamazoo Gazette highlighted the 30 years of the Kalamazoo Ringers. You can read the article by clicking here.


 

Our Repertoire

  • Gal from Kalamazoo – Chris Garrett
  • Then Sings my Soul – Tammy Waldrop
  • Beach Spring Stomp – Jeffery Honore
  • Sharon’s Song – Don Allured
  • Holiday for Strings – Michael Glasgow
  • Fantasy on King’s Weston – Fred Gramann
  • Castle Hill Reflection – Stephanie Clark
  • Jingle Bell Boogie – Dan Edwards
  • Commemoration of the Spirit – William Payne
  • Russian Sailor’s Dance – William Griffin
  • Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence – Cathy Moklebust
  • Prelude in B Major – Fred Gramann
  • The Easy Winners – Kevin McChesney
  • Concerto for Handbells and Organ – Michael Helman

 

 

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Questions? Email us at info@kalamazooringers.org