Publicity Information
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Text
Either of the following bits of text may be used to advertise the Pikes Peak Ringers. The names of the ringers is listed at the end and may be used by itself, with any of the pictures, or with either of the texts.
Text Version 1 (96 words ) : The Pikes Peak Ringers is an auditioned community handbell choir. The group was established in 1991 by its director Kevin McChesney to provide an outlet for advanced ringers and to create performances that showcase the instrument of handbells with the highest quality presentation and musicianship. The group has performed a wide variety of music and has a unique style of visual and musical presentation. They have performed throughout the Pikes Peak region and have four CDs available: By Request, Ring We Now of Christmas, Standing Room Only and In Concert With.... Visit us on-line at www.pikespeakringers.org.
Text Version 2 (195 words) : The Pikes Peak Ringers is an auditioned community handbell choir. The group was established in 1991 by its director, Kevin McChesney, to provide an outlet for advanced ringers and to create performances that showcase the instrument of handbells with the highest quality presentation and musicianship. The group has performed a variety of styles of music – classical, traditional, pop, jazz, new age, contemporary and original – and has developed a unique and influential style of visual as well as musical presentation. In addition to performances throughout the Pikes Peak region, they have been the feature group at national handbell events, have been involved with publishers in providing promotional recordings of new releases, and have made four performance CDs. The first provides a wide variety of first –rate handbell music entitled “By Request.” The second offers a wide variety of Christmas music in various styles titled “Ring We Now of Christmas.” The third includes the premeire recording of "Ring of Fire - Concerto for Handbell Choir and Orchestra." The last, "In Concert With...", includes music with a wide variety of other musical instruments. Information concerning the group, concerts, and ordering information for their recordings is available at www.pikespeakringers.org.
The Pikes Peak Ringers are: Laurie Cox, Michelle Eads, Kim Ellison, Susan Hedgpeth, Amy Heitland, Erik Hjelmstad, Cathy Holiday, Mark Horst, David Jordan, Joan Kuehn, Bonnie Linder, Tracy McChesney, Kate Myers, Luke Nabeta, Jan Weiser, Kimberly Wells, Shelley Williams, and Sandy Wright.
Pictures
Any of the following pictures may be used to advertised an upcoming concert with the Pikes Peak Ringers. Click on the link to see the picture. Right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." to save the file to your computer. You are also free to change the resolution of the picture if necessary to fit in your presentation. If you'd like something of a different size, please e-mail webadmin@pikespeakringers.org. Thanks!
Ring We Now of Christmas CD Image
Photo of the Pikes Peak Ringers (125 Kb)
Photo of the Pikes Peak Ringers (2 Mb)
Flyers
8.5 x 11 Flyer - You may modify as you see fit to advertise for a Pikes Peak Ringer Concert. This will be back soon.
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