tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18244257753618372412024-03-12T20:48:05.193-04:00Emanuel RingersKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.comBlogger197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-21220513262994201632023-09-01T14:14:00.000-04:002023-09-01T14:14:08.111-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kVD4wLnl55vJB5qqyTS-jzVHD3hahldK7VMIBLYvB_bkQj3sUYeyXMdnobCjV5dvcjCGH-3ZGR3E2HwPzjBUgIzbHmjOavP3yEaTrRelVoTNb3zc-bcSecItc33nWhKUlIeYJjzziilxP9rZ7Sw-RMKYOzf2OccZeTmKSCzkCY3CM4j8g2_lLQZX-WR7/s792/2023%20Emanuel%20Ringers%20Flyer.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kVD4wLnl55vJB5qqyTS-jzVHD3hahldK7VMIBLYvB_bkQj3sUYeyXMdnobCjV5dvcjCGH-3ZGR3E2HwPzjBUgIzbHmjOavP3yEaTrRelVoTNb3zc-bcSecItc33nWhKUlIeYJjzziilxP9rZ7Sw-RMKYOzf2OccZeTmKSCzkCY3CM4j8g2_lLQZX-WR7/s600/2023%20Emanuel%20Ringers%20Flyer.jpg"/></a></div>Eikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14566781704004869124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-57309782289041027292023-09-01T14:12:00.001-04:002023-09-01T14:12:16.014-04:002023 Bell RefurbishmentOur 4 and 5 octave sets of Schulmerich Handbells were refurbished over the summer thanks to the support of all the donors who gave above and beyond!Eikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14566781704004869124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-72291227337004258052023-05-02T11:36:00.008-04:002023-05-02T11:48:38.422-04:002023 Annual Benefit Handbell Concert<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRb7NuojXBQlnktxb2y62VkrcKRezekMsvpm57iQ5GSLQkl_AchZ8A0f4QXXpiKc8F2jWVhTaza1V_0iJnU5DH6Vnv6o3ZqI-M1xWQTVjU_Tt-tg_3RqMDsxDJ77UIUyb_XuCVXN-EeM9gKQhjn7cV2w-YQSmQLM24dj1ZT8ApCJ6Cw9Wq1MFSqEmJ/s792/May%20Concert%202023.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRb7NuojXBQlnktxb2y62VkrcKRezekMsvpm57iQ5GSLQkl_AchZ8A0f4QXXpiKc8F2jWVhTaza1V_0iJnU5DH6Vnv6o3ZqI-M1xWQTVjU_Tt-tg_3RqMDsxDJ77UIUyb_XuCVXN-EeM9gKQhjn7cV2w-YQSmQLM24dj1ZT8ApCJ6Cw9Wq1MFSqEmJ/s600/May%20Concert%202023.jpeg"/></a></div>Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-10147098800321057552022-11-30T21:16:00.003-05:002023-05-02T11:46:40.883-04:002022 Annual Benefit Handbell Concert<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKpp5bBeTQlTeB81fKyONhbmK4gsDqjdXfBtimE_xnx3lYTHD902ipZji8bAVSIczjU-Se3qB2eha0XfyNWg2TdZRL2_3FDLBQH_YK2t6fUsPhbFPqm7C3Iz947RLZWBzcU_4PiIIMDPMQXAvpSseUG_GqOBca5VzUV_wEtJEjZlnkzsph6R_CXkU/s792/May%20Concert%202023.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKpp5bBeTQlTeB81fKyONhbmK4gsDqjdXfBtimE_xnx3lYTHD902ipZji8bAVSIczjU-Se3qB2eha0XfyNWg2TdZRL2_3FDLBQH_YK2t6fUsPhbFPqm7C3Iz947RLZWBzcU_4PiIIMDPMQXAvpSseUG_GqOBca5VzUV_wEtJEjZlnkzsph6R_CXkU/s600/May%20Concert%202023.jpeg"/></a></div>Eikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14566781704004869124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-81713565231289044782022-08-07T06:44:00.001-04:002022-08-07T06:44:49.174-04:00DAY 15 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 7, 2022 Today was our last day in Nashville before we head back to New York tomorrow. We started the day by going to various workshops. Most of us went to a Mahjong workshop; Mahjong is a complex yet entertaining tile game from Asia. Then, we got started on the dress rehearsal for our last day of ringing. We then had a few hours for lunch, in which we headed to the mall for some Panda Express and Smoothies. Then, after we were all fueled up, we headed back to the ringing hall for our final concert! It went off without a hitch; there were over 1,000 people watching the livestream. It is always an amazing experience to be able to play with so many ringers from all over the globe. We could not be more appreciative for all your support to make something like this happen!
All the ringers then got together for a gala where we had dinner and had to say goodbye to all of our fellow ringers and conductors.
There was a closing ceremony, including a final chord. What an amazing, unique, and unforgettable experience.
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Today's reporters are Noreen & Jordan
Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-18324901231744602002022-08-06T06:30:00.000-04:002022-08-06T06:30:04.593-04:00DAY 14 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 6, 2022 This morning we woke up and went to our last massed rehearsal before the concert tomorrow. It went mostly well but there are a few songs *cough* Luna *cough*. Eunkyung was the translator for the Korean director, and we were so proud of her. We all took a group photo, linking hands in the process. It took a while for “Billiam” (William “Bill” Payn) to get there for the photo but all went well. We then went to our second to last workshop of the symposium. We did needle knot making and made cool necklaces. We had lunch at the local pizza place, and went to our next portion of the rehearsal. We had a secret meeting after to talk about some info, or so Sarah, Eiko, and Scott thought. We instead gave them gifts for all the hard work they have done to prepare us for the trip. (We love you guys, but you know that).
After a long day of rehearsing and hard work, we had the awesome opportunity to listen to other choirs and individuals play solos like we had a few other days at the symposium as well. All of the ringers were amazing and super talented, my personal favorite was the Bellaholics from Hong Kong with one of their pieces featuring them practically flying across the table malleting bells. After the solos we had free time to hang out and relax, many of us split off and had some food and shopped a bit or got some rest. A bunch of us even played crimes against handbells to pass the time. After getting some Mcdonald’s for dinner everyone settled in and it got late pretty quick.
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Today's reporters are Kayla & GeorgeKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-71974565534108070782022-08-05T11:56:00.003-04:002022-08-05T11:56:47.603-04:00The Symposium Concert this Saturday Aug 6th 2022, 4 pm.The Symposium concert will be streamed live on youtube 4 PM EST (3 PM CST)
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Emanuel Ringers and Katonah Celebration ringers will be center column, 4th rowKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-30488222614288595982022-08-05T09:21:00.002-04:002022-08-05T09:21:21.307-04:00DAY 13 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 5, 2022 Today is the day for adults!
While the kids rested up a bit prior to rehearsal, our day began early with an early trip to the Handbell Commons, where we visited various publishers to review music for the upcoming season. We made choices for our annual benefit concert and area festivals, and found a few new pieces for worship. Happily, each publisher offered a discount, and no shipping since we were able to take the music with us. A good bargain!
We convened at 9am for a monster 3 hour rehearsal. In case you’re curious, that is a lot of ringing. Many folks stretched (Sarah), popped Aleve (Sarah) and sat whenever possible (also Sarah). Eunkyung filled in when a ringer (Sarah) needed a break. At one point Eiko donned her translator hat, and provided translation for the Japanese conductor, Mr. Yoshida (a ringer favorite).
Workshops followed rehearsal. Ringers and non-ringers attended a variety of fun workshops, including a sight-read and ring, bell painting, treble bell techniques, and learning the cajon, a box drum. Our afternoon was FREE! A few explored downtown, but most folks ate a leisurely lunch and took the time to relax. Sarah spent time purchasing new chimes, and Eiko took the representatives from Japan to a COVID test site so they can be cleared to fly home Sunday.
Tonight we were in for a treat! The Symposium arranged an evening at the Wild Horse saloon, where we were able to enjoy southern cooking, games and line dancing. It was also an opportunity to bond with ringers from other nations. Upon returning to the hotel, many broke in a set of Cards Against Handbells. A good time was had by all.
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Today's reporters are Eiko & Sarah
Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-66308882959985573082022-08-04T05:53:00.000-04:002022-08-04T05:53:36.896-04:00DAY 12 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 4, 2022Today is the 2nd day of the handbell symposium. We started the day off with a Blue Grass church service. It was fun to see a genre I’ve (Sam) never heard before. The sermon was also very nice and was about how the world isn’t really in peace right now and how if we want it to be in peace then we have to pursue it. We had a lot of fun rehearsing the symposium pieces in the morning, though some of it got a bit tedious, before our workshops. At my workshop I learned how to mallet better from Damien Lim, one of the directors. It really taught me some useful malletting skills.
In my workshop, I (London) learned how to string and play bell trees. It was super fun trying to play different songs! After workshops we had a very fulling lunch provided for us. The late afternoon consisted of more rehearsing and as a “break” in between we got to listen to individual choirs and people perform their solos. My favorite was the choir from Korea that had 6 girls who performed beautifully. They played some recognizable tunes and they way they were so in sync mesmerized me. There was also a guy who was 8-in-handing (4 bells in each hand) who played some Christmas tunes that got me into a very good mood. Overall it was a very good second day of rehearsals.
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Today's reporters are Sam & London
Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-3156347049245416832022-08-03T07:35:00.000-04:002022-08-03T07:35:22.092-04:00DAY 11 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 3, 2022 Today we had our first massed rehearsal of the symposium! After a quick breakfast (some of us had a very healthy breakfast of Cinnabon), we headed over to the Events Center for rehearsal. We played about half of our pieces in the morning. One of which was directed by Mr. Toshikazu Yoshida, the director of Kinjogakwuin University Choir. He is so fun to play under, and despite the language barrier, we could still see his enthusiasm for the piece. Around noon most of us had our first workshop. I (Julia) went to a class teaching number notations with Kayla, Noreen, Jordan, and London. Number notations is a different way to read music using numbers instead of the traditional notes in a staff. We had a lot of fun despite it being a bit confusing. After the workshop we ran back to Delta Island for a quick lunch before we rehearsed our solo, Transitions of the Heart. They only gave us 10 minutes, so we did a quick sound check before running it though and spot-checking a couple of things. In the afternoon we had the rest of our massed rehearsal. The last director of the day was Bill Payn, who we rang under at the Riverside Festival. I for one was surprised he remembered us. He even came up to us individually for some conversations throughout the day. As soon as he released us, we all ran to the bathrooms to change into our concert clothes for the solo concert.
A few other individuals and handbell groups played to show off their unique talents. The concert featured many different ensembles. After we took a quick picture then we headed out back to our hotel rooms to change. We then grabbed dinner and headed out to the welcome ceremony where we could talk to other handbell groups and get to know them. The best part of it was exchanging our pins and getting different foods. Many handbell arrangers and composers came to the welcome ceremony as vendors or just a visitor. My favorite (Sasha) person I interacted with was Mr. Yoshida. I got a picture with him as well as Sarah. There were many different vendors set up in the large room. One was a woman selling cute handbell slogans that you can put on a shirt. Others were handbell companies advertising their goods and some other people were selling fun handbell items! One particular vendor was a program to Adopt a Bell where you can donate a particular amount of money to a specific chime or bell to give to a school. We also found Transitions of the Heart at Jeffers Handbell Inc. We had many people praising the piece’s purpose and message. (Noreen made 2 Australian women cry! (A good cry because of our solo)) After we spent a considerable time at the convention we headed back on our own to decompress and rest after a long first day.
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Today's reporters are Julia & SashaKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-79131845891125279372022-08-03T07:28:00.000-04:002022-08-03T07:28:27.805-04:00DAY 10 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 2, 2022 Today was the first day of the trip that we got to sleep in. Sarah took a few of us to the mall nearby and we got some “Knick knacks.” We had a meeting about what we would be doing this week and then some of us were off to our first workshop of the day but for Issac and Eiko it was the second. We learned about doubling down chimes and how to make the chimes sound louder without hitting them harder. It was a really cool learning experience especially for Scott, who immediately went back to his ‘pod’ and told them everything….. anyway we will be implementing these new practices in our rehearsals from now on obviously.
Issac, Eiko and I (chloe) went to a workshop at 10:00 this morning where we played a handbell spinoff of Cards Against Humanity. After the workshop, we left Eiko goodness knows where and walked to get coffee because I was on the verge of spontaneous combustion due to caffeine deficiency. Issac got us lost approximately six times but we found our way to the mall eventually and regrouped with the others. Around 3:15 we met to move bells into the ringing space. it took a while to coordinate and set everything up but it was finally finished about an hour later. wE’rE rEaDy FoR rInGinG tOmOrRoW!
Mr. Toshikazu Yoshida was the first conductor at the college ring in concert. He was so passionate in his conducting and he even did a whole song just by nodding his head at the choir. Bill Payn was up next with his entire repertoire of personal songs either written/arranged by himself or former students. It was an amazing concert especially since they only had 3 days to practice these pieces. I (Kayla) really enjoyed a few of these pieces and wished we could play them in the future but Sarah knew immediately that it would be impossible for us since we don’t have enough ringers (slight plug to invite anyone to join for the 2022-2023 season).
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Today's reporters are Kayla & ChloeKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-3815502904054473972022-08-02T10:00:00.010-04:002022-08-02T10:08:40.252-04:00Update from Nashville by EikoGreetings from Nashville!
The Ringers have arrived safely in Nashville after a week on the road.
3 concerts, a church service and sightseeing along the way.
This week will be filled with meeting new ringers, rehearsals, workshops, and mini concerts.
The Symposium concert will be streamed live on youtube 4 PM EST (3 PM CST)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66rslIWNQzE
Emanuel Ringers and Katonah Celebration ringers will be center column, 4th row.
You can find the blog and vlog the ringers have been writing at EITHER https://katonahringers.wordpress.com/ or
https://emanuelringers@blogspot.com
(Content is all the same - format is different)
Our past concerts can be found at the following link on Youtube - the concert program is the same for each venue.
Willow Valley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30QpvI8PUL4&t=3295s
Chevy Chase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6rNbi2182A&t=2264s
Oakhurst
To follow - will be posted to the Emanuel youtube page when available.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
Eiko Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-51173488656680559922022-08-01T06:16:00.000-04:002022-08-01T06:16:55.067-04:00DAY 9 (NASHVILLE, TN) August 1, 2022 After an eventful first day of exploring the giant resort, after a good nights sleep, the ringers were ready to explore the depths of the great refurbished Ryman Auditorium, where we watched informational videos about the history and singers that have appeared in the Auditorium. All throughout the tour, it talked about people such as, Louie Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and even Johnny Cash. However, lunch was soon upon us, and after we checked out the gift shop, we took a little lunch break before our next museum adventure, the Country Music Hall of Fame.
With the help of a guided audio tour we learned about the very interesting start of country music. I learned that blue grass music is named after the band The Blue Grass Boys which is in turn named after the Blue Grass state of Kentucky. We got to learn about how country music was warped by the record labels as they tried to adapt it for Northern listeners. What’s cool is that Country has always returned to its roots of cowboy hats and steel guitars no matter how many times it’s been changed.
After heading back to the hotel we had our first, and final dinner together as a full party. We were all able to sit together and honor the trials and tribulations that brought us here. From the struggles of rehearsal and concerts to the joys of experiencing a real road trip with friends. We finally got a chance to catch our breath and talk about all of it. It’s sad closing the page on our tour but as one door closes, another door opens. I look forward to our
symposium and all the new memories that will bring.
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Today's writers are David and IsaacKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-47594160667176860092022-07-31T05:01:00.000-04:002022-07-31T05:01:05.813-04:00DAY 8 (NASHVILLE, TN) July 31, 2022 Today we started our day with a four hour bus ride. We all signed a card to thank our bus driver, John, for getting us where we needed to go safely and said a group goodbye. Then, we stopped at lunch at Culver’s for some classic southern fast food.
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We drove A little further to the hotel, the Gaylord Opryland, and admired its opulence and grandeur. After checking in, we spent a long time finding our rooms because the resort is so big! We went exploring around the hotel and then enjoyed some much needed rest and relaxation.
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We had dinner in small groups and then enjoyed some ice cream! We are so grateful for everything we have had the opportunity to experience so far, and we are looking forward to our day of touring Nashville tomorrow.
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Today's reporters are Miyako, Cynthia, CorinnKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-32528181942266208352022-07-30T00:02:00.008-04:002022-07-30T00:06:48.225-04:00DAY 7 (ATLANTA, GA) July 30, 2022Today was our last day of traveling before we head to Nashville tomorrow, and it was jam packed. First, we headed down to the World of Coca-Cola. There, we learned the history of the Coke brand, along with the different products, machines, and merchandise sold by or made for the Coke company. At the museum we were able to experience Coke through many different levels. We smelt the aromas of different flavors and played a game to guess the name of the smell. At the end of the tour, there were dozens of soda machines that allowed us to taste different coke products from around the world. There were a lot of interesting flavors, most of them with different fruits that we don’t use in sodas in the United States. Following the World of Coke, we went to the Georgia Aquarium. There, we saw fish, dolphins, penguins, and sharks, and much more.
We stayed there until it was time to head off to our final concert. Oakhurst Presbyterian Church fed us a delicious potluck dinner directly before our performance— including a DIY strawberry shortcake bar! After the playing of our piece “Transitions Of The Heart,” we received a mid-concert standing ovation. The church had such wonderful energy and we thoroughly enjoyed bringing our gift of music to them. Additionally, Scott was able to sing with his sister Traci for two pieces— Shenandoah, and Irish Blessing. What a fantastic pair!
Thanks to the generosity of the church, we raised $500 for a local LGBTQ organization in Georgia. It is always a pleasure to see how our music inspires people from all over.
Finally, we packed everything into the bus through a complex game of Tetris and ate some cookies, courtesy of Scott’s mom, on the way home.
We arrived at the hotel, ready to decompress and get ready for the final leg of our journey to Nashville. We will update you then!
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Today's reporters are Jordan & Noreen
Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-47766774398513195392022-07-29T07:22:00.002-04:002022-07-29T07:22:39.323-04:00DAY 6 (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) July 29, 2022 This morning we woke up and loaded the bus and as soon as we started moving we noticed the bus wouldn’t accelerate correctly. As it turns out we got water in the fuel tank somehow and it messed up the accelerator. We stopped at a quik trip gas station and got some snacks while waiting to find out if we were going to be there for 20 minutes or 2 hours. Luckily the problem was quickly resolved and we were on our way. We got out of a hike that was made out to be a lot worse than it probably would have been. For the 4 hour-ish bus ride we slept, did riddles in our group chat courtesy of Miyako, read books like studious children, and continued the infamous chess game from yesterday. We got lunch at a different quik trip that was surrounded by different fast food places. Julia, Scott and I (Kayla) went to subway, Sasha and London went to Burger King and the rest went to Wendy’s. We got back on the bus and headed to Scott’s sisters house. The bus couldn’t fit down the road so his sister and dad came to pick us up and bring us to our next destination.
We then went to my (Julia) aunts’ house for a pool party hosted by them in their new pool. Everyone swam and played a variety of games. George and Kayla taught London how to dive and George started showing off his swimming skills. Most of the adults (and Issac) hung out in the pavilion. When some people got tired of swimming, they played badminton and volleyball. For dinner there were a variety of options: hot dogs, beef burgers, turkey burgers, and beyond burgers. There was also potato chips, potato salad, and baked beans as sides. Half of the kids ate on the deck and the other half ate in the pavilion. For dessert we had brownies and snow cones. I’ve heard the snow cones were really good. Afterwards we talked while waiting for a car to drive us back to the hotel. Kayla, Sasha, London, Issac, George, and I all drove together and listened to Disney music the whole way there. At the hotel, we grabbed our stuff from the bus and went inside for the night.
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Today's writes are Julia & KaylaKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-58955520512040210872022-07-28T06:04:00.000-04:002022-07-28T06:04:42.576-04:00DAY 5 (GASTONIA, NC) July 28, 2022 Although day 5 of the tour was mostly a bus ride of 9 hours, we managed to keep ourselves busy with various activities. Some preferred to catch up on movies and tv series while others decided on more mentally vigorous endeavors such as card games, riddles and chess. Many of us enjoyed playing Egyptian ratscrew and Hearts. The competition was fierce but I (Sasha) can thoroughly say I whooped people’s behinds in Egyptian ratscrew. Speaking of competition, the chess games between Issac, Noreen, Jordan and George initiated some intense meltdowns particularly for Noreen.
Some memorable quotes from Noreen being, “please don’t murder my knights, they’re all I have left” or “my pawn will do no harm don’t touch it.”
Immediately after, “well my pawn may have to do some harm.”
Issac and Noreen had a 5 hour standoff.
Around 1 pm, we stopped at a rest area with a subway and Little Caesars and sat together outside trying to enjoy the humid weather. The bus air conditioner is top quality. A popular activity we enjoyed was napping. The bus ride was a great opportunity to catch up on some much needed sleep in funky positions. Some of us have strange sleeping habits. After a 5 hours afternoon stretch of driving, we arrived in Gastonia, North Carolina. Clapping and cheering was involved as our tired and travel worn bodies stepped out of the bus. Thankfully, we didn’t have to unload all of the bells and chimes. Some of us would’ve been extremely upset. We checked into our rooms, had a brief meeting in the lobby and went to a choice of 3 restaurants: Texas Roadhouse, Waffle House and The Cracker Barrel.
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Today's reporters are Noreen & SashaKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-91697700851111178612022-07-27T05:57:00.000-04:002022-07-27T05:57:00.641-04:00DAY 4 (WASHINGTON D.C.) July 27, 2022Today, our fourth day on tour, we woke up to head into Washington DC where we visited many memorials and museums.
First, we visited the Lincoln memorial and took lots of fun pictures while admiring the history!
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We then walked to the Vietnam, Korea, and World War memorial sites along with the MLK monument.
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Walking past the reflection pool, we spotted some ducklings and had a fun time gazing at them. We also reminisced about Spider-man and Forrest Gump while viewing the Washington monument!
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We split for lunch, some going to the food trucks along the roads in DC while we went to the Museum of Natural History to enjoy some food. Most of us roamed around that same museum and enjoyed the many exhibits.
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Some went to the Museum of American History where we learned that the Star Spangled Banner was crated to Shenandoah (one of our bell pieces!). Many of us went to an eye-opening experience in the Holocaust Memorial Museum. An interesting fact about the Holocaust that we found was that many Jewish musicians survived by entertaining Nazis due to their specialized talent.
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After visiting these museums, we headed back to the hotel and then later walked to dinner. We split for dinner once again but many of us grouped up after to grab some gelato. Jordan enjoyed a blackberry gelato that was homegrown by Ms. Fisher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania!
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We finished by the poolside even though it was raining! Thanks for reading – we had a great day of touring!
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Today's reporters were Cynthia, Corinne, and MiyakoKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-76262061473275367562022-07-26T04:54:00.000-04:002022-07-26T04:54:50.771-04:00DAY 3 (WASHINGTON D.C.)Today marks our third day of the tour portion of the 20th International Handbell Symposium. We kicked off the day with an exciting morning of checking out of our hotel and hopping on a bus. After an exhilarating three and a half hour bus ride to Virginia, and some disappointing food from Wegmans, we arrived at the National Air and Space Museum (which by the way, is just a really big hangar of planes). We had a great time walking around looking at old war planes and a really big space shuttle, whilst preparing for another wonderous hour long bus ride.
After the space museum ANEX, we went to Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church , Kyoko’s old church, to unload bells. Then we set up our bells to rehearse before the concert happening at 7:00. We ran the pieces with good enough accuracy to finish rehearsal on time.
When we finished rehearsal Chevy Chase was kind enough to treat us to dinner, though some of us had a bit of trouble finding the room. Following dinner we changed into dress clothes and it was time to play.
We got to our places and played the pieces. For being our third time playing on this trip I think we did great. After the concert and packing up the bells, we got on our way to our new hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel we got our bags into our rooms and settled down for the night.
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As in the past tours, two members of the ringers are assigned to write the journal and today's reporters are Sam & Isaac
The original post on KCR blog.Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-42868172917735143342022-07-24T22:13:00.011-04:002022-07-24T22:23:41.913-04:00Day 2 Lancaster, PADAY 2 (LANCASTER, PA)
July 25, 2022 — Leave a comment
Hi everyone!
Today we woke up to a lovely continental breakfast at our hotel. We then took the short bus ride to the First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, a historic and fascinating piece of history. Some of the artifacts in the church are as old as the 1800s!
We had a wonderous time performing five pieces for the church service, including “A Blessing” by Eileen Laurence for a baptism! What a joyous way to bring a little piece of KPC to Lancaster 🙂
It is always a pleasure to see Eileen Laurence, and this time was no exception. Having her unconditional support is unmatched while we play! We thank her tremendously for her coordination and invitation.
It was also a joy to see an alumni ringer, now residing in Philadelphia, Dr. Michael Goodman. Our choirs roots run deep, and we couldn’t appreciate his support more!
After the lovely church service, we hopped on the bus to Gettysburg. After the 1.5 hr ride we welcomed a tour guide to our bus who showed us around the battlefield. It was such an amazing opportunity to be able to be so close to something so significant to American history. Since I haven’t learned about this part of history in my classes yet, I have a head start for the upcoming school year! On the tour we learned some amazing facts like there were 2 different types of cannons used in the battle, and 3 different types on ammunition. It was so cool how we stood where the troops stood all those years ago. My favorite part was when we stood on little round top, which is where the union troops also stood on the second day of battle. Our author photo was also taken on top of that hill! I am so glad I got to have a glimpse of such an important part of history.
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As in the past tours, two members of the ringers are assigned to write the journal and today's reporters are Jordan & London. The original post on KCR blog.Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-52156386978916610922022-07-24T05:24:00.000-04:002022-07-24T05:24:35.018-04:00DAY 1 (LANCASTER, PA)July 24, 2022
Today was the first day of the tour and everyone involved was either extremely nervous, extremely excited, or some kind of mix between the two. We met at the Emanuel Church and made sure everyone and everything we needed was present, and made sure to get some group photos too. A bunch of today was spent on the tour bus and we had a lot of fun playing card games, chatting a bunch, and resting. Our next stop was the Willow Valley Cultural Center where we were fortunate enough to get to play for the community there and especially Eileen Laurence who most everyone in the choir owes a lot to and has great memories with.
Our concert went great and I think the audience would agree, everyone attending was super nice and generous. Lots of people in the audience were curious and were happy to learn a bit about the bells as well when they were allowed to come up to the stage and try ringing or learn about how it’s done. The standing ovation we got at the end tells the whole story. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s music and hoping that we play just as well if not better. Below are some photos of today, we hope you enjoy them!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHsPHFITJ86iZZZF_jigzuTX253nKgpgO8b7vTiZSrGAC1WpIwIrMSlpX-GcAWBiAkREm606mpYt6tkJ-dsmMWR-2x59FZ85UHQeY79DA0fHqBEwqHB6YJw05Klv5zoFXcZpkk1M1NJ-CuxpgRnmgNHUXVMlxjnTWay8ztdSc_sWXiJfNh0HDJ5to/s1600/Day1.1.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHsPHFITJ86iZZZF_jigzuTX253nKgpgO8b7vTiZSrGAC1WpIwIrMSlpX-GcAWBiAkREm606mpYt6tkJ-dsmMWR-2x59FZ85UHQeY79DA0fHqBEwqHB6YJw05Klv5zoFXcZpkk1M1NJ-CuxpgRnmgNHUXVMlxjnTWay8ztdSc_sWXiJfNh0HDJ5to/s400/Day1.1.jpeg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOooeACUHz4Q9AFi_Fzxw5ccZAq-4W29L7qRUWlOrw8BJIC1FgyUqKuJSN8NcvADGX3EgCvTKa9a9pDXRLhqaHcfXSguT2s6rl0L1g7Fat2m0QCxnMof-7-yeXL6Fzz0o03Mj6ucyPRxaLmEKDClvDRu874TTvagtyf5NkMHuW2C8pE7XWQQ6SIPKu/s1600/Day1.2.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOooeACUHz4Q9AFi_Fzxw5ccZAq-4W29L7qRUWlOrw8BJIC1FgyUqKuJSN8NcvADGX3EgCvTKa9a9pDXRLhqaHcfXSguT2s6rl0L1g7Fat2m0QCxnMof-7-yeXL6Fzz0o03Mj6ucyPRxaLmEKDClvDRu874TTvagtyf5NkMHuW2C8pE7XWQQ6SIPKu/s400/Day1.2.jpeg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3L6TJv_FYlITyVUSdA9NLeVAFZdLt1RnT5yQ_RDcTlOtSQE0GpKWgXizEtsUD-vXDj-rhiaYv8Gh_Zkyq9AJ7x5KOLdf4DJAv-hNAc5pj0jvqim_x0iDqjcbfiwGGDkLQwZyXINbu2Zaa1f3V5URJV9gy2jf-jR6pcqzcfhpgrev7IXlFq0aNktx/s1600/Day1.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR3L6TJv_FYlITyVUSdA9NLeVAFZdLt1RnT5yQ_RDcTlOtSQE0GpKWgXizEtsUD-vXDj-rhiaYv8Gh_Zkyq9AJ7x5KOLdf4DJAv-hNAc5pj0jvqim_x0iDqjcbfiwGGDkLQwZyXINbu2Zaa1f3V5URJV9gy2jf-jR6pcqzcfhpgrev7IXlFq0aNktx/s400/Day1.jpeg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgPKj9wiFbO-nXOS3zx6ccyP-zB9mrRbfI-t2-wTN0XsS0L-FWBQGGidkXholnnd6Bg73YTmUByOVpVGp-wLd8759Ts0sZA1xCk9cbfv-630rWo6N8dpLaNjTB1hmzWUBE2zM82VwwftTyBIn00W2-b9RnSqyL2sMt-Hao7F4SiyA8i3oX4idu-ZR/s1600/Day1.3.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgPKj9wiFbO-nXOS3zx6ccyP-zB9mrRbfI-t2-wTN0XsS0L-FWBQGGidkXholnnd6Bg73YTmUByOVpVGp-wLd8759Ts0sZA1xCk9cbfv-630rWo6N8dpLaNjTB1hmzWUBE2zM82VwwftTyBIn00W2-b9RnSqyL2sMt-Hao7F4SiyA8i3oX4idu-ZR/s400/Day1.3.jpeg"/></a></div>
As in the past tour, two members of the ringers are assigned to write the journal and today's reporters are. David & George.
original post on KCR blogKen Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-90846468584658388202022-07-24T05:15:00.000-04:002022-07-24T05:15:18.271-04:00We are Off!
We are on the road, bound for Lancaster, PA. Watch Facebook for our concert today!
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Ken Shimazuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02502825129590197389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-2213128942091118022022-07-23T16:10:00.003-04:002022-07-23T21:54:09.045-04:00Off to the 2022 International Bell Festival and the concert tour with KCRThe ringers from Emanuel and Katonah are the part of New York Handbell Ringers attending the 2022 International Handbell Festival in Nashville,TN. Under the bright but not yet hot morning sun the ringers and their families waited for the arrival of the tour bus picking up the ringers at Emanuel. Those who started the journey from Emanuel Church, those of Emanuel Ringers and some KCR members gathered at the traditional "staircase photo opportunity" follwed by the Pastor Kevin's blessing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Obcfs-NvIVNqunvNPjyPC80heRIa6_79EmZnFqE8BdPvesxPvk_gXkbUEhkfwv61y1KG8g-48ox8TogAtm565uxqHu9whO3N3e89f0belyhcinAKGJ6HPl5WiNo8tDrzsH-wmwJJh9v6rF49ZXMgoYxvy2bsV08uQLW-vBz3iJVpYBU3XEFHKTR4/s4032/IMG_0931.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Obcfs-NvIVNqunvNPjyPC80heRIa6_79EmZnFqE8BdPvesxPvk_gXkbUEhkfwv61y1KG8g-48ox8TogAtm565uxqHu9whO3N3e89f0belyhcinAKGJ6HPl5WiNo8tDrzsH-wmwJJh9v6rF49ZXMgoYxvy2bsV08uQLW-vBz3iJVpYBU3XEFHKTR4/s320/IMG_0931.jpeg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczlf-s7omM28Jes-T379fKgMBTWiM868zzEhtZctwYyF9MW1CUgA4TtnHhx3x0we6BFe9xte_dLhNDoX-bM6v2lJGawb3tB7dy6dDQkPgBYjd8oIuH3F2qdH52ldfz5Ag-wGx3cKCL1OWopLdNdA-7oLGLN5rpHyXgZM77ezgkjHxnLh_CQy8djDj/s4032/IMG_0934.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgczlf-s7omM28Jes-T379fKgMBTWiM868zzEhtZctwYyF9MW1CUgA4TtnHhx3x0we6BFe9xte_dLhNDoX-bM6v2lJGawb3tB7dy6dDQkPgBYjd8oIuH3F2qdH52ldfz5Ag-wGx3cKCL1OWopLdNdA-7oLGLN5rpHyXgZM77ezgkjHxnLh_CQy8djDj/s320/IMG_0934.jpeg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBLZY_Ye55NSFDTFEdTfzvPpqgcehd3RkCyhzOEkD-sNoOUDSh6_zuUv4c3rei_T_ODdNJmGOwTR2t1SJBtisWj6kcdJqk8Ulm1HUI389_bDNsCIGrXeblUfBTb4vUt2tR34iBwL9ERNMYAGmLO2G5iveFRCdJDQEapi0uCmlgqGsVhi1fTupmcv_/s4032/IMG_0935.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBLZY_Ye55NSFDTFEdTfzvPpqgcehd3RkCyhzOEkD-sNoOUDSh6_zuUv4c3rei_T_ODdNJmGOwTR2t1SJBtisWj6kcdJqk8Ulm1HUI389_bDNsCIGrXeblUfBTb4vUt2tR34iBwL9ERNMYAGmLO2G5iveFRCdJDQEapi0uCmlgqGsVhi1fTupmcv_/s320/IMG_0935.jpeg"/></a></div>
Arrived safely in Lancaster, PA
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Our tour to Nashville, TN has started with our pretour rehearsals!
You can find the blog for our tour at https://katonahringers.wordpress.com/.Eikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14566781704004869124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1824425775361837241.post-20861237388615221612020-12-21T21:52:00.004-05:002020-12-21T21:52:54.012-05:00<p>Fall 2020 Ringing season brought with it all new things.</p><p>We recorded as much as possible to provide music for worship services during our hour long rehearsals for all of the choirs. We did not start rehearsals till the end of October. Some recordings were done in one or two rehearsals. The ringers were great about learning the music in such a short time. We didi know if we would meet or who could meet week to week but we did it</p><p>. You can hear us during the following services. </p><div><br /></div><div>If you missed it - you can find the recorded services at Emanuel's youtube page</div><div><br /></div><div><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/user/EmanuelLutheranMedia&source=gmail&ust=1608691723979000&usg=AFQjCNHao08-eMJCtCygysGppCxArf0nLA" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EmanuelLutheranMedia" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/<wbr></wbr>EmanuelLutheranMedia</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>as well as the benefit concert now on youtube. Please share with friends and family, you can still donate to the concert, it's not too late to support the ringer's beneficiary. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pentecost 23 and 24, ERI's Handbell Proclamation</div><div>Christ the King - Adult and ERII's</div><div>Thanksgiving Day 2020 AER and ERI</div><div>Second Sunday of Advent ERII</div><div>Bell Concert ERI's</div><div>Advent 4 ERI's </div><div><br /></div><div>The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services will be broadcast on Youtube at the following times.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dec 24, Christmas Eve 7 pm </div><div>Dec 25, Christmas Day 10 AM</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy the music!</div><div>Merry Christmas to everyone!</div><span style="color: #888888;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span>Eikohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14566781704004869124noreply@blogger.com0