Who's Who
Artisitic Director, Ellie Hodder, is the AGEHR Area X District Leader for Greater Portland, founder of the Pacific NW Handbell Directors' Forum. Ellie has served as Director of Handbells at First Unitarian Church, Portland, Oregon since 2002.
Board of Directors
Sandy Coila, Pres.
Karyn Mardis, VP
Linda Aso, Secy/Treas.
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Pacific Ringers
Our ensemble is open, without audition, to ringers who are fluent in AGEHR Coppers level music (level 3-4).
Our goal is to teach and to work together to perfect skills. While we recognize that ringers may come with a variety of skills (fluent--or not--in four-in-hand, weaving, working with large bass bells), all who are open to learning new skills and willing to commit to outside practice are welcome.
Ringers should complete the form "Assessment of Ringing Skills" Membership form Download pdf.
This personal assessment is meant to offer the artistic director some sense of your skills at the moment rather than to present you with a daunting task.
Dues
Pacific Ringers' members pay dues of $100 per year. Dues may be paid at $50 in September and January or in a single payment of $95 upon joining.
Music
Pacific Ringers chooses from an ecclectic mix of music included to provide opportunities to hone skills at specific techniques. Some music is provided. Ringers are asked to purchase some scores.
Parking and Rehearsal Space
First Unitarian Church is located on SW 12th in downtown Portland on the west side of the street between SW Main and SW Salmon.
PARKING is available on the street along all adjacent streets (free after 7:00 pm weekdays) and in the pay lots across SW 12th and also on the north side of SW Salmon Street.
ENTER the building in the middle of the block between the two church buildings. Come through the wrought iron gate, down the path and in through the door on the left. Come down the stairs and turn right. Rehearsals are in the room at the end of the hall.