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Hanging of the Greens Christmas Concert 2013

Ringers of First United Methodist
Church


Westminster
Handbell Ensemble and Chancel Ringers


1032 Maple, Downers Grove, IL

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630-968-7120


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The handbell choirs of First United
Methodist Church present their “Hanging of the Greens 2013” Christmas Concert at
7:00 p.m. Saturday Nov 23. Also
featured will be the charismatic Evans Family Violin Ensemble.



Come as we launch the season with
incomparable style, showing off our new Cymbells mounted handbell instrument.
Watch a regal processional of double handbell choirs. Rejoice as decor is
flamboyantly ushered in with lanterns, wreaths, banners, nativity scene, and
more. You will hear splendid
traditional carols transformed by new twists in percussion, rhythm, added
instruments, and especially splashes of
new bell colors. You'll have the opportunity to raise your voices in singing the
majestic O Come All Ye Faithful, and
you can tap your toe to God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen
, and Sing We Now of
Christmas
.



Included are a wide range of styles, from
the chilling virtuosity of the Entrance
of the Queen of Sheba
(Handel's Solomon) to the subtle and reverent
phrasing of O Holy Night.



Directed by Patricia Barnes, the
ensembles continue to be highly sought for outside engagements. Annually they
are showcased in the West Towns Chorus Christmas Extravaganza at the Tivoli
Theater, and in the ballroom of Symphony Centre for the Chicago Symphony’s
Christmas Concert Series.



We launch the season
with “The Hanging of the Greens,” an exuberant handbell concert, full of the
Season’s sounds, scents, and colors.



Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door.
Child care is provided.


Please call the church 968-7120, or Pattie
Barnes 953-0146 or e-mail bellhog@juno.com

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