Malmark introduced a new concept in handbell design and performance through the use of aluminum for the castings of its bass bells. This not only reduced the weight to about half of the bronze, but it also provided a…
#GivingTuesday – a global day of giving – happens Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Ring Sarasota is dedicated to our growing educational initiatives and you can help! #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Ring Sarasota is raising funds…
Ring Sarasota’s 13th season: “I Wanna Be Like You!” Handbells are often associated with the holidays, Christmas in particular. Ring Sarasota wants to challenge that stereotype, offering selections where handbells imitate other instruments, like the pipe organ or banjo,…
Contact Ring Sarasota at info@ringsarasota.org if you or your business/organization would like to make a donation towards the purchase of anything from our ‘unfunded equipment’ list. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
For #GivingTuesday, Ring Sarasota Continues Expansion of Educational Opportunities This year’s “global day of giving” is Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. Ring Sarasota is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming #GivingTuesday on November 29th, 2022. #GivingTuesday is a…
Ring Sarasota ready to entertain audiences with some of their favorite music from the stage & screen. From TV favorites to classic westerns, and songs where audiences can hum along, the diverse repertoire includes such titles as “Let the…
Ring Sarasota is proud to announce its inaugural Fall Handbell Workshop on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, FL Attendees will join members of Ring Sarasota for three different class sessions, brushing up onhandbell…
Ring Sarasota Implements the Handchime Educational Outreach Program By Steven Leadbetter Ring Sarasota’s mission includes educating the community about the musical art of handbell ringing. Although the group has conducted brief informational sessions at its concerts, Ring Sarasota has…
Ring Sarasota performs a holiday medley on the Daytime TV Show and a short interview with Associate Conductor, Terri Chapman after the performance!
In this episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast, conductor, Rick Holdsworth and conductor of the Pops Orchestra, Robyn Bell, sit down to talk about Rick’s life and career (30 years in the Navy Band!), everything you need to know about Ring…
Ring Sarasota is excited to perform at the 2021 Downtown Sarasota Tree Lighting at Selby Five Points Park on December 2nd.
At the end of each season we have what we call a “Bell Cleaning Party”! On May 10, 2021 we disassembled, cleaned/polished, reassembled 111 handbells, cleaned 61 handchimes, and had everything put away in just under 2 hours. As…
“Capriccio” By Kevin McChesneySeason 11St. Boniface ChurchSarasota, FL
Ring Sarasota performs “Festive Dance”Season 9