Raleigh Ringers
About this event
TICKETS: $35 online here, $30 in person (at the door or purchased in advance in the church office)
STUDENT TICKETS (21 & under): $10 (at the door or purchased in advance in the church office)
Founded in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers is an Emmy nominated, internationally-acclaimed concert handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The group has been dazzling audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including rock ‘n’ roll tunes that the group has become noted for, along with original compositions written just for The Raleigh Ringers.
Under the direction of David M. Harris, The Raleigh Ringers has performed in 39 States and the District of Columbia, France, England, and Canada; live on the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom Show” radio show; and on the “Hour of Power” at the Crystal Cathedral in California. In addition to eight albums, The Raleigh Ringers has released two full-length holiday concert videos. From those videos, three one-hour concert specials were created and broadcast on over 250 American Public Television stations in 45 states. The most recent PBS special aired over 400 times in 38 states in its first year of national distribution.
The Raleigh Ringers performs on one of the most extensive collections of bells and bell-like instruments owned by any handbell ensemble in the world. The current grand total is 35 octaves composed of 377 individual pieces of equipment. Each individual handbell set has its own unique sound. By mixing the sounds of these instruments, members of The Raleigh Ringers are able to create contrasting moods and highlight melodic lines, bringing richness and depth to the music they perform.
The Raleigh Ringers was honored to have been selected as a recipient of the City of Raleigh’s “Medal of Arts” award which is bestowed to groups or individuals from Raleigh that have made exemplary contributions to the arts community.
As a self-supporting non-profit organization, The Raleigh Ringers supports itself through performance fees and merchandise sales. The group’s patrons, The Friends of The Raleigh Ringers, have been instrumental in helping the group purchase equipment and two 15-passenger vans. Capital campaigns helped The Raleigh Ringers purchase a 20-foot box truck to haul equipment, stage sets and instruments, and purchase the group’s building for rehearsal, storage, and classes. To hear a sample of The Raleigh Ringers’ music, to see a concert schedule, or to learn more about the group, visit the website at www.rr.org.