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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Handbell Director for two handbell choirs.   The Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. 6 ½ octaves of Whitechapel handbells.  Tuesday evening rehearsals at 5:30 and 7:30.  10 month position (Sept. – June).  Must have handbell experience, bachelor’s degree in music, and experience working in a church as a volunteer or in a professional capacity.  Email resume or contact Mary Lou Stevens, Minister of Music, at mstevens@brpc.org; 908-953-9809.  Deadline for resumes is September 15.

Handbells/Handchimes for Sale

• Used Schulmerich bell and Malmark chime cases available for free if you pay the shipping.  Four and five octave boxes for the bells and two octave and third octave cases for the chimes.  These 20 year old items are stored in Westchester County, New York.  Contact Eileen Laurence, 845-528-3490; laurence@concentric.net for more information. – Posted 02/16/2012
• Refurbished fourth and fifth add-on octaves of Schulmerich handbells for sale, one owner only, these are in great condition. They come completely & professionally serviced! Email me for cost/details, Sincerely, Neil Gertner, njgertner@frontiernet.net or 530 474 1839.
• FOR SALE: WHITECHAPEL HANDBELLS. First set of 25 bells purchased in 1958. 2 chromatic octaves in the key of C. Second set of 24 bells purchased in 1988. 25G-23B and 8C# to O4G. Both have cases. Valued at $14,000 – asking $12,000 or best offer. Grace Lutheran Church, Akron Ohio. 330-864-4244 or gracesecretary@ameritech.net.
• For Sale:  Five octaves Malmark handbells with cases, tables, pads, table covers, acrylic risers, handbell folders, gloves, mallets, bell tree. Privately owned. Excellent condition. Everything you need to get started, including some sheet music and tools. $14,000. Call 978-239-9765. – Posted 05/09/2011
• USED THREE OCTAVE SET OF MALMARK HANDBELLS (37, C4-C7) for sale, one owner only, these are in great condition.  They come completely & professionally serviced!  Email me for cost/details, Sincerely, Neil Gertner, njgertner@frontiernet.net or 530 474 1839.

Handbells/Handchimes Wanted

• WANTED: Used fifth octave of Schulmerich bells.  A bell choir in Kelowna, B.C. Canada is looking for a used expansion fifth octave of Schulmerich bells, preferably not older than 20 or 25 years.  Please contact Nikki Attwell at nattwell@telus.net or 250-707-3375. – Posted 01/06/2012
• PETIT & FRITSEN BELLS WANTED:  Cross of Christ Lutheran in Bellevue, WA, is interested in purchasing a set of Petit & Fritsen handbells for liturgical use.  If you have a set of P&Fs growing dust bunnies, or know of a set that may be available, please contact Colin Walker, cofclc@colinwalker.org - Posted 12/09/2011

Overtones classifieds - January/February 2012 Issue

• PROFESSIONAL REFURBISHING AND REPAIR of Schulmerich and Malmark handbells with quick turnaround time. For more information, contact Jean at Darby Handbell Services, LLC, 3924 SW Scherer Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64082. Bellfixer@aol.com or 816-966-9116.
• WHITECHAPEL HANDBELL REPAIR Once again there is a place for stateside repair and refurbishment of Whitechapel English Handbells. New technicians trained at Aten English Handbell Repair. We pride ourselves in quality work and rapid turnaround for all orders. Call Jared at 231-347-4540 or email at jturma@hotmail.com.
• SONOLOGY MUSIC – Browse hundreds of titles available online – from full choir to ensemble to solos and duets. Listen to the music; view sample scores; place in your cart; purchase and print. Rehearsal begins in minutes! Sonology is the online distributor for STEP and for Sound Forth music titles with more options to come. Visit us at www.sonologymusic.com.
• HEITZ HANDBELLS AND MUSIC, LLC: A full service handbell store. Music: full handbell choir, various ensemble, solos, bell tree. Out-of-Print music available. Accessories galore! Teaching aids, gifts. Personal service. 1-(877 or 866) 426-3235. Online: www.heitzhandbells.com.
• FOR SALE: HANDBELLS–MALMARK. Three octaves with tables. Excellent condition. Cornerstone Bible Church, Prospect Hts., Il. Attn: Densil Brown, 847-732-0664.
• BELLS OF THE CASCADES, an auditioned community handbell choir in the Portland, Oregon metro area, is seeking an experienced music director. This is a paid, contract position. Music directing experience required. Weekly rehearsals (Tuesday evenings) and two to four concert weekend or other activities per year. Please contact Music Director Search Committee chairperson Nancy Patton at 503-913-8082 or email nancyp@bellsofthecascades.org for additional information or to request application materials.