Testimonials
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“The Raleigh Ringers gave a stunning performance at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. They performed to a packed sanctuary-- 1,000 people--and kept them spellbound for two hours. The Raleigh Ringers bring the complete package, technical proficiency, musical depth, a profound understanding of programming. There was something for every musical taste in this concert. I applaud what the Raleigh Ringers do for the handbell art through performance and commissioning of valuable new literature to the repertoire. BRAVO!”
David R. Davidson, Director, The Dallas Symphony Chorus
“Noted particularly for their creative, artistic interpretation, The Raleigh Ringers have established themselves as one of America's premiere professional ensembles.”
Dr. William A. Payn, Chair, Department of Music, Bucknell University
The Raleigh Ringers, drawing on 15 years of experience under director David M. Harris, take on the most difficult and demanding compositions with awe-inspiring precision and skill. Hearing one of The Raleigh Ringers' CDs cannot convey the physical and musical skills required. Once experienced live, the group makes fans for life.
Roy C. Dicks, News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina
The group repeatedly displayed a synchronicity to be envied by any ensemble, and on works that were more contemplative, showed off delicate nuances in phrasing.
Jennifer Lund, Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Michigan
“(Your concert) was a rare combination of technical perfection, musical maturity, and expression from the heart. The mere recall of the event is spiritually transforming.”
Fred Gramann, Director of Music, The American Church in Paris
“The virtuosity and musicianship of The Raleigh Ringers is exceptional by any standard. Those who think they're familiar with handbells...will be astonished and amazed by the richly varied sonorities this group routinely achieves.”
John W. Lambert, Classical Voice North Carolina, Raleigh
“...I did not know how good "good" is in bell ringing until I heard you. It was simply superb, and you must have known that from the unusually enthusiastic response from the audience.”
Ross MacKenzie, Chautauqua Institution, New York
“The Raleigh Ringers' ability to masterfully weave musicality, impossible rhythms, energetic passion, and a true love for the art of handbells is unsurpassed! Their level of performance raises the bar for the rest of us, and they leave me begging for more every time!”
Jason Wells, Director of Ring of Fire, Hillsboro, Ore.
“The Raleigh Ringers are truly a wonderful instrument. It is a joy to watch how precisely they respond to director David Harris' musical goals, and how audiences respond as well. This group has definitely attained "handbell superstar" status.”
Jason Tiller, Sonos Handbell Ensemble, San Francisco, Calif.
“The best part was, in spite of all the amazing things that they can do with bells-- the bass ringer assignments, flawless technique, and all of those kind of things--the best part was that it was musical. I simply enjoyed the music.”
Dean Wagner, Associate Director of Music and Organist
First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
“The Raleigh Ringers combine a zeal for musical expression with sensitivity to not only the entertainment, but also the edification of the audience. I am an admirer of their rhythmic energy and vitality in performance.”
David R. Davidson, Director, The Dallas Symphony Chorus
“Thank you all for being ambassadors of superb musicianship, amazing technique, and sharing the joy of doing something you love, which is contagious.”
Carolann Haley, Assistant to Director of Music Ministries
National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.
“Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! They never cease to amaze me. Their playing is so musical, their technique impeccable.”
Cordetta Valthauser, Handbell Soloist, Cleveland Area, Ohio
“The Raleigh Ringers are the best handbell ensemble on the globe!!!!”
Greg Pysh, Minister of Music and Composer, Midland, Texas
“I never would have thought I'd want to go to a handbell concert, but when I heard handbell rock ’n’ roll on the radio, I told my friends, ‘We're going!’ And it was just great.”
Anonymous Fan
“What skill and diversity of music! I could have listened another three hours! Thank you for the inspiration and entertainment!”
Anonymous Fan
“The music was beautiful, the entertainment was hilarious, and the whole experience was wonderfully worthwhile. We loved it so much we tried to get a flight changed to come hear your concert again!”
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