Darke Memorial Chimes

 

 

Special thanks to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knox-Metropolitan United Church

 

 

Regina Bell Ringers

President:          Shelleen Vandermey

Vice-President:  Garth Solar

Secretary/Treasurer:  Carol Benesh

 

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For Tower Bell Tours or

Apprenticeship Information

Contact the Knox-Metropolitan at 525-9128

 

 

              

        The first Ladder - going up into the Ringing Room

              

Trap door to the Dead Air Space Gallery and another ladder?

              

Dead Air Space Gallery

                       

Up Among the Bells

              

More Ladders? An upper view

 

Darke Memorial Chimes

Fall Concert Series - 2009

 

 

 

 

Anna Tunison

 

 

Anna started bell ringer when she was 6 years old and is now 11 soon to be 12.  In September 2007, Anna finished the first level of apprenticeship, started her intermediate apprenticeship and is mentoring the newer apprentices.  Anna selected the repertoire of music this concert and has composed three of the pieces.

 

Anna studies piano with Sandra Cosbey and trumpet with Jason Houchen at the Salvation Army.  Anna is a Bantam water polo player coached by Petros Aiginitis and Cyril Dorgigné.  Anna is also a summer speed swimmer coached by Stephanie Hadubiak, Kelsey Conway and Dylan Rush. Anna is in grade 7 at Ecole Monseiguener de Laval. 

 

 

 

Anna Tunison

 

1.      Hobo's Psalm of Approach              Anna Tunison (b. 1997)

2.      Bluebird Bluebird                                                    Traditional

3.      Clementine                                             American Traditional

4.      Converse                 Charles Crozat Converse (1832-1918)

5.      Cwm Rhondda                              John Hughes (1873-1932)

6.      Flow Gently Sweet Afton    James E. Spilman (1812-1896)

7.      How Majestic                     Michael Whitaker Smith (b.1957)

8.      OMG!                                                  Anna Tunison (b. 1997)

9.      Kas Dziedaja                                             Latvian Traditional

10. Klitz Chant                                         Philip Klitz (1805-1854)

11. Lullaby                Johannes Sebastian Brahms (1833-1897)

12. This Land Is Your Land                                                            

                                             Woody Wilson Guthrie (1912-1967)

13. Webb                              George James Webb (1803-1887)

14. You're My Reason                              Craig Salkeid (b.1961)

15. Amen's Grate Grace                         Anna Tunison (b. 1997)

 

 

 

Trevor Anderson

 

Tower-bell ringer Trevor Anderson, is pleased to present a selection of his favourite tower bell etudes and an homage to composer Larry Peterson. Trevor spends his days working in media production after having graduated from the U of R.

 

 

 

 

Trevor Anderson

 

1.      Stentaway                                      Clifford  Crawley (b.1929)

2.      No Bears Out Tonight                           Canadian Traditional

3.      Geneva                                George Henry Day (1883-1966)

4.      Another Amen For Mr. Blister            Gloria  Mundi (b.1806)

5.      Mr. Blister Walks Alone          Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

6.      Mixolydian Russian Folk Song              Russian  Traditional

7.      Jubilus                                           Thomas Schudel (b. 1937)

8.      Waltz                  Johannes Sebastian Brahms (1833-1897)

9.      Downtown                                               Tony  Hatch (b.1939)

10. Hymn of Joy                  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

11. Prospect                  Walker's "Southern Harmony" (b.1835)

12. Zygote Ewe Babe (A Tribute To Dolly)                                  

                                                        Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

13. Mozart                   Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

14. Celebration Suite For Tower Bells                                         

                                                             Thomas  Schudel (b.1937)

15. Frère Jacques                                           French  Traditional

 

 

 

PITA

 

PITA is the newest apprentice in the bell tower.  She comes to the Regina Bell Ringers with a strong vocal background both choral and solo.

PITA adds new life to the administrative and promotional part of our organization.

PITA was born in Winnipeg and has lived in Saskatchewan since 1974, with a brief interlude in Ontario. She has five children and four grandchildren, all of whom are music-lovers and musicians. Bell-ringing is one of her latest attempts to try as many musical instruments as possible before she dies!

 

Anna

 

Anna started bell ringer when she was 6 years old and is now 11 soon to be 12.  In September 2007, Anna finished the first level of apprenticeship, started her intermediate apprenticeship and is mentoring the newer apprentices. 

Anna studies piano with Sandra Cosbey and trumpet with Jason Houchen at the Salvation Army.  Anna is a Bantam water polo player coached by Petros Aiginitis and Cyril Dorgigné.  Anna is also a summer speed swimmer coached by Stephanie Hadubiak, Kelsey Conway and Dylan Rush. Anna is in grade 7 at Ecole Monseiguener de Laval. 

 

 

PITA and Anna

 

 

1.      Psalm of Approach # 16 And Variaton     F. Wayne Tunison (b.1953)

2.      Nicæa                                John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)

3.      Old 113th                               Matthaeus  Greiter (1500-1552)

4.      Salvator Mundi #6                    Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

5.      Eskimo Chant                                Canadian Inuit  Traditional 

6.      Divine Paradox                           John  Dowland (1562-1626)

7.      Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen           Nikolaus  Herman (1480-1561)

8.      Mr. Blister's Sister's Christmas Visit      Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

9.      New Ireland Song                                  Canadian  Traditional

10. Central Collegiate Suite              F. Wayne Tunison (b.1953)

Knowledge Is Freedom

Strong Winds Pass By

Students March To War #1

Times are Hard

Students March To War #2

A Feast On The Mother's Body

11. Denby                                                   Charles Dale (b. 1875)

12. The Boar's Head Carol                              English Traditional

13. The Simple Birth                                       Flanders Traditional

14. Benedictine                                               Christian Traditional

15. Virginal Amen                                       Gloria  Mundi (b.1806)

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

 

Wayne has been a bell ringer for more than four decades.   He is the father of four children.  As a patriotic promoter of the Regina Arts scene, he enjoys discovering the creative gems, which this prairie city often produces.

 

Wayne is a multidisciplinary artist interested in combining various media for exotic communication effects.  Wayne enjoys drawing, painting and computer graphics.  Wayne has produced more than 100 videos in the last 20 years.  As an engineer, Wayne researches techniques for articulating technical speculation, in other words, “How can we share our science fiction dreams with others?”  “How can we turn dreams into reality?”

 

Wayne encourages the multicultural aspects of the Regina Bell Ringers along with the local composers. 

 

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

 

1.      Psalm 104                                       Melchior  Vulpius (1560-1616)

2.      We Shall Behold Him                                Dottie  Rambo (b.1934)

3.      Hymn Tune #088                             Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

4.      Lana                                                 Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

5.      Marching to Zion                               Robert S. Lowry (1826-1899)

6.      Pigeons Keep Dropping In On Me   Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

7.      Any Room                                                 C. C. Williams (c.1882)

8.      Down For The Countess                 Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

9.      Little Tom Tinker                                               English  Traditional

10.  She's Been Previously Enjoyed       Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

11.  List To The Bells                                                          Anonymous

12.  Who Stole My Chickens?                             Canadian  Traditional

13.  Truett                              Baylus Benjamin McKinney (1886-1952)

14.  Scene From Behind                         Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

15.  Amen                                                             Paul  Merritt (b.1951)

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

 

Wayne has been a bell ringer for more than four decades.   He is the father of four children.  As a patriotic promoter of the Regina Arts scene, he enjoys discovering the creative gems, which this prairie city often produces.

 

Wayne is a multidisciplinary artist interested in combining various media for exotic communication effects.  Wayne enjoys drawing, painting and computer graphics.  Wayne has produced more than 100 videos in the last 20 years.  As an engineer, Wayne researches techniques for articulating technical speculation, in other words, “How can we share our science fiction dreams with others?”  “How can we turn dreams into reality?”

 

Wayne encourages the multicultural aspects of the Regina Bell Ringers along with the local composers. 

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

 

1.      We Are One                                                Jeeva  Sam (b.1957)

2.      White Coral Bells                                            English Traditional

3.      El Nathan                                James  McGranahan (1840-1907)

4.      Washed In The Blood         Elisha Albright Hoffman (1839-1929)

5.      Daydream #22                               Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

6.      Faithfulness                        William Marion Runyan (1870-1957)

7.      Southland                                                            William  Worley

8.      Interlude #51                                  Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

9.      Keechee                                                          Belgian Traditional

10.  Ten Bad Reasons To Love You    Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

11.  Ackley                                        Alfred Henry Ackley (1887-1960)

12.  Moonsong In Autumn                     Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

13.  And Then It Was Time To Die       Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

14.  Amen For Mr. Blister's Critters      Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

15.  Fourfold Amen                                    John  Stainer (1840-1901)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

 

Wayne has been a bell ringer for more than four decades.   He is the father of four children.  As a patriotic promoter of the Regina Arts scene, he enjoys discovering the creative gems, which this prairie city often produces.

 

Wayne is a multidisciplinary artist interested in combining various media for exotic communication effects.  Wayne enjoys drawing, painting and computer graphics.  Wayne has produced more than 100 videos in the last 20 years.  As an engineer, Wayne researches techniques for articulating technical speculation, in other words, “How can we share our science fiction dreams with others?”  “How can we turn dreams into reality?”

 

Wayne encourages the multicultural aspects of the Regina Bell Ringers along with the local composers. 

 

 

 

F. Wayne Tunison

    

1.      Chant #6                                    Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

2.      Mr. Blister's Sister Chews Off Her Warts

                                                         Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

3.      The Wheat                                  Czechoslovakian  Traditional

4.      King Of Heaven                                                                        

                             Niles Borop (b.1956) and Dwight Liles (b.1957)

5.      Fantasy Girls                             Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

6.      Flocons de Pean Sur Mon Assiette                                         

                                                         Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

7.      Gloria Mundi's Love Song          Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

8.      Sussex                                                       English  Traditional

9.      Picardy                                                        French  Traditional

10.  Maccabeus                  George Frederich Handel (1685-1759)

11.  St. Ignatius                                 John  Beaumont (1762-1822)

12.  That Name                                     William J. Gaither (b.1936)

13.  Lyons                                     William J. Gardiner (1853-1770)

14.  Amen For Mr. Blister's Sister                Gloria  Mundi (b.1806)

15.  Two Amens And An Amen        Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kiet Truong

 

Kiet was born in Cholon, Vietnam where she was a registered nurse.  With the fall of Vietnam, Kiet became a small boat escapee for freedom.

 

Kiet has played the bells for more than twenty years attempting to fuse her eastern spiritualism with the modernism she embraces in her new home. 

 

Kiet is the mother of one daughter.

 

 

 

Kiet Truong

 

1.      Jam Lucis                                                                   Anonymous

2.      A Child This Day Is Born                                  English Traditional

3.      Amen For Noel                               Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

4.      Christmas Chimes                         Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

5.      Christmas Amen #8                                   Gloria  Mundi (b.1806)

6.      Sleep Holy Babe                     John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)

7.      Comes Now, God's Beloved Son                                                 

                                                  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

8.      Christmas Amen #9                                   Gloria  Mundi (b.1806)

9.      Fairest Jesus                                                  German Traditional

10.  Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child                            English Traditional

11.  Amen For Shepherds                                   Gloria Mundi(b.1806)

12.  Winds Through The Olive Trees                   Christian Traditional

13.  Come With Us Sweet FLowers                       French Traditional

14.  Pastoral Amen                                            Gloria Mundi (b.1806)

15.  Half-Wits In a Row                         Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

16.  From Church to Church                 Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

17.  Amen #033                                                    Christian Traditional

18.  Grand Isle                                       Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

19.  Song Of The Ship                     John Henry Hopkins (1861-1945)

20.  The Friendly Beasts               "Andernach Gesangbuch"(b.1608)

21.  Amen For Bigfoot                                             English Traditional

22.  Miss Pretty Stalks The Neighbor's Cat       Gloria Mundi (b.1806)

23.  The Past Is Yet To Come               Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

24.  Cemetery Blues                             Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

25.  Heaven Is Where I Find You           Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

26.  Two More Amens And An Amen    Larry John Peterson (b.1952)

 

 

 

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