Handbells at CVCA

Handbells have a long and proud tradition at CVCA. We currently offer 3 handbell choirs that meet during the school day. Students are challenged at every level to reach their full musical potential while focusing on using music as an act of worship. The groups are under the direction of Mr. Scott Isaacs.

Handbell Calendar 2009-10

October 12 at CVCA ~ 7:30 PM
   Royal Ringers
   National Honors Society Induction

October 20 at CVCA ~ 7:00 PM
   Royal Ringers, Jr. High Ringers, Intermediate Ringers
   Fall Pops Concert

November 24 at Quaker Square ~ 2:00 PM
   Royal Ringers
   Akron Children's Hospital Benefit

December 10 at CVCA ~ 7:30 PM
   Royal Ringers, Jr. High Ringers, Intermediate Ringers with Orchestra
   Christmas Concert

December 24 at Fox8 Morning Show
     Scheduled for 7:40 a.m., 8:10 a.m., 8:20 a.m., 8:40-8:45 a.m.

May 6 at CVCA ~ 7:30 PM
   Royal Ringers, Jr. High Ringers, Intermediate Ringers with Orchestra
   Spring Concert

More Dates TBA

Beginning Ringers:
The Beginning Ringers is open to students in grades 7 and 8. Students must be proficient in reading music in both bass and treble clefs. Auditions are not required to enroll, but may be required during the first week of school to determine group placement or due to a lack of available openings. Because of the popularity of the handbell program, available openings may be limited. This group performs several times during the school year.

Intermediate Ringers:
The Intermediate Ringers is open to students generally in grades 9 and 10. An audition or director approval is required. Open positions are generally filled from students with experience in the Beginning Ringers group. Because of the popularity of the handbell program, available openings may be limited. This group performs several times during the school year.

Royal Ringers:
The Royal Ringers is the premier handbell performing group at CVCA. The group of twelve players perform many times throughout the school year. The Royal Ringers travel and perform on a major concert tour every two years. They have been featured locally on the Fox 8 morning show “Kickin’ It With Kenny”, and have performed in cities such as New York and Toronto. The group is open to students in grades 11 and 12. An audition or director recommendation is required. Positions are generally filled from students with experience in the Intermediate Ringers group.

About the director:
The handbell program is under the direction of Mr. Scott Isaacs. Scott is a CVCA alum with 16 years of teaching experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in Instrumental Music Education and a Masters of Music degree from Kent State University in Music Education. Scott is the Director of Fine Arts for CVCA and also serves as the High School Symphonic Band Director.