Expressions - A Handbell Concert presented by the Pikes Peak Ringers
Come experience a unique musical event that will delight your ears and eyes. The Pikes Peak Ringers present Expressions, a handbell concert that explores the expression of a variety of human emotions. Songs include traditional tunes, soaring pieces reminiscent of movie soundtracks, heartbreaking ballads, and even a Christmas teaser. Not only will the music touch your soul, but the visuals of watching the only instrument played by 13 people will be a visual experience as well.
Since 1991, the Pikes Peak Ringers have continually expanded the boundaries of traditional handbell music, bringing their extensive repertoire, innovative techniques and distinctive visual approach to numerous projects and venues around the country. Recognized worldwide as one of the premier handbell ensembles in North America, the Pikes Peak Ringers released their sixth studio CD, Classics, in the spring of 2011 that includes “Dona Nobis Pacem,” PPR’s track with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma that was released in December 2009 as part of Mr. Ma’s Grammy award-winning CD, “Songs of Joy and Peace.” With an annual performance schedule that includes several local and out-of-state concerts, they have also been featured at national handbell events and on several promotional recordings, in addition to their own studio CDs, instructional DVD, and a live concert DVD of the world’s first-ever classical concerto for handbells and orchestra. Today, as a non-profit organization, the Pikes Peak Ringers continue to provide an outlet for advanced ringers in the greater Colorado Springs community, to teach others about handbells through workshops and other venues, and to create vivid performances that showcase the instrument of English handbells with the highest-quality presentation and musicianship.
