Raleigh Ringers

Best performance and versatility of handbells. Serious, fun and great way to welcome the season. Don t miss.

RR did gave another awesome performance for us to remember just before they head off on their Eoropean tour. Look out France and UK; you've got a wonderful show coming your way!

This was our first time attending the Raleigh Bell Ringers and their performance was fantastic!!

I truly enjoyed the Raleigh Ringers. They are amazing and truly got me into the Christmas spirit. The group is so professional but the concert is a lot of fun too!

Exceptional show as always. Meymandi hall is the best venue in Raleigh

This concert was fabulous. My 9 year old granddaughter accompanied me and she loved it, too. Another choir called Virtuoso with members from all across our country came to Raleigh for the weekend and also participated in the concert, so we really had 2 concerts in one. We sat on the front row and enjoyed every second of the concert. If I lived in Raleigh, I would never miss another of their concerts.

The ringers were great as ususal. The additional group was OK but went on too long, would have preferred to have the Raleigh Ringers play more, they didn't play everything listed.

I looked forward to this concert, as to have the Raleigh Ringers right back home in Raleigh should be quite exciting. For a show during the Christmas season, I assumed the music would be mostly Christmas songs: White Xmas, Rudolph, Drummer Boy, Frosty, and dare I say it, Jingle Bells. Well, they did have Xmas music, but they were obscure songs (to me, anyway,) that were mostly Classical in my opinion. Bach's Fugue in G Minor? Bizet's Farandole from 'L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2?' Where was 'Santa Clause is coming to town?' Don't get me wrong, the RR are an incredible ensemble, and the players and conductor were top notch. They played one of my favorites, 'Linus and Lucy,' and they just blew me away with 'Flight of the Bumblebee,' and they ended with some surprising tunes. One thing left me extremely disappointed. They promised songs from Transiberian Orchestra, and they did play a few, so naturally I assumed they'd play 'Christmas Eve in Sarajevo,' right? Nope, not that night. Bottom line - had I not gone in with the expectations I had, it would have been a great show. Actually it was great, but it just wasn't what I was looking for.

Except for the video camera that kept getting in the way the concert was AMAZING!!!!

the whole process from purchasing the tickets to attending the event was the BEST. Took a group of six and they all are raving about how GREAT the show was. it was a pleasant experience for everyone.

As expected......a great show! There was something for everyone.

Excellent sound. Something very different to hear and see!!! Great conductor with a sense of humor. We loved it!

They always have good concerts. This one was especially amazing. I'm glad other's will be able to enjoy it by watching the performance when it's aired on PBS.

The performance was amazing! I loved the songs the group played, and the humor they brought to some of their songs.

I went to see the Raleigh Ringers with my family and we all had a great time. They incorporated some cute little skits into the concert which kept the kids entertained and made for a good laugh. Overall, a great experience.

GREAT! This will become a tradition for our family.

This event was wonderful, full of laughs, great skill and a variety of tunes. Their focus was not church based at all. It was great entertainment and affordable!

Loved every minute of the concert!!!!!! W had fun!!!

This is the 2nd RR event that I have attended. Both have been musically excellent and fun to watch. Bell ringing is not for everyone, but this group "performs" well - particularly the action in the "bass" section. TSO tunes were great. We are all just "Dust in the Wind", it was worth spending some of my limited moments at a great venue (Meymandi) during the Christmas season.

One of the best performances we have been to. The Raleigh Ringers were fabulous on their own during the first half of the performance. For the second half, the Raleigh Ringers combined with the Raleigh Chamber Orchestra for a performance that was absolutely awesome. We throughly enjoyed every piece !!

The Raleigh Ringers were great - a super place and atmosphere to have the bell ringers there. Although the orchestra was very nice - I thought we were going to hear more bells. We have seen them previously and this time we missed out on a lot of the regular choices. Felt like we only got 1/2 the show that we paid for. We'll still go see them - but I'll make sure about the details.

As a previous handbell ringer, I have been attending this event since they played in the Capitol the night of the Christmas tree lighting. I have never been disappointed. I love the new music, the old traditionals, and the rock pieces.

We had poor seats. we paid a premium but all we could see were the Bass Bells. In the second half we moved to unoccupied seats way back so we could see the whole stage.

Great performance as usual. Outstanding selection of music that really gets you into the Christmas spirit.

The performance was amazing. I couldn't believe that all of that sound was produced by bells alone. It was so much more than I anticipated.I will be attending more concerts in the future.

What a great display of true dedicated musicians, who enjoy their performance! Considering the octive ranges of the bells, and how the musicians coordinate the shifting and switching, all the time maintaining precise syncopation is a thrill! are

We enjoyed the mix of new music with old favorites, but missed hearing the Grinch! Will be sure to catch next year's Christmas concert as well. The RR are consistent in their technical excellence, and they look like they're having FUN! Thanks to the Raleigh Ringers and David Harris for a wonderful evening.

This was a great show at a great venue. The venue was just the right size for this type of show. The seat and sounds were awesome. The Raleigh Ringers were entertaining. They even played some TSO tunes, which was a real treat.

This was the sixth concert I have attended by the Raleigh Ringers, but unfortunately, it will also be my last. While I understand the Director, David Harris, has to ad lib some between songs to allow the performers to reset, he talked so long between the songs in this concert that it completely killed the flow of the program. This was also the case during the last concert I attended, but I decided to give them another chance. It's unfortunate.

GREAT SHOW WE LOVE IT. would go again to see. a must see

I love hearing the Raleigh Ringers, they put on a great show and were very entertaining as usual. I would have rated them 5 stars if there had been more holiday numbers.

Not only are they talented musicians, they put on quite an entertaining performance.

Enjoyed the sounds of the musical bells and performance was super. Did not enjoy the narrator talking between each song and the long explanations given between music. It was interruptive of enjoying the performance and thought it was rather a distraction from really getting into the flow and rhythm of the music. Instead it would be nice to have a booklet to follow along in knowing what song was coming next and by what composer. Also think it would be nice to have more of a twinkling of lights in the background during the show instead of having to focus on the performers through out the entire performance. Although talented, it is rather boring to look at the performers for so long (sorry).

Went for my wife and enjoyed it - first time at a handbell concert and it is amazing the sounds they can produce including percussion

This is a yearly tradition for my husband and I. It's just not the holidays if we haven't seen the Raleigh Ringers at Meymandi!

Saw this show on PBS and Love it. So had to see in person and was it ever great. Want to go again next year!!

The Raleigh Ringers never let an audience down. It was an enjoyable evening with some surprises. They are are fun and you walk away learning something new each time.

I grew up in Nebraska, dreaming of seeing the Raleigh Ringers someday. As a ringer myself, I was absolutely blown away by the talent of the group! The music selection was perfectly balanced and the performers enjoyed performing! Now I get to send extra programs home and brag to my hometown bell choir that I finally saw them! We will definitely be going to be more performances now that we live in the area!

The show was comprised of a variety of styles of music both holiday and secular, The conductor made the show entertaining above and beyond the beautiful music. A wonderful addition to holiday traditions for the whole family.

The Raleigh Ringers are a great orchestra of sound . The bells are magical and really bring in the season. We loved them. I think the intermission was a little long and not necessary. On another note, I would recommend getting your tickets local to save money. Ticketmasters has a very high mark up. $20 tickets end up costing $30 through Ticketmasters. But the Raleigh Ringers are worth it.

Each Christmas I kick off the holiday season with a concert from The Raleigh Ringers and they never disappoint. This is an amazing handbell choir who plays beautiful music each year. It wouldn't seem like Christmas without them!

Absolutely phenomenal concert. You are dead or a true Scrooge if this didn't put you in the Christmas Spirit.

They did it again. Interesting repertoire, wonderful presentation. Lots of fun and touching moments as well. Greensleeves was slightly disappointing. Use of the alumni for several pieces was very special. Raleigh Rockers was fun and I'd like to see more of them. Complex and difficult pieces. Lots of variety which is nice. Ode to Joy almost made me cry. Done perfectly. Loved the extra tunes from Transiberian Orchestra.

The Raleigh Ringers put on an amazing show every year. The quality of their music and performance is unprecedented! This show is an annual tradition for me and my friends. You can go every year and always find something new to love, along with a lot of favorites.

A wonderful way to spend a Holiday Afternoon Great family event.

We really enjoyed seeing the Raleigh Ringers in person - we have seen their PBS special on TV.

The Raleigh Ringer show was great and also entertaining. The only downside was because of the two round bright lights at the rear of the stage that were shining directly into the audience's faces. Stage manager needs to fix this problem.

After missing the Raleigh Ringers for a few years due to conflicts with the Sunday scheduling we attended the Monday evening concert. What a joy! Thanks for moving to Monday evening and sharing the Christmas spirit through a throughly entertaining concert. The variety, sound, direction, and skill of the ringers is energizing. Look forward to attending next year on a Monday evening.

Having enjoyed the PBS special on Raleigh Ringers, we decided to see them in person. As newbies to the theatrical performance my husband and I were delighted with the entire concert. Between numbers while the bells were assembled for the next number, the conductor spoke with the audience about the history of the Raleigh Ringers and interesting anecdotes. Apart from the consummate performances, there were moments of levity with some of the ringers cutting up. What fun! We will be returning for future performances.

What talent! How do they get all that sound out of bells? Beautiful sound. I love the BIG bells and the non-traditional "bells". The explanations in between numbers was enlightening. LOVED it!

This was not the first time we have seen the Raleigh Ringers and we always try to bring friends with us who have not seen them. No one is ever disappointed! What a joy to see such talented people who make such wonderful music.

Spectacular music and great entertainment. Loved the skits and guest star.

How do they do that? There are so many instruments, and the performers have to constantly change from one to another while also playing 2 to 3 in each hand at the same time! The music choices and performances were simultaneously inspired, active, and appropriately humorous.

Highlight of the season. Their music choices, variety, and exactitude in delivery were spectacular. They wove just the right touch of good nurtured humor into the affair. A couple of the more modern pieces were not to my taste but they were so expertly executed that I did not mind.

The BEST show I have seen in a long time!!! I want to make it a new holiday tradition to see The Raleigh Ringers each and every year!!!

Once again the Raleigh Ringers make the Christmas Season complete! Awesome job!!

Amazing Show! Audience participation was great, happy to say that the Raleigh Ringers don't take themselves too seriously. Very fun.