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CDs

2005 Releases

In the GardenIn The Garden includes selections of Christian hymns recorded especially for the Joy and Action Bell Ringing Program. It's fun to play along with the strong rhythm in James Wagner's beautiful piano arrangements. This CD can also be played for worshipful listening or reminiscing.

Beautiful DreamerBeautiful Dreamer features music by Stephen Foster, America's premier popular songwriter. His music remains familiar to both young and old even 150 years after it was written. From the boisterous "Camptown Races" to the hauntingly beautiful "Old Black Joe," Foster runs the gamut of emotions making this CD a wonderful addition to the growing Joy and Action catalogue.

Previous Releases

Patriotic Songs and Show TunesPatriotic Songs and Show Tunes contains the most popular patriotic songs including "God Bless America" and selections from America's favorite music of the past. This CD will bring back memories and bring smiles to all who listen. Bellringers delight in performing with this CD, and the audience can not help tapping their toes to the great rhythm James Wagner uses in his arrangements.

Christmas Songs and Special OccasionsChristmas Songs and Special Occasions is a must for any activity department. It contains songs encompassing all the holidays and seasons throughout the year. With James Wagner's CD you will have music for any season of the year from Christmas to Thanksgiving - all on one CD!


These CDs provide the backbone for any Activity Department. The dynamics of James's music provides the perfect background and support for a bell ringing program. A wide range of bell ringing shows can be made from these CD's. Pick the songs you want in your program, copy them in the order needed and you have the music for your performance.

Activity Directors have found that these CD's can also be used for listening, exercise, name that tune, and a variety of other activities. It has been documented that they are extremely useful in Alzheimer units. One Activity Director says, "It is the very best thing to play for my residents. They love it and the atmosphere is changed for the better when his music is playing."


The Bell Ringer's PrimerPrimer

This manual teaches our Joy & Action program. It takes you step by step through the complete process to make your home a Joy and Action facility. Included are:

  • Selecting resident bell ringers
  • Teaching bell ringing movement
  • Designing shows
  • Costume Ideas
  • Advertising shows
  • Marketing your home through bell ringing
  • Utilizing other activities on your calendar to enhance and enlarge the program


Joy and Action Bells

These bells have been boxed to provide bells for four ringers. Included are two red high C's and two red low C's, two blue A's and two turquoise blue G's. By using these bells you can give each bell ringer a red bell for the right hand and a blue bell for the left. Your choir will sound much better and the bell ringers will be able to follow the director more easily.

You can now order all of these items online. Please take a look at our online order form or we can take MasterCard® or VISA® by phone: 512-452-7810.


Workshops

One Day Eight Hour Workshop teaches staff and volunteers our program and how to implement it.

The Two Day Sixteen Hour Workshop teaches the above plus adds resident bell ringers to the workshop.

Both workshops can be done in a host home and other area Activity Directors can attend. The workshop participants receive hands on training and work with the selected resident bell ringers in the home. These residents and workshop attendees design a show and a performance is held on the second afternoon. Families, fellow residents, and friends are invited to attend.

The cost can be shared by the participating homes.

For more information give us a call at 512-452-7810.


 
 
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