Twin Cities Bronze Seeks Artistic and Music Director

The Twin Cities Bronze Board of Directors has announced that Monica S. McGowan will be retiring as Artistic and Music Director for Twin Cities Bronze effective Feb. 1, 2012.

Twin Cities Bronze is a performing ensemble of advanced ringers from the metropolitan area that has been under the artistic direction of McGowan for 12 years. A search is underway for a new Artistic and Music Director, and interested candidates can direct questions to the search committee at candidatesearch@twincitiesbronze.org. Please download and complete the following document if you are interested in applying.

Under McGowan’s directorship, the ensemble has toured to France and all around the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. McGowan has encouraged 45 members of the ensemble over the years to experience and grow individual skills in a unique ringing environment. She raises the bar for each individual to grow their knowledge, musicianship and ringing accomplishments at every rehearsal and every performance.

McGowan will continue her Ringing Restorations business; serve as the Handbell Coordinator at the International Music Camp as well as lead and direct workshops and festivals held across the nation by the Handbell Musicians of America. She also plans to spend more time at “the ranch” in South Dakota with her husband, Joe.