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Satz Bell Ringers, Chorus Make Music

The discipline of attending early-morning practices was rewarded by a bright performance at William R. Satz School on Thursday.

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Satz Choral singers sang a worship song, a spiritual, a Harry Belafonte tune and a Disney medley at the Satz Choral Concert on May 10, 2012.

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Musical Director Matthew Goetke says a few words between songs at the Satz 2012 Spring Choral and Bell Concert.

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The Melody Ringers stood ready to play "A Merry Heart."

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The bells ringers wore black gloves and made the bells sing using a variety of methods, including tapping them on the padded tabletop and rapping the bells with soft mallets.

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Often the bell ringers made music holding two bells, and ringing them at different times.

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At times, the sounds was lively and bright. Other times the soothing rhythm was mesmerizing.

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All five octaves of bells were incorporated into "Jubilee" performed by the Melody Ringers.

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The melodious sound made by metal bells transfixed the audience Thursday night at the Satz School for the annual Melody Ringers concert.

Also performing Thursday was the full sound of the Satz Spring Choral group, who sang sophisticated songs in unison and textured harmony.

Musical Director Matthew Goetke presented the well-organized recital. At its close, he thanked the departing eighth graders, who are moving up into high school, for their dedication and contribution. Some have pledged to join the high school level musical groups.

Upcoming concerts:

Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. HHS Spring Choral and Bell Concert

Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. Satz Spring Instrumental Concert

Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. HHS Spring Instrumental Concert

Related Topics: Matthew J. Goetke, Satz Melody Ringers, Spring Concert, and William R. Satz School

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Elise Donovan

10:43 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Thank you for the coverage of this event, and thank you, Steve, for the great pictures! Mr. Goetke works so hard for the students--I am glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. We have a great music program in Holmdel (in addition to the Satz program, two choral and bell groups, a concert band, and an award-winning jazz band at the high school) that does not often get noticed.