RING OF FIRE SELECTED AS THE ONLY GROUP FROM THE STATE OF OREGON TO PERFORM AT THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT GEORGE W. BUSH
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<strong>Hillsboro, Ore., December 26, 2000</strong> - Ring of Fire, a handbell choir from Tualatin Valley Junior Academy in Hillsboro has been selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee to travel to Washington D.C. and perform as a part of the Inaugural Parade of President-elect George W. Bush. The group received the invitation Friday by phone after sending in a demo videotape of several pieces they perform to the Inaugural Committee earlier this month. They were the only group from the state of Oregon selected to perform at this historic event. The group is beginning to work to raise the $10,000 that will be necessary to send these thirteen 12-16 year-olds to the opportunity of a lifetime.
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<strong>About Ring of Fire</strong>
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Ring of Fire is based in the Pacific Northwest, a region known for its volcanic activity. In the groups few years in existence, they have earned a reputation for outstanding excellence in handbells. They are widely known for their unique, spirited style and their ability to memorize their music. They continue to meet their goal of bringing their fiery music to many diverse audiences, including schools and churches, corporate functions, charity events, NBA basketball games, and on national and international television. Their performance is an explosive combination of an energetic director, exuberant youth, and the brilliance of 61 bells begging to be rung!