Area III 2009 Spring Festival Brochure

Area III 2009 Spring Festivals

Area III is sponsoring the following festivals this year.

For music being used at these festivals, please see the festival repertoire.
Registration and other event information to be announced.

Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
March 13-14, 2009
Michael Kastner , Guest Conductor
Becky Jackson , Genesis Conductor
Overall Event Schedule (TBD)

Genesis Track Rehearsal Notes

Rehearsal Notes

Class Schedule

Class Descriptions

Instructor Bios

Richmond, VA
March 27-28, 2009
Michael Kastner, Guest Conductor
Becky Jackson , Genesis Conductor
Overall Event Schedule (TBD)

Genesis Track Rehearsal Notes

Rehearsal Notes

Class Schedule

Class Descriptions

Instructor Bios

Below you will find the following sections

Spring Brochure
Festival Repertoire
Genesis Track Information
Travel Links

Area III 2009 Spring Brochure

The complete Spring 2009 Festival Brochure (PDF) is now available. This includes information on meals, hotels, schedules, registration forms, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there

Area III 2009 Festival Repertoire


*Be Exalted, O God*	Jane McFadden Jeffers JHS 9395 3-5 octaves Level 3
*Be Still, My Soul*	Sibelius / arr. Moklebust Alfred AP25338 3-5 octaves Level 3
*Easter Joy*	Various/ arr.Behnke AGEHR AG35260 3-5 octaves Level 2+
*Emperor’s Fanfare*	Soler/ arr.Kastner & McChesney Fred Bock Music Co. FBFH1001 3-7 octaves Level 3
*Havah Nagila*	Traditional Hebrew/ arr.Thompson Choristers Guild CGB 540 3-5 octaves handbells Level 3+

Bronze Division Selection


*Praise His Name in the Dance*	Derek Hakes Alfred AP25358 3-5 octaves Level 4

2009 Genesis Track Information

Please be sure to read the Genesis Track Reheasal Notes


*Come Christians, Join to Sing*	Arr. F. Thomas Simpson Agape: 2388 Handbells: 2 – 3 octaves Level 2
*O Come, All Ye Faithful*	Arr. Kevin McChesney, Karen Roth Ringing Word: RW8191 Handbells: 3, 4 or 5 octaves Handchimes: C5-A6 (optional) Level 2
*Trust and Obey*	Daniel B. Towner / Arr. Michael Glasgow Red River Music: RRBL5052 Handbells: 2 – 3 octaves and/or 3 – 5 octaves Keyboard: RRBP5052 (optional) Full Score: RRFS5052 Level 1+
*With A Joyful Heart*	Susan E. Geschke Agape: 2319 Handbells: 3 – 5 octaves Level 2-

As an added bonus for Genesis Choirs

Looking for a fun and technically challenging piece to work on in a separate class Saturday afternoon? Those interested should also prepare the following to work a variety of techniques after the Genesis concert is over and you still want to ring! Let our Guest Conductor, Becky Jackson, know that you are planning to attend this class and are preparing the following selection in addition to the Genesis repertoire listed above!


*Do Lord*	Arr. Valerie Stephenson Choristers Guild: CGB382 Handbells: 3, 4, or 5 octaves Handchimes: 3 octaves (optional) Level 2

Tourism / Travel Links

Informational sites for areas where events are being held (opens in new window)

www.ococean.com

Area III 2008 Archive

For information about past spring festivals, you can visit the archived page.

More Information:

For more information, please contact Event Coordinator.