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Area III Upcoming Sponsored Events
For more information see:
http://www.areaiii.org/events/festivals2009/spring_brochure.htm
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD
March 13-14, 2009
Michael Kastner, Guest Conductor
Becky Jackson, Genesis Conductor
Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, VA
March 27-28, 2009
Michael Kastner, Guest Conductor
Becky Jackson, Genesis Conductor
Blue Ridge Handbell Festival
Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
April 24 - 25, 2009
Lee Afdahl, Clinician
For more information see:
http://www.areaiii.org/events/festivals2009/spring_brochure.htm
Bravissimo!
June 12-13, 2009
Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church
610 S Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
David Harris - clinician
For more information, please contact Linda
Simms, Event Chair, at (302) 677-0187 or Keys2Ring@aol.com.
Upcoming Events, Tours and Concerts
Ringing at the Springs
February 27-March 1, 2009
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Tim Waugh, conductor
For more information: www.massanettasprings.org
A mid-winter weekend retreat for Intermediate and Advanced handbell choirs and ringers. Early bird registration deadline - Feb. 9, 2009. There are 8 pieces in the repertoire for Levels 2-4 and for 3-5 octaves. Please prepare the 3 pieces for massed ringing and select at least 3 additional pieces to fit your choir and ringing preferences. You may ring 6 or all 8! The workshop begins with Friday dinner and ends following worship and lunch on Sunday. The repertoire for the weekend will be the foundation for our closing worship, and friends and family are invited to Stewart Hall for this worship service.
MASSED PIECES - Everyone will play these pieces
God With Us for All Time - Betty Garee - Level MEDIUM
Shawnee Press [Jeffers Number MSPHP5099]
PLUS - TUBULAR CHIMES
In Bright Mansions Above - Karen Buckwalter - L2+
Chorister's Guild -
*CGB505 RINGERS score -
CGB504 Full Score
PLUS -PIANO AND VOICE(S)
Jesus We Want to Meet - Charles Peery - L3+
AGEHR - AG35064
PLUS -ADDITIONAL PERCUSSION – MAKE OR BRING YOUR OWN
ADDITIONAL PIECES - Choose at least 3 or ALL of these pieces
Pie Jesu - Douglas Wagner - Level 3?
AGAPE 1693 - 3-5 Oct
PLUS - LET'S PLAY THIS ONE ENTIRELY ON CHIMES! AND ADD VIOLIN OR FLUTE
Festal Dance - Timothy Waugh - L3+
Chorister's Guild - CGB521 Handbell Score
Full score available
PLUS – FLUTE, FINGER CYMBALS, WINDCHIMES, TABOR
Tuya Es La Gloria - Susan Nelson-Sylvester - L2
AGEHR - AG35251
PLUS - GUITAR AND FLUTE
Repercussio - Tim Waugh -L3
From the Top 20162 specify 3 or 5 octave version
PLUS - GONG AND OPTIONAL PICCOLO FROM COMPOSER
African Alleluia - Cathy Mocklebust - L4
Chorister's Guild CGB229 - 3-4-5 Oct
PLUS – ALL AFRICAN INSTRUMENTS
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Redeemer Classical School Handbell Festival
April 22, 2009 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
Harrisonburg, Va. (Shenandoah Valley)
This event sponsored by Redeemer Classical School is geared for middle and high school aged ringers. A fun day of ringing at Massanetta Springs will close with a concert free and open to the public. Kath Wissinger will direct. Tables, chairs and a wonderful buffet lunch are provided with registration. Four 3-5 oct. Level 2/ or 2+ pieces on the repertoire: Grand Entry, Colors of the Wind, Mountain Springs and Chopsticks and How!
Registration is free for one director per choir, $20 per student, and $10 per chaperone and additional director.
Contact Kath Wissinger for more information Longwalk3@aol.com or 540-289-6973
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Bob Jones University
Handbells on Tour
Alan Lohr, Director
BJU Handbell Choirs
1-864-242-5100, Extension 4318
http://www.bju.edu/academics/sfa/groups/handbells/itin.html
Roanoke, VA
Grace Baptist Church
Sunday AM March 29, 2009
Madison Heights, VA
Temple Baptist Church
Sunday PM, March 29, 2009
Madison Heights, VA
Temple Christian School
Monday AM, March 30, 2009
Richmond, VA
Community Baptist Church
Monday PM, March 30, 2009
Richmond, VA
Commonwealth Christian Academy
Tuesday AM, March 31, 2009
Virginia Beach, VA
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Tuesday PM, March 31, 2009
Virginia Beach, VA
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
Wednesday AM, April 1, 2009
Raleigh, NC
Friendship Baptist Church
Wednesday PM, April 1, 2009
Raleigh, NC
Friendship Christian School
Thursday AM, April 2, 2009
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Raleigh Ringers in Concert
For more information go to http://www.rr.org/events/all_concerts.html
March 22, 2009
4:00 pm Concert
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
82 Kimberly Drive
Durham, North Carolina
Free concert. For more information, call 919-493-5451.
April 18, 2009
7:00 pm Concert
Seaside United Methodist Church
1300 Seaside Road SW
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Tickets: $12
For more information, contact Kathy Parker at 910-579-5753
April 19, 2009
3:00 pm Concert
Garber United Methodist Church
4201 Country Club Road
Trent Woods, North Carolina (New Bern)
For information, contact Linda Jones at 252-637-4022.
May 2, 2009
Concert time TBD
Peachtree City United Methodist Church
225 Robinson Road
Peachtree City, Georgia
For information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact Jeanne Blood at 770-487-2962.
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2009 Capital Area Young Ringers Festival
February 28, 2009
Resurrection Lutheran Church
100 Lochmere Drive
Cary, North Carolina
Clinician: Greig Ashurst
Registration forms will be available September 12th.
For more information, email the Festival Coordinator.
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2009 NC Baptist State Adult Handbell Festival
Friday, February 27 – Saturday, February 28, 2009
Two Locations:
EAST – Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC
Deborah S. Rice, Eastern Festival Guest Director
WEST – Park Inn Gateway Conference Center, Hickory, NC
Anna Laura Page, Western Festival Guest Director
Repertoire list:
http://www.worshipnc.org/Events/AdultHandbellFestival/FestivalMusicList/tabid/583/Default.aspx
If you have any questions, please call Roger Ward, Event Coordinator, at 919.539.0852; or email him at Rward0852@nc.rr.com or, for registration information, call Sherry Thompson, at 800.395.5102, Ext. 5634
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North Carolina UMC Handbell Festival
March 6-7, 2009
Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cathy Moklebust, Guest Conductor
For information contact Mark Gourley, Festival Chair at gourleymusician@yahoo.com
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Young Ringer's Festival (AGEHR-Endorsed Event)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Clinician: Larry Henning
Cranberry Station Elementary School - Westminster, MD
debhenning@gmail.com
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2009 NC Baptist State Youth Handbell Festival
Friday, March 20 – Saturday, March 21, 2009
First Baptist Church - Clemmons, NC
Family Life Center
Festival Guest Director: Jason Wells
If you have any questions please contact Roger Ward, Event Coordinator at
Rward0852@aol.com or call 919-539-0852 or, for registration help call Sherry
Thompson at 800-359-5102 Ext. 5634.
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The James River Ringers Annual 2-3 Octave Festival
Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21, 2009
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Mike Joy, Guest Clinician
See our website at www.jamesriverringers.org for more information and registration forms or call (804) 357-9810.
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Synergy (AGEHR-Endorsed Event)
Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29, 2009
Clinician: Bill Payn
Winters Mill High School, Westminster, MD
debhenning@gmail.com
This event is to provide an advanced educational event for ringers and directors.
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Spring Offerings of the Virginia Handbell Consort
For information on all these events: 757-456-1312 or www.virginiahandbellconsort.com
Sat, April 18th 2009 - 8:00 pm
Spring concert hosted by Arts Council of the Eastern Shore at Franktown United Methodist Church
7551 Bayside Road
Franktown, VA 23354
Sun, May 3rd 2009 - 4:00 pm
Spring concert at Green Acres Presbyterian Church
3135 Hanley Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Sat, May 9th 2009 - 7:00 pm
Spring concert at Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library Branch
34D Catoctin Circle SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
Sun, May 10th 2009 - 3:00 pm
Spring concert at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
1090 Sterling Road
Herndon, VA 20171
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Melody Madness Children’s Handbell Festival
St. Matthew’s UMC, Annandale, Va.
Sunday, April 26 from 1 – 5 pm
Director: Nancy Cappel
The Festival is designed for children in the upper elementary grades or for choirs that include mostly children in this age bracket. Contact ncappel@stmatthewsumc.org for repertoire and registration form.
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The Ten Handbell Choirs of St. Matthew’s UMC
Annual End of the Year Concert
Sunday, May 3 at 6 pm
Featuring 140 ringers participating in massed ringing and ensemble ringing. No tickets needed. for information please call St. Matthew’s UMC, 703-978-3500, or e-mail ncappel@stmatthewsumc.org
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